Honma's Beres line has always chased two things at once: luxury and ease. The 09, released in 2023, keeps that identity and aims it straight at golfers who want the ball climbing without a fight. It sits in the Super Game Improvement category, and the recipe backs that up. Hollow body, wide sole, multi-material build, and a 30-degree 7-iron that leans strong while the tech works to keep launch high.
This iron is built for moderate and slower swing speeds. If you struggle to get long irons airborne, or you feel like you've lost a bit of carry over the years, the Beres 09 is designed to hand some of that back. The hollow construction lets the face flex for ball speed, and Honma pairs it with lightweight shaft options so you don't have to swing harder to see the benefit. The lofts run strong, so a 30-degree 7-iron will fly closer to what you used to call a 6-iron, but the high-launch design stops those numbers from turning into low, running shots that skid off the green.
The honest part: this is a premium-priced iron with a specific job. It won't reward a player looking to shape shots or flight the ball down into the wind. What it does is make the mishits less punishing and the good ones fly high and land soft, and it does that with the finish and feel Honma buyers pay for.
要点
The Honma Beres 09 (2023) is a maximum-forgiveness iron for slower swings and higher handicaps. The set runs 5-iron to PW with a 30° 7-iron. It carries a $2,995 MSRP.
Honma Beres 09 アイアン: 主要スペック
- カテゴリ
- スーパーゲームインプルーブメント
- セット構成
- 5-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 30 degrees
- ロフト範囲
- 22 to 45 degrees
- モデル年式
- 2023
- MSRP
- $2995
今買うべきか、待つべきか？
今すぐ買うLast-gen value buy
The newer Beres 10 (2025) is already out, so the Beres 09 now sells at closeout pricing. If you do not need the very latest tech, this is the smart-money pick.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
売却・下取りに出す
見積もりModeled from the $2,995 original MSRP and a 3-year-old release (about 33% of MSRP retained used).
中古市場価格
$840 - $1,105
Private sale, fair to like-new
下取り価格
$505 - $775
ショップの一般的な買取価格
正確な見積もりを取得
Estimate only, from a depreciation model, not a live quote. Search “Honma Beres 09” on the sites above for the real number, which varies with condition, shaft, and demand.
Honma Beres 09: the iron lineage
The Beres 09 is the 2nd of 3 generations Honma has released in this line, from the Beres 09 (2022) to the Beres 10 (2025). It followed the Beres 09 (2022) and came in held the same price. The Beres 10 (2025) replaced it.
- 2023Beres 09You are here· $2,995 MSRP
- 2025Beres 10
ロフトスペック
| 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0° | 26.0° | 30.0° | 35.0° | 40.0° | 45.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Honma Beres 09: expected carry distances
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| クラブ | ロフト | Moderate swing~140y 7-iron | Average swing~155y 7-iron | Faster swing~169y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-iron | 22° | 158 y | 175 y | 191 y |
| 6-iron | 26° | 149 y | 165 y | 180 y |
| 7-iron | 30° | 140 y | 155 y | 169 y |
| 8-iron | 35° | 130 y | 144 y | 157 y |
| 9-iron | 40° | 119 y | 132 y | 144 y |
| PW | 45° | 110 y | 122 y | 133 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
テクノロジー
About the Honma Beres 09
The heart of this iron is the hollow body. Filling the head and thinning the face lets it act like a small trampoline at impact, which is where the extra ball speed and high launch come from. A wide sole keeps the leading edge from digging on fat contact and helps the club glide through turf and rough, so heavy strikes lose less than they would on a thinner iron. The multi-material construction lets Honma push weight low and toward the perimeter, raising launch and steadying the face on off-center hits. Lofts are stronger than a classic set, running from 22 degrees at the 5-iron down through a 45-degree pitching wedge, with tighter four-degree gaps through the long irons that widen to five degrees as you move into the scoring clubs. The cast build keeps production consistent and holds down cost relative to forging, though on a Beres that saving goes back into the premium finish rather than a lower sticker price.
ロフト分析
The Honma Beres 09's 7-iron is lofted at 30° - near-traditional - close to the classic 32-34° benchmark. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 150-160 yards. The 5-iron (22°) to 7-iron gap of 8° is spread across a wide range, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 45° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50-52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the Honma Beres 09?
- ✓Moderate to slow swing speeds that need help getting long and mid irons into the air
- ✓Players who value forgiveness on thin and fat contact over the ability to work the ball
- ✓Anyone chasing carry distance back after losing some clubhead speed with age
- ✓Buyers who want a premium Japanese finish and feel and will pay for it
他の年式
よくある質問
Are the Honma Beres 09 lofts too strong?
The 7-iron is 30 degrees, which is on the strong side of Super Game Improvement. That gives you extra distance, but Honma offsets it with the hollow body and low center of gravity so the ball still launches high and lands soft. The strong lofts mean your numbers won't line up with an old-school set, so gap your wedges accordingly. If you carry a 45-degree pitching wedge here, you'll likely want a 50 or 51 next to fill the gap.
What swing speed are the Beres 09 irons for?
They're aimed at moderate and slower swing speeds. The face flexes to add ball speed and the design launches the ball high, both of which help players who can't generate speed on their own. Faster, stronger ballstrikers usually won't need this much launch help and may find the flight too high.
Why are Honma Beres irons so expensive?
Beres is Honma's luxury line, and the price reflects the finishing, the branding, and the lightweight proprietary shaft options more than raw performance tech. You're paying for the Honma name and the premium feel. A cast Super Game Improvement iron from another brand can deliver similar forgiveness for less money, so this is a purchase driven partly by what you want to own, not just how it performs.
Do the Beres 09 irons come with graphite shafts?
Honma builds the Beres line around light graphite shafts, including its own ARMRQ options, which fits the slower-swing target buyer. Steel can usually be fitted if you prefer it, but the light graphite is central to how these are meant to play and how easy they feel to swing.
What handicap are the Beres 09 irons good for?
They suit mid to high handicappers who want maximum help getting the ball airborne and forgiveness on mishits. Lower handicaps who like to control trajectory and shape shots will find them too automatic. If your main goal is easy launch and consistent distance rather than shot-making, this is the right category.
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