Aotearoa_Brad Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I think it's fair to say that this will be a polarizing one - it's different, certainly from Bridgestone Golf who have traditionally gone the, er, traditional route with the aesthetics of their golf equipment. I actually really like it. Bridgestone's J815 Driver is touted as targeting Professionals to mid-hdcp amateurs and features: Power Rib sole provides increased rigidity for 460cc F.A.S.T. (Flex Action Speed Technology) Crown to flex against: Maximum ball velocities through increased repulsion Highest launch angles through increased crown deformation Power Milled face provides incredible spin reduction Low and deep center of gravity produces forgiving high launching distance Variable Adjust System lets the user choose their desired face and lie angle setting Lofts: 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5°, 12° Mitsubishi Fubuki™ ZT Driver Shaft “Firming up the sole with the Power Rib structure gives the crown something to grip onto and flex,†says Josh Kinchen, Bridgestone's marketing manager for golf clubs. “We used simulator technology from Bridgestone's tire division to prove the theory.†The additional crown flex provides a driver that launches higher, with the additional benefit of more draw bias as weight has been shifted more toward the heel. There is a black version which is being released for the Japanese market - which also looks sweet - just waiting to hear back re whether this will be available to the North American market as well. [uPDATE] - At this stage there are no plans for other colors in the J815 for the US. What are your thoughts? Like it? Love it? Loathe it? Want the black one? I think it'd make me feel like Superman swinging it - I could dig that!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It reminds me of a Transformer. Interesting that Bridgestone is releasing something this wild. I think most people here would chose the black. I like the design, but the red would would take some getting used to unless you are coming off a Nike or Cobra. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It reminds me of a Transformer. No doubt about it. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It reminds me of a Transformer. Interesting that Bridgestone is releasing something this wild. I think most people here would chose the black. I like the design, but the red would would take some getting used to unless you are coming off a Nike or Cobra. Send me the red one! Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 My ten year old boys prefer the red one! Driver: Callaway Optiforce 440 9.5* with Diamama Blue S+ 62g Stiff shaft 3 and 5 wood: Callaway Big Bertha with Fubuki Z65 Stiff Hybrid: Wilson FG Tour 4 hybrid Irons: 5 iron: Cleveland Altitude Stiff; 6 -PW Callaway Apex Pro, KBS Tour-V Stff Wedges: 51*, 55* and 58* SCORE with Genius Stiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 It looks like a bicycle reflector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furu Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I like it. There's a lot more room to play around with design on a driver. Not talking size, but with regards to what golfers accept/like/tolerate/love. It's a good move from Bridgestone if they want to play with the big boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeasy Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 That's a wild paint job, but I bet it performs. <p><strong>D:</strong> 9* G400 Max w/Xcalibur TSL</p><p> </p><p><strong>F: </strong> 14* XR Pro 16 w/Hzrdous Red</p><p><strong>I:</strong> SLS-01 4-SW w/Paderson SL</p><p><strong>W:</strong> DGR 59 w/Dynamic Gold SL</p><p><strong>P:</strong> Artisan 0318 or Edel TB</p><p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_divots Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Optimus Prime, reporting for duty! It reminds me of a Transformer. Wow. Not what I was expecting of Bridgestone. Not liking the mention of intentional draw bias. I remember having a Srixon W-506 from maybe 8-10 years ago that already had a crown that flexed like this without any grooves or ribs or anything, and it hit pretty darn great. Good concept and it works, but definitely not new. Their iron lineup looks great... "Glute Activator" *Please accept my contributions of participation and intellectual property sharing as substitute for monetary renumeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhuck Whooker Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I like the red one, it is kinda of mesmerizing, you are getting ready to crush one for over a marsh and instead of worrying hitting a bad shot all you can think about is "hey, what are those graphics all about?" Respectfully,DHUCK WHOOKER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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