Bridgestone Golf???

[Happy Dragon]

Has anyone hit these J36 Blades? I was messing around with them at the PGA Superstore. They felt so soft and solid at the same time. Who the hell plays Bridgestone clubs, unless they're getting P$A$I$D$.

Any thoughts?

[Bruce M]

IMO if u liked it, who cares what brand it is. If i used a wal-mart driver and loved it id use it b4 a taylormade (maybe lol) but u get the point

[Happy Dragon]

I'm more of a traditionalist with equipment. I like an established reputation, Bridgestone may have one, but I just don't hear people rave about them and I see very few reviews written.

Are they made in Japan?

[Bruce M]

i get what ur saying, to be honest i have no clue.

[Grndslmhttr3]

Fred Couples plays Bridgestone. When I've hit a couple of the Bridgestone irons they had a very crisp feel to them. Whenever I get a new set of irons, which won't be for a few years at least, I'll give them a look.

[Nikonut]

search. seriously.
In any case if its not Scottish, it's CRAP!

[goblue107501]

Bridgestone makes quality stuff. The are just lacking in sales and distribution. That is why you never see them on the course or in every store. I have never heard anything but good things about their irons and wedges. If you are one of the fortunate people who have had the opportunity to hit them and you like them, you won't be making a mistake.

[Nikonut]

They are sold at all the major outlets.

What Bridgestone does not do, is add a piece of colorful plastic to the back of the head, and then tell you its the greatest new breakthrough.

I see them quite often on the course. but then again, I am on the course a lot.

[golf_junkie27]

Freddy Couples, Charles Howell, Brendt Snekeder (sp) to name a few use Bridgestone. Jim Furyk used them for a while, too. They make really nice equipment. They also own a company called "Tourstage."

They make really nice equipment. Would not trade my hybrid for anything and their golf balls are really good, too.

[Shindig]

Freddy Couples, Charles Howell, Brendt Snekeder (sp) to name a few use Bridgestone. Jim Furyk used them for a while, too. They make really nice equipment. They also own a company called "Tourstage."

Precept, too, if I remember correctly.

[LIgolfer]

I just picked up some J36's for 300$ used. I hit them and they were so solid.

[right handed phil mickelson]

http://www.golfwrx.com/BagChatter/20...cavity-review/

For all your Bridgestone J36 iron needs :)

I've been looking at them myself, and they look fantastic. Then only thing is, is that they don't go as far as my slingshots. It's because the slingshots have more weight and mass behind the face, which gives it more momentum towards the ball. The J36's don't have all that mass, but they are still awesome clubs nonetheless.

[wolverine_man]

They are sold at all the major outlets.

I agree. I refuse to ever use an iron with some extra badge or crazy star pattern cut out on the back. Bridgestone makes some solid irons and I would not be afraid to buy them. Owning two sets of Mizunos and my Miura MacGregors, I tend to prefer Japanese forged irons, though.

[babosmell]

Just because they're not marketed in the United States does not mean they're garbage.... :)

Tourstage AKA Bridgestone Golf is a well established company in other markets, particular in Asia. I've read overseas publications that rated tourstage equipment as good as or better than that of the competition overseas.

I currently use the Tourstage V-IQ driver and I absolutely love it (I've owned offerings from Callaway, Honma, Titleist, and Nike).

[lobsterzilla]

timtheputterman on ebay is selling new sets of j36 irons for 299 now as well btw.

should check it out if you're looking at them

[O.B. Right]

I love Bridgestone golf balls - the e+6 are the best balls I've tried out of the cheap ones (under $20).

I would try thier clubs. The club companies do a good job of emphasizing thier various technologies but I still feel like it's not rocket science to make a golf club and most companies irons are probably at least decent. I've had a chance to play Pings and knock-off Pings. They feel like different clubs but I can hit my huge, fat slices equally well with either.

EDIT:
after reading the review on wrxgolf, now I really want to try them. They look great and seem like awesome clubs. I like the idea of having something different than everybody else, too.

[HotSauce]

I've been toying with picking a set up to replace my Cleveland TA6s. They can be had for basically free on eBay. Especially if you're not above playing a used set.

[ND Fan]

I buy whatever is on sale and matches my game. I have never paid more than $200 for a set of irons. They all work about the same, regardless of whatt he advertiser tell you. The important thing is to find a set that feels good and looks good to you with the proper shaft flex, thats about it. My current set is Wilson Pi5's and it's not too often I see them in anyone else's bag.