With a shared vision to inspire more people to fall in love with the game, Japanese clubmaker Honma and American apparel brand Malbon collaborated on two collections of clubs and accessories.
“Partnering with Honma felt like a seamless fit,” Stephen and Erica Malbon, co-founders of Malbon, said in a release announcing the partnership. “Our shared commitment to precision and compelling design drives this collaboration, reflected in a curated collection of clubs and accessories for our player.”
A new whimsical logo is prominently displayed on golf bags, headcovers and crafted accessories, combining Malbon’s golf-ball mascot “Buckets” with Honma’s mole icon.
The Performance Collection ($5,800) is aimed at the competitive player, featuring a carbon-crown driver with an upper L-cup face to maximize speed across the hitting area. The booster slot and radial face deliver powerful, straight tee shots with high launch, while a keel design stabilizes off-center hits. The fairway woods and utility clubs combine distance and forgiveness through a multi-material design of a titanium frame, carbon crown and stainless-steel sole.
The irons feature tungsten weights and vibration-dampening resin bars, providing a solid yet soft feel. The mallet putter, refined with double milling and a precision weighting system, offers balance and control.
The Premium Collection ($20,000) is made for discerning golfers. The driver features a carbon sole and PBDB weight to deliver high trajectory, straight flight and stability while a quad-bridged power face and high-strength HMT material generate explosive ball speed across the entire face, blending distance and forgiveness.
The irons combine power and feel with a vibration-absorbing resin mid-layer and a newly engineered wide L-cup face that maximizes energy transfer. The putter’s angular blade promotes easy alignment and confidence at address while a performance weighting system and double-milled face ensure a smooth, true roll for players who demand both artistry and accuracy on the greens.
“These creative, style- and performance-driven collections reflect the shared vision of two culturally iconic brands – combining Honma’s revered craftsmanship with Malbon’s modern, fashion-forward bravado,” said Liu Jianguo, chairman, president and executive director of Honma Golf.
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