Hi Matt, Hi Matt, Thanks. Matt, great review. Even small misses can be felt clearly. I can’t afford the fitting, just curious what your take would be on that. What said above is precisely correct. It’s all about the right shaft for your swing…. T//World 747 X irons deliver great feel and game improving performance from a modern forged construction in a beautiful muscle back design. Honma Tour World TW747 455 Driver Verdict. The following two tabs change content below. Hello, I was wondering how this club would compare to the Titleist 718 CB and Ap2 range. Follow the Jump for an […] I was thinking of combo these with TW-X in the 6-3 iron. Would I notice it? The first release, in 2010, was eventually discontinued. Honma TR20 V Irons Lofts and Specs Club Hd SP Ball SP LAUNCH SPN HT LAND ANG. On all those counts, the Honma TW 747 V irons delivered. Matt, And while more players know the name, information about the brand’s clubs is still relatively hard to find. The TR20 V irons are 1 degree weaker throughout the set compared to the TR20 P.  This puts them both in the “strong lofted but not offensively so” category. Thanks Matt! Club Hd SP Ball SP LAUNCH SPN HT LAND ANG. Review: The Honma TW737 P game-improvement iron, which earned silver medal honors on the 2017 Golf Digest Hot List. I bought this set based on this review. We have already shown you the TW-BM as well as the 737P and today we will preview the 737V which sits in the middle of their 4 iron models. Do you happen to know the weight of the graphite shafts I have never heard of them I guess a Honma branded shaft made for them. In terms of forgiveness, I think they’re in the same ball park. I’d also say that the difference between the two is bigger in some lines, smaller in others. I haven’t hit the X yet, just the V and the P, review of that coming in 2020. Agree with all you said, with these two additions: the trajectory is lower with all irons, even considering loft differences (which is good for me who launches too high). I can totally depend on these irons. Now, this kind of post is really helpful. The GHs and Modus 3 will be available as Nippon steel shafts. Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. In this piece our equipment editor Joel Tadman tries out the TW747 P irons. AVE: 91.3 125.4 13.6 6393 86 44.4 178.5 187.0, I have a complete review of the 747 V irons here: https://pluggedingolf.com/honma-tw-747-v-irons-review/. Be sure to be fit for the right shaft and set make up. The Honma TR20 V irons are very strong performers. I’m a 5 handicap, feel confident with my ball striking, and looking to move into one of these clubs from a TaylorMade Psi blended set. I tested a set to find out. Pro 950GH, N.S. Soft, forged feel. I ‘ve been playing the 727V for 3 years in a NP Modus 3 120; love these set of irons!!! Additionally, there’s very little offset. This is exactly the type of iron I like to play, and the understated cavity design appealed to me. The Honma Tour World 747 P irons are the luxury Japanese brand's mid handicap irons. After TXG glowing review I am very interested in yours and namely if the big sole interacts favorably in the turf. For the player looking to dial in their ball striking, this is invaluable. Have you reviewed the tw 747 x iron yet? What did catch my eye on the launch monitor was the smash factor. I’m addition to a graphite shaft, would you put a 747P head? One part I wanna add is the consistent distance. For the golfer that wants a “players look” with distance and forgiveness, this is an excellent choice. The mp20 (blade) spin about 500-800 more than the tr20v irons. I love them, but was looking for a little more help as an inconsistent 6HC. Honma offers drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, and putter golf clubs for both men and women golfers. One of the irons that I tested were the MP20 MMC, which were actually my third choice, behind the TR20V and the Miura 501. Appreciate the response and info! “Strong lofts for distance” is the second bullet point in their description. Read our full review of the new Honma TW737 P irons, one of Honma's newest iron models. Hi Matt, ON BEHALF OF OUR MASTER CRAFTSMAN IN SAKATA, JAPAN, HONMA IS HONORED TO INTRODUCE THE NEW TOUR INSPIRED T//WORLD-X IRONS - A BEAUTIFUL PLA All Rights Reserved.. Podcast Episode 118 – There Is No Perfect Fit, https://pluggedingolf.com/honma-tw-747-p-irons-review/, https://pluggedingolf.com/?s=titleist+718, Titleist Introduces TSi1 Metals, TSi2&3 Hybrids, and TSi4 Driver. Have you hit the Honma irons vs. your Callaways? I have 747V with Modus3 120. My email: robertobaba@icloud.com. I am a pretty high spin player, and currently game the MP18 combo set, with the MB to the 6i. I haven’t hit the 727, so I can’t speak to improvement from model to model. Two questions: I love the lines beautiful irons they look like they would also blend very nicely into a combo set with the P irons. The colour scheme may not be to everyone’s taste, but with the higher profile on tour and the premium price position, the Honma brand does have that buzz about it just now. The TR20 V irons are heavy on the ball speed, light on the spin. Cast from 17-4 Carbon Steel they are an unusual blend of mid sized heads with a performance cavity back and a thin top line. Copyright © 2021 Plugged In Golf. It was a bit of a surprise really, but they look and felt fantastic. The Honma TW 747 V irons are classy, compact players iron with plenty of distance. What I was trying to ask was: is there a major difference between these 2 types of clubs? JTM. The result was about a half club more distance in the mid irons. Its a tough one to judge but i would say they both feel pretty good. This is exactly what most people imagine when they think “players iron.”