The New Bryson Irons

[GolfSpy_APH]

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/the-bryson-experience-is-just-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-the-masters/

What do you guys think of 3-D printed irons?

[Swood1994]

His bag is very unconventional from anyone else right now. Gaming a mini driver as his 3-wood is pretty crazy to most of us. 3-D printing I don’t think is out of the realm of manufacturing innovation as I’m sure it takes less time than the forging process. So the question I would ask is good they can get the same feel and performance as a forged iron but with less manufacturing time? It Would be interesting to see a comparison of these vs a similar forged head. 

[downlowkey]

11 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

What do you guys think of 3-D printed irons?

The technology is a noteworthy development for bespoke customization but it’s still very much a niche market. The specific advantage re: custom bulge/roll shaping that Bryson showed up with this week, is one of the primary benefits that I envisioned nearly four years ago when @GolfSpy Barbajo wrote a nice article about Cobra’s initial foray into the 3-D printed retail space. That it took a company four years to implement that particular personalization potential in a tour player’s bag is the most surprising thing to me.

I can’t remember the exact cost referenced to manufacture Bryson’s irons this week but pretty sure it was north of $10K. If true, the retail price point would be truly eye-watering and out of reach for all but the PJ charter class.

It’s hard to fathom that Bryson would put those virtually untested irons into play this week at Augusta, where recovery shots so often demand exaggerated shot shape. I personally think the straighter ball flight that the custom bulge/roll face shape lends itself to is the reason we witnessed him pleading for his second shot into #15 Saturday afternoon to “hook, hook, hook!!!” to no avail.

[Big Deal Walsh]

I have mad respect for Bryson pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in the golf world. I've seen people on Twitter complain that his irons are "unfair" for a player to develop better equipment but Tiger did the same thing in 2000 with a solid core golf ball. Tiger gained 10 MPH ball speed and went on to win the US Open by 15! At the time, this ball wasn't available to other players but the concept remains the same. In my opinion, I don't think majority of golfers have the right swing speed for this type of technology to really make a big difference, but I love that it opens possibilities for changes. 

[RickyBobby_PR]

On 4/14/2024 at 5:05 AM, GolfSpy_APH said:

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/the-bryson-experience-is-just-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-the-masters/

What do you guys think of 3-D printed irons?

Wilson was doing 3d printed drivers during the DVD show for initial testing.

tech has come a long way and 3d printing is and will a part of it. Like with anything else in golf if they work for the individual using them then enjoy the game with them 

[NotScratchYet]

This brings up an interesting hypothesis for the future of irons and fittings.  Can you imagine the possibility of getting a fitting, and then sending the program off to a manufacturer for printing?  It may be possible that with the cost of 3-D printing going down, printing your own conforming irons?  We may be witnessing the future.  Nothing in my mind can replace that forged feel, but this could be the start of something.