Why We Like It
Sometimes you see something so different and cool that you’re immediately intrigued, like Honma’s new resin bar behind the face of this club that stretches all the way to the toe where it is attached via a toe screw. The bar is 90 percent resin, making it super light so that it saves weight while damping vibration. The L-face (in which a lip goes over part of the sole) produces plenty of ball speed, especially on shots hit low on the face.
Characteristics
- The set starts at the 5-iron, which should appeal to middle-handicappers.
- Proprietary Vizard shaft is an excellent lightweight option for slower swingers.
- 7-iron: 27 degrees; PW: 40 degrees
Highlights
- Top 5 softest game-improvement irons, middle-handicaps
Price
$350 per iron
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
Springy feel off the face. Has a skinnier look at setup, but it's coupled with a soft feel. Sometimes thinner clubs feel clacky or harsh, but these feel wonderful.
Ricky, 45, Handicap: +2The high toe frames the ball nicely. The oversize look is comfortable without being bulky. Makes a deep knock at impact. Shots feel slower off of the face and have a lower trajectory.
Gary, 36, Handicap: 13Slightly oversized with a tall face. Shots feel harder at impact and come off with a consistent mid ball flight that doesn’t deviate from the target line.
Peter, 56, Handicap: 7Why Impact Is Critical to Your Iron Play
Consistent shot shape requires one skill above all others: the ability to make flush contact with the ball. It’s the No. 1 fundamental in golf, and without it, this game can be an eternal mystery. Here, Sean Hogan, one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Florida, helps you improve your impact from tee to green.
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