. I am 11 – 12 hcp but it suits my game well. i’ve been playing the predecessor TW 737 irons for a year. I just couldn’t really miss with it. Easy to flight and maneuver the ball. I’m a 6 handicapper. Here are my trackman numbers: The MMC may have outperformed on some of the numbers, but the consistency, feel, and look of the Honma won me over. These irons feel soft and solid like a forged iron should which is in stark contrast to many of the thin, “fast” feeling faces in other irons. The Honma TW 747 V irons are classy, compact players iron with plenty of distance. How does the sound and feel when you compare the TR20V to CB-301, We have a full review of the 301 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/miura-cb-301-irons-review/, I have just tested out the tr20v irons vs mp20 at american golf, this was with the ns pro modus 3 tour105 shaft, x flex. Hi Matt, except for lofts, how does this iron compare to the Miura CB 1008 that you are familiar with? XP-1 irons are beautifully-shaped, high-launching irons holistically designed to provide the game-improvement golfer with effortless distance and accuracy. They are very different clubs, in my opinion, due to the differences in spin. Honma Tour World TW747Vx Irons 5-10 ( 6pcs ) Introducing The NEW Honma Tour World TW747Vx Iron. I have been looking for a new rangefinder for quite a while now. Your email address will not be published. Big improvement? HONMA TR20V 6i w/ KBS Tour V 110S He's worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking. Looking at the TW 747 V irons on the shelf, I was impressed. Tee up at the golf course with your golf bag full of Honma TR20, Honma TR21, Honma Beres, Honma T World, and Honma XP-1 collections. Question, is a player losing out by playing the P version of this club, as opposed to this one? Honma Tour World TW727V Iron – This year it’s all about a new process called W-FORGED, and interestingly Honma has chosen to use different technology and materials based on the needs of the player and the iron they should choose for example the TW727Vn and TW727V are the only ones W-Forged technology while the 727M is standard S25C Forged.. W-Forged technology is a two … You can still hit the green with small misses, and even larger misses aren’t punished too severely. Also, the spin was slightly lower than I expected. Required fields are marked *. Which do you prefer I get between the two. Honma TWorld747 Vx Irons Review. I recently checked out the Honma TR20 P irons (review HERE), and found that, despite having the look of a players iron, they perform more like a game improvement iron. The standard grip also feels great. Additionally, I got the shot control that I would expect from a players iron. The lofts are a really big deal, they change the character of the set pretty dramatically. Tour-validated long irons now available in a full set CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA – The new T//World-X irons have officially launched in the United States, Honma announced Wednesday. These irons offer considerable forgiveness on mishits, and their slightly stronger lofts generate plenty of distance for a better-player forged iron. As a technical product the Honma is very high spec and you can see and feel the quality. If you’re in the market for players irons and want to maintain or add distance, these are worthy of consideration. Honma makes them for their own irons, which is extremely rare (only Ping?). HONMA is a premium golf club manufacturer and classic sports lifestyle brand. But couldn’t make up my mind on what should I buy. Honma Honma Golf Honma TW747 Honma irons Honma TW747 P Honma TW747 Vx Irons Review To many of you, Honma is a name synonymous with super high-end equipment that might be … In the 80’s he did research on the PGA tour. CARRY TOTAL Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. Required fields are marked *. The newly developed Vx which taking all the goodnesses of its previous series such as TW737Vn , V and Vs. Made of S20C stainless steel About This Product The shape of the cavity and “notch” near the sole look highly engineered, but the simplicity of the overall look gives it a timeless appeal. I am still interested in a review of the 747 x iron, which I would consider for my 4,5, and 6 iron for some extra ease and power, if not too much too ask. I have a full review of the 747 V here: https://pluggedingolf.com/honma-tw-747-v-irons-review/, Your email address will not be published. Paired them with the modus 120’s that have great feedback and recoil, unlike the modus 105 for me. honma tw747v t//world forged irons (4-10) nippon modus3 120 regular 268012 Pro Clubs Have Been Selling