2010 Yamaha V Forged Tour Model Irons

[bogeydog]

Ok so these arrived a few weeks ago and immediately I reshafted with my

go to" KBS Tour black nickel shafts. This time I went and soft-stepped them once. Goodsie did all the work and they are right on spec and aching to be played. Well the weather has been cold here but today I was able to hit a small bucket at the range. My goal was to offer some sort of review against the 2008 and 2009 models that were setup the same.

Look - The 2010 has a taller toe and it frames the ball really well. It gives a feel of confidence. Finish is superb with a nice combo of stain and shiny. The top line is medium to thin with just enough meat to inspire confidence. Setup - Great. Little noticeable offset. Comparable to most irons these days, these are compact and not shovel like. The cavity back is just cool to examine. You can't see anything on setup, but not quite streamline like a blade. That is ok for me, as I like the near blade-like look as it feels more substantial.

Feel - IMO, very crisp and solid. Not super soft, but positive and penetrating feel. Hard to explain. Feedback is great. Mis**ts are still solid and not harsh. On well hit shots, I am not rushed to see my ball: I know where it went.

Traj/Spin - IMO launches slightly higher than previous models. Goodsie and I agree that the new design of the clubs adds meat to the back, bit upon examination, it looks to have a lower COG than before. I can really see this in the longer irons. The shorter irons have a more boring trajectory. I don't have a launch monitor however these seems to have similar spin as the previous models. Spin control and consistency if one attribute that all the models have done very well.

Forgiveness - Too early to tell. I expect a little more than the 2009 model and it seems possible. My winter golf swing is marginal, but I think these are a little more forgiving. Keep in mind that I don't play these clubs expecting that much forgiveness. These are Tour level irons that are made for a better player. I can see a good ball striker loving these.

Distance - No vote here as it is in the 40s and my swing if goofy sometimes during the winter.

Overall - A winner. As I have claimed before...Feel and looks are by opinion. The rest is by proof. Overall, still the best iron on the market, IMO. More to come as the weather improves.