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HONMA

HONMA BERES IS-03 FORGED 2-Star Iron Set, 7 to 11 plus AW and SW, 7 Clubs, ARMRQ8 49 Regular Flex

Name: HONMA BERES IS-03 FORGED 2-Star Iron Set, 7 to 11 plus AW and SW, 7 Clubs, ARMRQ8 49 Regular Flex
Brand: HONMA
SKU: JP-GF-d1242039650
Price: 735.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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7 clubs of Japanese gold, right-handed: BERES IS-03 FORGED, two-star grade on ARMRQ8 49 shafts in regular flex.

The Piece

Honma’s Sakata factory makes BERES irons the slow way: forged heads, hand finishing, and ARMRQ shafts wound in-house rather than bought in. Each set carries a star grade, two stars being the entry to the line, three stars a lighter premium shaft with gold accents, four stars and above adding 24-karat gold plates and rings.

The IS-03 of 2014 is a forged cavity iron with a slot in the sole that lets the face flex, pairing a soft feel with easy height. This set runs 7 to 11 plus AW and SW, 7 clubs in all, right-handed, on ARMRQ8 49 shafts in regular flex.

Details

Maker: Honma Golf, Sakata, Japan
Model: BERES IS-03 FORGED, 2-star grade
Clubs: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, AW, SW (7 clubs)
Shaft: ARMRQ8 49, regular flex
Hand: Right-Handed
Year: 2014
Origin: Made in Japan
Included: Clubs only; no head covers

Condition

Light scratches on the heads and shafts.
A scratch on the sand wedge shaft, shown in the last photograph.
Grips in good order.

Condition grade B (good, signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

The serial numbers, head and shaft markings, star grade, loft and lie stamps, grips and finish are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep the clubs dry and out of a hot car boot; wipe the heads and shafts with a soft dry cloth after use.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.

Considered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.

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