Proline Golf Equipment on Ebay since '2002 with a Feedback Score over 100,000!! The Honma TR20 V irons have it all in terms of aesthetics. They’re not as strong as an iron like the Callaway Epic Forged, but players switching from a Titleist CB or similar will want to get their distances checked and possibly adjust the lofts back a touch. This is to get you guys acquainted with why these are special. Beautiful buttery player irons with forgiveness! At address I liked the thin top line and the confidence that the longer heads give. Copyright © 2021 Plugged In Golf. In doing so, hit my first 77 on a tougher course. Putting graphite into an iron is no guarantee of higher launch or anything else. In the bag, they have a profile that’s classic with a dash of modernity. Yes, you’ve hit the high points as to the differences between the two types of irons you mentioned. AVE: 91.6 127.3 13.9 5943 89 44.5 184.2 191.9, Miura 501 KBS Tour V 120X As a 5 handicap, I’m sure you can play either side of that fence, it’s just a matter of what you prefer. This is critical for such a long iron, because huge distance on center and massive punishment on misses is a formula for a giant shot pattern and lots of missed greens. The trailing edge looks to be rounded off quite a bit. I would suggest you do so, ideally with a fitter, to find out what performs better. Not necessarily this brand alone but in general (Apex Pro vs. Apex; T100 v T100). I would like to play these Honma irons with Nippon Modus 105 Regular shafts. The Honma TR20 V irons are very strong performers. Soft, forged feel. Dr. Joe Braly introduced club makers to using the rate of oscillation of a shaft (frequency) to understand its stiffness. About This Product Listing - Set contains 6 irons: #5 - #6 - #7 - #8 - #9 - #10 For a small iron with no visible technology, it did a great job of maintaining ball speed on mishits. CARRY TOTAL The forged construction of the Honma TW 747 V and the traditional look set my expectations high for the feel of impact. I expect some forgiveness and the ability to work the ball and control trajectory. The TW 747 V irons have lofts that are slightly stronger than usual for a players iron. In my opinion, if you’re going to spend the money on either of these sets (which is substantial), the extra $100 or so to be properly fit is completely worth it. The TW737-Vs, with their slightly larger […] These irons delivered with a soft, traditional feel. For the golfer that wants a “players look” with distance and forgiveness, this is an excellent choice. I really loved the Miura, and wanted very badly to walk out with them, but I just couldn’t. Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. I do not know, but you are correct that it’s a proprietary shaft. At address, the TR20 V has more player appeal than the TR20 P.  Though the heel to toe length is about the same, there’s less offset and a thinner top line. Honma crafts a wide array of premium clubs and is the top golf club brand known for its premium performance. I am surprised to see the shaft again being offered. Cons: Some will find the price point ($150 per club) too high to consider. ! Thanks. These trends were explained when I got a look at the club’s specs. June 21, 2019 – The popular golf equipment review site MyGolfSpy.com has awarded Honma Golf‘s new TW747P iron as the ‘Most Wanted Best for Distance’ in the market within the ‘Players distance irons’ 2019 category. I recently checked out the Honma TR20 P irons (review HERE), and found that, despite having the look of a players iron, they perform more like a game improvement iron. The one difference is that I don’t recall the lofts of the Srixons being as strong. When hitting low compression balls well, it feels like hitting a soft bun. As with the TR20 P, Honma puts the truth about the TR20 V right on the front page. I prefer the feel of the Miura, it’s softer, but that’s a preference. Even small misses were immediately felt and heard. Honma present ultimate craftsmanship infused with both beauty and performance. Thank you. It’s not too often that I’m surprised by the performance of a forged cavity back iron. The Callaway face is bigger in comparison with the traditional forged iron and this I like so much, How you see that vs these Honma irons? T//World golf clubs are meticulously crafted performance products that deliver distance and accuracy. I love the look and the feel. Key Technology A 20g tungsten weight runs along the length of the sole to help launch the ball higher and also defend against common strikes low on the face. These shafts have all the advantages of graphite (light, shock absorbing, power) but with very low torque, matching the low offset better players like. Designed by WPZOOM. I love the post because it says what to look for when buying a rangefinder rather than saying random brand names. Honma is quite large. He used a frequency instrument to measure the shafts used by the tour players. Another traditional element of these irons is that the feedback is unmistakable. That’s a great recipe for distance but, unless you’re a high spin or high launch player, you need to be sure you can hold greens with these clubs. HONMA TW747 IRONS 2019 Honma Golf have three