Titleist T-MB Irons – Here we are at the 2015 Japan Golf Fair and just days before Titleist JAPAN revealed a sneak peak from a paper catalog of their latest muscle back design named the T-MB, TSG not only has the first in hand photos but also review as I’ve had the chance to hit these fine tools and report back to you the members..
First thing to note is these are JAPAN Only, obviously the best place to get them is at www.TourSpecGolf.com and with custom specs available, we will have it listed in the store for Pre Sale later this week or you can email [email protected] to reserve your set for a 3/20 release.
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These are not Forged they are made of Stainless Steel with a semi hollow cavity within It’s head that features heavy perimeter weighting that extends deepest on the face and heel.
Feel – Excellent, it’s somewhat similar to a forged feel yet different, it’s spongy dense impact and what I noticed while hitting in the cage is that feedback from bad shots has been subdued by its internal technology, this is a very forgiving blade even more so than even many players cavity backs and the setup is stunning.
Isn’t it pretty? Maybe not for the hardcore butter knife blade purest but it’s shape can’t be ignored and for those who have hit the Titleist VG3 Forged Cavity Backs these are shaped in a similar way, slightly thicker top line very minimal offset and even a similar face profile when looking head on.
Hitting these into the net doesn’t make for the best review but until they are released it’s the best we can do, I compared it on the launch monitor to the current model Titleist MB irons and the difference was obvious, not only is it softer and better feeling on missed shots but it also had a higher launch, more powerful trajectory, and much more distance in every shot… oh yes and way more forgiving!
As you can see from above I did include bad shots into the test ;) But also hows that shape? It looks good to me.
I was averaging about 10-15 yards difference against the 714MB it’s lofts are a full 2* stronger compared but again feels much softer all over the face and this is something that would appeal to the low up to mid capper.
The Sole shape is noticeably wider than the 714MB, it’s curved and looks unique with it’s weighting system in a special PVD finish to highlight the technology. I personally would have prefered it in a similar finish to the rest of the body but understand it’s a different material so it would not adhere or look the same, the entire club is in Satin Finish! Thank You Titleist I’m over chrome in blades with their mirror reflective surfaces.
Shorter heel to toe as well which makes these look pretty tight, the wider sole is well hidden even in the long irons, when you look down you are thinking your hitting a players CB but it’s a Neo Blade in reality.
Hope you enjoyed the very brief review, it was done in cage so it’s really just our first impressions but based on everything from looks, to feel, to appearance and launch monitor performance it could be be “BEST of SHOW” and maybe even one of the very best selling and performing irons of 2015 at TourSpecGolf. Stay tuned for more info! We have another Titleist item coming that we know you guys will lust over and yes it’s Japan Only :)
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