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So I picked up a Bridgestone TourB JGR Driver from Japan yesterday to put in to play in 2020.
This is a newer version of the current JGR that has been released in the US.
It has what Bridgestone calls SP-COR
So there is a bolt with nylon behind the face to keep the face rigid enough to meet USGA Standards.
According to the article below each one is tuned like Taylormade does with their current drivers.
The SP-COR is also supposed to make the face more forgiving across the face:
A little review I picked up.
The "easiness of returning" of the face feels good! "TOUR B JGR driver" trial hit
Hayato Ogura
2019.11.28
This is Og.
Today, I tried out the "TOUR B JGR Driver" of Bridgestone Sports, so I would like to report immediately.
Easy series for athletes
Bridgestone Golf's "JGR" model has been around since the "TOUR STAGE" era, which is the predecessor of the "TOUR B" brand, and is recognized by many golfers as "for athletes, but easy".
The driver of the current model that I tried this time is also released in the position according to that image and is supported by many golfers. When the first JGR first appeared, professionals preferred the athlete model, but nowadays there are some improvements in performance, but now professionals also prefer the easy model, and the current model drivers are professionals regardless of gender. Is also using.
The new technology called "suspension core" is what attracts attention with this JGR driver. One rod extends through the sole to the back of the face, and by supporting the back of the face directly, we have succeeded in expanding the high initial velocity area. By the way, it is said that each stick is manually adjusted so that it does not exceed the upper limit of the rule.
In addition, "Boost Power Technology" that optimizes the deflection of the head at impact by increasing the rigidity of the sole and conversely decreasing the rigidity of the crown to create high initial velocity and high trajectory, one face face milling By making it rough, it is a model packed with original technology such as "power milling" that suppresses ball slip at impact and reduces extra spin.
The design is also accented by the yellow protrusions (?) On the suspension core that shine in the depressions in the sole. It's mechanical, and it's pretty cool
The crown has a power slit that creates a bend, but I did not make a claim for painting, but dare to finish it. The contour of the head has a little angle on the toe side, but it is an almost round orthodox shape
Equipped with boost power technology that creates high initial velocity and high trajectory by increasing the rigidity of the sole and lowering the rigidity of the crown, and power milling that roughens the face milling to every 3 to reduce extra spin
Uses a shallow back shape with a lower head design. Are you aiming for a moderate kindness?
Genuine shaft "TOUR AD for JGR TG2-5". There is some bending, but it is a shaft with no habit that is easy to grasp the behavior
https://kakaku.com/item/K0001181362/?lid=kmag_pc_sports_14741_item_mid
https://kakaku.com/item/K0001181363/?lid=kmag_pc_sports_14741_item_mid
Even if you open and raise it, it will return with impact
When you set it up, the projected area is reasonably large and there is a sense of security, but it is the right size without feeling dull. The shape is beautiful and you can hold it comfortably. One of the features is the groove carved in the crown-the power slit is painted in the same color as the crown and is inconspicuous. I think it would have been possible to change the color to appeal, but I personally like the finish.
When I struck it, I could hit a high trajectory with a long flight time. The feeling of hitting is a mysterious sensation that is soft and has a repellant feel. It wasn't uncomfortable, and it felt good when I hit it with the core. Excellent tolerance for RBI mistakes. The distance loss was small and the bend was small even if I hit both the toe and the heel.
Personally, I like how face rotation is easy to do. Even if you open a large face with take back, it will be in time with impact. Although there are few bends in the ball itself, it is one of the beauty of this club that it is easy to hit the target and make a draw or fade trajectory.
It is easy to turn heads, so if you have a ball you should feel easy to hit
Suspension core that succeeded in expanding the high initial speed area while keeping the upper limit of the rule. It also contributes to a unique feel
Wide selection of custom shafts
The TOUR B JGR driver is a club with a good balance of flight distance, tolerance for mistakes, straightness and operability. I feel that it is easier to handle, unlike the large models with high straightness that are the mainstream drivers today.
The gripping performance of the head itself is neutral, so depending on the shaft, it is recommended for a wide range of golfers, for models that can be operated reasonably by advanced users and do not disturb what you want to do, models for beginners and intermediates who reduce mistakes. I think it is a club that can.
The combination with a genuine shaft is recommended for beginner and intermediate level players because it is easy to take timing and has no habit. It's also good for catching, so it's great for those who want to reduce the mistakes on the right.
It is "ATTAS 11" that it is easy to suppress the mistake on the right with a custom shaft. The neutral finish gives you a crisp swinging feel with the "Speeder EVOLUTION VI", or the "TOUR-AD XC", which does not fear a mistake on the left and follows firmly even if you shake strongly.
There are relatively few clubs in the market that are easy to face rotate, so I think it is worth trying if you can not hit the big head well.
Photo: Tomoya Nomura
Hayato Ogura
A golf writer who can sing and dance, who also works as a golf shop manager, craftsman, club fitter, and magazine editor / writer. My favorite club is putter, left-handed / right-handed. Nicknamed "Og".
