I play a set of 25 year old mizuno grad mp's, when i middle these things the feel is beyond description. Every shot I can tell exactly where i struck the ball.
Rick, THESE are the tests we need to see a little more of!! Random people are great because they don’t always have perfect ball striking and have so many different swing types. Thank you
When I bought my new irons yesterday I went for 4 different seasons hitting the Taylormade p770s, Titleist ap2, srixon, Callaway x forged and Mizuno MP18 SC. Based on a combination of look feel and price I went Mizuno and have loved every moment with them. Thank for the great content Rick
When I was determined to buy Mizuno blades ( 3 years ago) I went to a shop in Dubai and spent trying all different sort of clubs for a complete afternoon I actually came out with clubs I never thought of: the Srixon blades Z965. Still no regret , still I love them. Great blades - and by the way, playing blades is not at all as difficult as soooo many people say and blades just look fabulous.
@Matthew MooreI agree with you, I did not want to dispute the quality of Mizuno, no not at all. However the point I wanted to make is - you better take what you feel more comfortable or better with. Second point - blades are not sooooo difficult to play
The notion “nothing feels like a Mizuno” refers to their blades. I’ve tested all three MP-20 heads and the HMB was a distant 3rd vs the MB and MMC. From a practicality/playability standpoint, HMB should have been a JPX series club, but I get that premium forged hollow head is the hot class of clubs now and the MP series carries a higher brand value.
I think a small possibility would be that they did the HMB in the MP line as a tribute to the late 80's QUAD irons they made, which were one of, if not the first forged hollow body irons. I was lucky enough to get a set for 50 bucks on ebay, and Im amazed how good a 40 year old iron can be. Wish I had the money for the modern ones haha
I've been playing golf for 9 years and my friends tell me I would be rich if I had the money I've spent on golf clubs so I bought the mizuno mp25 and I will never ever ever own a different brand of irons or have a different brand in my bag. And to be honest the best feeling in the world is being able to set up at address with out the thought of , maybe I need to try a different set of irons. Love mizuno, love the clubs completely sold. Give these irons a shot you'll love them.
I currently play Ap2s and found a set of mp32s for $90 at the local shop. Too good of a deal to pass up. Took them out on the course and was blown away. Hitting the sweet spot of a blade is a fantastic feeling! The feedback on mis-hits is something I needed as well so I could make proper adjustments.
Fantastic idea for a test. I like how you’ve executed it and the format. Love to see you do more of this type of stuff. Even getting into traditional blades cavity back forged, even cast iron’s versus forged.
Since I have stumbled upon your channel and started watching your communications via UA-cam.....I’ve learned a lot and would just like to say this vid is one of the best....even switched to F9 driver and driving game improve +30yrs average and straight as an arrow!!!!
Rick, I just found this video in 2021 and I was fascinated with your results. I have played a set of 845 knockoffs that I built many years ago. My brother had a set of 845s he was playing and we met at the driving range. We swapped clubs back and forth and really couldn't tell which was which after 20min of hitting. I was a 7-8 handicap player and he was a scratch golfer at the time. Since the look was identical from the hitting view, the shafts were stiff flex (mine were True Temper Dynamic Gold), we determined our thoughts in our minds about the club we were hitting made all the difference. Now I have to hit some Mizuno forged irons...
The reason Mizunos "feel" so good is the high-carbon Japanese steel that is used. The type of steel used in a club is as important as the process of forging it.
That's a interesting comment. We used to curse Japanese steel used in the bolts on our Japanese motorcycles in the 70's. They would strip extremely easily.
One of my favorite videos to date. Love blind tests like this, and I think it’s pretty cool that Mizuno came out on top in this instance. Pretty remarkable. Especially given how much more expensive the PXGs are (right?).
Since I appreciate Rick's transparency and authenticity so much, this was the perfect video before I decided to buy. I have subscribed to the channel for a long time and watch every video. You can't possibly fake authenticity, which is why I like the videos soo much. Thank you so much!
I had the same problem Try standing closer to the ball You probably twist your body when you swing, which isn't bad, but it shortens your reach Trying to compensate for that probably leads to your slice
Nice test! Another YT vlogger (initials MC) recently (in May) did a test where he blindfolded the golf pro and had him put on ear muffs with music to prove that "feel" is mainly sound at impact. He assisted the golfer with lining of the club. The outcome was the golf pro had no idea if he was hitting the forged or cast iron. In fact, he was unable to discern feel at all.
Such an interesting video. I must have been hiding under a rock for the last 25 years as I have never heard that slogan about Mizuno. When I went for a fitting the feel was a big factor in my decision. I was over budget tried a few other clubs but went back to what felt right but there was also a performance factor that led me to my decision. Really interesting video and nice to mix it up from your other great content.
