Japanese and American version clubs

[Staro]

Does anyone know what were meant or the differences, between a Japanese version as compared to American, when buy a set of golf irons with graphite shafts?

 

[2evans]

Possibly shaft length, where the Japenese version is cut shorter.

http://www.golfswingtrainerbeginnin...een-japanese-american-versions-of-golf-clubs/

Best is to try them both, see which suits you better.

BTW, why graphite shafts versus steel?

 

[creampuff]

Clubs with Japanese spec usually have a swing weight of 1 to 2 points less than US spec clubs. Also the overall club weight can be a little lighter, which makes them a little easier to hit for the novice. Also the shafts are a little softer in flex. Japanese spec clubs tend to be a little more expensive compared to US versions.

I used to use US spec clubs with steel shafts (Dynamic Gold S200) for the longest time but as I am older have switched to softer Japanese NS Pro steel shafts and have regained the flight trajectory and distance that I used to have. So it all boils down to knowing what to buy that will fit you.

 

[Staro]

Thanks buddies for the kind guide.

I happen to check out 1 set of iron this evening and found the American spec were much stiffer and heavier.

Besides, the shaft weight were 75 grams as compared to 60.

Cheers,

 

[pokiemon]

Does anyone know what were meant or the differences, between a Japanese version as compared to American, when buy a set of golf irons with graphite shafts?

1. japanese clubs are cheaper.
2. japanese clubs shafts are cut shorter
3. japanese clubs flex is softer
4. japanese clubs are lighter