Hard to see roll out, so.... Other than spin, I really have no use for numbers off of a trackman. and, the other weights are 3 gr. Bright note? Read our full review of the new Honma TW737 460 driver, one of Honma's newest golf clubs. More on my round later. Great looking 440 and 460 profiles with exceptional speed that you can feel, hear and see. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The Vizard shafts(I received) are lighter, and softer that my Fujikura shaft. NOTE: all Vizard shafts are spined flo'd, and, you have to use the included tool adapter to change the notch position. Honma TWorld747 460 Driver Review. The feel is kinda like how blade users describe knowing where on the face they hit the ball. This driver is available in the 460 and in the 455 cubic version. This never happened with my Cobra or Mizuno. The Honma TR20 460 Driver delivers beautifully crafted speed through a more efficient, high-COR titanium frame and carbon body. The FD flew a little lower, but both felt really, really good. 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion, 2021 FARMERS WITB & Equipment Photos- Links and comments, 2021 American Express WITB & Equipment Photos- Links and comments, Kevin Na WITB: 2021 Sony Open Winner (pics and specs). Both the 440 and 460 drivers come stock with Honma Vizard shafts and Honma-branded grips from Golf Pride. I am done (for now) and will work on drills and hopefully translate the good to the course. The silver face really stands out, not in a bad way, but certainly in an old school way. HONMA TR20 460 Driver. Get online golf shop prices with in-store service on brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Cobra and more. TW727 460 Driver – Naturally the most forgiving model in the line Honma has designed it around straight and higher launching shots with mid spin. I am only 55, but my range of motion is not what it used to be. I don't mind the gloss top and silver face. Honma Tour World TW747 460 CC driver Honma Tour World TW747 460 CC driver. The FP has more sense(?) Honma TR20 Driver Review and Specs. Adjustable weights and hosel provide tuning for additional distance. I also do not like to lose feel of where the head is in my swing, or I do not like the head feel disconnected from my hands. Performance, innovation, and the best looks in its category. A variety of upcharge and no-upcharge shafts will be available. This is what I came home to: But, happily, the contents were intact - nothing broken. Plus you can't find it in every shop, and it does not carry the same brand recognition here in the states. The gloss black, unpainted face, and rather pear-style shape from the top reminds me so much of my 909d3, which I loved. Those longest of the round were 10 yards more than my long average with the Mizuno. The new Honma TR20 460 has the 9gram weight in the front and the lighter 3gram (2) in the back, and is shafted with the Vizard FP 6s. I would agree with Rapatt95, the driver feels real solid. It’s an interestingly frustratingly row to hoe. Everyone that hit the driver like the performance. Now, at 55,, I'll take that for sure. With all the carbon used in the construction it is just a gloss black top, a really deep gloss black top. Late in the round on 17, overly hot and tired, I pulled one way left when tried to go after it (who chooses 17 on the north course for a longest drive contest?). I felt that the sound was gratifying while the feel off of the face at impact was like that of a “Mexican Jumping Bean on a triple espresso shot”. And at 55 my memory can be fuzzy, so I did a quick search to find the differences between the FP and FD series. But, when, I told him my ball flight had been coming down, and, my current miss is high right, he switched the suggestion to the FD version - a little more torque, which, could help square the face, and, a softer tip to increase launch. The three available positions allow for maximum stability, low spin or draw bias. Earlier in the day, any time that I passed their booth, I couldn’t help but notice that their booth was “hopping”. The Honma looks larger at address, more classically bulbous. Buy golf clubs and golf equipment from Just Say Golf at the lowest prices everyday. The Honma looks larger at address, more classically bulbous. The XP-1s, which also feature woods, irons and hybrids, are part of the T//World range but significantly are being aimed at everyday golfers as they join the premium TW747 driver in the Honma collection. It has a very dense thwack to it, which I personally really like. Heading to the range and 18. 