And if fit properly, the golfer can get many years of great play with them. KZG offers ten distinctly different models of forged irons. The reason for so many models is that KZG only works with Master Fitters and those Fitters need to be able to select the design features they need to assure a perfect fit for their clients. And of course we offer a wide range of more budget friendly cast heads as well. See our Forged Irons Overview here Many golfers opt for cast irons as they believe that forged irons are only for the better golfer; some even think that forgings only come in blade style irons.
Here is a chart of the specs of our ZO Blade Irons. The weights are designed to offer perhaps more versatility to weight options than one may initially expect. Yes, with different options we got in extra 1. During the review I did adjust the weights into various configurations to see if there was truly a tangible effect on the ball flight. Now, as is always the case, I tested the clubs on the Foresight GC2 launch monitor, however, I found testing these aspects increasingly difficult from a data perspective as far as setting up a consistent comparison with my swing.
During the review I tried various irons in the three different configurations outside of standard in the 4i, 7i, and PW. Additionally, placing the weights heel or toe biased did somewhat impact the amount of movement I seemed to get, though for me the Tri-Tour were already a super easy set to turn over. The KZG Tri-Tour irons were eye openers for me during this review, not because they are revolutionary from a tech or story point of view, but because they are so unique in both performance as well as experience.
More than all of that though, the sound and feel is, in a word, addicting. It should also be no surprise that given the design type and profile, there is also ample feedback when it comes to misses. As is custom in my reviews, I utilized the Foresight GC2 launch monitor during the process to get a more data driven feedback to supplement what I believed I was seeing with my eyes. Additionally, spin numbers were in a much more traditional realm with the 6i for example, coming in at 5, RPM which for my swing is typically on the high end of things.
On that thought point, the Tri-Tour flat out impressed me with their playability. Here though, that previously mentioned heel to toe blade length and wider sole let me to get away with more than I probably should have. Instead of focusing on bells and whistles, KZG believes that the keys to success on the course lie with a proper fitting and a precise build.
Generally speaking, KZG is slow to put out new product. One of its most trusted iron models ZO blades has gone unchanged since it was first introduced in The reality of the innovative pace can be partially traced to cost. Launching new clubs is really expensive. Every customer must be fit by a KZG authorized fitter and clubs are built to exceptionally tight tolerances. Their interests lie primarily in turning a quick profit with sales generated by the hope driven by the latest ad campaign.
No doubt their goals are different. Perhaps the chief benefit of being niche is the ability to control a process and thus the final product. The optimal club for any golfer is the one which fits them the best, and is built to the tightest tolerances. They work off the same premise but they carry multiple product lines. In addition, its clubs are built to more exact tolerances.
The consequence, however, is an additional hurdle between the consumer and a product. In a world when nearly every piece of information is at our finger tips, the omission of a starting at price seems a bit foolhardy. For small equipment companies like KZG, the battle is uphill in pretty much every direction.
As a result, the company is reliant upon a word of mouth approach — and that limits how fast KZG can grow.
The greater challenge may lie in finding qualified fitters willing to offer KZG products along side those of Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist and other giants of the equipment world. To me, this helps explain why such a small percentage of their revenue is generated from the United States, where qualified fitters are apt to carry several product lines and the consumers lean heavily towards the brands he sees on TV.
It also leverages feedback from a select number of fitters worldwide to help create new products based on real player feedback. In fact, several major champions have bagged KZG clubs irons mostly by choice at one time or another. It is, in fact, the guiding principle of how KZG operates.
The product line as a whole lacks the gadgetry and modern polish of the biggest names in the equipment industry, but the gear, nevertheless, still performs well. Chris is a self-diagnosed equipment and golf junkie with a penchant for top-shelf ice cream. When he's not coaching the local high school team, he's probably on the range or trying to keep up with his wife and seven beautiful daughters.
Chris is based out of Fort Collins, CO and his neighbors believe long brown boxes are simply part of his porch decor. The truth just sounds different. I have a set of lH forged II-M irons. Can you tell me who forged their and with what grade of steel. No proprietary tech. They buy blanks out of China. This company is a complete sham. Jennifer King is a twit.
Anyone who thinks they are getting more for their money with KZG are simply suckers. I have several sets of Zo blades that are my everyday clubs. While regripping them this year I pulled out my set of Forged ll that I bought brand new in and never played.
All I can say is wow. These Forged ll are soft as butter and still have the ability to work the ball on command. What shocked me was the forgiveness on slight mishits. Its going to be difficult for the Zo blades to get back in the bag this year. I love KZG and will be a faithful owner for years.
Over yhe years I have had more than 15 players purchase sets of their own. I enjoyed your article on KZG.
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