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HONMA

HONMA BERES IS-03 2-Star Iron Set, 5 to 11 plus AW, 8 Clubs, ARMRQ8 49 2S Regular Flex

Name: HONMA BERES IS-03 2-Star Iron Set, 5 to 11 plus AW, 8 Clubs, ARMRQ8 49 2S Regular Flex
Brand: HONMA
SKU: JP-GF-d1231172677
Price: 805.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$805.00 USD

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8 clubs of Japanese gold, right-handed: BERES IS-03, two-star grade on ARMRQ8 49 2S shafts in regular flex.

The Piece

Since 1959 Honma has made every club in Sakata, in Yamagata prefecture, and BERES is the series that carries the house’s full craft: forged heads, hand polishing and carbon shafts wound on site. The star grade printed on the shaft tells the tier at a glance, from two-star standard shafts to three-star premium builds and the gold-plated four- and five-star editions.

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 5 to 11 plus AW, 8 clubs in all, right-handed, on ARMRQ8 49 2S shafts in regular flex.

Details

Maker: Honma Golf, Sakata, Japan
Model: BERES IS-03, 2-star grade
Clubs: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, AW (8 clubs)
Shaft: ARMRQ8 49 2S, regular flex
Hand: Right-Handed
Year: 2014
Origin: Made in Japan
Included: Clubs only; no head covers

Condition

Scratches and contact marks from play; none affect use.
Slight paint chips and soiling on the shafts.
Grips are playable.

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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