2021 Golf Reviews – Equipment, Golf Balls, Apparel, Footwear, Technology, and more. I currently game a Mizuno ST190G with a Tensei CK Blue 60s, with the sliding weights moved all the way forward to fight spin. The drivers it was tested against were a M1, F9, Big Bertha Sub Zero, Epic, Epic Flash and a Mavrik. The Honma for me was as straight as the Mizzy, but 10 yards longer, and if possible, even better feel. As the round went on, the driver just got better. UGH!.. The TR20 should be more forgiving with the heavier weight in back, but, with the weight in back, I would get some high short slices. A couple were higher than I wanted, but they traveled well. Seeing that I’ve already talked about the conditions and pointed out the fact that Honma Golf closed out my 2020 Demo Day I think it’s best just to delve right in here. The feel and acoustics of this driver is near perfect. Ultimately, the TR20 took home the Bronze Teezy Award in the “Top Driver” Category. The TWorld 747 driver is being described as having the world’s lightest carbon crown. There wasn’t one golf ball that strayed off-line. This is a very classic looking driver. It's frustrating but it is what it is.. FP v. FD? When you PURE it, the feeling is sublime. But, I seem to have an easier time finding the center of the clubface. I only out drove him twice, but again, my swing.. After the first outing, I know what this club is capable of and it is better than me right now. Rangefinder put me at about 260 + or -, slightly down hill, a little headwind today, which again are my longest drives ever. But what I really want is more consistency and after the round this stat is improving. Titleist TSi2 9.0 Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X, Titleist TSi3 13.5 Fujikura Ventus Blue 8X, Srixon Z785 4-PW True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400, Cleveland RTX Zipcore 50 True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400, Cleveland RTX Zipcore 54 True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400, Cleveland RTX Zipcore 58 True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400. Now that we have experienced it ourselves, we would have to agree. Epic flash sub zero was a close second on ballspeed, but I hated the sound on the cally and missed both ways. I prefer the FP for sure. These are pics from the range, dialing in. Pasted as rich text. I was able to get a couple swings in before heading out of town but need to go plug second shaft in so I can give you guys the best review possible! He is consistently 250 so I know when I have done well. Extended practice sessions works on the range, but has not yet translated to the course. This vertical groove and variable face thickness increses ball speed across the surface area of the head. For some reason, I sliced it more with the FL/CL position, and, hooked it with the FL/OP position. I’ve hit some drives that based on feel, I was expecting to be very very bad, but it kept them straight and still managed a good yardage. Also allowing golfers to optimize their speed. And some were a beautiful penetrating flight. Using the 9.5º head and 60-gram Vizard in Stiff flex I ws amazed with how straight this driver was. The rounded nubs allow the shaft to the adjustments to be made without rotating the shaft. Of course, my current driver is a Ping G400 Max, which has a matte black finish. Details Product Overview: TR20 Drivers deliver beautifully crafted speed through a more efficient, high-COR titanium frame and carbon body. IF there’s one thing that I wish I could/would have done, it was to try this driver without the “made for” Vizard shaft and try it with a shaft that may have been a little bit more “inconsistent”. It made it through though and I forged on for par. Shafts? Getoffmylawn's Honma TR20 460 Review. And weird enough the Mizuno started to feel more foreign. I know that there were supposed to be 2 shafts in the deal, but honestly when I was talking with Preston I didn't even think to ask about another, or why really. Now, the Mizuno was a sleeper 2 years ago and is one heck of a driver. As for pure distance, it’s been on par with my g400lst. I tried to adjust but, nope. Find out more about the TR20 460 Driver from Honma Golf. First and foremost, let me start off by saying what an honor it is to have been selected by MyGolfSpy as a tester. I am getting less spin, ball flight is a tad lower, but again, my swing is crap right now. Please add you comments in this thread. The wind was blowing right into my face and really, this was a both a blessing and a curse for Honma. I was a bit rushed, and, quite aghast on my results with the TR20., so, I bought my trusty G400 Max. