In ancient to medieval times Japan was famous for the craftsmanship that went into making its famous “samurai swords” and this level of skill and craftsmanship is alive and well today, but for those hitting the greens not to do battle but to play a round of golf.
After receiving rave reviews for its Yoshitaka Grind wedges and C-Grind wedges and positive response during a soft launch of the products last year, Japanese golf-club maker Miura Golf will make these part of its Series 1957 special edition product line. The two new wedges models will join four iron models. The Yoshitaka is the result of its namesake, master craftsman Yoshitaka Miura. He trained under this father, and company founder Katsuhiro Miura at the family’s forging facility in Himeji, Japan.
The new mild-steel wedges are crafted through the company’s famous Precision Forging Finish process that ensures the clubs are consistent in terms of impact and feel. The Yoshitaka (also known as the Y-Grind) wedge will be available in lofts of 49, 51 and 53, while a 60-degree model will eventually be offered. The wedges, which only be available for right-handed, will feature W nickel (satin) chrome/black finish and will come with a stiff-flex steel shaft and Velvet Full Cord grip. The “Y” on the wedge’s sole not only represents Yoshitaka’s mark – much the way the sword makers of old would sign a blade – but it also signifies the special and limited production of the wedge.
“The new Miura wedges are designed for players seeking the very best,” says Katsuhiro Miura, who researched the Series 1957 Y-Grind wedges by traveling to North America and Europe with his sons, Yoshitaka and Shinei, to study a variety of playing conditions and turf structures.
The C-Grind wedge offers a more aggressive heel-and-toe relief to complement the other wedges. It is available now in lofts of 55, 57 and 59 degrees in right-hand only. These also feature a W nickel (satin) chrome finish, and come with a stiff-flex steel shaft and Velvet Full Cord grip.
“We’re very excited about the addition of the Y- and C-Grind wedges to the Series 1957 line,” says Bill Holowaty, VP of Operations for Miura Golf in North America. “The ‘hand-made’ aspect, the feel and precision of these clubs….no matter how similar they look, is unique as the grind for each club is done by hand.”
When you’re done with the daily grind, you can unwind with these Grind wedges from Miura.