December 6, 2016 – Torrance, CA
Japanese golfer Yuta Ikeda secured the No. 1 spot on the Japan Golf Tour money list this Sunday,
December 4th after tying for 2nd place at the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup.
Ikeda started competing with Yonex N1-CB forged irons as of the 2016 season, experiencing immediate
improvements in his game. The Japanese golfer closed out the 2015 season with 1 title to his name, but
after making the changeover to Yonex clubs this season, he earned a staggering three. This ascension to the
top spot of the 2016 Money List this weekend proved to be an exceptional conclusion to a season of
success.
Yuta Ikeda and Yonex Forged-Irons
Heading into the 2016 season free of any club contract, Ikeda meticulously tested several clubs prior to the
start of the season in search of the best gear to boost his game. Among several options, Ikeda was greatly
impressed by the performance of N1-CB forged irons. Yonex graphite hybrid N1-CB forged irons are
carefully crafted by hand in Yonex’s Japanese factories to the highest standards. Boasting great power and
precision control, the N1-CB irons have been a major factor in Ikeda’s success this season.
“I would have really liked to win this year’s Golf Nippon Series JT Cup,” spoke Ikeda after the tournament,
“But I’m really happy that I reached No. 1 on the Money List! I owe this great result to the Yonex irons I
started using this year. The Yonex team also provides great fitting services, so I am very thankful for their
continued support.”
Yuta Ikeda’s Gear
Irons (#4 – PW): Yonex N1-CB Forged
Yuta Ikeda Stats: 2016 vs 2015
Along with ranking No. 1 on the 2016 Money List (2015: No. 3) and picking up three titles this season,
Ikeda has seen an improvement in his stats on the Japan Golf Tour for the season.
Japan Golf Tour
2016
2015
Tour Ranking
Tour Ranking
Money List Ranking
1
å´207,901,567
3
å´99,380,317
$1,823,698
$871,757
Wins
3
1
Scoring Average
1
69.62
6
70.66
Birdie Average
1
4.33
2
4.02
Greens in Regulation Percentage
6
67.35%
12
66.54%
All About the N1-CB Forged Irons
Forged in Japan, the N1-CB iron features a S25S forged carbon steel head with a graphite control cavity insert.
The N1-CB iron is specifically geared for the aspiring player looking for “blade-like” feel, control and workability with the maximum distance and forgiveness typically found in a “game-improvement” iron.
The graphite control cavity insert reduces unwanted vibrations improving feel. The 3-gram graphite control cavity displaces 25-grams of forged carbon steel resulting in a 23-gram weight savings that is redistributed lower and deeper in the club head resulting in a CG that is lower and deeper providing unparalleled forgiveness.
The N1-CB’s 3-D Sole provides ideal turf interaction, ensuring consistent ball striking and playability in all conditions.
Retailing for $189.00 per iron, the ultra-premium N1-CB iron comes equipped with a Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 125 steel shaft.
About Yonex
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Yonex Corporation USA (424) 201-4855 wcarswell@yonexusa.net
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Yonex Corporation USA (424) 201-4857 dcho@yonexusa.net
