2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“This stuff is gorgeous.”
Tour-van test of the new players cavity in Mizuno's modern series; gorgeous compact looks with a tiny top line, buttery quiet feel, and solid consistent numbers, with just one odd low-spin flyer to watch.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Stunning aesthetics; clean black badging and a tiny top line smaller than the 243 it replaces
- +Sounds like butter, almost no auditory response on pure strikes
- +Progressive construction: chromoly long irons for speed, forged soft steel scoring clubs
- −One unexplained low-spin flyer during testing
- −Slightly wider dispersion than the M-15, as expected from the smaller head
For: Low to mid single-digit handicappers who want a compact, thin-topline players iron with a little extra jump over a muscle back
“I think this is an early contender for iron of the year.”
Alex came in disappointed by recent Mizuno releases and walked out calling the M13 outstanding and an early contender for iron of the year: sleek proper Mizuno shaping, three seamlessly blended constructions, easy 190-yard 7-irons and forgiveness that held nearly identical carry on off-center hits.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Beautiful anti-glare brushed satin finish and perfect sleek Mizuno shaping despite all the tech
- +Three different constructions (5-iron to wedge) that blend visually and perform seamlessly
- +Strong distance (easy 190-yard 7-iron carries) without sacrificing spin, ~6,400 rpm and up
- −Expensive: 240 pounds per iron, about 1,680 pounds for a 5-PW set
For: A huge range, from low handicappers through consistent-striking high handicappers who want workability plus assistance
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“you need to be on your game if you're going to game these guys”
Possibly the best-looking iron head he's ever seen with classic Mizuno feel and control, but they're very expensive, punish bad strikes (15 yards lost front-to-back), and the strong-lofted scoring irons flew inconsistently long.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 4 cons− the facts
- +One of the best-looking iron heads he's ever seen, very MP-32-like
- +Classic soft-but-not-too-soft Mizuno grain flow forged feel
- +Strong spin and control; shots land and stop nicely for a strong-lofted iron
- −Very expensive, and he questions whether golfers will pay it
- −Not forgiving: a bad strike cost 15 yards front-to-back
- −Distance gapping inconsistent in the scoring irons (9 iron flying 158 one swing, 137 the next)
For: Better players who want a gorgeous forged Mizuno that's slightly more forgiving than a blade