The BEST golf clubs from Japan!?

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The BEST golf clubs from Japan!?

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In this video we look at some of the best golf clubs to come from Japan! For many years Japan has been looked upon as the best producer of forged golf irons in the world. Is this stereotype accurate? And which of Japan's golf club manufactures make the best products. Is it Honma and the TR20 driver or irons?
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@peterfinchgolf 4 жыл бұрын

HEY EVERYONE! I hope this video finds you safe, well and happy ❤️ thank you for sharing your time with me

@benjaminsmith7060 4 жыл бұрын

Check out Fourteen Golf and Epon. Fourteens are phenomenal and their wedges area some of the best I’ve ever hit (Vegas are easily number 1) But get your hands on some Muira 201’s or 501’s. Unreal how good they feel.

@alexanderwright2798 3 жыл бұрын

Pron?

@PhotoDude801 2 жыл бұрын

No, thank you for sharing this video! Great stuff....

@sixldoesstuff5566 4 жыл бұрын

Love the fact that when you kinda hooked the 1st iron shot the ‘i’ in the corner recommended the ‘how to shape any shot video’ 😂

@peterfinchgolf 4 жыл бұрын

Was it by accident...yes it was 😂

@Banditoon 4 жыл бұрын

I caught that too, it was pretty epic :)

@Banditoon 4 жыл бұрын

I love it when Pete is just *beaming* with happiness. Just makes my day :)

@jcstilwell 4 жыл бұрын

Tiger's irons in his heyday were forged by Endo (the makers of Epon). This is now well documented and can be googled easily. Endo also forges a lot of the high-end OEM forged irons, especially for Srixon and Mizuno. I hit them all in my fitting and loved the Mura, Epon's, and Mizuno Forged JPX. I ended up with the Epon's based on personal feel and looks. I get a little more distance from them as well so that doesn't hurt :)

@Skylarchasenichols 4 жыл бұрын

I really like videos like this because it is interesting to hear the backstories of these different manufacturers. I want to see more videos like this.

@jonahclement24 2 жыл бұрын

i play the tr20p irons and absolutely love them

@_Will919 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a set of Miura's and so far have loved my first two rounds with them.

@daveshannon6563 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, those clubs impressed me, looked like you enjoyed them too!! Especially those irons into the greens!! Great video as ever Peter, very enjoyable 👍🏻👏🏻

@rene580 4 жыл бұрын

Should have included Srixon, massively underrated in my opinion...

@will.m1110 4 жыл бұрын

I thought Srixon was part of a French ownership company.

@Gen10civic 4 жыл бұрын

Sumitomo tires

@gregidour7315 4 жыл бұрын

and bridgestone

@markgilbertson1564 4 жыл бұрын

@@Gen10civic AKA Dunlop

@2011ewetube 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Srixon irons. So long and so forgiving.

@iancharlton5530 4 жыл бұрын

I’m on my third set of Mizuno’s and for me with the fittings that they offer and the quality nothing feels like a Mizuno.

@sprtsfanatic1 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing Mizuno MP-33 blades since ‘05 and I still love them. Large amount of wear and tear on the PW, 9, and 8 but they still perform beautifully. Nothing feels like a Mizuno!

@Martyn-rn7ec 4 жыл бұрын

I have not seen you that happy in a long time, I really like learning about clubs from unknown makers.

@EFreeman1970 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great review. Really wanting a set of Japanese Forged irons and this helped me make my decision toward Honma. I will hold you responsible if I don’t like the feel! 😉

@Fergundesigns Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on your video 3 years after its release. A newbie golfer here since May of 2023. I just got the Mizuno T22 lob wedge and out of the Taylormade irons, Callaway Mavrik wood 5, Cobra driver F8, the Mizuno lob wedge sounds and feels the best!

