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By
Steve Pike,
PGA.com Senior Writer
08.15.2005
11:38 am (ET)
The Acushnet Company is expanding its family of irons with the introduction of two new blended iron sets for what the company calls "the skilled player seeking the ideal combination of shot control, maneuverability and playability." The new Titleist Forged 735.CM irons, according to Acushnet, offer continuity in performance and aesthetics with a fluid transition from cavity back long irons to muscle back short irons. Progressive blade heights, blade lengths, offset, top line, center of gravity and moment of inertia, Acushnet said, allow each club to perform to tour level standards for every shot that is required. The Titleist 735.CM irons are available in two different alloys -- forged 410 stainless steel and chrome plated forged 1025 mild carbon steel. Forged 410 stainless steel, according to Acushnet, provide a soft, solid feel with a rich, non-glare satin finish and offers a wider range of custom options. The company said forged 1025 mild carbon steel, the primary choice of tour players, provides a soft, solid feel with a traditional bright chrome plated finish for a classic appearance. The Titleist 735.CM long irons are cavity back, Acushnet said; the mid irons have a shallow cavity to blend of maneuverability and playability; and the short irons are muscle back. Acushnet said the 735.CM irons feature a modified bore-thru design that removes non-essential mass from the hosel and repositions it directly behind the hitting area. This creates the optimal center of gravity for consistent launch conditions. The modified bore-thru, Acushnet said, is finished with a lightweight polymer (chrome model) or aluminum (stainless model) pin that dampens vibration and improves sound and feel. The Titleist Forged 735.CM irons will begin shipping to golf shops on Aug. 15 in both right- and left-hand models. The suggested retail prices for the Forged Stainless model is $112 per iron with steel shafts and $129 per iron with graphite shafts. The 735.CM Chrome model is $120 per iron with steel shafts and $137 per iron with graphite shafts. Copyright 2005 PGA.com. All rights reserved.
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