Vega VM-02 – RAW GRIND – Best of Clubmakers’ Art – equal to Miura 501’s?

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Vega VM-02 – RAW GRIND – Best of Clubmakers’ Art – equal to Miura 501’s? It’s all about “hands on the wheel” – no reserve - $499 brand new set 3-P. The key question in Japanese iron heads is which is better, Vega or Miura? You can’t answer that question easily because Miura and Vega are each created from a different philosophy. Vega is the “old school” in forging – the blade and the hosel are formed at the same time. Miura takes a different approach. They forge the blade and then “spin weld” the hosel in place. Mr. Miura believes that by forging the blade first, he can lay the iron flat in the press and get a more consistent grain structure in the metal. The result is that Miura blades feel a little “ Spin welding the hosel can be considered a manufacturing innovation. Vega forgings are done the traditional way. The entire head is formed on the press including the hosel. That’s the traditional way. The hosel is then drilled to accommodate the shaft. Most players report a slightly different sound from the Vegas – a little softer – and that seems to translate into a feeling that the Vega’s “play softer”. Those same players can count the peas under five mattresses. The VM-02 – Specifications The VM-02 is a traditional muscle back design – in size. The unusual finish comes from a unique offering from the Kyoei foundry. Each VM-0 2 head is finished on a rough grind wheel. Look closely at the shape. Notice that each surface shows the grind marks. The final pass on the wheel for each surface needs to be perfect. One pass leaves the tracks. If I were going to buy a set of muscle back blades – medium size – this is the set I would buy. For the record, the size is just a tiny bit bigger. The sole grind is pretty sharp – but not impossible. If your fairways are hard, the VM-02 is a great choice. We’re trying something new. “Heads Only” at a starting price that matches our wholesale cost. We’re hoping that the buyer will appreciate the convenience of letting us shaft them to your specifications. That’s the best way to get a set of custom irons. Reshafting at the Golf Lab – Internet Prices – Top 100 Clubfitter If you want a fabulous set of irons, the very best value is to buy a set of Playable Classics heads and re-shaft them with state of the art Aerotech, Matrix or KB shafts. We build to any specification – swing weight or MOI. We’ll set the lofts and lies to your personal measurements. Aerotech 70, 80, 95,115 or 125 weight. $75 per shaft. Matrix Radix 40, 60 or 80 gram weight. $85 per shaft. Matrix Program. $110 per shaft. KB Tour – Silver, Black or White. $75 per shaft. KB Tour CT – any flex $85. Dynamic Golf - $50 per shaft. These prices are good for players who know what they want. If you would like to discuss your options with Leith Anderson – Golf Digest Top 100 Clubfitter – you can call to schedule a call. Bob Pegram is your contact at the Golf Lab. He can handle any technical questions from 9-5 Pacific, M-F. By chance or appointment on Saturdays. Vintage Blades – Selling “The Collection” For the next few weeks we’ll be selling Leith Anderson’s 20 year collection of Playable Classic iron sets, putters and other golf collectibles. If you love classic irons in great condition, come back daily. We have several hundred lots to sell. Leith Anderson – Golf Digest Top 100 Clubfitter offering custom built clubs from the Golf Lab in San Carlos, CA. If you know how you want your clubs built, we’re a good place to get it done. Contact Bob Pegram at for a copy of our “Internet price list” for custom clubs and reshafting with AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts. read more

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