Posted April 30, 201410 yr comment_224463 In Japan it's called the MT-202 iron, were gonna keep it simple and just call it the Buchi Forged CB. It is a global edition that we designed to be able to stock because Buchi is primarily custom hand made to order and sometimes takes forever. It's been a while to get the shape right but we now know surely that this new grind performs well in a variety of conditions just like the new wedge does. While these are not in stock "yet" and they are currently being produced you can opt to wait longer to order them "custom grind" for practically the same price. or custom finish, Micro face milling and illegal grooves are options too. It just takes time. enjoy the pics. I'll post the blades tomorrow.
April 30, 201410 yr comment_224465 They look wonderful...What will they sell for? Standard 4-P stock steel shaft? Edited April 30, 201410 yr by Baddmnkey
April 30, 201410 yr comment_224468 C, I'm was going to ask you if there'll be the global edition for irons sets and saw this forum just before I type down this question haha.
April 30, 201410 yr comment_224469 nice looking irons chris. i forgot...what is the price structure on these?
April 30, 201410 yr Author comment_224470 4-PW should run around $1500 shafted with the basics. Back Cavity is CNC, grooves are pressed.
April 30, 201410 yr comment_224472 4-PW should run around $1500 shafted with the basics. Back Cavity is CNC, grooves are pressed. And this price is similar to the price of custom as well?
May 9, 201410 yr comment_224814 Chris/Tario....When will these be available? Any pics of the short irons? 9/P? Thanks
May 9, 201410 yr Author comment_224838 Sorry we had to send the samples back quickly and we didn't get the PW. These are available now for "special" order. The first global run of wedges & irons have already sold out :( We have to order these as custom until Tabuchi-san catches up. We also produced 2 limited 4 wedge sets 50/54/58/62 that are currently under production. 1 has already sold.
May 11, 201410 yr comment_224891 Similar design to my Crazy Dot ... tho more cavity and more good-looking!
May 11, 201410 yr comment_224894 Sorry we had to send the samples back quickly and we didn't get the PW. These are available now for "special" order. The first global run of wedges & irons have already sold out :( We have to order these as custom until Tabuchi-san catches up. We also produced 2 limited 4 wedge sets 50/54/58/62 that are currently under production. 1 has already sold. Oh Rat Farts!!!
May 23, 201410 yr comment_225483 I have an open spot for irons and these may just fit the bill. I love how there is very little offset in these. Not sure you have hit them, but can you speak towards forgivness or lack thereof?
May 27, 201410 yr Author comment_225657 I have an open spot for irons and these may just fit the bill. I love how there is very little offset in these. Not sure you have hit them, but can you speak towards forgivness or lack thereof? Hi Kekoa, nice avatar btw. The global model is pretty forgiving. I would say more forgiving than the CB1007 and a little less than the AF302. It's size also fits in between those two. A little bit of offset & thick enough top line does wonders for forgiveness, We also noticed the perimeter weighting on this iron really works well making impact feel good on the edges. These take so long I would still suggest ordering custom. the trouble with reviewing custom versions is that each one is slightly different in options, for example I've had zero offset vs offset, square toe vs rounded, thick top line vs thin. Having hit all that I personally would go for minimal (not zero) offset, thicker top line ala ONOFF CB358 and square toe for looks but rounded for performance. It's can be a very forgiving CB depending on what you choose.
May 27, 201410 yr comment_225676 Would it's top line be similar to the Mizuno MP-59 or Cleveland 588 CB's? Although the Mizuno is not a true blade, I got blade "vibes" from it. As far as the 588's go, I've hit those the best in my fitting session vs. the 588 MB, but not by much. For me, the 59's top line was bearable, but blades or blade-like heads give me the most confidence.
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