Bridgestone - please bring the J15 CB back!

[C_rad]

If they ever release the J15cb in a raw finish, i would buy two sets on the spot. Have these iron in the bag for the last 5 years and i cant even look at other irons. first to get my attention is the new mp20. But the j15 arent leaving the bag anytime soon. Been searching for a replacement set for some time now, but with no luck.

 

Bridgestone, rerelease the j15cb in a raw version!!!! and ship them to canada! (Someone here must have a contact at bridgestone and help us out)

[wam78]

> @grm24 said

> The Tourstage brand/line went away in 2014 when Bridgestone killed it off and put everything under the Bridgestone name for global marketing purposes.

>

Yeah, I totally get that. Maybe I misspoke. Meant to say under the Bridgestone brand. They obviously have access to those designs. It would be great to see updates not only of j15, but also TS 701, 709mc, z101, mr23 us spec just to name a few. Such classic designs.

>

 

 

[lordemsworth]

Is it just me, I always found the Bridgestone just felt lighter overall than other irons. Even if they were built with the same shafts and grips.

[Drewhill44]

I love mine. 3 years in the bag and will keep them as long as I can. Best combination of distance, forgivness, and feel of any iron I've tried. I also love the look behind the ball, they really fit my eye. I've always loved Bridgestone irons. I've gamed the Tourstage Z-101 irons and J33 Blades before getting the J15 CB's. I have mine fitted with KBS C-taper shafts.

[AC-Golf]

> @rattlergolfer said:

> I just built a combo set last year with C-Taper Lites and every week, I look for another set for backup.

>

I went the other way and built a combo set with the DF 5 and 6. I probably have a 4-6 CB if you're interested. Would have to check the tool chest to be 100% sure.

 

[AC-Golf]

I too have tried other clubs and can't beat these. Just built my 2nd set with mint heads I've been hoarding. I plan to have the current gamers refinished at some point next season. For $40/head it makes no sense to buy new. Iron factory is great for that.

 

5-6 J15 DF and 7-PW CB is a great combo. Essentially the same as TM P760.

[jonflesh]

I’ve thought for years if bstone just released updates on classics like the j15 cb and the j40dpc they would crush it.

 

I still have my 15s. Love those irons.

[NYCGolfNut]

I found a pretty decent set of J15 CBs from another member here. Very happy with them, but have a desire to try the 7-P or 8-P in the J15 MBs. A colleague has them, and let me try them this weekend. Loved the feel.

 

Both the CB and MB are lovely to play with, and should combo nicely. Just need to find a nice set of 7-P or 8-P in the MBs...

[bunta]

some of you may disagree, but if they thinned out the sole and topline, maybe shrink the head a tiny bit, id preorder. in a heartbeat.

[Nixhex524]

> @AC-Golf said:

> I too have tried other clubs and can't beat these. Just built my 2nd set with mint heads I've been hoarding. I plan to have the current gamers refinished at some point next season. For $40/head it makes no sense to buy new. Iron factory is great for that.

>

> 5-6 J15 DF and 7-PW CB is a great combo. Essentially the same as TM P760.

 

How much weight is lost with a refinish? Do you have info on that? Cost wise, it does make sense but I'd hate to lose too much headlight.

 

> @bunta said:

> some of you may disagree, but if they thinned out the sole and topline, maybe shrink the head a tiny bit, id preorder. in a heartbeat.

 

The only thing I would change is the offset look.. it has a little more than I'd like to see but the top line is thinner already than most in this iron category, much thinner than my 745s were, and the sole design although meaty, is one of the reasons I think these irons play so well... Thinning them out may look better but I think the bounce and grind is really good from just about any lie. Blade length is a tad long, but I like the look of forgiveness. I'm finding the hosel a lot more than the center of the face lately so it may not really matter...LOL

[the bishop]

here's a hidden camera look at Bridgestone's last marketing meeting:

 


 

 

[wam78]

@TheBishop I literally laughed out loud!

[titleist26]

> @Nixhex524 said:

> > @AC-Golf said:

> > I too have tried other clubs and can't beat these. Just built my 2nd set with mint heads I've been hoarding. I plan to have the current gamers refinished at some point next season. For $40/head it makes no sense to buy new. Iron factory is great for that.

> >

> > 5-6 J15 DF and 7-PW CB is a great combo. Essentially the same as TM P760.

>

> How much weight is lost with a refinish? Do you have info on that? Cost wise, it does make sense but I'd hate to lose too much headlight.

>

> > @bunta said:

> > some of you may disagree, but if they thinned out the sole and topline, maybe shrink the head a tiny bit, id preorder. in a heartbeat.