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Hard to say which I like better. For whatever reason, the FD does not quite provide this. This happened later during my round and I did hit a few to the left. I’ve been very impressed. The FP6s shaft is a really good feeling shaft through the entire swing. Strikes above center lost less distance, but both traveled pretty much toward the target. I have now tried almost all settings, and have gone toe to toe with my Mizuno. However it packs a lot of tech within the head, and because Vizard hand builds each shaft, it may actually end up being about 100 cheaper if you went big name and shaft upgrade. Earlier this year, while Justin Rose played Honma he elected to play the 460cc head. The opportunity to swing Honma Golf products was a bit of a surprise for me. Today was an important step for my game, the second time I have practiced and not played since November of last year. TR20 460 Driver 1 review TR20 Drivers deliver beautifully crafted speed through a more efficient, high-COR titanium frame and carbon body. And though I requested the 440 head, he suggested I try the 460 because of my desired ball flight and spin numbers. I like to see if there is a difference between the weights of the 2 combos. It will probably be in the bag for a while, and it’s certainly worth a look if you’re in the market. Miss hits aren't that bad, and to be honest it is a driver that continually tries to coax more out of you. In all seriousness, is it time for Tony Finau to give up the Piretti? I do not feel like I really hit the sweet spot consistently. The above pictures are with the TR20 shaft (black). I’m going to try to get on my local range’s LM today and get some data to bring back here. This is only my second score in the 90s since November. Heat of the day, but gotta take advantage of the time. Only then did I see a mid flight baby fade to middle of the fairway on the last hole of the day. It, also, seems quite soft, when I waggle it. I prefer it over my F9. I am guessing, but I bet I am close. The sound of the driver is nice. I play around scratch, SS around 108. Mental I tell you! When I am off I know it, when I am on I know it. “First Impressions” Review – Honma Golf TR 20 440/460 Driver August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 / Until The Next Tee The opportunity to swing Honma Golf products was a bit of a surprise for me. Last 3 rounds with the Honma - Blue tees, Legends North Course, 85, 95, 88. But here is the thing, I am getting more distance from the Honma. Had I not had this chance to play the Honma, I would have been more than happy to stay Mizuno for a couple more years or until I got bored. For a slow swinger, I was hitting it high with a lot of spin (I was a flipper). Heel and toe strikes also produced more right and left movement. Distance was within plus or minus 10 yards orlf their current driver. Preston was also very informative and a great guy to talk with. The branding is tastefully accomplished. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 9, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 2, easyyy posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 27, easyyy posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 19, easyyy posted a topic in What's In The Bag Photo Edition, January 18. Clear editor. It has only one weight screw which is m The Honma TR20 460 Driver delivers beautifully crafted speed through a more efficient, high-COR titanium frame and carbon body. There is the smaller footprint, more compact 440 cc head and then there is the 460cc head. Honma TW727 460 Driver Review. The TR20 460 head feels more responsive than explosive. The bigger shock was that when I finished tabulating the scoring, it hadn’t won. One manufacturer that I never saw on the list was Honma Golf. Also not as sexy. Certainly not as much as I could find on other shaft websites. The TW747 driver from Honma comes in two models, the 455 and 460 with the focus of both being to provide “Real Distance”. So the TR20 arrived yesterday and I did what any good wrx’er would do and took it straight to the course. drive). Shaft wasn't the best fit for some of the guys, but wasn't to far off. The Honma Golf TR20 440 is available in three standard lofts (8.5, 9.5, and 10.5º respectively). Trying to get in 36. A little about me, 59 and slowing down - trackman verified. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Whatsapp. Adjustable weights and hosel provide tuning for additional distance. It might be the shaft/head combo, or, it might be that the silver face and glossy black head really for me. As to how does it perform?, that is TBD. Getting rid of the best and the worst - Some were trying be easy and some were trying to go after it. My ball flight with the Honma is slightly higher, and when struck well with both, I get more carry with the Honma. Tomorrow will be a better test, as, the TR20 will be put into play with the FD-5r. I can sense where the head is throughout my swing which makes it easier to figure out how to deliver it through impact, or notice when I do not. Live the experience of a HONMA