Honma TW767 Hybrid Review

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The Honma TW767 hybrid is easy to launch and super consistent.  Pleasant sound and wonderful feel.  Size may be preferred by average golfers, but performance attributes are also suitable for better players.

Introduction

Revisiting Honma’s overview of their Tour World TW767 product line, this ‘concept’ line caught my attention: “A high-level fusion of cutting-edge technology and Honma Golf’s sophisticated design tradition.”  The words truly resonated with me having recently reviewed the TW767 Px irons [HERE] and TW767 driver [HERE].  Another interesting declaration is that the TW767 family is designed for the “elite golfer & everyday golfer.”  With just a single hybrid model offered, I set out to determine if that wide category range could truly be covered by the TW767 hybrid.

Looks

The Honma TW767 hybrid has a fairly big presence whether viewed in the bag or standing over it.  I was pleasantly surprised to see Honma lead off their online descriptor with “The large head shape” but I believe the next part of that opener, “provides a sense of security,” may have lost some meaning in translation.  Regardless, I appreciate Honma’s honesty regarding the size, but the club may be a tad large for the better golfer.  The head does have a pleasant shape, and I like the simple alignment aid graphic against the matte black finish.

The black framework on the sole of the Honma TW767 hybrid conveys sturdiness and durability – traits I like when hitting those rare shots from rocky lies.  The blue segments have a deep metallic finish that changes hues with varying light conditions and viewing angles.  Branding is minimal, adding to an overall classy look.

Sound & Feel

The metallic ‘tink’ I heard on my very first swing stayed prevalent throughout my testing.  The tone offered the perception of a thinner face.  There was a slight hollowness to the tone towards the heel, and a hint of brightness when contact was out towards the toe.  Overall, the moderate volume sound was very consistent – and pleasant.

I could easily use the word pleasant again for the feel of the Honma TW767 hybrid, but it’s nicer than that.  I wrote down “easy on the hands” in my field notes trying to capture the sensation.  The head retained its stability regardless of impact location unless it was truly a near miss – purposeful of course.  I found myself looking at the face after every shot to see where contact was.  The TW767 hybrid provides the epitome of positive feedback.

Performance

My results checked all four of the performance attributes highlighted for the Honma TW767 hybrid: high initial ball speed, low spin, control, and forgiveness.  In addition to solid numbers in those fields, the consistency was noteworthy.  I lost only about 5 yards on poor strikes.  That’s a huge confidence boost when hitting to a green with a forced carry.

I was a bit worried about the low spin aspect for holding greens, but the 13 gram tungsten weight located towards the rear of the sole produced a friendly launch angle.  I found the low spin to be well balanced with a mid-high trajectory – equally productive for hitting to a green or for maximizing a layup.

Honma utilized SUS630 stainless steel for the body of the TW767 hybrid and CH175 maraging steel for the face.  Those materials were unfamiliar to me, and I learned they are highly specialized and most commonly used in the aerospace industries.  Describing the materials as premium wouldn’t do them justice.  Honma also utilizes high quality materials in their Vizard golf shaft.  And by handcrafting their own shafts, Honma is able offer golfers shafts designed to perform “synergistically” across the whole TW767 family.

Conclusion

Returning to my original quest, I do believe the Honma TW767 hybrid is suitable for players of all abilities.  “Elite” golfers may not love the size or lack of feedback, but the consistency should be enticing.  As for the “control” design feature listed under Performance, I was able to easily hit high fades and mid draws.  And for the “everyday” golfer, the TW767 hybrid is a great all-around performer.  The one feature missing is adjustability.  That may not be a deal breaker as many of us use hybrids as substitutes for long irons – which don’t have adjustability.  But, with more and more OEMs offering adjustability and the premium Honma price, it’s something to consider.

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