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Just received these Friday, my first dip into jdm, played yesterday and apparently time to get a second job to start a new jdm habit!

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STUDque  

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Just received these Friday, my first dip into jdm, played yesterday and apparently time to get a second job to start a new jdm habit!

 

My friend wants to know what JDM stands for.

 

 

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In my ATumSBM.jpg Pisa, riding on a hXf3ptG.jpg 3.5+

:ping-small: G410+
:755178188_TourEdge: EXS 5W
:cobra-small: King F7 Hy
:ping-small: i500 5-GW
wxW5hk4.jpg Equalizer 56/60
:ping-small: Heppler Ketsch

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My friend wants to know what JDM stands for.

 

 

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Japanese Domestic Market. Clubs made specifically for sale in Japan.

WITB:

Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4

Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW

Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club

Rife Legend Z Putter

 

 

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My friend wants to know what JDM stands for.

 

 

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JDM is code for, "Crack cocaine for golfers"

Driver:  :ping-small:  G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft   

Fairway Woods:  :cobra-small:  Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16*  

Irons: Split Set-  :ping-small: i200 3i - 7i ,  :benhogan-small: Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) 

Wedges: :benhogan-small:  TK, 52* & 56*

Putter:  :ping-small: Sigma G Kushin 

Bag:  :ping-small: Hoofer 5way

Balls:  :taylormade-small: TP5/X

 

 

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STUDque  

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Is there any noticeable difference besides markings? Are they more or less expensive?

 

 

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In my ATumSBM.jpg Pisa, riding on a hXf3ptG.jpg 3.5+

:ping-small: G410+
:755178188_TourEdge: EXS 5W
:cobra-small: King F7 Hy
:ping-small: i500 5-GW
wxW5hk4.jpg Equalizer 56/60
:ping-small: Heppler Ketsch

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Is there any noticeable difference besides markings? Are they more or less expensive?

 

 

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Typically more expensive, in some cases, much more expensive. As far as what is offered; the JDM is very different than the ADM. Golfers there have different wants so they get different offerings. Golf is a big part of status and business in Japan (even more so than in the US) and combined with other elements of Japanese culture, you get some really great pieces that would never be mass marketed in the states. Look at the OP's bottom picture for instance, forged Vokey wedges. Those things probably cost $250 a pop. In addition to stuff like that, they tend to have many more forged offerings, more non-conforming equipment and some stuff that is just different than what is offered here. Finally, there is an artisanal aspect to the really high end stuff that you see less often over here. The old trope of , "samurai" forged blades is not without substance. Many of the villages that once forged fine samurai swords carry the tradition on in forged golf clubs. MGS has a terrific series called, "Know your Japanese Brands" right now. Check em' out! Start with Miura

Driver:  :ping-small:  G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft   

Fairway Woods:  :cobra-small:  Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16*  

Irons: Split Set-  :ping-small: i200 3i - 7i ,  :benhogan-small: Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) 

Wedges: :benhogan-small:  TK, 52* & 56*

Putter:  :ping-small: Sigma G Kushin 

Bag:  :ping-small: Hoofer 5way

Balls:  :taylormade-small: TP5/X

 

 

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Congrats nice buys.

 :srixon-small:  ZX5 MKII LS 8.5

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 3 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 5 wood

:taylormade-small: Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid 

:srixon-small: ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff

:taylormade-small: MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b

:scotty-small:  7.5 Phantom 34”

:srixon-small: Z Star Diamond 2023

 

 

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Typically more expensive, in some cases, much more expensive. As far as what is offered; the JDM is very different than the ADM. Golfers there have different wants so they get different offerings. Golf is a big part of status and business in Japan (even more so than in the US) and combined with other elements of Japanese culture, you get some really great pieces that would never be mass marketed in the states. Look at the OP's bottom picture for instance, forged Vokey wedges. Those things probably cost $250 a pop. In addition to stuff like that, they tend to have many more forged offerings, more non-conforming equipment and some stuff that is just different than what is offered here. Finally, there is an artisanal aspect to the really high end stuff that you see less often over here. The old trope of , "samurai" forged blades is not without substance. Many of the villages that once forged fine samurai swords carry the tradition on in forged golf clubs. MGS has a terrific series called, "Know your Japanese Brands" right now. Check em' out! Start with Miura

WOW, great pickup! Their prettier than a new puppy! Very nice.

 

 

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Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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VERY NICE!

Some of those JDM's have better paint jobs than a fully restored 68 Camaro.

Could tell some stories about the Japanese that used to pass through the Desert. But will say a guy who caddied of ther told me its all about "saving face", so when your buddy shows up with the new $2500+ set of Miura's or Honma's you better get on it.

Wild stuff!

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VERY NICE!

