PROTOCONCEPT Golf Adds Another Tour Victory With A NEW PROTOTYPE IRON

-Komatsu Open win marks a new milestone as both prototype iron designs earn victories ahead of their official launches.-

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – OCTOBER 14, 2026 – a luxury Japanese golf equipment manufacturer, celebrates another Tour victory with its next-generation prototype irons.

The winner of the Komatsu Open on the Japan Senior Tour played PROTOCONCEPT prototype irons currently under development and being tested on tour.

The Komatsu Open victory follows a recent ANA Open win with another NEW PROTOTYPE IRON design. Both designs have now earned Tour victories while still under development and being evaluated on tour, marking an encouraging milestone ahead of their official launches.

These results reinforce the importance of PROTOCONCEPT’s approach to product development, which combines engineering and craftsmanship with direct feedback from professional players.

Tournament play provides an opportunity to evaluate the irons under competitive pressure, with player insights helping guide refinements in feel, ball flight, control, and turf interaction.

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“To see both prototype iron designs earn Tour victories before their official launches is very encouraging,” said Marcy Kamoda, CEO of PROTOCONCEPT GOLF.

“We value the trust players place in our equipment and the feedback they share. Their experience in competition helps us refine each design as development continues.”

Success across the Japan Tour and Japan Senior Tour adds momentum to that process, with both prototype designs contributing to winning performances at different levels of professional competition.

As development continues, PROTOCONCEPT remains focused on translating player feedback into equipment that delivers precision, consistency, and confidence.

Further product details and availability will be announced at the time of each official launch.

About PROTOCONCEPT GOLF:

Golf manufacturers design and develop golf equipment specifically for golf professionals.

These highly specialized golf clubs and concepts are offered as a prototype exclusively for the golf professional and never for the amateur golfer. This was the genesis for PROTOCONCEPT GOLF.

The “PROTO” in PROTOCONCEPT is an abbreviation for “PROTOTYPE.” NOW, amateurs of all levels can play and enjoy the same equipment or prototypes that were once only available for golf professionals.

PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, launched in 2019, is a high-profile luxury Japanese golf club manufacturer that has transitioned its resources and management to North America. Smiling Ducks Inc. will manage the highly sought-after brand.

PROTOCONCEPT GOLF forged irons and wedges have received the coveted Golf Digest “Hot List” award every year since the company’s inception.

The handcrafted line of forged golf clubs can be purchased at an exclusive PROTOCONCEPT GOLF dealer. PROTOCONCEPT Golf – Store Locator

For more information, visit www.protoconceptgolf.com