The guy who says "don't like that as much," moves the ball into position with the club and he could easily see the brand. Should've but tape on the back so it would really be a blind test
I've been playing golf for 23 years, starting later in life than most at 32 years old, and I absolutely fell in love with the game. I played off the rack or cheap clubs for years, mainly the most economical set and went through a bunch of different irons. Name brand irons such as Wilson, Taylor Made, Callaway, pretty much everything including some knock off clubs. It was all about price for me back then. I'd trade or sell one set and try another, always looking for the short cut to a better iron game, got better eventually over time but I still kept searching for the magic formula. Six or seven years ago (can't remember), I finally got fitted for irons by a PGA professional for the first time. He spent four hours fitting me for lie, loft, length and flex of golf shaft, hitting ball after ball with different brands. He had me on the monitor the entire time, asked me for feedback on how I felt, everything. It was fantastic and I really enjoyed the process. In the end I was fitted for Mizuno 825 irons, standard length, regular 105 flex shafts and 1 degree toe up. Best thing I ever did for my iron game. This year I was fitted again, went through the same process, different professional, same result. Mizuno again. Fascinating and just as enjoyable as the first time. I now play Mizuno 919 forged irons, same specs and absolutely love them. I will always be opened minded about my clubs, but until another company proves to me they can produce a better iron for my money, I will always begin with a Mizuno bias.
I first got into golf about 9 years ago. Just for clarity of my point I was building a swing at the time. I was using a new starter set of Walter Hagen clubs. I would go to Golfsmith in Orlando a lot and just try equipment. I gravitated to Callaway X-22 & X-24 irons instantly because of how they felt at contact. The next thing that stood out was how good Mizuno felt at impact too. Every year I like trying the new equipment and always found Mizuno as a great feeling iron. I play Titleist irons right now, but would not hesitate to own a set of Mizuno irons.
Hey Rick! Golf Season Is Over Up here In north Dakota:( But i just purchased a set of titleist DCI 981's And An Odyssey Putter As Well As A Callaway Driver. The Closest Think To Using Them Now Is Watching Your Videos. Keep Up The Good Work And I Will Enjoy Your Videos!!
Totally agree! When I bought my current irons in 2017, I had four lined up and I told the fitter I didn't want to know which was which. I went entirely on the results I could see on the flight, the numbers from the launch monitor and feel. We tried different shafts as well. It was really good and I chose the Cobra Fmax irons based on the above.
2:43 in and 1 thing is astonishingly clear! The Mizuno Marketing Campaign has been a total success! Every Participant answered Mizuno when ask who makes the best feeling irons, and some admitted that they'd never even hit Mizunos! Awesome Video!
110% agree. Performance is the most important factor. Some people really hype about feel. What is feel really? If it doesn't perform well, feel is meaningless.
Interesting test and results, although what golfers interpret as "feel" is actually the harmonic resonance of the metal of the club striking the ball so it is sound rather than feel. If you were to repeat the test with the golfers wearing ear defenders, they would struggle to differentiate between any of the clubs. So Mizuno's tag line should really be, "Nothing sounds like a Mizuno"
@@willy541000 yes, I suppose it's pretty similar. It's the same as striking a bell with a hammer, you "feel" something in your fingers but it's your ears that are picking up the resonance of the bell.
@@shiifty1622 I totally agree that some golfers can detect a difference, but the difference in harmonic resonance between Irons when they hit a ball is predominantly detected through hearing the sound. If you try hitting any Iron whilst wearing ear defenders you won't detect any difference in "feel" because you won't be picking up the sound waves.
Hi Rick - I am a mid handicap golfer from Birmingham. I have always hovered around the 12 to 15 handicap area. I have been playing my Mizuno TP9's for nearly 30 years now and have never felt the urge to change. Having said that some of my golfing colleagues over the years encouraged me to go to game forgiving clubs with the argument it would take a couple of shots off my handicap. I did purchase a couple of sets but the shot reduction never happened. Give me my TP9's every time.
Played Mizuno for years, switched to another big name 3 years ago, going back to Mizuno for the feel and consistency. Had a nice weather day here in Maryland 1/2/22. Just course tested Mizuno MP 20 HMB. Got home and ordered a set The consistency is unbelievable
I’ve hit many different irons from many different manufacturers. I play off scratch and recently got the MP-20 MMC’s. They are as soft feeling or softer than any iron I’ve ever hit. I was blown away.
Just bought a set of Mp-33's, for $210. I almost instantly started hitting pitches and chips in my backyard more accurately and with more consistent distance. Took 'em to the range. Better in every way. My previous set was cavity back; never had enough true feedback to improve.
I’ve played Mizuno irons for years and have always felt they were the best feeling irons in the market. Then PXG came out and living in Phoenix decided to go to a fitting session. I have to say that PXG for me edges out Mizuno in feel. I know this test was all about feel alone but PXG also gave me better spin numbers and accuracy and that’s why I made the switch to PXG 0311 irons.
Wayne Miller I’ve owned 4 sets of Miura and they actually have a firm feel. They do not feel buttery soft (I’ve also owned baby blades). The Mizuno feel better than Miura. I’m not saying they aren’t a gorgeous club.
