Connect with us

Published

on

This video series breaks down why certain clubs maintain such a cult following, and what made them so popular to begin with.

The first club in this series is the Bridgestone J33R – a driver from 2005 that was both hard to find and extremely sought after. In this video, equipment expert Ryan Barath breaks down some of the design attributes that still makes this a great club today.

Your Reaction?
  • 63
  • LEGIT3
  • WOW6
  • LOL0
  • IDHT0
  • FLOP2
  • OB2
  • SHANK4

We share your golf passion. You can follow GolfWRX on Twitter @GolfWRX, Facebook and Instagram.

19 Comments

19 Comments

  1. Kieffer Denning

    Sep 24, 2023 at 6:28 pm

    Found the J33r 460 in my attic this morning while looking for my Adams MB2 blades. I brought it to the range and I could not believe how nice it felt, how great it looks at address and I hit it very straight. I don’t think it is as long as my PXG driver but, at 70 yrs old, I have been having issues with the large club head feeling like I am swinging an old vacuum and slowing down at impact. The J33r evened out and flew through impact time and time again. Thank you for the video! I may need to find a new shaft as I may get more punch than the Adila NVS that is in it presently. If you haven’t reviewed the Adams MB2 irons from around 2015, they are another masterpiece of club building. Thanks again

  2. steve

    May 25, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    My game (3 hdcp) may be an exception to the rule. But, I would be willing to bet that most players would shoot a comparable score using clubs they gamed 10+ years ago versus clubs they bought just last year. I’ve tried new equipment through the years but always come back to my TM R7TP irons and Burner driver and 3 wood. Something to be said for familiarity.

    • ken

      May 25, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      I have a 20 deg loft Callaway hybrid in my bag that took place of my 3 iron.
      I absolutely can smoke this thing.
      I use it in par 5’s when I’m in the “go zone”…I’m a middle hdcp player . Low to mid 80s.
      I paid a whopping 20 bucks for the thing.
      I play amateur tournament golf. I routinely score better than guys with much newer and more pricey equipment.

  3. Patrick

    May 25, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    Would love to see something on the original Orlimar Trimetal fairway woods. Easy to hit, very hot off the face. Still using mine!

  4. unknown ahlgren

    May 25, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    Loved the sound. The soft metallic “wheck” at impact was so much better than the cowbell contest of those days.

  5. Kent Herndon

    May 24, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    As I watched this I realized I had several older drivers in by golf club collection. One was the Adams prototype (915) with Long Drivers of American logo attached and one was the Bridgestone J33R. Loved both these clubs. Took the Adams out today and it was almost as good as my Ping 410 Plus. Amazing. Thanks for a great video.

  6. Dan

    May 24, 2019 at 7:25 am

    I saw one in goodwill last summer for $9.99. Should’ve picked it up

    • Joe

      May 25, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      Dude…you should have grabbed that (obviously).

  7. S

    May 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    Sonartec rip off. That’s where they go that idea for the sliver

    • Joe

      May 25, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      You’re probably right. My SS03 3 wood is still my main 3 wood. Absolute howitzer.

  8. john ballas

    May 23, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    hi ryan great information can you talk about the cleveland 460 launcher

  9. C.B.

    May 23, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    Used my J33R 460 for 8 years. I still have it.

  10. Tom Drew

    May 23, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    Great series! Would love to see more

  11. Jose

    May 23, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Looking forward to more of these vids

  12. Kirby

    May 23, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    What do you think of the Taylor Made 360R’s?

  13. TheTroll

    May 23, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    Hey Ryan, glad you’re enjoying the J33 driver I traded in late last year at FGO. Always liked that driver though peak height was an issue.

  14. 2putttom

    May 23, 2019 at 11:10 am

    well now I’ve learned something new.

  15. Jim Shields

    May 23, 2019 at 10:46 am

    Good piece.

    Overall, I agree. I still use my TaylorMade 540 driver that I bought many years ago.

    I have taken to Golf Galaxy every 2 years and eventually do a “bake off” against the current top rated drivers. I came close last year to replacing it with the Calloway, but the guy I was working with at the store noted that the newer clubs were about an inch longer than my 540. I added an extension to the shaft and I’m back in business.

    I just cannot justify the expense for 10-15 yards. I don’t need it.

Leave a Reply

Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Instruction

Clement: Why your practice swing never sucks

Published

on

You hear that one all the time; I wish I could put my practice swing on the ball! We explain the huge importance of what to focus on to allow the ball to be perfectly in the way of your practice swing. Enjoy!

 

Your Reaction?
  • 0
  • LEGIT0
  • WOW0
  • LOL0
  • IDHT0
  • FLOP0
  • OB0
  • SHANK2

Continue Reading

Equipment

Mitsubishi Diamana WB: Club Junkie takes a technology deep dive

Published

on

Earlier this week, Mitsubishi announced the return of its iconic Whiteboard profile with the new Diamana WB shaft.

In our launch story, we offered a rundown of the key technology in the new WB — 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber, Aerospace-grade MR70 carbon fiber, Consistent Feel Design, and the Xlink Tech Resin System. To go deeper, however, we enlisted our Resident Club Junkie and bona fide shaft nut, Brian Knudson, to track down someone from Mitsubishi at the PGA Show. Fortunately, Mitsubishi’s Director of Global Aftermarket Sales, Jonathan Alongi, was on hand to answer all of BK’s questions.

Check out their discussion about the new WB, as well as the 20th anniversary of the original design, in the video above — time stamps of key points below, including a definitive answer as to how the surfboard graphic ended up on the original Whiteboard in 2004!

  • :40 – Mitsubishi Japan expands to the U.S. in 2004
  • :50 – “The shaft that set the standard”
  • 1:12 – “The ‘board is back”
  • 1:45 – WB or Whiteboard? Or both?
  • 1:55 – The first iteration of the sixth generation of Diamana
  • 2:10 – Incorporating key technology from a 20-year journey
  • 3:10 – Modifying the tip section for more ball speed
  • 3:50 – Delivering ball speed in a low-launch, low-spin shaft
  • 4:20 – Drilling down on the shaft profile compared to the original Whiteboard
  • 5:00 – The most impressive element of the new WB
  • 5:30 – Butt, mid, tip specifications
  • 6:00 – WB’s iconic graphics and the Diamana legacy — flowers, surfboard, numbering system
  • 8:15 – An abundance of available weights and flexes
  • 8:55 – More players going lightweight

Check out more photos and see what GolfWRXers are saying about Mitsubishi WB in the forums. 

 

 

Your Reaction?
  • 1
  • LEGIT0
  • WOW0
  • LOL1
  • IDHT1
  • FLOP0
  • OB0
  • SHANK0

Continue Reading

Equipment

2024 Vokey SM10 wedges: Club Junkie’s full fitting video

Published

on

Our Resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, goes through a wedge fitting with Chris Baingo, Titleist’s Club Fitting Analyst.

Get the full story on new SM10 wedges in our launch piece. 

Your Reaction?
  • 2
  • LEGIT0
  • WOW0
  • LOL0
  • IDHT0
  • FLOP1
  • OB0
  • SHANK0

Continue Reading

Trending