>

> The only thing I would change is the offset look.. it has a little more than I'd like to see but the top line is thinner already than most in this iron category, much thinner than my 745s were, and the sole design although meaty, is one of the reasons I think these irons play so well... Thinning them out may look better but I think the bounce and grind is really good from just about any lie. Blade length is a tad long, but I like the look of forgiveness. I'm finding the hosel a lot more than the center of the face lately so it may not really matter...LOL

 

I lost about 5-6 grams going raw. I agree with your thoughts on how the sole width and grind make these irons great. Plenty of other options for a thinner soled CB but im quite enjoying mine so far

[aiyyer]

I have a combo set of J40 DPC and CB set that I will never sell.

Currently play the J15 DPF and don’t think I’ll ever change especially after re-shafting with PX LZ irons

[Nixhex524]

I could not love these J15s more... shot 70 for the third time in 2 months yesterday with them... I can feel the sub 70 round coming soon!!!!

[chafita]

> @""THE GREEK"" said:

> You mean these old things? Yea they won’t be leaving the bag anytime soon.

>

>

 

Nice setup!

[ZNDavis]

Still love my J40 DPCs. Trialed a few newer sets this year, but just can’t find anything with that forged feel and the same level of forgiveness. Might have to keep an eye out for a clean set of J15s though...

[dmeeksDC]

> @lordemsworth said:

> Is it just me, I always found the Bridgestone just felt lighter overall than other irons. Even if they were built with the same shafts and grips.

I agree with this though I do not know if they really are lighter than comparable irons. They feel thar way to me too, but I love how they play. Such precise irons. Sneds puts a little lead tape on them he says to both add weight and fine tune the COG.

 

[AC-Golf]

> @Nixhex524 said:

> > @AC-Golf said:

> > I too have tried other clubs and can't beat these. Just built my 2nd set with mint heads I've been hoarding. I plan to have the current gamers refinished at some point next season. For $40/head it makes no sense to buy new. Iron factory is great for that.

> >

> > 5-6 J15 DF and 7-PW CB is a great combo. Essentially the same as TM P760.

>

> How much weight is lost with a refinish? Do you have info on that? Cost wise, it does make sense but I'd hate to lose too much headlight.

>

They re-chrome them so very little. Just fresh grooves would be the only loss. I have had no issues with swingweight.

[kennyky]

@wam78 which version of the tour x-cb are you gaming ? the 2016-2017 or the 2018-2019 ?

the '18-'19 version looks to have some (loose) similarities with the J15 .. anybody got their hand on those?

[wam78]

@kennyky I’m playing the 2017 version. The newest ones I think are Japan release. The only place I’ve seen then for sale was at Tourspec. The new ones are beautiful and are sold as a combo set as well, which is awesome! I asked Bridgestone about any new product releases and they said nothing is scheduled at the moment.

[wam78]

There is a member on here that posted them not too long ago. He said they were on the small side and incredibly soft. Speaking to the newest version of the combo set.

[kennyky]

Bridgestone playing games or teasing us !

Jin Young Ko won 2 majors this year with the tour x-cb. I would guess she is playing the latest version... even less reason not to release this model globally

 

> @wam78 said:

> @kennyky I’m playing the 2017 version. The newest ones I think are Japan release. The only place I’ve seen then for sale was at Tourspec. The new ones are beautiful and are sold as a combo set as well, which is awesome! I asked Bridgestone about any new product releases and they said nothing is scheduled at the moment.

 

 

[Krt22]

> @Man_O_War said:

> how many would be sold if they invested millions in bringing it back?

 

Maybe 500k worth lol. The reality is they are/were a niche iron. With that being said, I won't ever sell my set

[rrordona]

I played Tourstage MR23 as my gamers for years. Went through some swing changes and I couldn't hit them as well. Enter J40s. I played a mixed set of J40DPC in 4,5,6 & J40CB in 7-pw. My son now plays those. I got lucky and picked up some j15CB heads off craigslist for $60. Shafted with C-Taper120 and I shot some of the best rounds of my life. Although I try to look at other irons, none seem to be able to knock these out of my bag.

[FairwaysToHeaven]

have a set w modus 120x on the bst if anyone interested

[IamMarkMac]

I hit a used set of J40 DPC at a golf store. Still feels awesome. A few years ago I was choosing between that and Epon 503 and went with Epon. I don't regret it but I do wonder what the J40 DPC would've been like as a regular gamer. I'd buy a set if I could get it brand new.

[Nixhex524]

S55s still try and creep in the bag, but everytime I play the J15 CB it's pure joy. My bad shots don't kill me and the distance I get is almost too good. Still very much in love with these. A great alternative are the Srixon 765s, 7i to 7i I can barely tell the difference from the top.

[C_rad]

I still have mine after a few season. I would buy an other one with different shafts directly from the website. Count me in

[RedWings1]

I love mine and I think it's kinda cool that they are no longer available.

It's adds to the uniqueness and mystique of owning/gaming such a fantastic set of sticks that a whole bunch of golfers wish they could get their hands on.

After saying that, I'd really like to get a new set, wink wink!