@Deezputts1 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Honma TR21x irons and my thoughts on them are summed up at 17:21 in this video. I'm on the way up to Carl's golfland to buy the TR460 driver now. I'm actually replacing a set of Mizuno JPX-EZ irons I was playing previously. Just time to get away from the game-improvement range and move towards the "better players" clubs.

@ginge5168 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are not only informative but they are fun your little story telling sections are pure gold, top man mr finch 👍🏻🏌🏻‍♂️⛳️

@stevewynn6937 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very quickly becoming my favorite KZfaq personality Peter. Love your stuff and I suspect I’d like whatever content you made golf related or not.

@Bog2901 4 жыл бұрын

I love how after he draws the shot at 9:50 a suggestion link for his shot shaping video pops up in the top right

@jordanhagye4584 4 жыл бұрын

I actually currently play Vega blades and im glad to see someone actually talking about them! Especially someone like Peter.

@cameronloveless1751 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Pete... Both iron models, and the driver look great. Especially the simplicity of that driver - like you said, that’s the biggest surprise. Shame you forgot about Srixon, but there are a few other smaller Japanese brands too: Yonex, Epon, PRGR, and then these four - OnOff, Roddio, Fourteen Golf and GIII - all part of the Globeride stable, formerly known as Daiwa. There are some beautiful irons and wedges that come out of Japan, that’s for sure. Loving your vids, cheers from a re-lockdown Melbourne 🇦🇺

@stubbllc 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video Pete! I may try to get my hands on these and do a video on them!

@appleblueberry3214 4 жыл бұрын

Will be there when it drops mate! Looking forward to it!

@sickcelery9256 4 жыл бұрын

@@appleblueberry3214 same here! Love The Stymie Golf!

@stubbllc 4 жыл бұрын

@@sickcelery9256 thank you mates for the support! Glad you love the channel!

@KrisTaylor303 4 жыл бұрын

The sound is just perfect

@foxfirecreations 4 жыл бұрын

“My family have never forged anything except relationships in a pub I suppose” Hahahahaha Love it! Thanks for another cracking video Pete!

@jimbeaver27 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a hybrid by XXIO last night on Yahoo auctions here in Japan. I had never heard of Maraging but it is a special metal used in XXIO clubs. I have a XXIO set and this hybrid will complete my set. The first hit with my XXIOs sold me and I have tried all kinds of clubs.

@craigfoutz5474 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know what it is about japanese irons, but I have always loved the feel of them. I have yet to play a Miura Iron, but Mizuno mp20 and Honma TW-747 V are almost equal in my mind in regards to looks, feel, forgiveness and distance. They're perfect to me. Nothing else has felt quite the same.

@minisandgolf8933 4 жыл бұрын

I have a single Miura Iron. The plan at the time was to buy a single iron every few months till I had a set. Like most plans it didn't survive contact with reality. But that is by far the best single iron I've ever hit.

@Noote 4 жыл бұрын

I always like to watch your video's where you go out to play or test things, because in my opinion you have one of the most beautifull swings in the business

@thombendtsen399 4 жыл бұрын

Pete, one of the things I like about you is your turn of a phrase such as we hear in this video: “What I like about this club is that it has less of a thick top-line.” It could have been the much more pedestrian “thinner top-line”, but you chose the other.

@gregbarthjr9621 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Another great informational video. Keep up the great content, and keep supplying us with great information. Truly appreciated

@loganplaysvideogame 4 жыл бұрын

I have used Mizuno since I started and I love them.

@blillie4b 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the TR20 driver in the bag for a couple months now and absolutely love it!!!! Glad to see Honma getting some love.

@TZOID08 4 жыл бұрын

My short list of JDM - Japanese Domestic Market Manufacturers - Anything forged by Endo . The brand is Epon but they forge for many like OnOff , Yamaha and others like Srixon. I played Mizuno for 20 years and bought a set of OnOff 2015 Kuro Irons and they pushed Mizuno out of my bag and nothing feels better . I tried Miura as well and the Endo forging is the best in the business.