I use Miura too, the CB501s and I think that the other comment by Jeff is right. Miura feels good, solid, but I also have used Mizuno and they do have a softer feel. Since I worried about denting them, I went with the Miura instead. To me what counts is feedback, not forgiveness, and the Miura works about as well as the Mizuno without the fear of damage.
They are nice but a lot of people think they feel more firm than other premium blades so the results may have been disappointing. Also they aren't exactly a big name except to those that really are into golf or image.
I bought a custom fit set of Mizuno Hot Metals, 6 to LW, in spring of 17. I used them for 2 years. They were by far the softest, most forgiving irons I ever hit. As a legally blind golfer, feel has even more importance that to a fully sighted golfer. This spring, I got a set of Warrior Tomahawk Pro Edge Irons and wedges to try, and later to keep free from Warrior. (This company's integrity is through the roof.)There is no comparison. Much as I loved my Hot Metals, the Pro Edge clubs are much more forgiving and softer with a larger sweet spot. I am now back to hitting a 4 iron with confidence. I have since purchased the driver, 4 wood and 4 hybrid from Warrior. All have improved my game markedly. I would like to see some reviews of these clubs
I did something similar when I went to buy my last set of irons. I had no opinions or predisposition about any particular brand...I just kept hitting clubs until I found the ones that felt the best. I wouldn’t give up my Mizuno JPX 900 Hot Metals for anything...yet... ;). Great video Rick!
When I got fitted for clubs 4 years ago, I tested multiple different irons. One was the mizuno jpx irons. Never hit a mizuno iron before nor did I ever hear this line about them having the best feel. After hitting the mizuno irons, that was the first thing i said about them, how awesome they felt! Been using them since and out of all the irons i have ever hit these have been my favorite by a mile. I've had taylor made irons, titleist ap2 irons and titleist ap3 irons and none of those were close at least as far as feel goes. I've went back to my mizunos even after having the newer titleist ap3's. Can't wait to get fitted for my next mizuno set next spring!
great vid Rick. jumped from JPX900 to Lynx VT and had to say Lynx were a good feel just got flyers of them from a pure strike. I know have the Wilson Model blades and don't think they are as soft as Mizuno but my stats are better with them. for me feel is in the swing, correct shaft and head weight combination, that is what gives me confidence, by the time you hit the ball its too late is you have got it wrong.
@@Golfzilla70 really old ones apex like the best part of 20 years old but I'm sure the new aren't worse 😁 my dad plays 900 forged and he also says the Hogan's feel at least as good.
I bought MP-18s 2 months ago - if only i had the patience to wait :( That being said, they are incredible irons. Highly recommend that anyone getting fitted for irons tries Mizuno to see if you love the feel of them too. :)
Great video Rick, that's the perfect way to work out what iron "feels" best for you, I had a driver fitting at the start of the year, and I was given an iron to warm up with, I loved hitting it, it turned out to be a Srixon Z565 7 iron and I loved how I hit it and how it felt, I'd never hit a Srixon iron before, (long story short) I got fitted for irons a few months later and I went with the Srixon Z585, they're brilliant ☺
30 years ago I was a golf caddy for 15 months (just club players, not pros) in Japan. I saw players using many different brands, with mizuno and Honma being very well represented. I own 2 sets of mizunos and live them both, but I'm not good enough to really judge them against all others....but I wouldn't swap them either! Mind you, those Honma's were bloody beautiful too...
Ive played mizuno irons for 20+ years. 3 sets of irons over that time and this summer I switched over the to M5 irons by TaylorMade. Distance, feel, forgiveness, amazing....still sad about making the move because Mizuno really is the best but after testing a few sets the M5 with the C-taper shafts were the move I needed to make. Now I just need to find the time to actually play!!!! Great review!
Played Mizuno irons until 6 years ago and then Ping, Callaway, and now the TM P790. Got fitted 2 days ago for the Mizuno JPX 919 Forged and although they’re not as soft as the MP series, they still felt great.
This is essentially how I ended up with my MP54's years ago. Tried Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Nike and Mizuno 7 irons and the Mizuno was by far the best performing and best feeling club for my swing.
Recently went for my 1st fitting ever. 8 Handicap and I think my order would be Mizuno MP20, TaylorMade P790, Titleist AP's on feel. Unfortunately, I am a lefty in the middle of South Dakota, USA and it is about impossible to find a place that can do a fitting here with a variety of lefty clubs. Those were the only 3 options I had. I ended up choosing the Mizuno MP20 with KBS Tour S 120 shafts and stock grips (side note my old irons were Titleist 762's from 18 years ago so probably a much needed upgrade). Mizuno seemed to be the most consistent out of all of them that I tried and you are always looking for accuracy in irons not distance.
I went to Mizuno this year for the first ever set of irons i would ever own from them. Feel was sensational however, the biggest deciding factor in trying them in the first place was the shaft options. It was the first time i was fit into a product and didnt just have 3 or 4 shafts to choose from. I hit about 10 or so different and they're all no up charge. Had the best fitting results ive ever had!
