Irons are the backbone of a players fairway game. From the moment you leave the deck, a player is thinking through what club they are going to use next. 98% of the time this will be an Iron. What Iron is a different question.

When most golfers think of iron’s they think of one like the Honma TR20 B irons. A blade is a very thin topped Iron. It’s the most widely desired Iron in golf. The reason is ultimate control in a mild environment. Mild environments are the sunny days, low wind, and top-quality fairways that all golfers dream of. It’s the perfect day. When this occurs, a player is given more options of choice when it comes to their Irons. This is when a player will usually select the blade Iron. True to its name, it cuts along the fairway and allows the player ultimate control. The ability to get the ball into the exact spot you want it…that is a magic shot. Yet not just any blade Iron will work. It takes a well-crafted Iron that still contains a decent level of forgivability. The Honma TR20 B Irons bring together all the benefits of a blade Iron.

The Feel

The feel of the Honma TR20 B Irons are blade Irons at their best. The thin top line allows for clear sight to the ball without feeling like you are holding a paperclip to the ball. The one-piece muscle back is a unique feature of Honma that adds a bit of balance to the sight. There is also a lack of an offset which allows for a smooth and continuous look. But as always, it’s not about just the looks. Looks of a club are important, as they play a key role in the swing, but they are not everything.

Many players want all clubs to hit like a driver. They want a heavy feel to the club. Others want to feel like they barely have to hit the ball to make it fly. The majority are then in the middle. This club is very soft. Blade Irons are meant to have a softer hit to them. It’s meant to cut like butter on a hot day. Or like a very sharp knife on paper. Just slides right through. The Honma Irons are very soft. Soft to the point that it may throw a few players off balance. Many irons give a sort of residual feedback. You can feel the ball hit the club. This lack of feel can make it difficult for some players to tell if their shot has taken off properly. If you decide this club is for you, there may be a learning curve if you are used to that thrumming feedback.

The mid-Irons of the Honma TR20 B Irons have a slightly wider surface area. This sets the distance between the heel and toe further apart than a standard mid-Iron. Not a bad quality. In fact, it adds significantly to the forgiveness of the Iron: which is not something that is usually achieved in a blade Iron. This design also allows to the heel and toe being set further apart, they are also high and low. The toe is higher than the heel. The angle gives the Iron a draw bias which can help with fading the ball.

The downside to these Irons comes in distance and flight when in wind. Blade Irons are meant for optimal conditions but are usually a bit multi-facetted. These Irons are more on the persnickety side when it comes to wind. When the ball is countered with a gust of wind, even a breeze the lack of flight and strength in distance creates a struggle for the player.

In the End

In the end, these are a strong set of blade Irons. But they are just that, blade Irons. Other clubs can be repurposed when need arises. In fact, many golfers will choose a set of Irons and stick with it: not varying or mixing sets. This would be a negative with the Honma TR20 B Irons. They are not meant to be a main set. Instead, they are highly crafted and excellent performance blade Irons that are for a particular moment in a player’s game. This is great for experienced golfers who understand the wider range of the game. For newer players, keep these in mind for further down the road.