HONMA T//WORLD

◆ Lofts 48° / 50° / 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60° ◆ Finish options Satin only ◆ Grind options I-sole, C-sole, S-sole ◆ Stock shaft Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 115

The T//world have a very clever, progressive flat (48º-54º) and reverse taper (56º-60º) blade design, which ensures optimal spin and distance control when shots are hit lower on the face with the stronger lofts, and further up the face with higher lofts. CNC face milling ensures maximum traction between face and ball. Three sole grind choices allow golfers to match the T//world to their particular type of attack and turf conditions.

VERDICT

Honma might be masters at forging beautiful irons, but the T//world wedges are cast from 8620 mild steel. That’s absolutely not a problem, but it is worth remembering if you’re the type of golfer who swears that irons and wedges should be forged. The T//world is a cracking mid-way wedge – as in it doesn’t have either a very rounded or particularly straight leading edge, so it’s likely to suit the eye of a very wide audience.

It’s really important to remember wedge test data can change from day to day, and from different lies and situations, but for us the Honma generated 7.5% more stopping power than the equivalent Titleist Vokey Design SM8 on a full, 110-yard gap wedge shot. With the least amount of backspin difference (drop off) between our highest and lowest spinning shots, it was also our most consistent and predictable amongst the seven new wedges tested.

All in, the Honma is a brilliant wedge set-up that we’d happily use ourselves. Premium Japanese craftsmanship at a very nice price.