McLaren is a huge name in the world of Formula 1, and now the company has ventured into the golf world with the release of new equipment, specifically two new sets of irons.
Back in March, McLaren revealed the launch of its new venture, McLaren Golf, with the brand confirming its official launch of the Series 1 and Series 3 irons on April 29th.
WATCH: Joe Ferguson tests the McLaren Series 3 irons
Coinciding with race week at the Miami Grand Prix, Justin Rose and Michelle Wie West are part of the investment team, with the Major-winning pair also becoming ambassadors for the company and using its equipment for Tour events in the case of Rose.
The Series 1 irons boast a Tour-inspired design that will be preferred by the more efficient ball striker. The Series 3 irons, meanwhile, provide more forgiveness and sits in the game improvement category.
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“We’ve been working toward this moment for some time and there’s a real sense of anticipation in seeing it all come to life,” stated Neil Howie, CEO of McLaren Golf.
“Behind the scenes, we challenged every part of the process – from materials to construction – to uphold the exacting standards and constant pursuit of excellence that define McLaren.
“To now introduce these irons to the world and see them in the hands of golfers is incredibly exciting.”
Key Technology
The main technological story is the Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process used to create both the iron models.
This manufacturing process is highly advanced and specialized (not to mention expensive), to help create very specific and complex shapes while also enhancing the feel and forgiveness, both of which are crucial aspects within the best golf irons.
It’s a process McLaren uses on its supercars, with the precision control benefitting from material composition, internal geometry and mass distribution.
Read our full McLaren Series 3 iron review
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Both sets of McLaren Golf irons feature a Structural Mesh, while both also possess tungsten weighting.
The idea behind the mesh is to save weight that is then distributed to other parts of the head. Not only that, but…
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