Hireko Caimen Irons Review

The following is a review by Kiel Christianson, Senior Writer for Worldgolf.com

Hireko Golf has been offering components and assembled golf clubs since 1980. Hireko’s quality and affordable prices have built a strong following in Asia and North America.

Over the past several years, Hireko has added well-known brands like Acer and Pal Joey, and recently added the highly-respected Dynacraft line to their stable.

Another one of Hireko Golf’s brand names is Power Play, and the new Power Play Caiman irons offer a passel of game-improvement features for a mere pittance.

The following is a review by Kiel Christianson, Senior Writer for Worldgolf.com
How Hireko Golf’s Power Play Caiman irons play
I recently tested the Caimans against my current favorite big-name, mid-handicap irons, the Cleveland CG Gold, on the excellent practice range at Stone Creek Golf Club in Urbana, Illinois.

The game-improvement features of the Caimans are a bit more pronounced than in the Cleveland sticks, with a thicker top-line and slightly larger offset. However, after the first couple of swings – which produced lovely shots the likes of which I can rarely hit on an actual course – these features completely faded from view.

During the several hours of testing, in which I was trying to eradicate the chronic hook that bedevils my game, I began to hit too strong of a fade with the Cleveland irons. The Caimans, with their anti-slice design features, produced shots with a straight to soft-fade ball-flight without changing my swing at all.

Importantly, the height and distance of shots didn’t change a bit when switching back and forth between iron sets. And if anything, the Caimans were a tad more forgiving on off-center contact.

The verdict on Power Play Caiman irons by Hireko Golf
New irons might be a tough sell in this economy, but the Caimans are worth a serious look as alternatives to higher-priced, higher-profile sets. The clubs can be ordered directly from Hireko’s website already assembled with Apollo shaft and Golf Pride grip for $30 each – that’s 3-PW for under $250.

Here is the link to Hireko Golf's custom online fitting tool, then build your irons, custom, and exactly fitted for you and you only!

http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/graphics/orderportal/modules/get_fit.html

Getting an On-Line Golf Fitting from Hireko Golf

Hireko Golf is a custom club maker, with several brands under their roof including Dynacraft, Acer, iBella (for Women), Nextt and Power Play. You can buy the components and assemble them yourself, or buy they already put together. What sets them apart is price, service, and getting a custom fit on-line. You can make any club you want, in any flex, with 100's of shaft and grip options, a true custom club maker on-line.

Let's take a look at their on-line fitting tool. Easy to use, and very accurate, it helps create a better fit and and a better game for you.

The First page, getting your basic distance with a 5 iron (for iron fitting) or Driver (for Driver fitting):

http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/graphics/orderportal/modules/get_fit.html

After choosing driver, distance 200-224 yards, a fast swing tempo, it recommends a Regular Flex.

The Next Page is Grip Size:

Three questions here, 1: "I hold my club in my hand?" you can choose either finger tips or palm. Picked palm. 2: Hand Size, measured is 8 inches and 3: Longest Finger: 3.25 inches. There is a visual chart to show what measurements you need to do and how to do them.

http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/graphics/orderportal/modules/get_fit.html

It recommends a Mid Size Grip.

Last section is Shaft Size:

Questions, Male or Female, Height and what shaft you want, steel or graphite.

http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/graphics/orderportal/modules/get_fit.html

Based on my answers, a standard shaft length is recommended.

The Last Page is a printable summary for your records.

http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/graphics/orderportal/modules/get_fit.html

An easy on-line fit, so go ahead and try and make some customs clubs for a better game today!


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