Equipment
Honma launches new premium Beres line with clubs featuring 24K gold and platinum accents
Honma has launched its new premium Beres line which includes drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons available in the brand’s 2,3,4 or 5 star grade options – with the 5 star option containing 24K gold and platinum accents.
The four full premium Beres product lines are defined by a star grade ranging from 2-5 stars. According to the company, the grades are differentiated by increasing levels of cosmetic detail, shaft performance and use of precious metals in the clubhead, culminating in a 5 star offering featuring both 24K gold and platinum accents.
Beres 5 str iron
Speaking on the all-new Beres line, Hiroshi Suwa, Senior Director, Product Development Division, stated
“Only Honma’s most experienced takumi are permitted to work on BERES. These golf clubs represent the soul of our company and are the ultimate artistic expression of our most talented clubmakers.”
The metalwoods of the Beres line feature maximum active speed slot technology that fully activates at lower swing speeds to increase distance. The sole slot of these metalwoods features deep side slot extensions designed to increase distance on off-center hits. A thin, internal, radial-ribbed face in the Beres drivers seeks to offer maximum distance potential off the tee.
Beres 4 star irons
The maximum active speed slot technology extends to the new Beres irons where three sole slots, two internal and one external, aim to work to increase speed off the face for ultimate distance even at slower swing speeds. A 3D L-Cup face construction pushes weight back in the irons to visible weight pads designed to enhance forgiveness and speed on off-center hits.
Beres 3 star iron
The new Beres line also contains ARMRQ shafts which have been redesigned to increase distance – having been constructed with multi-axis metal hybrid armor technology visible under the grip for a high smash-factor design
For the 3-5 star grade options, Honma increased the use of special “twist fleuret” M40X composite material inspired by the shape memory characteristics of fencing swords – designed to provide players with extra distance.
Beres 3 star driver
On the new premium line, Chris McGinley, Vice President of Global Product, said
“The new BERES brings modern, elegant beauty and high-performance technology to a wide range of golfers across all global markets who appreciate fine detail and impeccable craftsmanship in golf clubs.”
The all-new Honma Beres line is available for both men and women and can be purchased now in stores and online with prices ranging from $850 for the 2-star driver to $4,500 for the 5-star offering.
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/29/24): Krank Formula Fire driver with AutoFlex SF505 shaft
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 Krank Formula fire driver with AutoFlex SF505 shaft.
From the seller: (@well01): “Krank formula fire 10.5 degree with AUtoflex SF505. $560 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Krank Formula Fire driver with AutoFlex SF505 shaft
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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Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X (45 inches)
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X
Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4), TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X 7.0 (4-9)
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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X3 Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour
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Grips: Golf Pride MCC
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- Shane Lowry what’s in the bag accurate as of the Cognizant Classic.
Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (8.5 degrees) Buy here.
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5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Buy here.
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Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 1.0
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- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
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Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
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Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
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Hey Wang
Dec 8, 2019 at 3:38 pm
I hear, thru the grapevine the 5 star 5k driver automatically makes you hit it 400+ yards.
James
Dec 7, 2019 at 11:54 am
Obviously intended for the biotech and bitcoin new money rich whose money will be gone in 10 years.
Elvis Presley
Dec 7, 2019 at 12:11 am
Yeah, just like Pings were for the wealthy white man in the 80’s!
Hypergolf
Dec 6, 2019 at 2:58 pm
Honma has been doing this for decades so nothing new here. Honma has always been perceived as overly expensive club for people who don’t have any game but want to show off their financial success. They brought Justin Rose to change this perception but most people in Asia don’t even give a cent. Seems like Rose strategy is working in the US though.
Mower
Dec 6, 2019 at 12:57 pm
You just know these are for deep-pocketed Asian business men/women.
Just saying what we’re all thinking.
Guia
Dec 6, 2019 at 11:22 am
Gaudy.
Paulo
Dec 6, 2019 at 11:04 am
You couldn’t pay me to play these. They’re ugly
Geoff
Dec 6, 2019 at 2:06 pm
Don’t worry. No one will.
C
Dec 6, 2019 at 9:07 am
Shaft options?
Grip options?
Adjustability?
No?
Just something for wealthy people to buy, show off and then forget about.
Jaconbits
Dec 6, 2019 at 11:02 am
That’s exactly what it is These are for the Asian market, where fancy gold-plated clubs are common as a status symbol. They perform well, but not $5000 well.