+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Here is Honma's TW717M forged blade, it's compact but not too small, Honma calls it enlarged for improved forgiveness and shot stability and that said I did give it a whack and could totally handle it. Design wise these and the new Miura Giken MB 5005 are geared to the same type. I think more forgiving blades are a very good thing, there is really no need to go tiny now days. The control is there and workability. Like the TW717V (CB) it's also finished in Honma's half mirror which is basically in-between brushed satin and mirror chrome and was designed to control reflections in strong sunlight, it's about time someone does this well. While I love satin chrome has always looked more sharp so combining the two always seemed like a no brainer. They say it provides a "mild feel" that only a muscle back can provide... mild feel, not exactly sure what they mean by that but my feedback is its "just right" at impact and definitely better than most on mis hits. You can tell Honma put a lot of thought into the only blade in their line up. This MB just seems a bit more pure the closer to center you get it over the TW717V (CB) yet the cavity back seems softer all over the entire face. Dense & Soft are two very different sensations for me both the CB & MB can be called either which is a first for me. It's hard to judge. Comparing it to more recent blades it's softer than the Yamaha rmx MB, not as gushy soft like many Mizunos yet more dense and muted soft than Miuras. Hope that helps, I'm confusing myself... Interestingly Honma is now making these blades per order, nothing like fresh irons right out of the oven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Diagram below showing difference in profile. One thing I'd add is that I really like it's size, It's compact yet visually you can't tell its designed for forgiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Beautiful looking iron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Pretty close to the top of my list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
604_skyline Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 i can see some mr-23 us blade in this, albeit the muscle does not come down as far on these.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Simpltmstunning Love the look of this These wud be my next blade im sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Can anyone tell me what is pictured in the Honma logo...? Thanks. ;=] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Can anyone tell me what is pictured in the Honma logo...? Thanks. ;=] I always thought it was a Mole poking its head out of the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Sold my 3-PW last december after playing them last season. Pretty good set, espacially on SPOs. Great combo and not that difficult to play. I remember nobody wanted them on BST ^^ Edited April 22, 2014 by tomcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerobound Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I think this is what Honma needed. A solid looking MB! I think it is the best iron Honma's produced to date. As Chris said, not the softest thing compared to Mizunos and some others, but it is a very consistent and soft feeling head. It's actually surprisingly forgiving (for a mb) and easy to achieve that strong penetrating trajectory! Love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 +1 on forgiving and great feeling. Hit the demo late last year shaft with a NSPro950 and was easy to hit and feels almost as soft as my Yururi flatback raw. Could be the NSPro 950 shaft that's giving it this 'soft' feel but love the look and the overall playability of the iron. Almost got myself a set that day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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