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September 3, 2007 Overall Rating
 2 of 5
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5.00 of 5,
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Reviewed by: kamal hassan(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s Model Reviewed:
LB708 Summary:
i have just bought a set of used honma irons from a shop that imports used golf set from Japan. the shop is in located in Malaysia. the wording of the shaft read as Super Light Titanium Carbon special caity, RI. I wish to know why is there no sign of stars on the shaft?
so far after using it twice, I have not yet felt happy using it. the clubs feel very light. Customer Service:
not available yet Similar Products Used:
maruman side winder
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October 31, 2006 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
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4.22 of 5,
9 votes
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Reviewed by: Dana Pamilih
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Scratch Golfer Model Reviewed:
LB 280 New H&F Summary:
As an older beginner, I wanted an easy to hit, lightweight set of irons. After testing a few makes including the top names like Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, ENA, Maruman, etc. I decided on the 1-star, featherweight shaft, LB-280 New H&F, a discontinued model but the most popular one. The swing weight is C-8/C-9 which suits me perfectly. It is a forgiving set of irons but still allow me to fade or draw. The feel is out of this world, soft but accurate, an amazing combination. The distance is unbelievable.
They were so well crafted that it made feel guilty hitting them on the ground!
Expensive but worth it. Customer Service:
None so far. Just wondering if I have to register the clubs since I bought them in Indonesia. Similar Products Used:
Mitsushiba Verdict carbon shaft, Maruman Birdie Cup steel shaft.
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Review Date
October 11, 2006 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
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5.00 of 5,
1 votes
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Reviewed by: rayp1111
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Shoots in the 70s Model Reviewed:
Honma PP 717 Summary:
I have been a blade player for the last 25 years and have always beleived that there is nothing better to strike the ball with than well made blade irons. I am now in my late 40's and have lost a little distance over the past few years. I have used a large number of iron sets over the last 18 months after giving my Mizuno TP 9's the flick after 8 faithful years. I then attempted to find something newer that felt the same but went a bit farther than the my old TP's. NO LUCK WHATSOEVER!! I used them all Titleist PM 731, 735. Nike Pro combo. Wilson Staff. Mizuno MX 20, 23. Nothing seemed to have the same feel and reliability of the old Tour Proven's. I then chanced upon a brand new set of Honma PP 717 blades 3 - 11. 11 being a 52 gap wedge. I have never tried Honma before as they were always way over priced. I picked up this set on Ebay for a good price. I was a little dissappointed at first as the R400 shafts were half and inch shorter than standard. I had this adjusted and have been using them for the past 3 months. Took a bit of getting used to at first and the fact that they are not forged is obvious as I would not say they are "buttery" soft, but centre shots went very well and I found them quite easy to work. The wedges are quite larger than the rest of the set and are forgiving. Overall a very nice set of blades that look good and appear very well made. Customer Service:
Not tried Similar Products Used:
too many to mention !!!!
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Review Date
December 12, 2003 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
 3 of 5
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4.04 of 5,
23 votes
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Reviewed by: hankhoh(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s Model Reviewed:
Honma PP717 Summary:
This is a review of the Honma PP717 blade, not the LB280. I have used these Honmas for just over a year, having purchased them second-hand from a company specialising in importing used clubs from Japan. I had been looking to play new blades for some time but the majority of irons available were oversized cavity-back and I could not get used to the look at address position.
I tried the Hogan Apex and Mizuno MP-33 and MP-14, and was on the verge of purchasing the MP-14 when I chanced upon these irons. A clean head design, a beautifully soft, yet crisp, feel and a penetrating ball flight convinced me that these were the ones for me. The fact that I could get 2-iron to 11-iron (gap wedge in non-Japanese specs!) in the set was a bonus!
The ability to work the ball and the pure feel on contact stand out in comparison with other irons that I have tried, and I am extremely satisfied with the purchase. Finding them was a real boon, especially as they are no longer in production. Since purchasing this set, I have tried the new Mizuno MP-37, but still feel that the Honmas have a superior feel. The MP-37 feels slightly harder. The closest Mizuno to it is the old MS-11, which is also out of production!
I would recommend the Honma PP717 to anyone who wants to hone their iron play. My uncle (his golfing buddies called him “The Butcher” in his youth, because he used to hit a 5 iron 220 yards – he “butchered” the ball) advised me when I started playing to concentrate on my 5,6,7 irons. He said “Most club play is Match play, not stroke play, and there is nothing more discouraging for the opposition than to see you drive into the rough only to find your second shot on the green”. If you want to win, get accurate with your irons. The Honmas may just be your secret weapon! Customer Service:
Have not experienced yet Similar Products Used:
Mizuno MS-11, MP-33, MP-14, MP-37
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Review Date
October 14, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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4.29 of 5,
7 votes
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Reviewed by: Fernando(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s Model Reviewed:
honma new lb 280 Summary:
Best Clubs ever owned. One club longer than similar products used, below. Forged with a very shoft touch. They are cavity backs but you feel perfectly when you do not hit on the center noticing your swing problems with out loosing a lot of distance.
Are not the nicer blades I have ever played but sometimes the beautiful one is not the most effective.
As a summary for me are the only clubs in the market that can offer you playability, distance, accuracy, forged and feed back at the same time in the market. Customer Service:
Life guarantee. Similar Products Used:
Wilson fat shaft rm forged. Good clubs but you have to play three times a week. x-12 and x-16 pro series. Titleist 690 cb my second choice a little bit heavy.
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