Golf fitting and you can be sure that you will put the right club in your golf bag. edit: I am not sure why, but, the weight in front seems to make it easier to square the clubface. I like to feel connected butt to tip and this shaft give this without feeling boardy. TR20 Drivers deliver beautifully crafted speed through a more efficient, high-COR titanium frame and carbon body. Just a little info. In scoring, this facet of the evaluation scored a 9 out of 10. Fast forward to today, I was able give the TR20 a more reasonable test. My goal has been to reduce that deviation. As I arrived for Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Resort and Lodge, I was taken back when I saw their booth on the Demo Day range. To me it has a similar sound to a SIM, which is my favorite sounding driver. I weighed it compared to my F9. On the monitor, my speed can deviate about 8 or 9 mph swing to swing. am I almost, kinda, sorta, done... After a day of searching, I nailed a drive on my last hole with the Honma, and it was pure, and it felt repeatable. It's a smooth operator. The TR20, I am testing is a 9.5 degree head, and, I receive 2 gram shafts - TR20-50 regular, and, FD-5R (45.25" playing length). And some can be faster, just not as consistent. Aesthetically speaking, I think that the Honma Golf TR20 440 was the best looking driver at the 2020 PGA Show scoring a perfect 10/10 in Teezy Awards scoring. He asked everything possible to make sure the club was the best setup for me. Thanks Knudson/Golf WRX and Honma for putting this together! Display as a link instead, × I am honestly not sure what to think about the TR20 right now, but, with the heavy weight (9 gm) in front, my drives have gotten better. While I did have good results on Demo Day with the 460 cc option, I had better results with the 440 cc version. The purplish colour of the shaft with the details of the screenprinting on the shaft make it a perfect combination adding to the rack appeal of this driver. The driver on the left is the Mizuno. Also, the average distance of 294 is the correct one, not sure why the other says 311. The TR20 shaft had a lower ball flight, and seemed shorter. This is much harder to do at Legends vs Greystone so I tend to to take more risks there. Vertical Groove – Inside the head is a vertical groove. It’s not easy to fit someone on the phone, but he is knowledgeable about the game and his product. The driver on the left is the Mizuno. The TR20 has really improved my drives. I moved the weight forward in the head and have gotten much better results than I had when it was back— I was getting a weak high right shot as a miss with weight back and now the ball flight is more penetrating. Honma is the hottest head I tried. I have not yet found the appropriate combo of head / shaft to beat my gamer but still love the look of it. The TR20 460 (used by Honma ambassador Justin Rose) is a full profile driver deeper front to back with a swept crown designed for confidence and playability, while the TR20 440 is a compact profile that sits higher in the back for a traditional appearance. My current handicap is 21.5, and, my driver swing is low 80's. Tee up at the golf course with your golf bag full of Honma TR20, Honma TR21, Honma Beres, Honma T World, and Honma XP-1 collections. I didn’t take many photos right off the bat as I took it straight to the course. 4011522802. Flipping the club over, the sole has a little bit of a modern look as the silver leading edge gives way to carbon-fibre weave, and gold detailing. BEST IRONS OF 2021...but I need more testing! My hope is that the Honma becomes more automatic as I get more time with it. Here is my “First Impressions” Review of the Honma Golf TR20 440 driver. For more information please visit Honma Golf. However, the Honma TR20 is certainly worth serious consideration, especially if you put a good swing on the ball and crave a little more distance. My plan was to also play a second tee shot with my current gamer, but it was hot, and honestly the Honma felt really good so I did not pull out my Mizuno. Honma Golf does have a game improvement driver - XP-1. As it turns out, Honma Golf would be the very last manufacturer that I would make swings with, closing out my 2020 Demo Day experience. But, there is a premium that you have to pay to receive premium components. I played a round at Vanderbilt Legends yesterday, North Course – hot and very humid. First impression is that the driver looks awesome— it is very clean at address and I love the shape. A look preferred by discerning golfers. I am feeling the work that I did today as I sit here,, that's for sure. I would like to ask the forgiveness and the distance of TR20 as the previous model TW747 460 offers me both. To bring my driver ball flight down, I had been getting