Best JDM Fairway Woods?

[redhead]

So what is the "best" (or popular, or highly-rated) JDM fairway woods, in terms of distance/accuracy/forgiveness/reliability?

Currently looking for a 4-wood (about 17* loft). Thinking about PRGR and RC. Conforming for sure.

Any comment would be appreciated.

[93tothehole]

of the ones I have tried the PRGR is by far the best off of the deck and fairly long. I would like to try a couple more that I have my eye on.

[3_Putt_Par]

The 2011 PRGR Egg series is legendary, as long as you get the right shaft in it. Other favorites are Royal Collection BBD 305v and 306v and Yamaha, especially the 2011 Inpres X V. Also, lots of love for the Ryoma D-1 series, but they are pricey!

Can't say it enough, but shaft is critical since most JDM stock shafts are light and play softer in flex. Better to pay a little more for an aftermarket shaft, since it will be a real aftermarket shaft an not a made for shaft.

Good luck!

[tsupo]

17* is pretty rare ,theres a cpl of older model that are"tour" listed
royal collection, yamaha, prgr , theres a new 16.5* 3w...
not seen to many others . my bet is th yamaha or the RC ,they are older but very high quality.

[3_Putt_Par]

Don't know if you are set 100% on a fairway wood, but I really like the new Bridgestone J15 hybrids and they have a 17* model U1 which is a bomber.

Like Tsupo said, not a lot of 4 woods, but one that comes to mind is the Yamaha X V series which make a 17* 5 wood and the older, but highly regarded, i.F.F. series 4 wood.

[MBBG]

The original Egg from 08 or whatever the PX3 is probably the easiest to hit FW wood ever made. Sound and feel aren't the greatest but not terrible by any means. Long as well. Just a great all around head. Can't go wrong with most RC designs either though.

[kingarthur]

Had success with On-Off before, but their offerings tend to be more GI.

[EdGolf]

Yamaha IFF..... old model but still one of the best out there. I've owned and gamed PRGR egg (all 3 models), Ryoma F3, SYard XV, Maruman Shutter and nothing beats IFF. Believe they do have a 4W

Others I've tried are Romaro Type R, OnOff Kuro and many others I can't recall now

[chiromikey]

Yamaha made the I.F.F in a 4 and 5 would at 17* depending on model year. Best of the bunch right there and can be found for under $100 these days.

[freehb]

202, hands down...only you didn't mention feel in your criteria...if you don't mind closed faces the older onoff fwy wings come in 17 and are very good otherwise go with the iff or what tsupo said...

[redhead]

Thanks!

[kingarthur]

If you can track down some Akira fw heads, they are worth trying

[dtmamg]

how about Tourstage fwd? thx

[3_Putt_Par]

Tourstage is geared to the better player, so looks and workability are there, but never the longest or most forgiving clubs. I liked the old F-ST series and there are pros who still game the 701 series fairway woods. Good clubs, but not in the legendary status of the EGG and iFF.

[flopshot99]

Which year of the prgr egg was best?

[rmb735]

I have a 2013 Egg mated to a Crazy 6.9 FW80 and a S-Yard XV with stock Fujikura Rombax shaft. Both are 15* 3wd's. I love the Egg off the tee but I have a hard time hitting it off the deck. It may be the shaft, as the 6.9 is to soft for me and probably would need a 7.2/7.4. The ball FLIES off the face when struck square and you know right away when you missed one. A lot of better players who have tried it have said the same thing. The right shaft is truly important in the EGG.

I love the XV! It is automatic and is a complete 180* from the Egg in look, sound and feel. I know I have to pay attention to every aspect of my swing with the Egg and except the risk that comes with reward of a good swing. A decent swing will still come out great with the XV with no fuss. Great for off days, time away from the game or pressure on the shot on hand. I want the Egg to work but I know the XV will work!

My next fairway wood will be a Ryoma D-1. Love the concept and want to see how it feels and sounds. I have heard great things about Epon and Fourteen woods too.

[needmoregolf]

I really haven't tinkered too much, but have tried a few (Royal Collection, Modart, Ryoma), and for me, the clear cut winner is Ryoma. I have an F3 that is just butter, so easy to hit and massively long! I try not to get too involved and just stick w/ what works for FW, but I can't help but eye that new Glorious 3W from JBeam. I hear its even better than the F3, which I almost find unbelievable! Guess I gotta try hehe

[freehb]

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Which year of the prgr egg was best?
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IMO '11 was their pinnacle...everything since performs but I don't like their quality...

