Last week we teased our readers with a lone image of the new Saqra precision one piece forged INB-1150 Muscle Back Irons. As promised here is the skinny on these new sweet sticks.
Produced by Niimi Kiyonari who I have known for many years as the international agent of Epon Golf, Niimi-san has created his own line of golf clubs named “Saqra” I’m not sure what this name means but we will find out soon and report back.
The product is Japan Forged in Himeji of S25C steel with the curve in the muscle back coming way via CNC milling. It’s a very attractive iron in person. It’s got 2010 conforming V Grooves and is available 3-PW with two shaft options, the Shimada K’s AC-10 and a Saqra IS83 counter weighted graphite shaft.
It’s was designed as a low center of gravity muscle back and does have some Japanese design aspects that some may or may not appreciate. For example the top line and sole is a little bit thicker than someone accustomed to muscle back irons may be used to. It also has more offset in the shorter irons than in the longer irons by appearance.
There is another model that I will highlight by the end of the week, It’s a cavity back with CNC milling called the Saqra INB-2018 Forged so stay tuned for that. I’m still awaiting information on custom options, face progression numbers, and combo set availability.
MSRP on the INS-1150 is 85.00 per head only – 130.00 with Shimada Steel – 155.00 with IS83 Graphite
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These are some sweek looking irons. forged too….i can’t believe the price!
probably means Sakura just spelled funny, seems like a common marketing trend these days.
Yes it means SAKURA, as in the flower, the RED STAMP MARK is the Kanji character for Sakura.
And I just got a boner for these irons. Give me a set, please.
@GooGoo:
The name concept is very interesting. I like it and the kanji character. And i really like the price. These seem much higher quality than most clubs priced the same.