@nizar5558 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Finch, I started golf at age of 47 years old and now it has been 2 years. hahaha pretty old to start the hobby. I use Honma BeZeal, I love it because the club face is bigger and easier to hit. I didn't realised golf is not an easy game. I had tried few iron from leading brand but I can't hit it well. I think Honma is the best because it very forgiving and make me enjoy looking at the ball flying high. I have Taylormade now but still love my Honma.

@philips4169 Жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable to watch and hear your sense of the Honma's Peter. I play Miz's too and I love them.

@ShaMan54321 4 жыл бұрын

I like Srixon, not because of their clubs, but the Z Star XV. Slightly firmer ball, feels great to me! Still has a lot of spin, too.

@kclouie5576 3 жыл бұрын

Honma 747p is also incredibly fun, well priced, great distance and trendy looking, really nice irons

@alexkitson5612 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite video you’ve done!! Amazing Pete. Love it 🙌

@peterfinchgolf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex

@jonparr1148 4 жыл бұрын

Had a set of Yonex Cyberstar 280 Irons in the bag for over 10 years, really enjoy them, good solid traditional loft clubs. Still keep them as a 'spare' set for guests who cant or dont bring their own ! Switched to Ping late last year as I need a little more 'help' now !

@rogerward8223 Жыл бұрын

I play mizuno jpx921 pro. Love them. I just purchased a Honma tr20 460 and it's the best driver I've ever owned, and I have owned a bunch of drivers over the years.

@allanlackman6442 4 жыл бұрын

I am playing the XXIO Prime clubs for the 1st time and absolutely love them. Keep up the good work and greetings from Canada. 🇨🇦

@jimbeaver27 4 жыл бұрын

The Prime series are more for amateur higher handicappers with big cash. I am playing their Tour Specials, with S shafts, all the Primes have R shafts, cheers.

@allanlackman6442 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimbeaver27 Hope you are having as much fun and success with your Tour Specials as I am with the Prime. My current handicap index is 8.0 with a scoring average of 81.2 for 37 rounds.

@ZeroSumJ1 4 жыл бұрын

Vids like this one are the reason why I’m subscribed to you. You’re so likable and fun to watch. Would be great if I could play a round of golf with you some day.

@troyross9267 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I play Bridgestone j33 irons and they feel and play as well, if not better then my old mp60 irons. I am a sold in Japanese manufacturers.

@bobbriante2385 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing feels like a Mizuno. Agree 100%. I play the JPX EZ Forged irons and love them.

@theblackhole22 4 жыл бұрын

PRGR, TOURSTAGE, Fourteen are some! likely been mentioned. More on Honma. When I first came to Japan 20 years ago Honma had stores in most cities in Japan. And that was where you had to buy them. They gradually went he way of the dodo when the bubble burst here. Keep up the good work! ty

@mrjoaquinb1 4 жыл бұрын

My first driver was a Honda persimmon wood driver. That was a beast back then.

@Reaney24 2 жыл бұрын

Just invested in the Tr20p’s love them, the feel off the face is fantastic

@sabre22b 4 жыл бұрын

Great film. Funny. Balanced. Knowledgeable. Like rick.

@cheechwizard60 4 жыл бұрын

I retired my Titleist persimmons this year and replaced them with Mizunos and have been very happy with the results. Had a Callaway driver and gave it away after getting the Mizuno which I currently have set at 11-1/2 degrees which gets me just as far as the Callaway set at 10-1/2 degrees. Not going to change my Callaway irons yet, but when I do I'll be looking at Mizuno first.

@craigmoy5457 3 жыл бұрын

I play Miura would never change, Japan's best for mine, they hit straight, weight is perfect and consistent, forgiving, smooth off the club face and the ball stops dead on landing on the green from 4 iron to LW. I used to play forged Brisgestone Precept Tour premiums from early 2000's they were nice when hit well but a bit less forgiving. KBS $ taper is a lovely shaft as well in the 201's.

