Guides

Japanese Iron Shafts: Weights and How to Choose (N.S. Pro, Modus3)
"What does the shaft weigh?" is one of the questions we hear most. Used Japanese irons often come with N.S. Pro or Modus3 shafts, which are less familiar to many US golfers than Dynamic Gold. Here are the makers' published weights, so you can compare them with what you play now. Published shaft weights N.S. Pro 950GH: R 94.5 g, SR 97 g, S 98 g, X 104 g N.S. Pro 950GH neo: R 94.5 g, SR 97 g, S 98 g, X 104 g Modus3 Tour 105: R 103... Read more...
Buying Golf Clubs From Japan: Duties, Shipping and Condition
Buying a club from another country is simple when you know what to ask. These are the five things we would check with any seller, including us. 1. Who pays the import duties, and when? Golf clubs shipped from Japan are subject to import duties in many countries. If duties are billed at your door, a parcel can be held at customs, and unpaid parcels can be sent back. Find out the total before you pay. At REON GOLF, shipping is free by FedEx. Duties and the carrier's customs fee... Read more...
JDM Golf Clubs vs. US Versions: What Is Actually Different
JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market: clubs made for sale in Japan. Some are models you will not find elsewhere. Others are Japan-spec versions of clubs from global brands. Much of what is written about them is opinion, so here is what you can actually check. The head is often the smaller difference When a model is sold in both markets, the difference is frequently the shaft rather than the head. Do not assume it either way, though. Compare the published specs for the exact model. The shaft is usually... Read more...
Japanese Irons: A Buyer's Guide to the Brands and How to Choose
Japan has one of the deepest iron markets in golf. Alongside names you already know, there are makers whose clubs rarely appear in US shops. Here is a short guide to the main brands and how to choose between them. The brands Miura. Katsuhiro Miura began making golf clubs in 1957, and Miura irons, wedges and putters are still produced at one forge and factory in Himeji. Known for soft-feeling forged irons. Epon. The house brand of Endo, a Japanese forging house that has also made forged irons for other... Read more...