new models of irons for the 2019 season the TW747V, TW747Vx and TW747P. Titleist is closer to Callaway, an incremental difference. TW-X irons were extended into a full set offering after the long iron received rave reviews from top PGA TOUR players. I have a full review of the P version here: https://pluggedingolf.com/honma-tw-747-p-irons-review/. How do these compare to the 747 V? And which one would you prefer and which has better feel and turf interaction? Compare when fit, imho. I found very little difference in spin rating in the tr20v and p range, I noticed a total spin drop of 700 rpm on average with v range, but a little more air time in the tr20p. Did they remind you of Srixon Z765 or 785 irons? If you are going to pick up a set, keep in mind that the lofts are a little strong. The blade is compact from heel to toe, and the top line is thin. Looks super similar to Bridgestone Tour B X-CB Irons, all the way down to the lofts. Your reviews are fantastic. TR20 Irons deliver beautifully crafted performance with hand-shaped profiles and tour level performance. Seeing similar lofts, you would be correct to predict that both iron sets produce plenty of distance. A minimalist approach to branding matches the tone of the head shape. Message document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ac371244cb00d85a5e45c524f6dd579c" );document.getElementById("bc09f2d6ac").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I don’t have any head to head data, but my impression is that it would be substantial. I was seeing smash factors as high as 1.4 with a 6I, which is not the norm for traditional irons. Introduction. For me, the Honma TR20 V irons are a much better fit than the TR20 P.  While they are low spin – a characteristic that isn’t great for me – I was impressed with the forgiveness that the TR20 V packs into a small head. All Rights Reserved.. Honma Tour World TW-X Irons 5-10 ( 6pcs ) Introducing Honma Tour World TW-X Iron or we can call it Honma TW-X Iron. Your email address will not be published. Honma moved onto the radar of many American golfers with their signing of Justin Rose. Copyright © 2021 Plugged In Golf. 1) Any real difference with the 747V model? Wonder if you have hit the X yet and if so do you think it would combo well. Honma’s experienced Takumi combine traditional blade shapes with modern topline and sole proportions, and high performance back designs. I went into a fitting last week and came out with the TRV irons. I want my ball to have high trajectory and distance. When I set it down at address, I liked it even more. Going to buy a used set, feel confident hitting either just curious as to what you thought. Pros: Incredible feel all the way through the bag. One hallmark of forged players irons is feedback, and the Honma TR20 P irons have that in spades. I’m torn between getting a Callaway Apex and 747V. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. I have full reviews of the 718 line here: https://pluggedingolf.com/?s=titleist+718, Your email address will not be published. One aspect of the TR20 V that impressed me was the forgiveness. Iron Golf Shafts - Matrix Program F15 By Russ Ryden, Fit2Score, A Dallas Fort Worth Club Fitter & Club Maker The Golf Center at the Highlands, Carrollton Texas The … Message document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a8f897266e7956f8496b7453ab8ed1f1" );document.getElementById("bc09f2d6ac").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. These are our impressions of the new Honma TW-747P Irons after multiple full rounds and range sessions throughout two months. I think you’ve tested both. Does it more or less come down to forgiveness, stronger lofts and the ability (or lack thereof) to work the ball. Additionally, the sole is much slimmer. To your second question, I would work with a fitter to find the right combination of shaft and head. It is a high-performance soft iron integrated forged iron which aims to reduce the deep center of gravity and FP, and also aims to upgrade. Thanks for getting back. This is not a review we have one of those in the works being handled with a 12 handicap and a scratch player. Pleasantly, the feel of mishits was not harsh but still clearly distinct from the feel of pure strikes. Designed by WPZOOM. Even though these are strong-lofted irons, how much drop off in spin did you see to say a MP-20 MMC or a T100 or 100s when you compare irons of the same loft? Sometimes I just have some difficulty with the 4 iron. Very nice looking clubs Matt. Thank you so much for writing this post. In the first of a series of reviews, we will peel back the curtain on Honma to let you know whether they deserve your attention. 2) Would you advice putting a graphite shaft (Vizard) to improve MOI and launch it higher? There’s no springy, explosive feeling here; the ball melts into the face. This is the second release of a Diamana Thump Iron Shaft. Honma also offers a wide range of other steel shafts as "custom" orders such as Dynamic Gold, Project X, KBS, etc. Outside forgiveness and look are their significant differences? Thank you!! He's worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.

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