Honma D1 vs Honma Malbon
The Honma D1 is a two-piece with 368 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the Honma Malbon is two-piece with 368 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin. In what the official list declares — construction, covers, dimples and spin — they are the same. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Honma D1 | Honma Malbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 368 | 368 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | medium | medium |
| Manufacturer | Honma Golf Co. Ltd. | Honma Golf Co. Ltd. |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Colours on the list | yellow, orange, pink, green, white | orange, white |
| Entries on the list | 21 | 2 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Colours on the list: yellow, orange, pink, green, white · orange, white
- Entries on the list: 21 · 2
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Dimples: 368
- Driver spin: low
- Short-iron spin: medium
- Manufacturer: Honma Golf Co. Ltd.
- Country: Japan
Which one suits you?
- In what the list says there is no difference between the Honma D1 and the Honma Malbon: what sets them apart — compression, feel and price — is not on the official list.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
Where to buy them
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Frequently asked
How do the Honma D1 and the Honma Malbon differ?
In construction, covers, dimples and declared spin they are the same according to the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Honma D1 or the Honma Malbon?
Both declare 368 dimples.
Which spins more with a short iron?
Both declare medium short-iron spin.
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.