MY NEW HANDCRAFTED IRONS!!! (bespoke Japanese blades)

[@adamprice9231]

There’s only one alternative to head covers to protect such a work of art. 8 different bags and a person per bag to carry them. 7 bags for the irons, 1 per iron, 8th bag for driver, 3 wood, putter etc. job done

[@robertakerson7186]

Great idea and a good source of employment for the youngsters.

[@fastandyc]

You can get back that lock them in! No rattling

[@CarrterGolf1]

Iron head covers 🤮

[@thomasoakley4833]

​@@robertakerson7186 Do you think he's trusting a youngster with one of those irons?

[@Cornish_Maid]

@@CarrterGolf1 Head covers 👌👌👌

[@troyrambo6804]

They are all beautiful. I personally would not choose a set that looks like something that looks like a top commercial offering like a Titleist or Mizuno. I really like the dark copper Itobori's. I mean go big or go home right?

[@williamjackson3243]

You fella's are killing it on the editing these days. Cheers!

[@ericfletcher2887]

can't stop going back on the video and looking at all of the 'iron art', absolutely astonishing. WOW WOW , no words to describe, I want them ALL

[@dragongolf2929]

We are so happy that you like what our master craftsman are making.

[@wmjs320]

The word "Himeji" on the club head gives me goosebumps! The history and heritage of metal forging in that area makes the name "Himeji" sound almost magical and sacred.

[@dragongolf2929]

Thank you for this reply. A small town close to Himeji in the Hyogo prefecture is home to nearly all of our forgings. It's the nucleus of forging crafts and blacksmithing in Japan. Truly a sacred place!

[@tobiasball5225]

Sir, more of this please. So great to learn about the Japanese irons.

[@Swifty-sv2my]

That call out for the iron having a smooth bottom hammered absolutely killed me off! I was crying for about 4 minutes of laughter! In all seriousness, if I had the budget to be able to afford these irons, I absolutely would get them in a heartbeat. An absolutely beautiful craft of irons!

[@PaulChay1983]

Orions are stunning to look at. Love that simplistic look

[@TheSil300]

This is unreal! Super excited to see some footage of these around the course.

[@thebigeasy8609]

WOW!!!! I've been a blade player most of my life Mizuno, Wilson Staff (vintage), Ram Golden Ram, Titleist and I wish these! Now I have never understood you UK players not using iron head covers. Why? I like my irons to be coddled. You know what they say a happy iron is a scoring iron and non-shanking! Great video Mr. Finch and Crew. Thank you "so so" much for enlightening us. 'Preesh. PS: I would have to pick the Itobori because each one is like one of a kind. Priceless

[@jojosaute]

Super cool irons. Love the demo ones you hit. To me my choice would have been the Makino 88 b2. The little muscle back looked so nice.

[@kevinodonnell6172]

😍😍😍 those were all awesome. Orion or the itobori for me

[@jlee7294]

They all look incredible! You made the right choice 👌🏻 look forward to seeing your first round with them 🏌🏻‍♂️🔥🇯🇵

[@robertlynch4839]

Those are definitely conversation starters! Can’t wait to see the follow up vid.

[@deangelojones4776]

You absolutely picked the right ones! Those are a work of art. Don't hide them with head covers 🤣🤣

[@peterfinchgolf]

😂

[@simonhutt6424]

Head covers for travel. Take them off on the course

[@jibba0jabba1]

Head covers for storage and travel, but they come off as soon as you get to the course

[@underthetrees4780]

​@@simonhutt6424 this is the way

[@themindsojourner]

you don't want to have small dents on your iron. always use head cover!

[@ShakeyVilla1982]

What amazing set of irons. Look and sound fantastic. Great video. These irons are my wish list now!!

[@bscott077]

Your final pick was the first club my eyes jumped to at the beginning. Aesthetically, excellent choice. I hope they play as well as they look!

[@graphicaljam]

This is my new favourite video, I’d kill to own even a wedge please show more master craftsmen!

[@chrishartman5383]

I got pretty excited when you mentioned this on the Rough Cut Podcast. I've been building up my own small collection of older (read cheaper) JDM clubs this past year. Have fallen in love with soft Japanese forgings, and researching all the different brands is a lot of fun.

[@chrishartman5383]

And to answer the question, I would do a combo set of #10 and #11. Love the clean look, and I love the hammered finish on the MB portion of the head.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Get in contact with the Dragon Golf boys! They love it

[@dragongolf2929]

Thank you for your interest in Japanese craftsmanship. If you need any information or backgrounds of our small manufacturers, let us know.

[@agshaggy]

I love the look of the hammer finish with the green lettering ❤

[@leonsimmons8575]

I have a set of nike vr forged pro irons from 2011 that are in damn near perfect condition because of iron covers. Everyone is always amazed at the condition when they see em, gotta protect your product so it lasts longer!