I’ve used mizuno well since early 80’s Silver Cups until Sandy Lyle won the Masters with TP 9’s then used those until treated myself in 2003 to a set of MP 33 which I still use now. Faces on all of them are worn to the metal on the 6 to wedge. I’ve tried others but they never feel quite as good, the ball seems to jump off the face of them leaving a feeling of not being in control and distance is inconsistent, where as mizuno a centre solid hit distance will be spot on 😊
Have played a couple of Mizuno's, the JPX 825 Pro Forged and now the MP-18 SC. When fitting for the new set, there was no iron that had the feel, looks and sound that truly challenged the MP-18. Callaway Apex Pro Forged and Srixon Z765 (very similar design to MP-18 SC) were closest.
I'm a high handicapper (probably, never calculated it) and I've been slowly upgrading my bag. I mostly look at performance as a clubs appearance at address doesn't really matter to me. I went to my local 2nd hand golf store and was looking through the clearance bins. Found a couple Mizuno sets and was going to buy one, but then I decided to try out a Cleveland VAS set. I had much better dispersion, same distance and a much higher average spin rate. And they were $40 cheaper.
I spent about about three hours trying out different sets of used irons and found some Mizunos. Put the 7 iron against everybody including Ping and Taylormade. 161 carry with a 3 yard draw. Mizunos feel great when you are chipping as well. You can feel the ball leave the club.
I've hit all the new MP20 range, and I play the JPX 919 Hot Metal Pros, and I can say with absolute confidence, that the new HMBs really do 'feel' incredible - it is one of the reasons that they are on such backorder - they are forgiving, beautiful and 'feel' great.
Brillliant experiment! I've hit the HMB and their definitely living up to their hype. My old set of MP-53's I thought was the best feeling, balanced, and consistent iron out of all my 5 mizuno sets. The HMB was slightly better and it's forgiving, consistent and damn do they look good! Time to give Mizuno their dues! They've been killing it for the past 5 years starting with the JPX line. Now the MP's are back too!
I have a set of MP33S, a set of newer Taylormade tour preferred and a set of Hogan Apex plus and if you told me i could only use one of those sets the rest of my life I'd be happy. If i had the choice however, the MP33 would be my first choice. They've that soft and balanced. Just astounded that even after a decade or more that these are all killer clubs and the Mizuno blades are still works of art.
I play the prior year P790 and love the feel of that club over the P760. Not a fan of Mizuno irons over all so never cared to test them. I will say, the miss hits on a P790 feel hard but striking in the right spot, it is soft and reliable.
I had use to use a mizuno driver and it was really good. Now I have a 1 of 1 driver. It a really good driver. Come to Melbourne Australia and test it out. Love your videos Rick 💜
Hi Rick, so true. I have always hated the look and feel of Callaway irons, but at a recent session with a pro he handed me a club blind. It felt and looked incredible behind the ball. Turns out to be a Callaway (Apex Pro). Keep an open mind
Played Mp-14's for years, but re-grooving them thru years took its toll. I currently play MP-68's, they have a little more off-set than the blades with very little off-set. Played many other companies irons in between, but always preferred the feel and workability of the Mizunos.
I used to lust for Mizuno MP-14s decades ago. Finally got a 2nd hand set I could afford in great condition. They felt good from what I recall, but ultimately they were very short heel/toe length and didn't make me play better. I don't like offset irons, so my choices were limited. Been playing Hogan Apex irons for a long time and no desire to switch. Also graphite REGULAR shafts. Club sales people always push you to stiff shafts (regular often are special order), esp if you are a good player (I was a 3 handicap at one time). I did some testing and decided I liked regular flex better (on irons) Higher ball flight, less overswinging. Stiff on woods. I'm sure they vary from brand to brand. I also think I was a forged iron snob and though Ping Eye 2's were 'too easy' to hit and I wanted to make golf even harder playing forged irons and insisted on using a 2-iron (I was pretty good with it at one time). But I did also find pings wedges balloon too easy for me, but they go very straight. Did I mention I also wanted to work the ball both directions to make golf even harder and more frustrating? I used to have a consistent fade, but I had to fuck around and work on hitting draws and spin the ball like Greg Norman and it really messed up my game. Started playing Army golf ever since (Left, right, left. Left right left).
I have to say it again!!! AWESOME VIDEO R.S.!!! I already love the content on this channel but this Awesome test puts it even further in front of the competition! (I was kinda sad to see the Cobra finish so far back, because I really liked the look of them!)
Hey Rick! I tested out the Mizuno MP-20 MMC’s today and instantly fell in love. I put them against my Hogan Ptx Pro’s and also tested the Wilson Staff blades, Ping Blueprints, and the new Titleist CB’s. Those Mizunos in the KBS $-Taper X shafts were so pure I was beside myself. Consistent performance and numbers on TrackMan, but the feel was unreal. I love the Hogan’s but the Mizuno’s may have to go in the bag!
