Are there any JDM's out there that are more affordable than Mizuno?

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Hello, I'm trying to revamp my bag and have been looking heavily at the JDM market. The only thing is they are bloody expensive, even by golf standards. Does anyone know if Mizuno is the most reasonably priced out there? Also too, besides Japan what other countries manufacture quality golf clubs?

[bpark1210]

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[Jamboy72]

Depending on how "JDM" you feel you need to be, Mizuno, Bridgestone and the new Z series from Srixon all offer the same/similar aesthetics and performance as some of the much higher priced JDM options...

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[quote name='Jamboy72' timestamp='1415999480' post='10447957']
Depending on how "JDM" you feel you need to be, Mizuno, Bridgestone and the new Z series from Srixon all offer the same/similar aesthetics and performance as some of the much higher priced JDM options...
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Not necessarily JDM, but definitely not American.

[Bigmean]

I think mizuno is the best value in golf for what that's worth.....gotta go used my friend!

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[quote name='Bigmean' timestamp='1416000612' post='10448063']
I think mizuno is the best value in golf for what that's worth.....gotta go used my friend!
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Good "stuff", that's what I was thinking. Just wanted to check all my resources, thanks for the advice man!

[MJisGOAT]

[quote name='Vosh68' timestamp='1349884998' post='5776091']
Chuo forges all of Mizuno's forgings in Hiroshima, Japan.
Many pieces are then finished (chrome plated, paint filled, etc.) in China.
US regulations state that the "Made In" country is the origin country from where it is shipped into the US.
Because the finishing is the final stage, it says "Made in China" even if the forging was done in Japan.

As far as the foundry, yes, Mizuno "outsources" to Chuo if you want to call it that, but it's an exclusive agreement that they only make Mizuno products.
Name another "major" OEM that has their own exclusive forging location.
In other foundries it's not uncommon at all to see different major OEM forgings coming down production lines right next to each other.
[/quote]With this being said, I don't even consider Mizuno as being solely JDM. Might want to splurge the extra few hundred and get what your after. The price difference between boutique JDM and off the rack mizz is almost not worth considering. If your looking into JDM, price should only be a small part of the equation.

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[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1416059951' post='10450715']
[quote name='Vosh68' timestamp='1349884998' post='5776091']
Chuo forges all of Mizuno's forgings in Hiroshima, Japan.
Many pieces are then finished (chrome plated, paint filled, etc.) in China.
US regulations state that the "Made In" country is the origin country from where it is shipped into the US.
Because the finishing is the final stage, it says "Made in China" even if the forging was done in Japan.

As far as the foundry, yes, Mizuno "outsources" to Chuo if you want to call it that, but it's an exclusive agreement that they only make Mizuno products.
Name another "major" OEM that has their own exclusive forging location.
In other foundries it's not uncommon at all to see different major OEM forgings coming down production lines right next to each other.
[/quote]With this being said, I don't even consider Mizuno as being solely JDM. Might want to splurge the extra few hundred and get what your after. The price difference between boutique JDM and off the rack mizz is almost not worth considering. [b]If your looking into JDM, price should only be a small part of the equation.[/b]
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LOL! OK....

[MBBG]

More popular JDM like Onoff and Yamaha and the like can be bought new in rakuten these days for about the same price as a new set of Mizunos. The yen has weakened a lot relative to the dollar recently

[phizzy30]

You can get a set of new Vega's for a great price off the BST section here sometimes, where I got mine. It cost me less than a new set of Mizuno's. Never buy them from a retail store or online retail store because those places charge full price. You can also find Vega irons every now and then on fleabay for reasonable prices, new or mint condition. Miura and Epon are top notch as well for JDM but rarely will you ever find good deals on those.

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[quote name='phizzy30' timestamp='1416498977' post='10477919']
[b]You can get a set of new Vega's for a great price off the BST section here sometimes, where I got mine.[/b] It cost me less than a new set of Mizuno's. Never buy them from a retail store or online retail store because those places charge full price. You can also find Vega irons every now and then on fleabay for reasonable prices, new or mint condition. Miura and Epon are top notch as well for JDM but rarely will you ever find good deals on those.
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That's what's up, I'll take a look. I wonder how much revenue WRX generates?

[SheriffBooth]

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