[@davidshort-magicinthecab7309]

Wow' the clubs are'epic , the itoboris are crazy love em

[@SilverbackWoodworks]

I was gifted a set of Kyeoi KK blades. Absolute jewelry and feel like butter! Kyeoi is really the great grandfather of all Japanese brands IMO.

[@davidtrickett1848]

Best episode to date. Been watching you for years and this is just class.

[@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273]

Very good choice, even if I would have picked the Orion... Regarding headcovers, I use them since I got a set of Endo forged s20c Bridgestone a few years ago. I tried to not use them on my current set of Takomo 301 but well... 3 months in, the headcovers are back. In 3 months my irons are more marked than the Bridgestone had been after 3 years, and honestly as a sunset golfer walking/carrying, the silence granted by the head covers is a real boon. Now, the internet ayatollahs may frown on me, but my iron heads smile on me, the silence follows me, birds and butterflies surround me (and I do hit my irons very very well if I may say so myself ;) ) One thing, though, not all headcovers are equal. Try to find some with an elastic band around the hosel: they stay in place yet get in/out easily. Most standard models tend to fall off the clubs, or if they don't, to be a pain to put on or take off.

[@michaelstewart8143]

Totally agree about no head covers… love to see them not just for others, but want to see them every time I look at my bag.

[@dragongolf2929]

We would be as well no head covers ;) In Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, wear marks and imperfections are detrimental to beauty but a sign of appreciation. You most used iron will probably be your favourite.

[@karituominen8593]

I would’ve taken the makino. The burning copper looked really cool too 😍. Such cool looking irons all of them

[@giuseppegeppetto8705]

I am using CGS o’rion himeji x tsubame muscle back irons and very satisfied with the performance and feeling ❤❤❤❤

[@erickbauer8888]

I love the look of the hand hammered irons. They should get the best turf interactions. That sole eliminates large flat area just like stealth technology on aircraft eliminates flat surfaces for radar detection.

[@golfszncanada9487]

My current irons are the itobori blades 4-Pw in black boron with rosso Corsa paint fill. Wedges are miuras in chrome 49(bent to 50) 56 and 59(bent to 60). Absolutely butter couldn't be happier with them.

[@adamw9764]

I love my Miura blades, but the Itobori irons are on my dream iron list. I love the different design and the amazing finishes, this was a great video

[@dragongolf2929]

Thank you Adam, for your interest in Japanese craftsmanship. You can design your very own pieces of Japan. Made only for you!

[@MrRoboken]

I have Miura Irons mb-101 chrome what are the Itobori irons , are they better than Miura brand

[@dragongolf2929]

@@MrRoboken We would never compare and rate better or worse. In the end a golf club is a tool. Our tools are quality wise top notch, on top and different to other high quality clubs like Miura ours are all made to order, tailored, individualised and your very own pieces of Japan. Unique pieces of art.

[@adamw9764]

@@dragongolf2929 one day, hopefully I can get my hands on a set!

[@jan-hendriksemkat3190]

Congrats to your choice. I was fitted for my itoborys in 21 here in Germany. I got them end of 21. Never used headcovers. But I got mine in Bor finish. That’s pretty hard. You don’t have to. They are forged steel. Not paper. You don’t even see they are well played maybe except from the groves. But once cleaned they are pristine again. An the feel is absolutely awesome. Will never change them.

[@yordanyailey5371]

man, whoever did the color correction on the indoor shots destroyed peter's lips🤣 12:09 for an example

[@terryt9153]

Pete, I haved been a viewer of your channel from the beginning, but I must say you have been through numerous sets of clubs, putters and etc. Even a tour pro doesn't go through as much equipment as you. I tell you the truth when you played with the wood clubs and just junk store clubs, You have shown that if you have the skill you can gold with anything!!. One thing that I have never seen is that you have a youngling that you are teaching and helping them to go from high school, college to pros. that would be a treat to follow!!

[@MrAnders1000]

I would never spend that amount of money on irons and then hide them behind headcovers🤣

[@Daniel189HLL]

The orion were stunning too Pete. I would've gone dark copper too. I really enjoyed watching that, great video guys.

[@TheTwoFingeredBullDog]

Now we all know what was really in that suitcase in pulp fiction 😂

[@peterfinchgolf]

Facts

[@rmiller1041]

Pure gold response! Very clever lol

[@dragongolf2929]

Great reply! Pure Japanese irons it was ; )

[@JessePlumGD]

Yes. You're so right, I never thought I'd meet you here. How have you been doing?😊

[@iainmartin1015]

Gorgeous looking clubs. I love the look of the Orion though. the mix of polished and satin finish look is amazing.