fit into stiff shafts, as, I spun the ball, too much. We are back on the ground at the 2021 Farmers PGA Tour event. Below are the results for the Honma TR20 driver. It's really not a good trade with my current swing.. Forgiveness: Mizuno. Perhaps. Mizuno 59% FIR vs Honma 42% FIR. I did not move the weights around. I am not too worried about distance, I am already seeing a gain, but my second goal is to up % on the course, not just on the range. There really is not that much info listed. (I do not hit driver on every driver hole, and I am also not uber confident with my 3wood). I gamed the st190 and 200 before the Honma. The Honma loses more distance on miss hits. Before I received my TR20, I did read some reviews, and, a couple of items caught my attention: golf magazine "TR20 drivers, which are designed for Tour-level players and those in the zero-to-12 handicap range." Last 3 rounds with the Mizuno - Home course, Blue tees, Greystone, 85, 86, 84. Feel, Honma when pure'd, Mizuno everywhere else. This is where there were some complaints. note: the above picture, the driver is set closed. I just keep getting invited to Legends and it's a 5 min drive for me (Greystone is a 48 min. A closer view of the 2 shafts - The stock TR20 (black) and, the FD-55 shaft (red), both 50 gram shafts in regular. I picked up a Honma 5 wood last year and it felt better than anything I've ever hit. The Vizard shaft comes in weights of 50, 60 and 70-grams. Speaking on the new drivers, Honma President John Kawaja stated The last one is hard to quantify. I pay a price if I don't. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This really is a great place for a passionate golfer to come and learn, grow, and improve among other passionate golfers. Maybe it would slow me down a bit and help with almost everything going left. Reviews Because it replaces the long-standing Tour World series and heralds a new era. When I’m swinging it we’ll though, the thing is a monster. I will say that testing this driver while working on my swing is really exciting. Adjustable Weighting – Three adjustable weights allow golfers and fitters to dial in their preferred flight. At 55 I just want to work on keeping it in the fairway at a distance that keeps me with those I play with. The Honma TR20 Driver has some special features to offer and is therefore also a big step forward to its TWorld 747 predecessor. The TR20 with the FP-6x gave me such a great ball flight, it would launch mid-high and I could tell the spin was in a good window. I will grab my scale from work tomorrow. A bit of caution needs to be exercised, as, the screw and adapter piece can fall out. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Details. But the performance is there for sure. Toward the end of my range session, I moved the heavier weight to the front position, which seemed to knock off some spin. Great looking 440 and 460 profiles with exceptional speed that you can feel, hear and see. So, moving forward I will leave the setting to open... Mizuno average distance 238 vs Honma average distance 231 (these are for fairway hits).Longest for Mizuno 253 vs Honma 267. It was a lost day and demoralized my supposed game. I gave the TR20 a go today, and, the results were a mixed bag, bad swings yielded bad results, and, good swings yielded good results. VIEWS. Not sure why, but it has only reared its ugly head 2 rounds ago. Next round is same course on Wednesday. First goal is to out perform the Mizuno and hit 60% fairways. I have the strokes gained and distance data from my last 2 nine hole rounds: Yes, I need to work on my putting. Is a little on the high side. Much of that derived from being more comfortable with the smaller footprint. The TR20 has a lot going for it. Well, this is my only rub with Honma. I was lucky my box was in perfect shape when it got here. My best combination of settings - Head- open, heavier weight up front, FP 6s shaft. Strikes off the heel and the toe saw more deviation left and right vs the ST190. Carbon weave on full display and the gold accents give it a warm pop. He plays a Big Bertha and his first response was "that sounded cool". HONMA TR20 DRIVERS TECHNICAL FEATURES. Note: today, I experimented with the face angle adjustments, and, I prefer the FL position. It is quite different from a titanium head. I found that with the Honma I needed to set up with the ball in the middle of the face. Where the Mizuno can feel more muted/dead, the TR20 gives you more feedback - not just by sound, but also with the feel in the hands. A day that was full of surprises, cold temperatures (for Florida), and blowing winds. The new TR20 clubs, incorporating the brand’s exclusive Vizard TR20-50 wood and TR-65 iron shafts, are available in 460 & 440 drivers (9.5 & 10.5 loft) from £599 RRP and TR20 