Luke Donald was in Japan for the 2012 Dunlop Phoenix Open in Miyazaki Prefecture (Southern Island of Japan).
It is a tournament where many of the world's top players go to Japan and play during the off season:
article from gew.co.jp
Luke cruised to a win with a wire to wire finish using his Mizuno MP-64 irons which he helped design.
You can customize your own MP-64 with custom shaft, grips, length, lie, loft at fairwaygolfusa.com:
It was Luke's first win in Japan.
Luke played:
MP Fli-Hi Utility Iron (#2)
MP-64 Iron (3-9P)
MP-T4 wedge (54deg)
MP-T11 wedge (60deg)
@ Srixon Japan
Srixon has introduced its new Z-Star ball in Japan. The new ball is scheduled to launch in February of 2013.
article from gew.co.jp
This is what they say:
Tommy Nakajima: "I can now out drive younger players!"
Ryo Ishikawa: "I can get more spin out of roughs!"
The new ball is designed to improve:
- Softer feel
- Spin Control
- Stronger in to the wind
Srixon Japan is forecasting that their Z-Star ball sales will grow by 20% globally.
Can't wait to hit it!
JD