[@TheEvil29]

what if i told you theyre all the same blade blank from Kyoei

[@dragongolf2929]

Not all : ) But well spotted. The Kyoei Forge (not to be mistaken for Kyoei clubs) is mainly producing our raw forgings - but not only the KMC, but in total we are using more than 40 forging dies. Muscle Back, Cavity Back and even big heads with huge sweet spot. Their own brand is called Takumi Japan. The forging is amongst the first of many process steps. The look and appearance of the clubs are made by our grinding masters from the different manufacturers.

[@josephsalter828]

Absolutely great choice!!

[@tankeater]

Ride on a rough course, with head covers... and after 18, tell me if you're in a better head space not hearing, SMAKC, GLING, CLANG, WHACKWHACK for 4 hours of a "peaceful" day on the range... LMFFFAAAOOO

[@duffman2218]

That end had me dying! Love the content, those are some absolute pieces of art!

[@telski33]

what is going on with your lips dude?

[@camchann]

Absolutely LOVE your choice!! So glad you went with something a bit more untraditional!! NO IRON COVERS . . . EVER!

[@M1K3Y80Y]

Awesome video. Things of beautiy, I'd go for the Makino personally. Your facial expressions crack me up Pete 😂 intro was brilliant. Sidenote , don't get head covers 😳

[@paulyates133]

sign of quality ball striking. Love this....I am jealous of your interaction from club to ball

[@edwinlambley2801]

What a collection.... Love the Makino MB2 but for impact on looks yep your choice is bang on. Head covers, for WOW in the bag appeal then no but for keeping the heads as good condition as possible the yes. If you carry and hear the clanging of heads would that get in your head? What decisions you have had to make.

[@scating100]

Love this, really original video!

[@nozza87]

Loved this video! I’m usually a bit of a snob and only really go for commercialised brands from ones used on tour, but some of those irons have to be the most aesthetically pleasing irons I’ve ever seen! So unique! Out of the three, 100% Itobori for me!

[@tommynguyen8942]

I have always been a Titleist everything guy, but once I got fitted for Miura, I honestly do t think I could ever hit any other irons. Now I have two set of cb-301 (1 qpq) and ready to order the cb-302. 🤣

[@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273]

You should not only look at but also try those JDM forged irons, and you'll very quickly forget about the "played on tour" snobbery for the more delightful "absolutely unknown to all but the most purists of purists" snobbery 🤣

[@reverbva]

Amazing clubs! I got fitted and fell in love with Honma. There was a definite, distinct difference in the feel and sound.

[@kelvincritchley1410]

Opening credit hilarious, the production on the videos is going up a level, well done guys keep up the good work!

[@dennisyap7613]

Itobori❤

[@adz5OOO]

Have to say that I am really enjoying your content right now. Probably my favourite golf KZbin channel at the moment 👍

[@craigsummerville8823]

I love both sets of my Miuras but the Itoboris are works of art themselves. Most of the ones Pete tried looked to be Kyoei KCM forgings. I’m looking to get a Smoked Copper set of the KCM Heritage with the 5-cut sole someday. Since Pete’s will probably go in his Ogio Woode 8 Hybrid bag there won’t be any need for headcovers.

[@dragongolf2929]

Well spotted. Nearly all our forgings come from the Hyogo prefecture and the sacred halls of Kyoei Golf (not be confused with the Kyoei Clubs). After the forging they are sent to our grinding masters at either Orion, Itobori. But not only MB but also Cavity backs etc are forged.

[@Johni_martini]

The Orion are stunning❤

[@johnbowzer5447]

What an absolute amazing video of unique clubs and pieces of art. Great content

[@stuartprice3231]

Incredible looking irons. I picked the same ones as you, but in silver.

[@HeathenHammer123]

I'm so happy you chose the more outlandish ones! the other ones are drop dead gorgeous, but once in a lifetime clubs, you need to be bold

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Enjoyed this video, so many great looking irons to choose from, and hopefully the feel is as good as the looks. You're a lucky boy. Cheers.

[@ruudvanderzalm4269]

Itobori 😍

[@lukeemmo02]

Love em, I would definitively go the black. But the copper looks amazing to.

[@decollem1]

perfect choice Pete - love it and no head covers - ART IN THE BAG

[@mloney9772]

Itobori though my pic would have been the hand hammered ones!

[@thomaskidwell3432]

Love the top notch on the top of the toe, what a beautiful set of irons. The sound is incredible!!❤ what a video!!

[@hafizrehat6371]

Been using my Itobori's Tour Iron for 3 years now... No complains bout it !

[@dragongolf2929]

Glad to see another happy golfer with Itobori (or others of our Japanese craftsmen) in the bag : ) Arigatogozaimas.

[@ChapterMasterAres]

I’d pick the itobori. It’s absolutely beautiful

[@ReeceMed]

What an amazing whiteboard behind you too! Lots of exciting content coming 😂😂

[@FlapJackDaddy]

I had my entire golf bag, Sim 2 driver, M4 irons, Vokey wedges, and Evnroll putter all stolen from the range today. I'm devastated, but this video has, for some reason made me feel better. Thanks, Pete!

