Bridgestone Golf, known far and wide as the top dog in golf ball fitting, is making waves again with a brilliant new collection of forged irons and wedges.
Crafted for those who cherish the classic look, unmatched precision, and dynamite performance, each club is born from the finest materials in the land of the rising sun—Japan’s famed hub of metalwork, courtesy of the legendary Endo Manufacturing.
This collaboration guarantees that every iron and wedge isn’t just made; it’s crafted with a fanatic’s eye for detail, ensuring peak quality and unwavering consistency.
“Historically the Bridgestone brand has been synonymous with best-in-class forged irons that are built to exacting standards, and this product continues that tradition,” said Elliot Mellow, marketing manager, Bridgestone Golf.
“This family of irons can fit the best players in the world as well as amateurs and has already been in play at the TOUR level.
Each one of the sets delivers the perfect balance of launch and spin for maximum performance for various player profiles.”
Bridgestone’s family of irons is comprised of the 220 MB, the 221 CB, and the 222 CB+, all of which feature premium forged construction and precision milled grooves.
The 220 MB, which is a traditional muscleback iron with an exceptionally precise Tour Groove Design for consistent spin rates, is aimed at professionals and competitive amateurs looking for the most exacting performance possible.
Like the MB, the 221 CB also features a one-piece, premium forged construction but with the addition of a small cavity for a slightly higher MOI, a widened heel thickness for enhanced stability, and sharp leading and trailing edges for smoother turf interaction.
The 221 CB also features a dual pocket cavity design in the 4- and 5-irons, creating a lower centre of gravity for improved trajectory and a steeper angle of descent on approach shots.
The 6-PW in the CB set features varying CG locations for optimal spin rates due to a Gravity Control design that places more mass in critical locations in the clubhead.
The 222 CB+, the most forgiving of the three models, features a dual pocket cavity design throughout the set that lowers the CG for easier launch, added forgiveness, and higher trajectory shots.
A slightly thicker area in the centre of the clubhead helps dampen vibration for an improved feel at impact, while a wider sole allows the clubhead to slide through the turf with less digging.
Like the CB, the CB+ also features a Gravity Control design to promote optimal spin rates throughout the set for improved control and stopping power on the greens.
In addition to the irons, Bridgestone is offering new BRM2 wedges that are also forged from premium materials in Japan.
Available in 52-, 56-, and 58-degree lofts, the new wedges feature an innovative milled groove design with an aggressive pattern inspired by Bridgestone Tire’s tread technology.
The new BRM2 wedges also offer a choice of two sole designs, the M, which is aimed at players who play a wide variety of shots around the greens that require an open clubface, and the A, which has slightly more bounce and is best for players who play both square and open face shots.
The 220 MB and 221 CB are available in 4-PW ($1050) with Nippon PRO Modus3 Tour 120 steel shafts while the 222 CB+ is available in 5-PW ($900) with Nippon PRO 950 GH steel shafts.
BRM2 ($150/each) wedges come standard with Nippon PRO Modus3 Tour 120 steel shafts in 52-, 56-, and 58-degree lofts in the M Grind and only 58-degree loft in the A Grind.
“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,” said Dan Murphy, President of Bridgestone Golf.
“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 with optimised equipment.
We’re taking the same approach with clubs and encourage anyone interested in our premium forgings to take the time to get fit.”
Bridgestone’s new 220, 221 CB, and 222 CB+ irons and BRM2 wedges will initially be available at Club Champion, ensuring that every player is fit properly before putting one of the new iron or wedge models in play.
To find out more about Bridgestone’s forged irons and wedges or for help selecting which TOUR B model is the right ball for them, visit bridgestonegolf.com.