Some of those JDM's have better paint jobs than a fully restored 68 Camaro.

Could tell some stories about the Japanese that used to pass through the Desert. But will say a guy who caddied of ther told me its all about "saving face", so when your buddy shows up with the new $2500+ set of Miura's or Honma's you better get on it.

Wild stuff!

I'm a 65/66 Chevelle guy myself.

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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That's a mix of two body styles. I had a '65 Malibu SS.

I know. Had both but the 66 SS, 396 was my favorite.

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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Those look pretty sweet!

 

 

:callaway-small: XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft

:cobra-small: King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft

:cobra-small: King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft

:cobra-small: King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft

PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts

:cleveland-small: RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts

:odyssey-small: Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip

:Snell: MTB

 

 



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I'm a 65/66 Chevelle guy myself.

 

 

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My brother had the 66.   When I returned home from Nam I bought a 71 SS brand new for $4500.00.  I sent all my cash home to my folks and had the money to buy it outright.  My buddy who was over there bought a GTO and we roomed together for a couple years.  Hawt cars, hawt chicks, & good times!

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges
LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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My brother had the 66. When I returned home from Nam I bought a 71 SS brand new for $4500.00. I sent all my cash home to my folks and had the money to buy it outright. My buddy who was over there bought a GTO and we roomed together for a couple years. Hawt cars, hawt chicks, & good times!

Three top 66's in my opinion. Chevelle, GTO and 442. Good ole days, from what I can remember

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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Three top 66's in my opinion. Chevelle, GTO and 442. Good ole days, from what I can remember

 

 

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It's funny because I had both a Chevelle & 442 but always wanted a GTO but never bagged one...   No doubt the 65 /66 GTO's were sexy machines!

Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree
Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids 
Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 
Cleveland CBX ZipCore  52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges
LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft  (Platinum @ 45/78)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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It's funny because I had both a Chevelle & 442 but always wanted a GTO but never bagged one... No doubt the 65 /66 GTO's were sexy machines!

I had the 66 SS 396 new for $3,600. Had a 65 Malibu SS years later along with a few others. Got rid of way too many cars that I want back .

 

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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Uhhh.. looks like this JDM thread got hijacked by American Muscle!

--WITB--

Ping i15 Driver 9.5° Stiff

Ping i25 Fairway 15° Stiff

Kasco k2k 44 Utility 19° Stiff

Kasco k2k 55 Utility 22° Stiff

Miura CB-501 Irons 5-9 KBS Tour Stiff

Scratch 8620 d/d grind PW 47°

Scratch 8620 d/d grind GW 53°

Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 SW 58° 2 dot

Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 LW 60° 1 dot

Never Compromise Putter Sub 30 Type-50

Snell MTB

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Uhhh.. looks like this JDM thread got hijacked by American Muscle!

Yup, sorry. Old guy talk.

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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BIG STU  

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I know. Had both but the 66 SS, 396 was my favorite.

 

 

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Me too that was my first car. 

Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha  Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56*  Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick 

 

 

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BIG STU  

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Uhhh.. looks like this JDM thread got hijacked by American Muscle!

OH well you know how it is $hit happens! :rolleyes:

Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha  Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56*  Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick 

 

 

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BIG STU  

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On the JDM stuff look on the bay they really have some colorful golf bags from over there but they are pricey. Look on Homna's website they really have some colorful Staff bags. A lot of their quality comes from the grade of metals they use to begin with and the process they use to forge them. A lot of the companies do not mass produce compared to the likes of TM etc and they take pride in their work. Really great stuff but you will pay the price for it.  I am lucky one of my golf buddies is the local Miura dealer so I get to hit some of his stuff

Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha  Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56*  Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick 

 

 

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OH well you know how it is $hit happens! :rolleyes:

60's-70's American Muscle!

 

 

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Rick

 

 

Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

Putter; Waaay too many to list

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Those are some great looking new clubs

 

 

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<p>Knoxville, TN 8 Hdcp PXG 0811  10.59deg loft Ping G25 3 wood Titleist 2i rescue Ping I irons +1 upright Vokey Sm5 52, 56, OdysseyRed 2Ball Fang with 1.0 super stroke</p>

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I am getting stationed in Japan this coming october and will be making a bag or two if JDM clubs. 

In My Bag

TM Stealth +, PX T1100 ,6.5 

TM Stealth+ Rocket 3W, PX Hazardous Smoke Black 6.5

TM Stealth 5W, PX Hazardous Smoke Black 6.5

TM SIM 2 3H, Nippon GOST 95HX

TM P790 5-PW TT DG X100

TM Hi Toe Raw 50, 54, 58

Evnroll ER5 

Snell MTB X YELLOW

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