Tropicana Magazine Jan-Feb 2019 #122: Celebration of Love

THE SWING
A Hole in One
for Honma
Find the perfect swing with Honma Golf
Words by Reichen
Images by Honma Golf
Premium Japanese golfing brand, Honma
Golf has revolutionised Golf technology
with their all new TWorld747 range by
combining state-of-the-art technology with
cutting-edge design for the 2019 season. This new
TWorld747 Real Distance technology allows the face
and lie to be adjusted without rotating the spine of
the high-quality shaft. Moreover, this technology
is integrated into the Driver options. This along
with the precision irons help to redefine distance
expectations and thus, the way golf is played. These
next-generation Honma distance clubs feature two
new driver models, fairway woods, hybrids and two
iron models that will surely cater for any player who
wants to improve their game.
Driver Technology
The new TWorld747, 455 and 460 Driver models
are designed with Proprietary Adjustability Systems.
This gives golfers the chance to adjust the loft of the
club to create their desired shot shape without having
to rotate the spine of the shaft. This modification
significantly improves ball flight and distance.
The crown of the Driver is also made from an
extremely light ET40 carbon with ribbed grooving.
Honma’s new 4 Fang Technology behind the clubface
sets up four metal studs. This, in turn, increases
strength and energy along the face which will help
deliver faster ball speeds at greater distances.
Out of the two models for the Driver, the 455 is the
smaller option. It uses a weight system that maximises
MOI to generate higher ball speeds. The 460 model
is different in that it uses interchangeable weights to
create the desired shot shape.
Fairway Woods & Utility
The TWorld747 Fairway wood is specifically designed
for golfers to have a high trajectory with maximum
distance. The 9g outer weight balanced with the
inner 20g of weight ensures a low and deep centre
of gravity. This, in turn, allows golfers to launch the
ball high into the air without disrupting the distance.
Just like the Driver, the crown of this model is crafted
from the ET40 carbon crown. The fairway wood is
available as a 3W (15º), 3HL (16.5º), 5W (18º) and
a 7W (21º).
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