American vs Kiso Hinoki

[romanzdk]

Hello, what are the differences between American and Japan Kiso Hinoki?


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[lasta]

Both are in the cypress family. "American hinoki" is an advertising term for Port Orford Cedar, should be a little stiffer, harder, and denser than the Japanese variants but otherwise should have very similar playing characteristics.

Try: www.wood-database.com if you want to get more technical.

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[romanzdk]

Thank you for your response.

However I cant find any technical information about Japan Kiso Hinoki on the webpage you given.


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[lasta]

That's right. Part of the reason why Kiso is so mystical haha.

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

If you want a Hinoki blade, get a blade from Darker.

 

[bobpuls]

I think it is about the weather and geo location..... Because the Japanese version is more soft and dense.... But still the same like us or euro version

 

[ML fan]

I have tried PP Moby 1 ply kiso hinoki and Sanwei h10 1 ply american cypress.

Both have the same characteristics,
the difference is, I feel vibration with american hinoki. And on kiso, minimal.

They are extreme slow or control on soft touches, extreme fast on hard hits.

I like american hinoki more because kiso hinoki is so springy and bouncy soemtimes on short game.

What I dont like about american hinoki is too heavy. 240 grams total setup.

Actually, I am looking for a 90 gram american hinoki.