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I initially posted this in equipment but figured this area would be more fitting to discuss being its a Japanese brand.

 

I am not a huge fan of Patrick Reed's but I can't hate a brand because they are associated with Reed. If I did that then I'd have to hate Artisan and Scotty, etc. as well. I was in between Miura TC201s and these but am glad I took the chance. 

 

They are a small CB around the size of the Miura TC201s/CB 1008s, minimal offset, 1 piece S20C Endo forged, and look great. The sole grind makes me think of Miura with the beveled leading edge. Head weights are also on the heavier side like Miura. I'd say the soles on the 202s are slightly thinner than the TC201s.

 

I wanted a set of irons from a company that wasnt going to release a new product in a year that was super simple and clean. I think they did a nice job with these and the MB101s that Reed uses.

 

Grindworks USA was great to work with as well. Ordered last week and showed up yesterday. They can do just about any shaft/grip combination with some being upcharge.

 

Thoughts?

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Great looking irons. There's something to be said for having a brand that's unique as well. I love Reed's MB's. Grindworks is a company to look out for.

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I wonder if the CB’s will move more sand than the blade model? I guess we’ll have our answer if Reed games the CB’s. 

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Those look very nice.   I believe they use Endo as the Forging house and in my opinion it's as good as it gets.  

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On 1/8/2021 at 6:21 PM, Kaexo said:

I initially posted this in equipment but figured this area would be more fitting to discuss being its a Japanese brand.

 

I am not a huge fan of Patrick Reed's but I can't hate a brand because they are associated with Reed. If I did that then I'd have to hate Artisan and Scotty, etc. as well. I was in between Miura TC201s and these but am glad I took the chance. 

 

They are a small CB around the size of the Miura TC201s/CB 1008s, minimal offset, 1 piece S20C Endo forged, and look great. The sole grind makes me think of Miura with the beveled leading edge. Head weights are also on the heavier side like Miura. I'd say the soles on the 202s are slightly thinner than the TC201s.

 

I wanted a set of irons from a company that wasnt going to release a new product in a year that was super simple and clean. I think they did a nice job with these and the MB101s that Reed uses.

 

Grindworks USA was great to work with as well. Ordered last week and showed up yesterday. They can do just about any shaft/grip combination with some being upcharge.

 

Thoughts?

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What are your thoughts on these, assuming you've been gaming them this season? Feel, forgiveness, etc.

 

Considering ordering a 4-PW set myself. These look very clean and I agree that it would be nice to have a set of irons that aren't replaced in 1-2 years by the manufacturer. 

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I bought these irons from @Kaexo off BST a few weeks ago. I have 3 rounds and several range sessions in since then.  I was planning on getting a set of Miuras (CB-1008 or TC-201) but now those plans are on hold. 

 

The feel is just sublime.  I previously gamed Mizuno MP54s, and MP32s were my backup set.  But these are on a different level.  Soft yet dense, but not clicky.  You know when you've missed them (especially low on the face), but they aren't harsh and I don't lose much distance on mishits

 

I love the turf interaction.  I'm a digger and the leading edge bevel is definitely helping me.  

 

Finally, the attention to detail in the CNC milling is impressive.  Every line looks (and feels) precise.   Very happy to have them in my bag.

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Love those! Clean looks, very beautiful.

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On 4/27/2021 at 2:44 PM, hagimihale said:

I bought these irons from @Kaexo off BST a few weeks ago. I have 3 rounds and several range sessions in since then.  I was planning on getting a set of Miuras (CB-1008 or TC-201) but now those plans are on hold. 

 

The feel is just sublime.  I previously gamed Mizuno MP54s, and MP32s were my backup set.  But these are on a different level.  Soft yet dense, but not clicky.  You know when you've missed them (especially low on the face), but they aren't harsh and I don't lose much distance on mishits

 

I love the turf interaction.  I'm a digger and the leading edge bevel is definitely helping me.  

 

Finally, the attention to detail in the CNC milling is impressive.  Every line looks (and feels) precise.   Very happy to have them in my bag.

Thanks for the feedback - very glad to hear. Ordered my set on Monday and can't wait to try them. Currently playing Mizuno MP18 SC and love the look and feel of a clean CB iron. Had my eyes on Miura TC-201 as well but kept coming back to the PR-202. There aren't many reviews as I'm sure you know but figured I would give them a shot! 

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These look very similar to the MP18 SC, in both shape and size.  What shafts did you get with them?  

 

I am thrilled with mine.  Shot 38 on the front 9 last Sunday.

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On 4/29/2021 at 6:58 PM, hagimihale said:

These look very similar to the MP18 SC, in both shape and size.  What shafts did you get with them?  

 

I am thrilled with mine.  Shot 38 on the front 9 last Sunday.

Very nice.

 

I am playing Project X LZ 6.5. May change that in the future depending on how that combo works with the PR-202s but for now I like the feel/ball flight I'm getting. 

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Reed is associated with Grindworks and plays their blades.

 

I believe he was part of the process in designing these irons.  He was looking for something with a similar profile to a blade, but a bit of cavity help.  The result was a prototype, that became the PR-202.

 

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