@joshuatancer2835 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a set of kyoei forged Vega vdc-01 irons and tt dg shafts. Can't wait to play a round with them.

@kelvintan7749 4 жыл бұрын

Bridgestone/Tourstage, Onoff, Maruman, Epon, Yamaha

@davidalvarado1923 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter Thanks for show casing the Japanese brands - I have been through the gambit of manufactures and salesman pitches of most brands . I have been using Fourteen brand for the past few years - absolutely love them they are soft and true . Just recently ran into a deal couldn’t refuse on some Miuras ( wow ) . Not as long but they are the most accurate and forgiving I’ve had my hands on ! My overall opinion is Japanese irons and wedges are worth the money to promote confidence and trust . Again thanks for the video - keep on doing what you do it’s much appreciated.

@garrettolson4067 4 жыл бұрын

still playing old Mizuno Tzoid True Irons and I love them

@markgilbertson1564 4 жыл бұрын

Classic heads. Original Rifle shafts?

@poundkengpol8928 4 жыл бұрын

Rating irons from Japan 1. Miura and Epon 2. Mizuno 3.Srixon 4. Honma

@cwugrad396 3 жыл бұрын

the new ZX7 irons forged by Endo/Epon

@tomheyerly9082 4 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a set of ancient (1980s) mizuno ms-1s off ebay and I love them. Very workable and surprisingly forgiving, if a little high- flighted.

@chenyuyufc 4 жыл бұрын

I have a low handicap friend in China where Japanese golf clubs are very popular. When I asked him about Japanese forged irons, he recommended Epon and Yamaha.

@garycumberland8089 4 жыл бұрын

I play Epon AF 305 the new model and I find them perfect for me. Easy to middle, easy to move left or right up or down. The relief on the front and back of the sole makes turf interaction in any condition soft. They as most Japanese clubs are a little on the heavy side, but at my age that helps with the distance. Highly recommended

@adriancarroll1394 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Peter. Would love to see someone review the Miura Baby Blades, one of the best clubs for many golfers apparently - but no info. Do us all a flavour.

@gregbauer2518 4 жыл бұрын

I actually play an older Honma driver. Really easy to hit and the feel is really good. Thanks for the vids

@adamstringer7083 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 28 handicapper and got fitted at weekend tried all big name brands and set irons I chose as gave me best numbers for my swing etc surprisingly was Yonex never heard of them apparently Japanese

@raultarangojr971 Жыл бұрын

Just picked up my set TR20P, 4-GW Modus 105 Stiff. Great feeling and gained 10 yards per iron which is what I was looking for

@andreasunger7775 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, i am Andi big fan from black forest germany. Got a yonex driver. Love the forgifness of the clubs and your videos. Yonex is also a japanese brand.

@michaelfernandez5905 13 күн бұрын

Just bought a set of Japanese clubs -so excited

@robbbranche 4 жыл бұрын

Early tee-times...love the sound of a driver when it's this quiet Mr.Finch! Humble opinion, I couldn't justify the price for a full set of most of the Japanese "specials"...it'd be fun testing them though! As an add-in, 2017, 10th hole tee shots at Vilamoura...brilliant from you and Rick both, just outstanding! Still ranks in my Top 5 ever seen!

@paulkielwasser481 4 жыл бұрын

Love to see you get the irons set to you lie angle, and then use a driver shaft that fits you better. The irons are definitely not “draw-biased”. I play the P/V combo

@davesnothereman81 4 жыл бұрын

Tourstage/Bridgestone, OnOff, PRGR, Epon, Fourteen, Yamaha, Yonex.... the list goes on. So many excellent clubs come out of Japan. You'll be testing for a while mate.

@andrewmacdonald6742 7 ай бұрын

I'm using Mizuno mp18s irons and Honma TW747 woods

@1willyboi 4 жыл бұрын

Orka rs10 quad net forged, only mizuno triple forge. They are super soft, made in Japan. But are a British company! I play them, try and get some, if you can't, you can borrow mine and do a video! People need to see them!

