Honma releases Justin Rose’s prototype irons to retail

When Justin Rose signed with Honma in January 2019, the obvious question for equipment fans was: “What model clubs will he use?â€� Rose quickly put speculation to rest with a Twitter post showing off never-before-seen T//World 747 Rose Proto MB irons. Rose wasted no time notching a PGA TOUR win using the prototype irons; he won the 2019 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in January. Equipment fans then began to wonder whether the “Rose Protoâ€� irons would eventually hit retail. Honma has officially announced that the clubs are now available for purchase. According to Honma, the irons – which are forged from S20C mild carbon — were designed with “extensive input and directionâ€� from Rose, who has been using the irons throughout 2019. “The idea of having a hand in the collaborative design process for my set of clubs was extremely exciting,â€� Rose said in a press release. “Working with Honma master craftsmen to create an iron that felt and looked great for me was one of the biggest thrills of my career.â€� Honma’s Chief Marketing Officer John Kawaja says he was prepared for Rose’s exacting eye and willingness to be a part of the design process. “Going into this, we knew how particular and discerning Justin is and we had a feeling he’d be interested in contributing to the design of his clubs,â€� Kawaja said in a press release. Honma’s T//World 747 Rose Proto MB irons (4-10 iron) will sell for $175 per club, and a 3-iron will also be available for individual purchase.

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