This is a newer version of the current JGR that has been released in the US.
It has what Bridgestone calls SP-COR
So there is a bolt with nylon behind the face to keep the face rigid enough to meet USGA Standards.
According to the article below each one is tuned like Taylormade does with their current drivers.
The SP-COR is also supposed to make the face more forgiving across the face:
A little review I picked up.
The "easiness of returning" of the face feels good! "TOUR B JGR driver" trial hit
Hayato Ogura
2019.11.28
This is Og.
Today, I tried out the "TOUR B JGR Driver" of Bridgestone Sports, so I would like to report immediately.
Easy series for athletes
Bridgestone Golf's "JGR" model has been around since the "TOUR STAGE" era, which is the predecessor of the "TOUR B" brand, and is recognized by many golfers as "for athletes, but easy".
The driver of the current model that I tried this time is also released in the position according to that image and is supported by many golfers. When the first JGR first appeared, professionals preferred the athlete model, but nowadays there are some improvements in performance, but now professionals also prefer the easy model, and the current model drivers are professionals regardless of gender. Is also using.
The new technology called "suspension core" is what attracts attention with this JGR driver. One rod extends through the sole to the back of the face, and by supporting the back of the face directly, we have succeeded in expanding the high initial velocity area. By the way, it is said that each stick is manually adjusted so that it does not exceed the upper limit of the rule.
In addition, "Boost Power Technology" that optimizes the deflection of the head at impact by increasing the rigidity of the sole and conversely decreasing the rigidity of the crown to create high initial velocity and high trajectory, one face face milling By making it rough, it is a model packed with original technology such as "power milling" that suppresses ball slip at impact and reduces extra spin.
The design is also accented by the yellow protrusions (?) On the suspension core that shine in the depressions in the sole. It's mechanical, and it's pretty cool
The crown has a power slit that creates a bend, but I did not make a claim for painting, but dare to finish it. The contour of the head has a little angle on the toe side, but it is an almost round orthodox shape
Equipped with boost power technology that creates high initial velocity and high trajectory by increasing the rigidity of the sole and lowering the rigidity of the crown, and power milling that roughens the face milling to every 3 to reduce extra spin
Uses a shallow back shape with a lower head design. Are you aiming for a moderate kindness?
Genuine shaft "TOUR AD for JGR TG2-5". There is some bending, but it is a shaft with no habit that is easy to grasp the behavior
https://kakaku.com/item/K0001181362/?lid=kmag_pc_sports_14741_item_mid
https://kakaku.com/item/K0001181363/?lid=kmag_pc_sports_14741_item_mid
Even if you open and raise it, it will return with impact
When you set it up, the projected area is reasonably large and there is a sense of security, but it is the right size without feeling dull. The shape is beautiful and you can hold it comfortably. One of the features is the groove carved in the crown-the power slit is painted in the same color as the crown and is inconspicuous. I think it would have been possible to change the color to appeal, but I personally like the finish.
When I struck it, I could hit a high trajectory with a long flight time. The feeling of hitting is a mysterious sensation that is soft and has a repellant feel. It wasn't uncomfortable, and it felt good when I hit it with the core. Excellent tolerance for RBI mistakes. The distance loss was small and the bend was small even if I hit both the toe and the heel.
Personally, I like how face rotation is easy to do. Even if you open a large face with take back, it will be in time with impact. Although there are few bends in the ball itself, it is one of the beauty of this club that it is easy to hit the target and make a draw or fade trajectory.
It is easy to turn heads, so if you have a ball you should feel easy to hit
Suspension core that succeeded in expanding the high initial speed area while keeping the upper limit of the rule. It also contributes to a unique feel
Wide selection of custom shafts
The TOUR B JGR driver is a club with a good balance of flight distance, tolerance for mistakes, straightness and operability. I feel that it is easier to handle, unlike the large models with high straightness that are the mainstream drivers today.
The gripping performance of the head itself is neutral, so depending on the shaft, it is recommended for a wide range of golfers, for models that can be operated reasonably by advanced users and do not disturb what you want to do, models for beginners and intermediates who reduce mistakes. I think it is a club that can.
The combination with a genuine shaft is recommended for beginner and intermediate level players because it is easy to take timing and has no habit. It's also good for catching, so it's great for those who want to reduce the mistakes on the right.
It is "ATTAS 11" that it is easy to suppress the mistake on the right with a custom shaft. The neutral finish gives you a crisp swinging feel with the "Speeder EVOLUTION VI", or the "TOUR-AD XC", which does not fear a mistake on the left and follows firmly even if you shake strongly.
There are relatively few clubs in the market that are easy to face rotate, so I think it is worth trying if you can not hit the big head well.
Photo: Tomoya Nomura
Hayato Ogura
A golf writer who can sing and dance, who also works as a golf shop manager, craftsman, club fitter, and magazine editor / writer. My favorite club is putter, left-handed / right-handed. Nicknamed "Og".
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