@scruffymcmuffin9441 4 жыл бұрын

I have the TW 747P Honma irons. They are absolutely amazing! I would highly recommend them!

@Schnicks 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up a nakashima np1 driver years ago. Still in the bag. Solid club

@jakeyoon64 3 жыл бұрын

Currently gaming previous Honma irons. Mixed set of Rose Proto and 747V. Coming from forged Mizuno set, Honma irons feel so much better. No doubt. Also, they perform so well.

@richardmann4006 4 жыл бұрын

I game Honma 747V irons and their TW Wedges. The feel is unreal. Really good feedback out of these clubs.

@charlieboylol527 4 жыл бұрын

I had a Set of Epon great clubs and the Moira CB 501 when you hit with Bridgestone ball it was like butter,thanks

@richardw64 4 жыл бұрын

Everything Japanese is fantastic . Golf clubs and equipment, electronics, cars, trucks, etc . Nice to see you taking their clubs for a test-drive, Peter.

@barneygermany530 2 жыл бұрын

I've got many japanese products in my bag😉 Mizuno irons Nippon shafts Miyasaki shaft Bridgestone balls 🤷🏻‍♂️ so good quality and feel And my Fiat 124 Spider is produced in japan too😉

@atomant830 4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently gaming the old Yonex ADX tour forged irons with Yonex's LTB600 graphite shaft (stiff), similar to the irons Michelson gamed when he was contracted by them. I have a 10i in my set as well. Best irons I've ever hit with.

@lukesumich6360 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a set of forged Honma’s. I went in to buy clubs that felt the best to me. And they are pure. I am so stoked with my honma’s. I tried em all and was left with honma mizuno and Bridgestone (all Japanese clubs). I tried the Titleist etc but the feel on these is outrageous

@daveblythscum 4 жыл бұрын

I would love a set they seem very nice.

@paulmiranda6950 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, love your videos. I have tried and played Srixon, Mizuno and Miura. My favorite and love are the Muira.

@_tomoconnor_ 4 жыл бұрын

I love my yonex irons and driver so easy to hit

@craigsummerville8823 4 жыл бұрын

I got a 4-PW set of Miura MC-501 earlier this year with KBS $-Taper 130 Black Steel shafts and Lamkin Sonar Standard+ grips. Wedges are Mizuno S18 Gunmetal Black in 50, 54, 58 degrees. I love these clubs and would only consider replacing the irons with another set of the same when these are worn out. I’d be willing to upgrade the wedges to Miura K-Grinds but I really don’t think it will be necessary given how much feel the Mizunos have. Now if I can just figure out my woods...

@mitchparish3644 4 жыл бұрын

I've played Daiwa irons in the past and still play a set of Yonex ADX Tour (Mickelson played these) irons that are about 25 years old and still look brand new. 2-10, PW and SW.

@nvh1095 4 жыл бұрын

How about a video with Orka irons? Would love to hear your thoughts on that.

@timphillips9874 4 жыл бұрын

I use the Bridgestone J40 DPC irons. Best looking and feeling irons I have ever owned.

@TTT-Turbo 3 жыл бұрын

Your swing looks that effortless, but still goes really far. Have yoseen the TW-X irons. also the new 21 range look great too. I still have my 2014 Honma irons and could be up for a change soon.

@niklasgreiner1059 4 жыл бұрын

First of all it so nice that you have finally tested some Honma clubs, I was waiting for this video all the time. In the point of how good they feel I am completely with you Pete. Five years ago I had a fitting for my irons and I tested the Mizuno MP18 SC against the Honma TW 727 V. The feeling of both clubs was incredible and maybe the Honma were slightly softer in feel. In the end I went for the Honma, maybe because of the reason that nobody was using them at that time and honestly till now, I am not regretting that I have bought them. I am still in love with them. In my opinion the older TW version looks definitely better than the new TR series.

