What we know about the KZG CB I
The KZG CB I is a triple-forged iron with a single-weight port in the center of the shallow cavity. This model targets the skilled iron player who prefers minimal offset, a thin topline, forgiveness, and feel [sound and impact feedback]. The beveled leading edge and the shape of the sole can suit various angles of attack and turf conditions. Moreover, the CB I can be blended with the MB I [muscle back version]. The lofts get stronger in the mid to short irons; however, the lofts and lies can be adjusted +/- 4 degrees.
Who is KZG?
KZG is a golf club company that requires custom fitting, and each component is engineered to perform and manufactured to meet and beat industry standards. The custom process means that each KZG club is fit and built for your game by professional clubmakers that have honed their craft. The brand focuses on satisfaction rather than the buy, try, and trade-in culture that plagues the golf equipment industry. KZG is best known for its precision-forged irons and their connection to Orlimar Tri Metal fairways (https://kzg.com/about/history/). The brand competes with big-name golf companies because of their precision iron forging and fairway design knowledge. Their knowledge has been accumulating since the early 1990s. Thus, the KZG clubs have refined performance and feel.
What are the CB I irons like?
The KZG CB-I’s outstanding stability and solid feel during testing surprised me. In my experience, the KZG CB I irons have a similar sound and strike feedback found in the irons of the brands with the highest reputation for forging and solid impact feel [sound]. Moreover, the CB I offers stability on off-center hits rarely found in small head profiles. The forgiveness is meaningful for the player that struggles with larger profile irons but needs help. My approach shots can be a weakness of my game: I struggle with consistent direction and distance due to occasional toe strikes; however, I maintained reasonable accuracy and distance control with the CB I irons. Meaning my proximity to my target was closer on mishits.
The CB I irons offer a blend of feedback and forgiveness; furthermore, on the golf course, the beveled leading edge and somewhat rounded sole benefit the slightly thin or fat shot in firm or soft conditions. Therefore, it was simple to add the CB I to the bag.
What are the benefits KZG CB-I irons?
I need help with my iron approach shots, but I prefer smaller iron profiles with minimal offset. It goes without saying that practice, fitness, playing, course strategy, properly fit equipment, and mental skills are essential to any performance goal. However, the initial all-around benefits of the KZG CB-I irons were significant when custom-fit for loft, lie, length, heft, and shaft bend profile. The CB-I irons have a low offset and thin topline so the appearance behind the ball is similar to a blade iron. During testing, the clubs provided confidence because of the forgiveness factor. The on golf course experience confirmed the strike location forgiveness and revealed the smooth turf interaction. Therefore, consider CB-I irons in your next custom club-fittting session.
