Yamaha isn't the first name most American golfers think of for irons, but the RMX line has a long track record in Japan, where forging quality and feel get taken seriously. The RMX 220 from 2021 is Yamaha's forgiving option inside a players-cavity shape. It gives you a bit of help without turning into a chunky game-improvement iron that hides the ball behind a thick topline.
The number that tells you the most here is the 7-iron loft: 32.5 degrees. That's traditional by 2021 standards, when plenty of "players distance" irons had already crept down to 30 or even 28 degrees to fake extra yardage. Yamaha didn't chase that. You get lofts that behave the way the club is labeled, which means your gapping stays sane and your wedges don't get stranded with a 40-yard hole between them.
This is a forged iron with a cavity back and some vibration dampening built in, so the feel is soft and the mishits don't rattle your hands. It won't launch the ball to the moon or save a badly struck shot the way a super-game-improvement iron will. What it does is reward decent contact with a solid, quiet strike and predictable distances.
要点
The Yamaha Golf RMX 220 (2021) is a players cavity that adds forgiveness without much extra size. The set runs 4-iron to PW with a 32.5° 7-iron. It carries a $849 MSRP.
Yamaha Golf RMX 220 アイアン: 主要スペック
- カテゴリ
- プレーヤーズキャビティ
- セット構成
- 4-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 32.5 degrees
- ロフト範囲
- 22 to 46 degrees
- モデル年式
- 2021
- MSRP
- $849
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Brands in this category update about every 2 years, and the RMX 220 is 5 years old with no successor yet, so a new model could land any time. Grab it at clearance pricing now, or wait a few weeks to see what replaces it.
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 $849 original MSRP and a 5-year-old release (about 22% of MSRP retained used).
中古市場価格
$160 - $210
Private sale, fair to like-new
下取り価格
$95 - $145
ショップの一般的な買取価格
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Estimate only, from a depreciation model, not a live quote. Search “Yamaha Golf RMX 220” on the sites above for the real number, which varies with condition, shaft, and demand.
Yamaha Golf RMX 220: the iron lineage
The RMX 220 is the 2nd of 2 generations Yamaha Golf has released in this line, from the RMX 220 (2020) to the RMX 220 (2021). It followed the RMX 220 (2020) and came in held the same price. It is the newest generation in the line.
- 2021RMX 220You are here· $849 MSRP
ロフトスペック
| 4i | 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0° | 25.0° | 28.5° | 32.5° | 37.0° | 42.0° | 46.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Yamaha Golf RMX 220: 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~134y 7-iron | Average swing~149y 7-iron | Faster swing~163y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 22° | 158 y | 176 y | 193 y |
| 5-iron | 25° | 151 y | 168 y | 184 y |
| 6-iron | 28.5° | 143 y | 159 y | 174 y |
| 7-iron | 32.5° | 134 y | 149 y | 163 y |
| 8-iron | 37° | 124 y | 138 y | 151 y |
| 9-iron | 42° | 114 y | 127 y | 139 y |
| PW | 46° | 105 y | 117 y | 128 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 Yamaha Golf RMX 220
The RMX 220 is forged, and Yamaha added vibration dampening to take the sting out of shots that catch the toe or the low groove. The cavity back moves weight to the perimeter for a little more stability on off-center hits, but the head stays compact enough that better players won't feel embarrassed looking down at it. Progressive lofts run through the set, so the long irons and short irons are shaped and lofted to do different jobs rather than being scaled copies of one design. Look at the loft table and the logic is clear. The gaps run about 3.5 to 5 degrees between clubs, tightening at the top of the set and widening toward the wedges, which is normal and keeps distance control honest. A 46-degree pitching wedge means you can build a real wedge setup underneath it without a giant gap, unlike the strong-lofted sets that force you into a 44-degree PW and then leave you guessing on your gap wedge.
ロフト分析
The Yamaha Golf RMX 220's 7-iron is lofted at 32.5° - traditional - aligned with classic iron loft standards. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 141-151 yards. The 5-iron (25°) to 7-iron gap of 7.5° is spread across a wide range, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 46° is traditionally lofted, pairing naturally with a standard 52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the Yamaha Golf RMX 220?
- ✓Mid-handicappers who want forgiveness but dislike the bulky look of full game-improvement irons
- ✓Players who care about soft, forged feel and are willing to give up a couple of yards of hot-loft distance to get it
- ✓Anyone tired of jacked lofts who wants a 7-iron that actually plays like a 7-iron at 32.5 degrees
- ✓Golfers building a clean gapping setup, since the 46-degree pitching wedge leaves room for proper wedges underneath
- ✓Fans of Japanese forged irons who want something outside the usual American brand lineup
他の年式
よくある質問
Are the Yamaha RMX 220 lofts weak compared to other 2021 irons?
They're traditional, not weak. At 32.5 degrees the 7-iron sits right where a classic mid-iron should. Compared to many 2021 players-distance irons running 28 to 30 degrees, the RMX 220 gives up a little raw distance but keeps your launch, landing angle, and gapping much more consistent.
Is the RMX 220 a forgiving iron?
It's forgiving for a players-cavity iron, which means more stability than a blade or a thin players iron but less than a true game-improvement model. The perimeter weighting helps on mishits, though you still want to make reasonably clean contact to get the most out of it.
How does the RMX 220 feel at impact?
Soft and quiet. It's forged with vibration dampening, so a flush strike feels dense and solid, and off-center hits don't send a harsh buzz up the shaft. Feel is one of the main reasons to pick this iron over a cast game-improvement set.
Who should skip the RMX 220?
Golfers chasing maximum distance and the most help on bad swings. If you need every extra yard and a lot of mishit rescue, a strong-lofted game-improvement iron will suit you better. This one prioritizes feel and honest gapping over pure launch and length.
Is Yamaha's RMX line hard to find and support in the US?
Yamaha golf is much bigger in Japan than in the States, so US availability is thinner and you may buy through import channels or the used market. Fitting and stock shaft options are more limited than mainstream American brands, which is worth factoring in before you commit.
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