Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
The highest launching iron in his test at 17.4 degrees with 106 feet of peak height, a strong pick for holding firm greens.
+ the facts · 2 pros− the facts
- +Highest launch and peak height on test, great stopping power into greens
- +Wider forgiving sole option
For: Players who struggle to flight irons high enough to hold greens
“I wouldn't say that the Wilson was far behind”
At £600 less for the set the Wilson was not far behind the Mizuno at all on performance and beat it on forgiveness, you just accept a slightly hollow, clunky feel and bolder looks.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Around £600 cheaper than the Mizuno Pro 245 for the same set
- +Performance not far behind, 7-iron numbers were near identical to the Mizuno
- +More forgiving, poor strikes still worked out where the Mizuno punished them
- −Feel is a little more hollow and clunky than the Mizuno's clean soft strike
- −Gave up about 5 yards of carry and 2.5 mph ball speed with the 5-iron
- −Bolder black detailing looks less premium than the Mizuno's clean finish
For: Golfers who want forged players-distance performance with more forgiveness at a much lower price