93civiccpe Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Good morning, I was searching through and didn't see any topics on the Orka range (www.orkagolf.com). I randomly found out about them and have been playing their irons and wedges. Their business model is based around custom building the clubs for the individual and they feel they make the best product out. (Which manufacturer doesn't.. Lol). I'm not sure if these belong in here but they use triple forged and quadruple forged Japanese steel in their irons depending on which model you use. I'm currently playing the triple forged RS3 muscle back irons and a quadruple forged RS10 wedge. What drew me to the brand was the design and look of the irons and once I hit them I was sold. When you find the center it is the most buttery soft feel and sound. If you catch it a little thin or on the toe/heel they give immediate feedback which is what I was looking for. These clubs have standard lofts and perform very well with their spin and launch characteristics. In all openness, I switched from playing Mixuno JPX-850 forged irons to these and the thing I was missing the most with the Mizunos was the feedback when I didn't find the center. I was afraid my game was not quite good enough for these irons but I've been pleasantly surprised. (If I had gone with the RS1 blades I would probably be struggling!) I want to move into a mixed set of the quadruple forged RS10mb muscle back blades and the RS10cb pro cavity back irons. In any case, they have been winning awards and growing in Europe but the frustrating thing is that no major US distributor has started carrying them yet so you have to order them from Europe which adds to the cost. I am loving these irons and have a demo club in each of the RS10CB, RS10MB, and RS1 lines. The manager sent them over with my clubs to get them in more golfers hands so anyone in the Virginia area is welcome to try them. I had the demo clubs built with stiff flex shafts that were +1" longer and with midsize grips. That way taller players could try them and standard players could grip down as well. Has anyone else had experience with these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Never heard of them, but those are some sleek looking clubs!! Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Same here, never heard of them but they do look good! SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93civiccpe Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 I also had never heard of them before stumbling upon them and I have to admit that Alex Comben at Orka is one of the main reasons I decided to try them out. Apparently he's a phenomenal fitter who will first readjust your existing clubs back into spec (if they are out) and then have you hit shots. If the Orka line doesn't outperform your existing clubs he doesn't charge you for the time. Unfortunately he's across the pond but I'm trying to meet up with him on his next trip over to the States. I'm anxious to try out the woods and hybrids as the Orka golfers in the UK swear they are amazing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divothead Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 They do make some cracking stuff...Beautiful rouge subzero Fujikura Evo 2 shaft F2 3 wood Mitsubishi rayon 818.21 hybrid Even flow black Ben Hogan irons apex 4 shafts S18 wedges 50/54/58 Cameron and Crown M1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 They sure do look sharp. But have never heard of them. ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 They are pretty sexy XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 When I first saw this thread you had me hungry for some okra... Nice looking sticks Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 When I first saw this thread you had me hungry for some okra... Nice looking sticks Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy While okra is tasty, I've never been "hungry for" okra. It's just like heyyyyy there's some okra nom nom. While on the topic of food, aren't orcas a delicacy in Japan? Sent by carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFrazier Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Never heard of them, but I live in Japan and I'm gonna step out here soon and go by a few golf shops and see what I can find! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver- Callaway GBB Epic 9.5 Aldila Rouge Max 75X 3 Wood- Callaway GBB Epic 15 Aldila Rouge Max 85X Hybrid- Callaway GBB Epic 19 UST Recoil F4 Irons- Callaway CF Apex 16' 4-PW S300 Wedges- Titleist SM6 GW/SW/LW S300 Putter- Ping Anser Sigma G w/ Superstroke Pistol GT 2.0 Ball- Bridgestone B330/ TaylorMade TP4/ Titleist ProV1 Grips- Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 While okra is tasty, I've never been "hungry for" okra. It's just like heyyyyy there's some okra nom nom. While on the topic of food, aren't orcas a delicacy in Japan? Sent by carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy Have you ever had fried green tomatoes? They'll make ya slap ya momma! 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Man the Japanese make some beautiful looking golf clubs!! In my cart Bag: Driver: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg Z U85 2 Iron Irons: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300 T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300 Wedges: Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts Putter: 2 Bar Hybrid Ball: Pro V1x Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts. Tracked By: Follow me on Twitter @ham12_hampton and on Instagram @Nunfa0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I had never heard of that line myself and I keep up with JDM stuff. Like the muscleback blades they remind me of Vega blades. Somehow the Japanese have their act together on forging processes and the proper propriteries for getting the feel out of those metals 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 G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Have you ever had fried green tomatoes? They'll make ya slap ya momma! And your dead Aunt Mary too!!!!!!! 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 G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Remember back in the 14th to 16th centuries, the Japanese became master's of forging the Katana. Forging golf clubs...easy! Sent from my SM-G920V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Remember back in the 14th to 16th centuries, the Japanese became master's of forging the Katana. Forging golf clubs...easy! Sent from my SM-G920V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Absolutely the tradition and methods are handed down through the years 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 G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGolf Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I have what I believe to be the first set of the Lefty RS-10. I put the Recoil tourspx in them and can say they are one of the best forged lefty irons you will come across. For me anyway. There are no edges on this model. rounded. leading edge, toe ,sole etc. with a slight offset for my mishits. the design is middle of the road to better playerish and when paired with the right shaft, in this case the recoil shaft, watch out. I also liked the clean look of the club. Driver - 44.5" 5.0 flex 10.5 deg Graphite Design XC 6S GP MCC4+ 1 deg closed Irons - 5-pw, GW stnd length 5.0 flex same grip 1 deg flat. Type low medium offset cavity back, no diggers Wedges - 56 and 60 tour grind wedge spinner and mcc4+ grip 2 flat 10 and 8 in bounce Putter - Makefield VS LH Ball - truvis Carried in a Sun Mountain C-130 USA bag - BE PROUD. HC - LH but 85 is a good number, playing in Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShadow Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Nice irons Certainly Japanese made for a British company . But not JDM. Interesting asian script appears Chinese more than Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Call me sceptic, but didn't that intro sound like a sales pitch 😎 Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93civiccpe Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Hey kardboard, I can honestly say that I'm not a salesman and not connected in any way with Orka. I'm actually in IT for a small non-profit in the United States. I am a fan of their stuff and if I'm being honest I do like having unique gear that others aren't familiar with. For me, I found these and really like the way they look and perform for me but I wouldn't be foolish enough to tell anyone that they should play them. Find what works for you and play it! (After reading my first post I realized that I was shooting for informative and in my excitement may have come off as a salesman. That definitely was not my point). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93civiccpe Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Shadow, I do believe it is Japanese script as a fellow golfer who took group lessons with me is Japanese and when he saw them he was intrigued. I believe he said that the symbols meant something like excellence & precision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShadow Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Shadow, I do believe it is Japanese script as a fellow golfer who took group lessons with me is Japanese and when he saw them he was intrigued. I believe he said that the symbols meant something like excellence & precision. Ok cool. It not the usual Japanese script I've seen, hence my query. But anyway nice clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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