By
Tom Cunneff
Cleveland Golf CG1 Black Pearl This blade used by Vijay Singh features
“micro-mill” technology, which produces a truly flat face and reduces dispersion
by 50 percent, according to the company. The darker coating helps reduce glare
while thecarbon-infusing process relieves density and helps dampen
vibration. $1,155; clevelandgolf.com, 800-999-6263
Mizuno MP-67 The No. 1 manufacturer of forged irons, Mizuno builds upon
its lineage with the MP-67, which features a “cut-muscle” design that moves the
center of gravity in each club for optimal trajectory. As a result, long irons
launch higher; scoring irons fly lower. Modified U grooves offer plenty of
bite. $849; mizunousa.com, 800-925-4292
Miura Tournament Blade
Japanese craftsmen have been creating forged blades, albeit for samurais,
for centuries. Today’s low-handicap warriors can wield weapons made with
Katsuhiro Miura’s 14-step manufacturing process, which rearranges the molecular
structure of mild steel to ensure a uniform pattern throughout the head and is
so tightly controlled that the irons cannot be mass-produced. $1,149;
miuragolf.com, 866-466-4872
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