Cheeselanders Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Has anyone played with the Honma LB 280 irons? I have a chance to buy the set at a good price and was looking for some feedback. I plan to try them out this weekend but I was looking for some inside info before then. Thanks :tsg_smiley_yes: :tsg_smiley_no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 (edited) Think Ping Eye2 made out of very soft steel. I played a set for quite a while in 1989-1993 I think. The graphite shafted heads are heavier than the steel shafted heads. Mine were custom....Honma called and asked whether the 37.75 5i measurement I wanted was based on grip on or off. Mine were "black barrel" finish from Honma. Not as dark as gunmetal, not that dark at all, but it was a very durable finish. Edited July 19, 2006 by xxio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenti Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Simply too old technology. Buy a newer series, than spending money for old irons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSport Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yes LB 280 is an old technology but I heard there are some people who bought Beres and decided that they prefer the LB 280. The LB 280 in my opinion has the right balance between forgiveness and workability. I compared it to Ping G-5, I can shape the ball with the Honma. The G-5 is too forgiving that it assumes you want to hit the ball straight all the time. The buttery feel at impact is difficult to compare. The other makeslike Callaway, Taylor Made etc have not the feel to my opinion with the exception of the Mizuno MX series. So the LB 280 suits beginner to mid handicapper after which naturally there are paths to progression. Mine is 1-star R-1 flex and it is so satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSport Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 More on LB-280: The LB-280 was first launched in the early 90's and replaced by the LB-280 New H&F in late 90's. I think the latter is the true classic. Last night on the ebay I saw someone from Texas offering a 10-club set with 4-star featherweight shaft and dividing them into the 3-PW set, an indivudual Iron 11 or AW, and the SW on its own. It was more than an hour before closing, the 3-PW already reached in excess of $800, the #11 over $200 and the SW around $60. That was over $1000 for a 7-8 year old set! The opening price was all $10. The description says something like: "For some these are the best golf clubs ever made." And to me that does not sound as an exaggeration! Sometimes a particular model in a brand is a true classic, and the manufacturer has not been able to really duplicate its success. Ping eye2, perhaps. Ford Mustang, perhaps. Mercedes Gullwing, perhaps. Is their a thread about classic clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenti Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I tried LB280 with several friends and we all agreed that this is maybe too old compared to newer clubs, there is no feeling it the club. You cannot compared it to Beres line, since if you are get used with LB280 you will not like Beres line. I used to muscle back cavity clubs like 990 and 690 and I find Beres 901 is a progression to a better feel in playing the muscle back cavity. The impression why this club is still on demand maybe as collection item target. There are a lot of second hand 4* LB280 offered for some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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