V, P & B irons (4-10) from £1,225 RRP. These are pics from the range, dialing in tee height - being more shallow I am coming in a tad low. Confusing things more is that there is now a TR series shaft listed for this driver. He is a very consistent driver - not the longest - his ball flight is almost always headed left then cuts back into the fairway, and this continued when he used the Honma, gaining up to about 5 yards, but not really that notable. The weights allow for the fine-tuning of draw bias, spin, and stability (forgiveness). The Honma TR20 460 Driver features cutting edge TiCarbon and Fast Frame technology, with an ultra-lightweight, high COR titanium frame and carbon body to help transfer more energy from your swing to the ball.Three sole weights can be adjusted to help you dial in your preferred ball flight. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Not a full 2 rounds, but,, Greystone GC, White tees.. 9 hole 42, 66% fairway - Mizuno, longest drive 242, 18 hole 81, 71% fairway - Honma, longest drive 254. The bottom of the driver looks clean but full of tech and would imagine it will have tons of shelf appeal. Justin Rose helped design this driver. Didn't fall in line where I needed it too, but the feel was WOW...... Titleist TSi2 10° - Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 55 S, Titleist 818 H1 22° - Mitsubishi Tensei Blue HY 80 S, Callaway Rogue Pro 4-PW - True Temper XP 95 ST15 S300 (Black), Vanilla Wedge 50°, 55°, & 60° - KBS 610 Wedge S. Loving the feel so far. Thank you, your review has been submitted successfully and will be included on the page once approved. UGE! Compared to my Mizuno ST190G. Tying in just a little bit to the aesthetics of the TR20 440 is the Vizard shaft. Honma Golf is very well known (in Asia) for their Vizard shafts, which, they design and make themselves. I didn't get a good picture of the hosel adjustment, and, will add more pictures later. If you’re getting distance and forgiveness from the TW747 then obviously “upgrading” would be silly. With the correct shaft or guys with more of a neutral / upward attack angle it is probably going to be a very good option. Am I finally gonna get my driver woes straightened out? , so, the weight distribution changed minimally, but, it is amazing the effect it has had for me. Class act, and I would say awesome customer service but it feels better than that. Curated photos, videos and reviews to help you choose the best golf equipment. That’s an A! edit 1: Completely forgot to mention the looks! The TWorld747 455 460 is designed using HONMA's Proprietary Adjustability System. I shot a 95 on the North Course - Vanderbilt Legends. So, I learned a lot today and will continue to practice and ingrain that. The FP works for me. Things like this are icing on an already great cake. I know they market an always aligned spline, all hand made in Japan using Toray carbon fiber, so there is a lot going on in this shaft which puts them right up beside every other other hand made high end shaft. Much of that had to do with the Non-Rotating Hosel featured. I need to do this more often. Good Morning Guys — a little late to the game as I have been out of town for a few days but here are some initial pics from the unboxing. The sound is quieter than my ST190, but not overly muted. In case you’re wondering, it scored a total of 45/50 points or in terms of percentages and school grades, 90%. But most of the other guys weren't a fan at all. I hit one fairway - the 18th. Strikes below center lost about 15-20 yards. The question becomes is the TR20 forgiving enough for my game? I have watched and read many reviews of this driver and can't wait to get it in this week. Additional Information. My ball flight was mid to high, certainly more penetrating than my Mizuno which flies a little lower with more roll out. I do wish I had the 70 gram version to play with. Against my better judgement, I passed my driver off to a playing partner that is as OCD as I am during COVID. I am buying a new or used non blade putter tomorrow and will change shafts, FP for the FD just because. knudson81, July 8, 2020 in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Instagram | iTunes | SoundCloud | Spotify, Killed it today! This causes me to tinker, and I have played almost constantly since which means I tinker during my rounds, not ideal. My initial reaction is that the driver is prone to slightly higher spin numbers versus competitors. By the time I got around to swinging the TR20 440 from Honma the temperatures had dipped even more from earlier in the day. MRI is scheduled for Wednesday so I will soon find out what, I am about to leave on a short golf trip, so, there will be more to follow, but, I have some initial pictures.
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