Three Irons Sets from Bridgestone
By ED TRAVIS
Bridgestone Golf has announced two new forged iron models for better players, the 220 MB and 221 CB plus, and the 222 CB+ for recreational players
Fast Facts
Better player category
Forged muscle back
Tour Groove design
Available lofts: 4-iron through pitching wedge
Stock lofts: 5-iron 26°, pitching wedge 46°
Stock shaft: Nippon PRO Modus3 Tour
Set of seven clubs: $1,050
Better player category
Forged cavity back
Dual pocket cavity 4- & 5- irons
Loft specific CG 6-iron to pitching wedge
Available lofts: 4-iron through pitching wedge
Stock lofts: 5-iron 25°, pitching wedge 46°
Stock shaft: Nippon PRO Modus3 Tour
Set of seven clubs: $1,050
Game-improvement category
Forge dual pocket cavity back
Available lofts: 5-iron through pitching wedge
Stock lofts: 5-iron 24°, pitching wedge 46°
Stock shaft: Nippon PRO 950 GH
Set of six clubs: $900
WYNTK
Bridgestone reenters the iron market with three new forged offerings all produced in Japan by the well-known Endo Manufacturing company. Bridgestone had the reputation in the past of high performance irons and though they have not had any at retail for several years the latest appear to follow on the earlier Tour-B model.
Company president Dan Murphy said of the introduction, “We are very excited to be back in the club market with premium Japanese forged offerings that are true to the Bridgestone legacy of Tour-quality equipment. And the new irons and wedges round out our full line of premium products including golf balls and accessories very nicely.”
Murphy continued, “For now, we’re taking a scaled approach to clubs, focusing on premium irons and wedges with a heavy emphasis on fitting and customization. We have always believed strongly in golf ball fitting and the importance of playing optimized equipment. We’re taking the same approach with clubs and encourage anyone interested in our premium forgings to take the time to get fit.”
Ed Travis
Ed is a national award-winning golf journalist and has carried on a lifelong love affair with the game. His work covering the business of golf, equipment, golf personalities and travel is prominently featured in numerous print and electronic publications. He has competed in tournament golf both as an amateur and senior professional and though his competitive days are behind him, Ed still plays regularly and carries a handicap of 4. He lives on a water hazard in suburban Orlando. His email address is GolfScribe@outlook.com.