When I purchased my irons this year, my lean was heavily on Mizuno's feel. But once at the fitting and trying multiple clubs, the Mizuno Forged became #2 in feel and performance. Callaway Apex beat out the Mizuno in both those categories and loving my clubs since. Feel is quite subjective, and both did feel great!
Who makes the best golf clubs?
PXG
Taylormade
I prefer Titleist!
Callaway- great for 10-18 handicaps, v forgiving
Mizuno
Feel doesn't matter when you skull every shot into the nearest lake.
It does when the choice is between feeling good and hitting the lake or feeling like crap whilst doing it.
platinumc3ll STFU
JustVideos 😂 my choice in clubs is how it feels from the bottom of the club face!
RUSH FAN lol
Except for feeling it going into the lake!
Nothing feels like a blade when you hit one off the toe in 35 degree weather. That's for sure.
We have a winner...
Danny James 😂😂😂
Been there done that 😂👍
My hands hurt read thing.
I agree, hurts like hell
I play a set of 25 year old mizuno grad mp's, when i middle these things the feel is beyond description. Every shot I can tell exactly where i struck the ball.
Rick, THESE are the tests we need to see a little more of!! Random people are great because they don’t always have perfect ball striking and have so many different swing types. Thank you
Leaving for St Andrews tomorrow with school can’t wait to play the best round of my life
When I bought my new irons yesterday I went for 4 different seasons hitting the Taylormade p770s, Titleist ap2, srixon, Callaway x forged and Mizuno MP18 SC. Based on a combination of look feel and price I went Mizuno and have loved every moment with them.
Thank for the great content Rick
Why did you choose hollow head designs? Mizuno made their “feel” reputation on its blades.
im assuming due to the broad range of skill levels in the test
Well the “feel” of the hollow types are going to be a result of different things compared to a blade... like the foam used thats injected in the head.
@@landonvanhorn592 I completely understand that I was just thinking in terms of forgiveness while still using a forged head.
Haha well Mizuno still won so I guess it’s true that Nothing Feels Like a Mizuno
I would guess the club choice wasn't blades cause only about 5% of golfers use blades.
When I was determined to buy Mizuno blades ( 3 years ago) I went to a shop in Dubai and spent trying all different sort of clubs for a complete afternoon I actually came out with clubs I never thought of: the Srixon blades Z965. Still no regret , still I love them. Great blades - and by the way, playing blades is not at all as difficult as soooo many people say and blades just look fabulous.
@Matthew MooreI agree with you, I did not want to dispute the quality of Mizuno, no not at all. However the point I wanted to make is - you better take what you feel more comfortable or better with. Second point - blades are not sooooo difficult to play
I only just got into golf, and my first set is a Strata 19 edition. Loving them so far.
The notion “nothing feels like a Mizuno” refers to their blades. I’ve tested all three MP-20 heads and the HMB was a distant 3rd vs the MB and MMC. From a practicality/playability standpoint, HMB should have been a JPX series club, but I get that premium forged hollow head is the hot class of clubs now and the MP series carries a higher brand value.
I think a small possibility would be that they did the HMB in the MP line as a tribute to the late 80's QUAD irons they made, which were one of, if not the first forged hollow body irons. I was lucky enough to get a set for 50 bucks on ebay, and Im amazed how good a 40 year old iron can be. Wish I had the money for the modern ones haha
couldnt said better
I've been playing golf for 9 years and my friends tell me I would be rich if I had the money I've spent on golf clubs so I bought the mizuno mp25 and I will never ever ever own a different brand of irons or have a different brand in my bag. And to be honest the best feeling in the world is being able to set up at address with out the thought of , maybe I need to try a different set of irons. Love mizuno, love the clubs completely sold. Give these irons a shot you'll love them.
Yes very good , I only play titleist or Mizuno myself , us their marketing isn't gimmicky
I currently play Ap2s and found a set of mp32s for $90 at the local shop. Too good of a deal to pass up. Took them out on the course and was blown away. Hitting the sweet spot of a blade is a fantastic feeling! The feedback on mis-hits is something I needed as well so I could make proper adjustments.
Last time I bought irons I didn’t even think about Mizunos I was thinking Titleist or Taylormade but I left with Mizunos
Fantastic idea for a test. I like how you’ve executed it and the format. Love to see you do more of this type of stuff. Even getting into traditional blades cavity back forged, even cast iron’s versus forged.
"Mixed ability" is probably the best way to describe my golf game
Ku
Since I have stumbled upon your channel and started watching your communications via UA-cam.....I’ve learned a lot and would just like to say this vid is one of the best....even switched to F9 driver and driving game improve +30yrs average and straight as an arrow!!!!
