Yururi Iron Models Side By Side Comparison

There are currently 4 great Yururi forged irons golfers can choose from but which one is for you? All four models are premium forged in Japan from S25C steel and provide wonderful feel and looks. Today’s post is not a performance test but more of a side by side comparison for those who have always wondered how each iron stacks up against one another visually. Keep in mind that its not easy to take pefectly accurate side pictures as angles and lighting can drastically change the way the club looks. I tried my best to take consistent photos that represent each model. Also  I received all the models as heads only so please excuse the the simple unfinished shaft in the hosel.

Looking from the cavity side of each iron, you can pretty much right away see the size progression of the models. The Flat Back Blade is of course the most compact head and is very traditional and clean looking. The smallish KM-0107 is next in line and is the better golfer’s cavity.  It is superbly forged and intricately CNC machined to create a very art like cavity. The KM-0107 is not only about looks as it also feels superbly soft and is forgiving enough for the improving mid-capper. When Miyoshi-san told me back at the LPGA Championships here in Japan that there would be a new Iwazono entry model iron, I had assumed it would be larger and for the average golfer. It is in fact using a proven designed head from Kyoei tweaked for Yururi. The Iwazono SY-0209 fits right in between a small and medium sized head. The cavity actually brings the CG a tad higher than both the KM-0107 and KM-0208 for stronger launch. The KM-0208 is non conforming grooves model of the bunch and the closest to medium sized.  Like the KM-0107 it has that beautiful satin finish (as do all Yururi models – no chrome here!) and a similarly CNC machined cavity. I love the looks of this iron and it is very soft and very forgiving.

Face on with each model, the image above is prety self explanatory. As typical of a blade, the Flat Back has the smallest face area and sweet spot but certainly the most pure feel. As a blade it is aimed at feel and spin control with working the ball and attacking the pin its key strengths. As a muscle back with lofts bordering on the traditional side, trajectory is strong and stable adding to its spin capabilities.  The KM-0107 is pretty much a taller version of the blade face on.  Its taller toe helps balance the weight from the hosel to bring the sweet spot more centered on this cavity back. The Iwazono is the roundest of the bunch and can almost pass for a stunted wedge.  Its top line is still very straight which will please many better golfers. The KM-0208 has the largest face area and while its top line is slightly rounded  to provide more confidence at address it has quite a pointy toe

At address, the offset of all Yururi models falls from rather minimal to still acceptable in the larger KM-0208. The Iwazono actually has very little offset, maybe even less than the KM-0107 when simply eyeing the heads at address. In the picture aove yiyu can see how the toe section of the KM-0107 is thicker which also matches the heel area. This brings weighting out towards the edges of the head increasing MOI and forgiveness. Again the Iwazono may actually rival the Flat Back for the thinnest topline… Yururi released this iron with customer opinions in mind. Less offset and a thinner top line but pure feel.  The KM-0208 is the longest from heel to toe and has the most offset but still not so much that one would complain.  The KM-0208 sets up with confidence and average golfers will have no problems playing this beautiful iron.

While many irons today possess fancy soles and all different kinds of grinds, the Yururi models are more simple and back to basics.  All four models have reasonably thin soles to minimize contact with the turf. Heel relief, slightly rounded leading edges all add to each models forgiveness. The Iwazono has a touch of a blunted leading edge while the other three are a bit more on the sharper side meaning that they may very well suit sweepers and players who don’t dig so much. However all the models feature a slightly rounded sole and a touch of bounce especially in the CB models’ short irons to help keep shots pure even when making contact with the ground.

The great thing about Yururi irons besides their good looks and wonderful feel and performance is that each head is individually grinded and finished in Japan.  In the above picture I took of the Flat Back Blade in the raw black and you can clearly see the grind work since the head has not been plated. The back cavity, the sole and leading edge and trailing edges, the toe area and the heel and neck, you can still see the “raw” grind work. A lot of people seem to like this hand crafted look and those who don’t can always opt for the satin model.  So there you have a visual side by side of Yururi’s current irons lineup. Besides performance many times customers ask me about size ie how much offset? top line and sole size? so hopefully this helps a bit. As always Yururi is available as heads only for those who want to do their own shafts or from TSG custom made with any shaft and grip available in Japan. If you need help with recommendations on which Yururi to play or what shaft to use, just drop us an email. You can also find all the heads already in our pro shop.