It’s hard not to like a club manufacturer like Katsuhiro Miura, who has been
making forged irons for more than 50 years. At a time when companies are coming
out with the biggest, most high-tech irons imaginable, Miura’s latest
introduction, the Limited-Edition Small Blade, which, unbelievably, is 15
percent smaller than the company’s Tournament Blade.
“Industry fads mean nothing to me,” says Miura. “What I care about is
creating the most perfect-performing golf clubs.”
Miura irons are always conversation starters, and the unique Small Blade
should generate a cacophony of dialogue at a mimes’ convention. Clearly, this
club is geared for a minute percentage of golfers, those who can hit the ball on
the sweet spot nearly every time and can appreciate the feel and feedback the
club provides.
As expected, launch numbers dropped precipitously for off-center hits, but
solid strikes performed well and, more importantly, felt as sweet as any club I
have ever hit.
$1,800 (3–PW), miuragolf.com
Testing Grounds: 6-iron with S flex
Ball Speed: 115.4
MPH
Launch Angle: 14.9 degrees
Backspin: 4225
RPM
Carry: 170.9 yards
