McLaren Golf giving their metal injection molded irons a darker appearance. After the successful launch of series 1 and Series 3The company is introducing a special Black DLC finish in both models. The finish is the title, but the performance is the main act.
What is DLC?
DLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon, a premium black coating that McLaren Golf describes as ultra-durable and advanced. The company says it provides superior low-friction benefits and functions as a highly effective barrier coating, one that looks and plays better. McLaren positions the finish as more than cosmetic. For players who like a darker look at address, the appeal is obvious, and the pitch is that you have the look and a functional coating together.
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Series 1 Black: for the best player
McLaren Golf aims series 1 to players who want control, feel and consistency in a tour-proven design, and the black finish adds a stealthier look. It’s a muscular cavity back with a structural mesh that takes design cues from the McLaren automobile and saves weight that can be moved elsewhere in the head. It also helps add strength and stability to the overall club head. A progressive CG System uses 16 to 24 grams of internal tungsten to tune CG and MOI.
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Series 3 Black: Performance with forgiveness
Series 3 aimed at golfers who want a balance of performance and forgiveness in a premium player distance form. A carbon fiber hood puts weight where it’s needed and helps reduce vibration, with weight savings from the structural mesh. A calibration weight system (10 to 17 grams of tungsten) and a hidden tip weight (3 to 16 grams) are designed to optimize performance in each club. A cut outsole at the heel is intended to reduce turf drag and improve strike consistency.
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The technology below
Both irons are made with Metal Injection Molding (MIM), which combines the precision of injection molds with the performance of high-density metals. The company says that MIM provides the sound and feel of forging with more precision than casting. They have also developed their own proprietary blend of metals, so there is nothing else on the market like McLaren Golf gear.
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Comparison of the specifications of Series 1 and Series 3 irons
| Club | S1 Attic | S1 Offset | S3 Attic | S3 Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22° | 3.8 mm | 22° | 3.8 mm |
| 5 | 26th | 3.6 mm | 24th | 3.6 mm |
| 6 | 30° | 2.4 mm | 27 ° | 3.4 mm |
| 7 | 34° | 2.2 mm | 31 ° | 3.0 mm |
| 8 | 38° | 1.3 mm | 35° | 2.8 mm |
| 9 | 42 ° | 1.2 mm | 39° | 2.6 mm |
| PW | 46 ° | 1.2 mm | 44° | 2.4 mm |
Both models share the same lies (61.0° in the 4-iron to 64.0° in the PW) and stock lengths (38.75″ up to 36.00″).
A muscular cavity with the sensation you expect and the forgiveness you don’t get. Series 1 is a modern muscular cavity, engineered for Metal Injection Molding. It offers a level of forgiveness that traditional forging cannot achieve, while maintaining the feel and workability often lost in cast designs. The result is uncompromising performance – a blade for elite players who demand more from their irons.
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An engineered powerhouse that provides distance and forgiveness. Equipped with a powerful engine built around its Metal Injection Molded frame, Series3 is a complete performance system. The internal weight and carbon fiber elements work in unison, positioning the center of gravity with precision and stabilizing the club at impact. The result is scintillating speed, responsive control and a vibration dampening feel.
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Personal text
My personal test of the McLaren Golf product was very positive. The blades are a great classic shape and you can see where Justin Rose’s test influences came into play. Series 3 is a high performance player improvement style club that contains a ton of technology and definitely makes a statement in the bag. Combined with the new black finish, you have tons of technology, exclusive materials, McLaren’s performance engineering, and a style that is sure to catch some eyes.
More details can be found at mclarengolf.com/series-1 and mclarengolf.com/series-3.
Prices and availability
U Series 1 Black and Series 3 Black it will initially be available in 4-PW, right-handed only.
They go on sale at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 10, at $430 per club.