[@Croy01]

OMG PETE!!! absolutely love them, They are really beautiful Irons 👌🏌‍♂⛳

[@rsmillican]

Amazing looking clubs!

[@markhoffman5887]

I play Miura CB301s. Fantastic look and feel. And yes, I use the dreaded head covers.

[@bradhepp02]

absolutely beautiful especially the ones you picked but jesus have you seen the prices when i sell my car might be able afford some grips

[@timothybevis6095]

Did not expect you to get those clubs. Wow so cool. The most interesting man on the golf course. 😊. Good luck with them

[@Cornish_Maid]

Definitely the Orion, and yes I use iron covers anyway, so definitely yes on these

[@Random_r_footy_stuff]

A truly original video. Well done Pete. Giveaway?! 😳

[@samh3165]

Got to be the Makino’s 🔥

[@steisdre]

That was the perfect choice, really hope these work out for you and can't wait to see more content on them. So glad this was in 4K...give Fryer a nudge 🤣SICK

[@kjc9293]

Absolutely stunning!!!!!!! Head covers 100%!!

[@S4YNR]

😮 Just checked out the putters they do too, if only I was good enough to warrant spending money on this place. They’re amazing!!!!

[@johniavni8774]

you and i would be very good mates, Finchy 😂 the ones you picked were the only ones that jumped at me out of the bunch immediately

[@karlportsmouth5571]

Perfect choice,love that finish. I bet the cost is eye watering!

[@harrypierce9612]

Itobori without a doubt! That is as custom as an iron you will ever find 🤩

[@movewithlance5284]

They're all so beautiful. I don't know how you choose one of the others

[@Freethebees99]

Good choice. Definitely catch attention by the unique look of it.

[@andrewroden5366]

Sign of quality ball striking! 😍

[@futbol55]

Split set with #11 irons 4-7 & #10 irons 8-PW.

[@81Justathought]

I live in Vancouver Canada, I was able to try the ones you ended up getting, I by no means should EVER play those kinds of clubs, but man did they feel awesome and look even better, If I had your game and was given the oppertunity to get these I would have picke the ones you did in the same finish, just a beautiful set.

[@damangelens5833]

I would chose the itobori they look amazing 😍😍

[@JessePlumGD]

Yes. You're so right, I never thought I'd meet you here. How have you been doing?😊

[@tzfardaya]

I just got a set of mizuno irons.. Followed very shortly with a set of iron covers... They're just so pretty...

[@wesleyfreeland1118]

Awesome clubs ! It would take me weeks to pick one . I have the mp 221 and titleist 620mb . Love them both but the 620mb is the best I've ever seen . I think I'd quick pick the #9 out of the three

[@toddmarier]

Perfect choice and I'm using headcovers. I'm preserving those for as long as I can.

[@ravenjay106]

Wish list wish list wish list out of the narrowed down selection made definitely right choice Pete I’d of picked ATA

[@stevewillis7684]

Just wow. Spectacular looking irons. What a lucky boy! Can’t wait to see how they perform out on the course. I am guessing one round then in a glass case for the rest of their natural?

[@shearer1776]

Cheers Pete, another golf purchase I didn’t know I needed! Any little damage though 😳 Like the fear of fatting a TM Sim 5 wood on steroids

[@rufussthoo4083]

I'm an old fella, and a traditionalist, so of those 3, and on looks alone, it would have to be the CGS Orion. They are some very pretty irons.

[@mikecoley3420]

Yesterday I was quite content with my P-790s. Today I need any of these. Absolutely stunning.

[@peterfinchgolf]

😂 stay the course

[@colinwallace2085]

Two words for them all. Simply stunning ❤

[@sebastiannachilly500]

Good choice, Pete. I feel like to go for anything but the itoboris out of those three would've been too similar of a choice or look to the modern mizuno, titleist, or even miura.

[@shannonsanders5250]

I got a set of iron covers for some Miura cubs I purchased 4 years ago. Main reason for covers is my clubs are in the back seat of my car and they rattle. I used to work at a sound studio and this drives me crazy. I also like the quite on the course. I constantly lost covers until I used this trick. I am short one so as I take that one off I put it on the one that is naked. Not only can people see the iron but it can’t bang around against the others . My wedges get a ninja twist each towel , if I used the same towel it will wear holes in the towel. The forged iron process is tough on the face but not on the back. Look at adam Scots clubs then Miura irons he uses show what will happen after a year of no covers. Cheers

[@ducky7365]

Wow wow wooo weeee!!!!! Stunning pier!!!😂 no near as comparable but I have the cobra king coppers. And I have head covers for storage and transport only, on the course they are out