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What is the difference between forged and cast golf irons? And what is it about Japanese manufacturers in particular that makes them unique…and so much more expensive?

Chris Farley, Regional Custom Fit Trainer and Senior Sales Advisor for American Golf (Europe's largest golf retailer) joins us again to talk forged Japanese steel, our experience playing them, what type of customers he fits Japanese brands for, and deep dive into some great factory tours from Japan's most storied brands (Miura, Mizuno and Honma) before asking “Was prime Tiger Woods really playing Miura irons in secret?”

Find Chris Farley at American Golf in Christchurch, Bournemouth, and on Instagram @_charlie_farley_

00:00 Intro

00:28 I'll show you mine if you show me yours

02:40 The result of forged vs. cast manufacturing

05:55 Japanese brand nuance

07:57 What type of golfer chooses a Japanese brand?

09:25 Why are they more expensive?

11:29 Why are Honma crazy expensive?

14:45 Forged irons just feel better

15:13 The Miura Factory

16:14 Did Tiger secretly play Miura irons?

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