Would love some Mizuno's! Would feel so nice to shank them into the trees
Rick, I just found this video in 2021 and I was fascinated with your results. I have played a set of 845 knockoffs that I built many years ago. My brother had a set of 845s he was playing and we met at the driving range. We swapped clubs back and forth and really couldn't tell which was which after 20min of hitting. I was a 7-8 handicap player and he was a scratch golfer at the time. Since the look was identical from the hitting view, the shafts were stiff flex (mine were True Temper Dynamic Gold), we determined our thoughts in our minds about the club we were hitting made all the difference. Now I have to hit some Mizuno forged irons...
The reason Mizunos "feel" so good is the high-carbon Japanese steel that is used. The type of steel used in a club is as important as the process of forging it.
That's a interesting comment. We used to curse Japanese steel used in the bolts on our Japanese motorcycles in the 70's. They would strip extremely easily.
@@joelafives : That makes sense and probably most people, like me, wouldn't think about the steel used in a bolt.
Interesting because the more Carbon you add the harder and more brittle steel gets. This goes against the notion of soft feel
One of my favorite videos to date. Love blind tests like this, and I think it’s pretty cool that Mizuno came out on top in this instance. Pretty remarkable. Especially given how much more expensive the PXGs are (right?).
Just had to sign up to UA-cam to enter this comp 😂
Wow great vid. Please do more similar experiments!! Very interesting to see
Since I appreciate Rick's transparency and authenticity so much, this was the perfect video before I decided to buy. I have subscribed to the channel for a long time and watch every video. You can't possibly fake authenticity, which is why I like the videos soo much. Thank you so much!
‘Feel’ doesn’t matter when every shot I take slice straight onto the other fairway
man that made me laugh haha
I had the same problem
Try standing closer to the ball
You probably twist your body when you swing, which isn't bad, but it shortens your reach
Trying to compensate for that probably leads to your slice
LOL
Nice test! Another YT vlogger (initials MC) recently (in May) did a test where he blindfolded the golf pro and had him put on ear muffs with music to prove that "feel" is mainly sound at impact. He assisted the golfer with lining of the club. The outcome was the golf pro had no idea if he was hitting the forged or cast iron. In fact, he was unable to discern feel at all.
Your one of the skilled Golf Players and my favourite UA-cam Chanel
Such an interesting video. I must have been hiding under a rock for the last 25 years as I have never heard that slogan about Mizuno. When I went for a fitting the feel was a big factor in my decision. I was over budget tried a few other clubs but went back to what felt right but there was also a performance factor that led me to my decision. Really interesting video and nice to mix it up from your other great content.
I’ve been playing Mizuno for almost two decades now. I’ve tried them all. I have yet to be swayed...
Was nice to see a group of golfers from different ethnicities taking part of this test!!!
The guy who says "don't like that as much," moves the ball into position with the club and he could easily see the brand. Should've but tape on the back so it would really be a blind test
Agreed
I've been playing golf for 23 years, starting later in life than most at 32 years old, and I absolutely fell in love with the game. I played off the rack or cheap clubs for years, mainly the most economical set and went through a bunch of different irons. Name brand irons such as Wilson, Taylor Made, Callaway, pretty much everything including some knock off clubs. It was all about price for me back then. I'd trade or sell one set and try another, always looking for the short cut to a better iron game, got better eventually over time but I still kept searching for the magic formula. Six or seven years ago (can't remember), I finally got fitted for irons by a PGA professional for the first time. He spent four hours fitting me for lie, loft, length and flex of golf shaft, hitting ball after ball with different brands. He had me on the monitor the entire time, asked me for feedback on how I felt, everything. It was fantastic and I really enjoyed the process. In the end I was fitted for Mizuno 825 irons, standard length, regular 105 flex shafts and 1 degree toe up. Best thing I ever did for my iron game. This year I was fitted again, went through the same process, different professional, same result. Mizuno again. Fascinating and just as enjoyable as the first time. I now play Mizuno 919 forged irons, same specs and absolutely love them. I will always be opened minded about my clubs, but until another company proves to me they can produce a better iron for my money, I will always begin with a Mizuno bias.
Would love a set of mizuno irons they just look so so good
I first got into golf about 9 years ago. Just for clarity of my point I was building a swing at the time. I was using a new starter set of Walter Hagen clubs. I would go to Golfsmith in Orlando a lot and just try equipment. I gravitated to Callaway X-22 & X-24 irons instantly because of how they felt at contact. The next thing that stood out was how good Mizuno felt at impact too. Every year I like trying the new equipment and always found Mizuno as a great feeling iron. I play Titleist irons right now, but would not hesitate to own a set of Mizuno irons.
Yep, still rocking my *MP-33* blades from 2000. Would love to trade up for the MP-20s.
Yeah at some point I need to upgrade my MP-30s. Or do I?
Hey Rick! Golf Season Is Over Up here In north Dakota:( But i just purchased a set of titleist DCI 981's And An Odyssey Putter As Well As A Callaway Driver. The Closest Think To Using Them Now Is Watching Your Videos. Keep Up The Good Work And I Will Enjoy Your Videos!!
I honestly think this is how fittings should be done.
Totally agree! When I bought my current irons in 2017, I had four lined up and I told the fitter I didn't want to know which was which.
