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[GOLF EQUIPMENT]

Honma’s New T/World GS Clubs Help

Golfers GAIN SPEED

혼마의 새로운 T/World GS 클럽,

골퍼의 속도 향상

ARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA –Honma’s new T//World GS Honma’s new Flip Slot technology increases face flexure
C(Gain Speed) family of clubs are beautifully-crafted, and reduces spin for more speed and forgiveness.
streamlined, game improvement products designed The precise location and shape of the forward Toe Slot
with advanced technology to deliver more speed and creates shot-straightening gear effect on off-center hits.
exceptional playability for a wide range of golfers. Players Additionally, regardless of where the ball strikes on the
across North America can now test the full line of GS club face, the Radial Face dynamically flexes all parts
drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons with Honma custom of the club face to harness more speed. The Radial Face
fitters, which were launched recently in Japan. design has rib patterns and variable thickness for a weight
efficient design. The ribs specifically add strength to the
Honma’s popular game improvement line T//World XP- top and bottom of the face to ensure hits obtain advanced
1, will be replaced by the new GS complete offering flex and speed.
of expertly-constructed golf clubs. GS is specifically
designed to help golfers gain speed which translates to Honma engineers achieved a master feat to design the
more distance. Honma Takumi and their 60-year history GS driver properties to work ‘in phase.’ The flexure of the
of craftsmanship worked in partnership with the North ultra-thin titanium crown, Radial Face and Flip Slot react
American engineering team in designing the new Flip at the same time, for the same amount of time, to deliver
Slot and Keel Sole for the modern shaped, technology- more consistent shot patterns. This produces the most
packed GS clubs. speed off the club and adds distance for a wide range of
players. The variable thickness crown also saves weight
“In much the way the TR20 and TR21 lines we launched that is more efficiently used elsewhere in the design.
last year delivered exquisite design for unrivaled
performance for mid to low handicappers, The GS line The GS driver includes an integrated heel-bias crown
brings a rewarding combination of technology for golfers graphic applied to encourage golfers to return the
attracted to game-improvement clubs. Everything about club face to square at impact. A key feature in Honma
the new GS line of drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons adjustable clubs, the revolutionary non-rotating hosel, is
shouts speed, consistency and confidence,” says Honma’s also featured in the GS driver. The system keeps the shaft
Vice President of Marketing Brad Holder. perfectly aligned through all adjustable loft-lie settings,
delivering distance and directional consistency for all
golfers.
T//World GS Drivers
The T//World GS 460-cc drivers, designed for straighter Available in 9.5, 10.5, and 11.5 degree heads, $499
ball flights and more distance, are artfully shaped with Honma SPEEDTUNED shaft designed in Japan.
a raised Keel Sole towards the heel to promote draw-
bias and a lower, deeper CG and high MOI to maximize T//World GS Fairways and Hybrids
forgiveness. The 9-gram adjustable weight in the heel Modeled on the same optimized “Gain Speed” construction
allows for individual customization for preferred ball principles as the new GS driver, T//World GS fairway
flight. The GS driver’s titanium construction, utilizing woods and hybrids follow similar aesthetics and design
Ti811 for the body and a Ti 6-4 face, allowed engineers characteristics for satisfying “matched set” consistency
to sculpt thick and thin allowances throughout the club and trusted performance.
head for the optimal speed and stability.
The T//World GS Fairway woods inspire confidence at

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