I've just joind GTO and noticed this thread, which didn't seem to address much in the way of Pinemeadow stuff, but talked about other options.

I'm a 9 handicapper who has a Pinemeadow ZR1 driver and Excel hybrids. I cannot fault either the driver or the hybrids. I can work the hybrids either way, hit them high, low, off the deck or out of cabbage.

On the down side, I can't work the 460cc driver so well, but 460's aren't built for workability. On the plus side - I can't hit my mate's R7 as far or as straight. The only way I don't hit 250 metres + is if I stuff up.

I've had the clubs for pushing two years now and the only sign of wear are a few slight scratches on the bottom of the driver from wooden tees. For $130 (with UST shaft) it sure beats putting another $400 into Nike or TaylorMade to pay the pros. I reckon I need my $400 more than Tiger does.

I'm looking at some new irons soon, and while some Mizunos off ebay is one option, so are some brand new Pinemeadows. Apart from the Pinemeadow grips (which are too slippery for being in the tropics) I can't fault the quality or the service of Pinemeadow.

Cheers
Toos