gocchin Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just finished shooting some pics of the new Emperor forged iron from George. Its not typically the look I personally prefer but I can't help but admire the workmanship and CNC. Quite the beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukok Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I suppose if you wear a gold oyster, these would make the ideal accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Is the block filled and a solid mass or hollow? If solid, I imagine non sweet spot hits could feel really really bad given then very deep cavity design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reapl Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 VERY good picture skills again, Tario. I don´t actually mind the design or golden insert, but I´m sure some guys will. The CNC work George does is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 VERY good picture skills again, Tario. I don´t actually mind the design or golden insert, but I´m sure some guys will. The CNC work George does is second to none. Same here. Don't mind a bit of 'bling' on the course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I've seen Worse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Considering there is gold in it I think it looks pretty good. Look beyond the gold badge and the rest of the design is really nice. The target is the premium and older golfer who would go for high end Honma and Majesty.... in this case I think the Emperor looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Rigged up a little soft box at home using my tablet as a light! The milling detail is very nice in this shot. You can not only see all the milled steeps and grooves around the back cavity but even how the back face is milled flat. A lot of detailed work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisstrader Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Looks like honma warmed over. I know I've said this 100 times before, but you have to wonder whether or not some of these iron makers use focus groups to check their reaction to the design of a club BEFORE going to market with them. I'm guessing if you put 50 golfers in a room and showed them these irons, 49 of them would be like WTH?. Maybe they are selling to that 1 in 50?? Edited March 29, 2013 by swisstrader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Looks like honma warmed over. I know I've said this 100 times before, but you have to wonder whether or not some of these iron makers use focus groups to check their reaction to the design of a club BEFORE going to market with them. I'm guessing if you put 50 golfers in a room and showed them these irons, 49 of them would be like WTH?. Maybe they are selling to that 1 in 50?? It is very much a difference in markets. Brands of course do testing and get feedback from loyal customers, in this case especially loyal George Spirits customers and 90% LIKE the looks and design. These are boutique brands that target very specific customer not mainstream off the shelf like many big name brands. George has a huge hardcore following. He would not design it if it would not sell. If brands had 49 of of 50 say WTF to their designs they would all be out of business. I don't know of any Honma iron that does CNC machining like that. Whether people like the looks or not, and of course it would be impossible for everyone to have he same tastes, there is no denying manufacturing quality. Now how it performs... is still something to be seen! (^_^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerobound Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I dont think it's a club I'll play, but as always a very cool and unique design by George Spirits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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