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Miura Golf and Adam Scott officially launch new “AS-1” limited-release irons

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Miura Golf has officially announced that new “Miura AS-1” irons – in collaboration with Adam Scott – will be made available to the public as part of a limited release.

Scott first switched into a new 1-of-1 set of Miura irons at the 2022 Memorial Tournament. Initially, the irons were simply stamped with Scott’s personal brand logo on the back cavity, and he’s continued to play the irons since then. At the recent 2023 Players Championship, however, Scott revealed a similar set of custom Miura irons, except the new ones were stamped with the Miura logo on the sole and Katsuhiro Miura’s red Hanko stamp of approval on the back cavity.

Then, in a cryptic Instagram post last week, Scott seemed to announce that big news was coming on March 28.

Well, this is that big news: Scott’s irons are now officially available for purchase as part of a limited release, and customers will receive the irons (3-PW) in a custom commemorative box with a certificate of authenticity; the colors and design of the box are inspired by the blue lab coats that Miura’s craftsmen wear in the factory. While the exact number of sets available is yet to be determined, according to a Miura representative, it is “certainly the case that supplies are limited and finite.” Sets of the AS-1 irons are currently selling for $3,750 (with a $500 non-refundable security deposit), and the estimated shipping time is November 2023.  

“Working with Miura-san, who is so knowledgeable and understanding, but is also willing to listen to my feedback so he can produce an iron that both he approves and is also perfect for me, is just amazing,” Scott said, according to a Miura press release. “Being able to see the process in person at the Miura factory really added to the confidence I have in playing this club on the tour.”

The irons are made with two distinctive design features: 1) a flatter sole for Scott’s preferred turf interaction, and 2) more offset to satisfy the look that Scott prefers at address.

“It has a been a real thrill and true honor for us to work with Adam on the AS-1 iron,” said Bill Holowaty, COO, Miura Golf, in a press release. “Visiting the Miura factory is a unique experience and I don’t think this was lost on Adam. Seeing the Miura forging process, steps 1 through 14, as well as the interaction between Mr. Miura and his sons, reinforced his knowledge that this collaboration would enable him to play his best golf with the best forged irons.”

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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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  1. MarkM

    Mar 30, 2023 at 9:53 am

    If I could afford them, I’d sign up immediately!

  2. Peter Sallis

    Mar 29, 2023 at 8:36 am

    Everything about this just oozes class.

  3. Pingback: Miura Golf and Adam Scott officially launch new limited edition "AS-1" irons - GolfWRX - Paper Writer

  4. Mower

    Mar 28, 2023 at 6:10 pm

    Money!

    …can someone loan me some money to buy these?

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Driver: Wilson Staff Staff Model (6.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue 70 TX

3-wood: Wilson Staff WLabs Prototype (13 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 80 TX

Irons: Wilson Staff Staff Model (2, 4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Wilson Staff Staff Model (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Putter: Bobby Grace Greg Chalmers Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

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Putter roundup from the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open

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It seems like we spot some really amazing putters each week out on the PGA Tour, and in that vein, the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open didn’t disappoint. We spotted some new and really great flatsticks out on the practice green and in a few players’ bags. Here’s a sampling of the putters that caught our eye this week in Houston.

Kevin Dougherty’s Scotty Cameron Timeless

This might be one of the most classy Scotty Cameron gamer putters on tour at the moment. It looks like a Timeless head as the cavity has the “ears” in the upper corners and the bumpers look to be a touch larger. The head has a flat black finish to it and just a simple site dot on the topline. The back flange is naked, but we do get two Circle T stamps in the cavity where the name “Tristyn” is stamped. A shallow face milling is present, along with a small Circle T logo over on the heel. The sole is pretty clean with just the Circle T, Scotty Dog, and the 350g stamps on it.

Ping PLD Anser

OK, so this might actually be the cleanest putter on this list! An antique finish that looks to be a bit more bronze in color than usual adorns this putter. A traditional L-neck is in place and the topline is clean with just a simple alignment line on the flange. The back cavity features Ping’s PLD logo in matching white paint and the sole of the putter is completely blank; we don’t even see the model name on this one. The face looks to have a very shallow milling pattern as well that should offer a slightly firmer feel and louder sound at impact.

Tom Hoge’s Custom Scotty Cameron Phantom T-11

Scotty Cameron’s Phantom 11 is probably the most advanced putter they have ever created with a head made from 303 stainless steel and 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum. Tom wanted a little different look and feel for his and opted for an L-neck hosel to be welded on. The L-neck, or plumbers neck, will create additional toe hang compared to the traditional bent shaft in the Phantom 11. Hoge’s T-11 was given a deeper milling on the face that should offer a little softer feel and more quiet sound at impact.

Piretti Tesora 2 CU

Piretti had a good amount of putters on the green, but this Tesora 2 CU stood out as a real stunner. The head shape takes cues from the iconic Anser 2 and Newport 2 with a squared-off shape and sharper corners on the bumpers and shoulders. The head is milled from 303 stainless steel, and then Piretti installs a soft copper insert for additional feel. A single site line, paint filled in black, is milled onto the flange and the cavity contains Piretti’s lion logo and four bolts to hold the copper insert in place. The sole contains twin adjustable weights to let the player dial in the perfect feel and balance.

Bettinardi Proto D.A.S.S. Hexperimental

Bettinardi is showing us that heel-shafted putters aren’t just a thing of the past with this Hexperimental prototype. Heel-shafted putters like this usually have full toe hang and a unique feel through the putting stroke. Bettinardi milled this out of their double-aged stainless steel (D.A.S.S.) that is annealed twice to ensure it has a very soft and responsive feel. The topline is straight and on the thicker side with a single site dot for alignment. A round back of the putter slopes gently from the face back and has a slight concave shape to it.

Scotty Cameron Circle T T-11 “Long”

The second Scotty T-11 on this list, this one is built a little different as well. I am calling this a “Long” because it looks like a counterbalanced build, and those are usually a little longer in length to get some weight up into the hands for stability. A standard T-11 head with the traditional single bend shaft should offer a face-balanced, or close to it, feel through the stroke. A deeper milling, and a red Circle T logo, are applied to the face for a softer feel and more muted sound. On the sole we can see that two heavy 30-gram weights have been installed to compensate for the longer build and heavier grip. This T-11 is also shafted up with UST Mamiya’s All-In multi-material shaft and finished with a long Super Stroke grip.

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/27/24): Miura TC-201 irons

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set of Miura TC-201 irons

From the seller: (@Vinny Nguyen): “Miura TC 201 5-PW w/ Modus 105X Black shafts. Half inch short of standard, 2 flat, standard loft. $825.

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Miura TC-201 irons

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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