@erwindelosreyes6766 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Niklas!!! Liked your comment. I have the same story. I was fit for Mizuno MP18 SC. I used it for 3-4 yrs. I went on to visit a Golf shop and tested Honma TW 737 V. The feel was superb and the looks upon addressing the ball is far better than Mizuno. More workability for shot shape. Actually, someone from the Golf store asked me to try Honma TW 747 but for his surprise, I was hitting the 737 better than the 747. Even my twin brother who has Mizuno MP18 SC was surprised about Honma TW 737 when he visited me here last month in CA. I urged you to try Honma TW 737 V. You will like it!!! I haven't tried the TR series yet.

@trailcamross4385 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that, but I’ll patiently await your Srixon review - 😁 just ordered a set of Z785 irons, can’t wait to get them out on the golf course 😁

@tuomasleino1313 3 жыл бұрын

Just the other day i had a New set of jpx 921 forged irons fitted, and definitely nothing feels like a mizuno😍

@justinstephenson9360 4 жыл бұрын

I discovered another Japanese brand whose clubs look stunning - Yu-Ga (which feels as though it ought to be the title of a long running Japanese anime series), their MB irons are beautiful, shame I am not good enough to play them The Honma driver has the look I love, and the irons are pretty as well

@gabrielcasillasmartinz7233 4 жыл бұрын

Justin Stephenson bro the brand is called Chikara

@justinstephenson9360 4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielcasillasmartinz7233 the info I found suggests that Chikara was the brand name they used to use but are now called Yu-Ga, whether that is true in all countries or just some I do not know. Either way they are beautiful

@atomant830 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see JDM equipment as the subject of one of your videos. You should do a part 2 because a lot of good JDM's were not mentioned. Yonex has been around for a while and was played on PGA by Michelson and Montgomery and unlike the other JDMs mentioned in the video, Yonex makes their own graphite shafts. Other JDMs are Fourteen, Seven, and XXIO just to name a few.

@jasmirguaybergevin7498 4 жыл бұрын

Kzg is an american brand, their irons are "apparently" made in an old mizuno factory in Japan. I play the tour evolution 4 set and they feel fantastic.

@Rohan-ne4pp 4 жыл бұрын

How could you forget about Srixon Pete. The Srixon family of srixon, Cleveland, and XXIO. Hopefully for another video. Keep up the great content and love watching from Australia

@davidwilson1952 4 жыл бұрын

gamed the Honma TW-X for the last 12 months when i lost my swing. just switched over to Vega VM-02 which are also lovely of the face.

@fergusreeverealestate.7409 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing feels like a mizuno. Except a Miura which feels even better 😉 I got a combo set with miuras and Mizunos in them. Love both, but nothing beats Miura for quality and x-factor of playing something special.

@zaxophne 4 жыл бұрын

I play Miura baby blades(1957 series). I love them. Love...

@MrNicliu 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete I got my Mizuno Mp33s on your recommendation from your second hand series you did many moons ago :) ありがと

@sprtsfanatic1 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had that same set in my back since 2005. Worn them down to the nub but they still perform and feel incredible when I strike them correctly. Pros always give me props when I mention the set

@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646 4 жыл бұрын

DAIWA TRYPOWER FROM THE 80S. GREAT PING LOOKALIKE.

@dirtyoffroader2093 4 жыл бұрын

I swapped from Mizuno to Srixon a few years ago and stuck with them ever since. .. but I still go to Mizuno demo's every year out of curiosity to see if they can drag me back.. but nope. Would love to try the Honma's though. Cool vid Pete 👍

@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273 4 жыл бұрын

Currently playing a set of Bridgestone irons (Endo forged)... And they are exquisite when struck in the middle. But then again most forged "small cavity" irons are as well (think Titelist CB). But they have a little something in the looks department. And there's the mystique, which doesn't help at all factually but might end up being one of the factors why I'm a good iron player (relative to my handicap).