I went entirely on the results I could see on the flight, the numbers from the launch monitor and feel.
We tried different shafts as well. It was really good and I chose the Cobra Fmax irons based on the above.
2:43 in and 1 thing is astonishingly clear! The Mizuno Marketing Campaign has been a total success! Every Participant answered Mizuno when ask who makes the best feeling irons, and some admitted that they'd never even hit Mizunos! Awesome Video!
I think Wilson makes better feeling irons but they're constantly overlooked.
110% agree. Performance is the most important factor. Some people really hype about feel. What is feel really? If it doesn't perform well, feel is meaningless.
Interesting test and results, although what golfers interpret as "feel" is actually the harmonic resonance of the metal of the club striking the ball so it is sound rather than feel.
If you were to repeat the test with the golfers wearing ear defenders, they would struggle to differentiate between any of the clubs.
So Mizuno's tag line should really be, "Nothing sounds like a Mizuno"
you can definitely feel the difference.
Kinda like taste and smell, they are linked though not as straight forward.
@@willy541000 yes, I suppose it's pretty similar. It's the same as striking a bell with a hammer, you "feel" something in your fingers but it's your ears that are picking up the resonance of the bell.
@@shiifty1622 I totally agree that some golfers can detect a difference, but the difference in harmonic resonance between Irons when they hit a ball is predominantly detected through hearing the sound. If you try hitting any Iron whilst wearing ear defenders you won't detect any difference in "feel" because you won't be picking up the sound waves.
Hi Rick - I am a mid handicap golfer from Birmingham. I have always hovered around the 12 to 15 handicap area. I have been playing my Mizuno TP9's for nearly 30 years now and have never felt the urge to change. Having said that some of my golfing colleagues over the years encouraged me to go to game forgiving clubs with the argument it would take a couple of shots off my handicap. I did purchase a couple of sets but the shot reduction never happened. Give me my TP9's every time.
Before they even started hitting i knew the cobras were well out of their element in this one
@Jerry Parker how is it even possible to be this triggered over a poxy golf club 😂
Played Mizuno for years, switched to another big name 3 years ago, going back to Mizuno for the feel and consistency. Had a nice weather day here in Maryland 1/2/22. Just course tested Mizuno MP 20 HMB. Got home and ordered a set The consistency is unbelievable
I feel like a Mizuno
I want to hit you to be sure.
Buttery soft? Is that a good thing?
@@Shipwreck15151 It's a good thing where it counts...😉
@@Shipwreck15151 If your wrists hurt its not like butter...
Just did a fitting and I really wanted the P790s and sure enough, walked out ordering the Mizuno HMBs. I loved them! Pick them up later this week!
I’d love to smack some gold into my first Hole in one! Lets go Rick, love the videos, keep killing it!
I’ve hit many different irons from many different manufacturers. I play off scratch and recently got the MP-20 MMC’s. They are as soft feeling or softer than any iron I’ve ever hit. I was blown away.
playing mp4's and love the feel!
Kunal Patel same here not ready to let them go just yet
Me too. Have you compared these yet?
@@matthewgavin5193 Haven't had the pleasure to try new line but hopefully soon, can't go wrong with Mizuno
Just bought a set of Mp-33's, for $210. I almost instantly started hitting pitches and chips in my backyard more accurately and with more consistent distance. Took 'em to the range. Better in every way. My previous set was cavity back; never had enough true feedback to improve.
I've tested many clubs this year and the jpx 919 tour were the best feeling and performance
I’ve played Mizuno irons for years and have always felt they were the best feeling irons in the market. Then PXG came out and living in Phoenix decided to go to a fitting session. I have to say that PXG for me edges out Mizuno in feel. I know this test was all about feel alone but PXG also gave me better spin numbers and accuracy and that’s why I made the switch to PXG 0311 irons.
I'm mildly offended that the callaway mb arent in the lineup ;) nvm I just heard the "hollow head"
Best golf channel on UA-cam by far keep it up 🔥👍🔥👍🔥
I’m wondering why Miura wasn’t in the test. Until you’ve hit a Miura the test incomplete
Wayne Miller I’ve owned 4 sets of Miura and they actually have a firm feel. They do not feel buttery soft (I’ve also owned baby blades). The Mizuno feel better than Miura. I’m not saying they aren’t a gorgeous club.
I use Miura too, the CB501s and I think that the other comment by Jeff is right. Miura feels good, solid, but I also have used Mizuno and they do have a softer feel. Since I worried about denting them, I went with the Miura instead. To me what counts is feedback, not forgiveness, and the Miura works about as well as the Mizuno without the fear of damage.
Everything Japanese is overpriced. Fort worth blades or bust!
Lafawnduh - I use Ping wedges, is Phoenix close enough to Fort Worth?
They are nice but a lot of people think they feel more firm than other premium blades so the results may have been disappointing. Also they aren't exactly a big name except to those that really are into golf or image.
