The move to the North American market has been an uphill battle for Honma Golf, and while they haven’t quite been able to gain the traction they initially hoped for, it hasn’t deterred them from launching premium products. Back in October, they introduced the latest generation of their Tour World lineup, the TW767. This collection consists of three drivers accompanied by fairway woods, hybrids, and four sets of irons. THP will have reviews covering most of the TW767 series, but today, the focus is on the Px irons, which is one of four iron sets found in the TW767 lineup.
With four iron designs, Honma’s latest iron designs cater to a wide range of golfers. The V model is aimed at skilled low-handicap players, while the Hx model is designed for those looking for a game improvement iron. Positioned between these two are the Vx, a fully forged iron with stronger lofts, and the Px, which features a multi-material design and is marketed as a player’s distance iron. While they have offered a “P” model in the previous generations of the TW family, the Px represents a fresh approach within the expanding players’ distance category.
The Tech – Honma TW767 Px
With the Px being new to the TW767 line, we are introduced to exciting new technology. It starts with the iron frame or chassis forged from S25C steel. While I’m not a metallurgist, I’ve learned that S25C is similar to 1025 carbon steel and is firmer than the S20C steel used in the Tour V and Tour Vx irons.
Similar to some of their past releases, the Px irons feature Honma’s L-Cup face. This L-Cup face is paired with an uneven thickness pattern that works in tandem to provide more consistent ball speeds, specifically when shots are struck outside the sweet spot. It’s important to note that the L-Cup face is only found on the 5-8 iron clubs. For the 9-AW, a more traditional flat face is used, prioritizing feel and control as golfers approach these crucial scoring clubs.
On the back of the club Honma is using a cap-back design, which is the first time they’ve ever used this tech in the TW range. Opting for the cap-back instead of traditional badging allows the Px irons to offer more face rigidity while still delivering a pleasing feel at impact. Although other companies have employed a similar design style, this represents new territory for Honma.
Looks – Honma TW767 Px
Since we are discussing Honma, it’s no surprise that these irons feature an elegant design with a multi-layer plating process, finished with a mirror and a half-mirrored look. Think of a subtle chrome look combined with a satin face. Additionally, some silver paint on the cap back badging adds a fun touch of sparkle to your bag that you didn’t know you needed. Trust me, pictures do not capture the true beauty of these irons.
Being part of the crowded players’ distance market means that the Px irons must look as good behind the ball as they do in the bag. This is where the TW767 line becomes interesting. Although the Vx and Px irons target a similar market segment, there are some subtle differences in their shapes and profiles. While Honma lists the offset for both models as the same, a side-by-side comparison shows that the Px appears to have slightly more offset, along with a thicker topline and longer blade length. The Vx looks more compact, but the Px maintains a similar profile since the changes are pretty subtle. Overall, the Px presents a comforting shape behind the ball while maintaining a look that won’t offend the better player.
Performance – Honma TW767 Px
As part of this review, Honma was gracious enough to send a set of TW767 Px irons in a 6-PW configuration paired with the Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH Neo shaft. Profile-wise, this Nippon shaft comes in just under 100 grams and provides a mid-high launch with a very smooth feel.
Unfortunately, it is that time of year when outdoor golf is the rare exception. Therefore, our testing was done inside. Using a SkyTrak+ unit, we got a good sense of the ball flight and performance of the Px irons. Before diving into the numbers, let’s highlight one of Honma’s trademarks with their TW series: the feel of the clubs.
Being a multi-material iron can create various sensations when striking a golf ball. With the S25C L-Cup face on the mid and long irons, the sound produced is relatively crisp. While it doesn’t have the dense sound characteristic of one-piece Vx irons, it isn’t as loud as the crack heard from some distance models. Well-struck shots produce an immensely satisfying sound, allowing the golfer to instantly know they’ve hit it flush. There’s also enough feedback to feel where the shots are hit on the face, which is something I prefer in an iron. Moving to the scoring clubs, we switch from the cup face to a flat face, resulting in a slightly softer sound.
After all the swings taken with the Px irons, my standout feature was the consistency in ball flight. The majority of shots resulted in either a straight trajectory or a slight draw, with each achieving a high peak height. The numbers below reflect this: the average height was 31 yards, with a descent angle of 48° for the 7-iron, which leaves me little doubt that those shots would have enough stopping power on the green. With a modern-day 7-iron loft of 30°, I would consider the launch and spin numbers to fall within my standard range. Meanwhile, an average carry distance of 160 yards is where I would expect to be, with a swing speed registering at 82 MPH during that session.
When switching to the pitching wedge, I didn’t quite achieve the carry distance numbers I was hoping for(blame the winter swing), but some other areas caught my attention. For starters, with the 7-iron, my peak height was 31 yards, the same number I achieved for the PW. Along with that height came a super steep descent angle at 53°, which would give me a lot of confidence to take aggressive lines because that ball would not roll out much. I could flight the ball down a bit with the PW, which I usually do with my wedges out on the course. However, the Px irons offered some resistance as the ball seemed to want to climb. That is something I am going to keep a closer eye on as we start to approach spring, and I will be able to get these irons outside.
Final Thoughts
The new TW767 lineup has arrived, featuring four iron options designed to cater to a variety of player profiles. These options range from a fully forged players’ cavity design to a hollow body game improvement model. The Px irons are positioned right in the middle, making them an excellent choice for those seeking a player’s distance iron that offers distance, forgiveness, and exceptional feel while standing out in your bag.
Ask yourself: What’s stopping you from trying a Honma iron?
The Details
Honma offers the TW767 Px irons at $875 for a 6-PW setup. Some quick math equates that to $175 per club. There is also an option to order a 5-iron and AW to expand the set from the stock configuration.
More information on the new TW767 line is available on their website.
