Fujimoto FT-1 Series MB-X Distant Iron - Hollow Back
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The Fujimoto Feel
A beautiful club head and unique soft feel that you won't want to go without once you've tried it.
SINCE 1960 Japanese Forging Brand | 100% Handcrafted in Japan
Exclusive "Hiki" Forging Process Technology
"Hiki" is a 72-hour extremely slow annealing technique developed by Fujimoto to achieve the best feel. Regular soft iron forging often leads to deformation of the metal structure during cooling, which affects the feel of impact.
Fujimoto specifically reheats the forged club head to 800-1200 degrees to effectively release internal metal stress. Through a special cooling process lasting up to 72 hours, the metal structure achieves the most optimal arrangement, resulting in an exceptionally dense and soft feel for the club head.
The "Golden 72 Hours" of FT Forging
- Secondary Heating: Addresses stress from forging and molecular structure deformation caused by rapid cooling.
- Straw Cooling: Each heated club head is individually placed in a container filled with "natural straw ash," a traditional technique passed down through generations of Japanese blacksmiths.
- Creating Perfection: After 3 days of cooling and restructuring, the metal structure of the club head becomes uniformly consistent, creating an unparalleled, luxurious feel.
Core Product Advantages
| Center of Gravity Design | The entire set of irons features a progressive center of gravity design, enhancing control and precision. |
| Premium Material | Selected high-grade SS400 material ensures hitting stability. |
| Artisan Craftsmanship | 100% handcrafted in Japan, with an ultra-low tolerance precision manufacturing process. |
| Real-World Feedback | After 72 hours of refinement, the FT series delivers a strong feel and outstanding directional accuracy. |
| Club No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loft (°) | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Lie (°) | 59 | 59.9 | 60 |
| Bounce (°) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Head Weight (g) | 230 | 236 | 242 |
| F.P (mm) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Material | Japanese S20C Carbon Steel | ||
| Production | Made in Japan | ||
| Production Method | *Single Structured Semi-Hollow | ||
| Heat Treat | 72h Super Slow Annealing | ||
| Finish | Nickel Underlay Satin Chrome | ||
The Fujimoto Feel
Each FT series club head undergoes reheating after forging and is then left to rest for 72 hours in temperature-controlled straw ash.
Stage 1｜Initial Forging
High-pressure stress and rapid cooling during the forging process can cause microscopic structures (grains) within the metal to distort and deform.
Stage 2｜Reheating Process
In our factory, heated club heads are placed in containers filled with natural straw ash for 72 hours. This is a traditional technique passed down for generations among Japanese forging artisans.
Stage 3｜Structure Reshaping
After a cooling process that lasts three days, the internal metal structure of the club head is uniformly rearranged, thereby creating a unique hitting feel.
Fujimoto Gikoh
The history of Fujimoto Gikoh dates back to the 1960s. At that time, founder Sanenobu Fujimoto noticed that blacksmiths in Ichikawa-cho were resuming the production of forged iron club heads, a craft that had been prohibited during the war and only began to flourish again after the war.