[fat eel]

I have tried a lot of FWs, JDM or non-JDM. I still love the old Sonartec, still hands down the best FW in my opinion. Now they aren't available anymore, I turn my love to RC SFD Asian version FW. The same goes for me for hybrid too.

[FyteOn]

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I really haven't tinkered too much, but have tried a few (Royal Collection, Modart, Ryoma), and for me, the clear cut winner is Ryoma. I have an F3 that is just butter, so easy to hit and massively long! I try not to get too involved and just stick w/ what works for FW, but I can't help but eye that new Glorious 3W from JBeam. I hear its even better than the F3, which I almost find unbelievable! Guess I gotta try hehe
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Never thought I'd boot the cb pro but it's going to BST. Took the plunge on the Glorious...

[needmoregolf]

[quote name='FyteOn' timestamp='1433479559' post='11693280']
[quote name='needmoregolf' timestamp='1429812547' post='11426399']
I really haven't tinkered too much, but have tried a few (Royal Collection, Modart, Ryoma), and for me, the clear cut winner is Ryoma. I have an F3 that is just butter, so easy to hit and massively long! I try not to get too involved and just stick w/ what works for FW, but I can't help but eye that new Glorious 3W from JBeam. I hear its even better than the F3, which I almost find unbelievable! Guess I gotta try hehe
[/quote]

Never thought I'd boot the cb pro but it's going to BST. Took the plunge on the Glorious...
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let us know how it works out and if not, pm me as you may have a buyer

[Steelhead]

[quote name='needmoregolf' timestamp='1429812547' post='11426399']
I really haven't tinkered too much, but have tried a few (Royal Collection, Modart, Ryoma), and for me, the clear cut winner is Ryoma. I have an F3 that is just butter, so easy to hit and massively long! I try not to get too involved and just stick w/ what works for FW, but I can't help but eye that new Glorious 3W from JBeam. I hear its even better than the F3, which I almost find unbelievable! Guess I gotta try hehe
[/quote]
Just started my journey to JDM. Have a Ryoma D1 on the way and Big Bertha Hybrids. Do you feel the D1 fairway is as long as my Rapture 2014 fairway? It's a beast for me.

[freehb]

Ryoma fairways are as big and long as drivers from the earls 90s...,they performed for me but I just couldn't get comfy w the look sound or feel....

[Batman1971]

[quote name='FyteOn' timestamp='1433479559' post='11693280']
[quote name='needmoregolf' timestamp='1429812547' post='11426399']
I really haven't tinkered too much, but have tried a few (Royal Collection, Modart, Ryoma), and for me, the clear cut winner is Ryoma. I have an F3 that is just butter, so easy to hit and massively long! I try not to get too involved and just stick w/ what works for FW, but I can't help but eye that new Glorious 3W from JBeam. I hear its even better than the F3, which I almost find unbelievable! Guess I gotta try hehe
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Never thought I'd boot the cb pro but it's going to BST. Took the plunge on the Glorious...
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Hey Fyte ,
How's the glorious workin out for you .
I must admit that a JDM fairway is next on my list !
Am thinking of either a Ryoma , Glorious or an egg .
I also hear good things about the Epons .

[Tarkata]

I have a tourstage viq 5 wood, looks part space ship part Buick.

[ian-500]

Original PRGR Egg, Yamaha i.f.f and Yamaha XV FW.
Just got myself a new Egg so let's see how that goes.....

[FyteOn]

I am in love with my Glorious. My only wish is that it was 14* and not 15.5. My home course is a narrow desert course and I've been hitting it off the tee so purely. I'm in love. Of course the ho that i am, I just picked up a Crazy shaft I'm going to try because the TRPX feels a little soft for me. But off the deck and off the tee, it's ridiculously easy to hit.

[FyteOn]

Decided I really need a 13* for my course. Picked up the Ryoma F2 with the same Crazy shaft as my Glorious. Gonna be quite a shootout. Hope to have final decision by end of year.

[FyteOn]

I will give it another couple weeks, but the Glorious will likely end up on BST. The Ryoma is unreal. Not as easy to hit off the deck (Glorious is ridiculously easy to hit) but off the tee it is a rocket launcher.

[bcc2time]

On the bay is a 4w XXIO from a former lpga Japan tour player.