Rick this content is why in my opinion you are the top golf channel on UA-cam!!
In my experience, nothing feels like a mizuno.
That's true. Because nothing else is a Mizuno. Any brand can say that... Thus... Advertising.
I bought a custom fit set of Mizuno Hot Metals, 6 to LW, in spring of 17. I used them for 2 years. They were by far the softest, most forgiving irons I ever hit. As a legally blind golfer, feel has even more importance that to a fully sighted golfer. This spring, I got a set of Warrior Tomahawk Pro Edge Irons and wedges to try, and later to keep free from Warrior. (This company's integrity is through the roof.)There is no comparison. Much as I loved my Hot Metals, the Pro Edge clubs are much more forgiving and softer with a larger sweet spot. I am now back to hitting a 4 iron with confidence. I have since purchased the driver, 4 wood and 4 hybrid from Warrior. All have improved my game markedly. I would like to see some reviews of these clubs
I love golf
Me too
I love lamp
Average golfer here. Played with a lot of different manufacturers. Cannot recommend Mizuno enough. Absolutely love them.
Damn. Only been 20 minutes and I’m already late to the party.
You’re always welcome to the party
I did something similar when I went to buy my last set of irons. I had no opinions or predisposition about any particular brand...I just kept hitting clubs until I found the ones that felt the best. I wouldn’t give up my Mizuno JPX 900 Hot Metals for anything...yet... ;). Great video Rick!
Can’t even afford these irons 😂😂 could do with those balls ☺️
When I got fitted for clubs 4 years ago, I tested multiple different irons. One was the mizuno jpx irons. Never hit a mizuno iron before nor did I ever hear this line about them having the best feel. After hitting the mizuno irons, that was the first thing i said about them, how awesome they felt! Been using them since and out of all the irons i have ever hit these have been my favorite by a mile. I've had taylor made irons, titleist ap2 irons and titleist ap3 irons and none of those were close at least as far as feel goes. I've went back to my mizunos even after having the newer titleist ap3's. Can't wait to get fitted for my next mizuno set next spring!
I have my mp 54 and even my bro when he hits says nothing feels like a pure shot like a mizuno
James Sulima have MP-25s and the reward for a pure strike is amazing
John Maher i got a set of 25s a few months ago and they feel so amazing struck out the center
great vid Rick. jumped from JPX900 to Lynx VT and had to say Lynx were a good feel just got flyers of them from a pure strike. I know have the Wilson Model blades and don't think they are as soft as Mizuno but my stats are better with them. for me feel is in the swing, correct shaft and head weight combination, that is what gives me confidence, by the time you hit the ball its too late is you have got it wrong.
Nothing Feels like a Mizuno.
Loving this format btw. Keep it up
I currently play the Callaway Apex irons. When I got fitted for me it went Callaway, Taylor Made, then Mizzuno. Great content Rick, keep it up!
My Ben Hogan's have the softest feel imo and I've hit Mizunos
which version you got? I was thinking about getting the new ptx pro's (got a couple of demo's on the way to me now)
@@Golfzilla70 really old ones apex like the best part of 20 years old but I'm sure the new aren't worse 😁 my dad plays 900 forged and he also says the Hogan's feel at least as good.
My apex edge 99's feel ridiculously soft . But im hitting 99 apex hogan blades as my gamers. More of a solid feel and you really know how youve hit em
Chris Kennedy also demo the Ben Hogan “FW hi” long irons. The most underappreciated hollow irons on the market.
@@Golfzilla70 The PTX rock. I have tried almost all except the PXG's (ruled them out due to cost). Nothing comes close to the price of Hogan nor feel.
I bought MP-18s 2 months ago - if only i had the patience to wait :(
That being said, they are incredible irons. Highly recommend that anyone getting fitted for irons tries Mizuno to see if you love the feel of them too. :)
Great video Rick, that's the perfect way to work out what iron "feels" best for you, I had a driver fitting at the start of the year, and I was given an iron to warm up with, I loved hitting it, it turned out to be a Srixon Z565 7 iron and I loved how I hit it and how it felt, I'd never hit a Srixon iron before, (long story short) I got fitted for irons a few months later and I went with the Srixon Z585, they're brilliant ☺
30 years ago I was a golf caddy for 15 months (just club players, not pros) in Japan. I saw players using many different brands, with mizuno and Honma being very well represented. I own 2 sets of mizunos and live them both, but I'm not good enough to really judge them against all others....but I wouldn't swap them either! Mind you, those Honma's were bloody beautiful too...
I'm playing the Mizuno JPX 919 forged irons, completely changed my iron game.
Ive played mizuno irons for 20+ years. 3 sets of irons over that time and this summer I switched over the to M5 irons by TaylorMade. Distance, feel, forgiveness, amazing....still sad about making the move because Mizuno really is the best but after testing a few sets the M5 with the C-taper shafts were the move I needed to make. Now I just need to find the time to actually play!!!! Great review!
My dad loves his Mizuno irons and i used to play with the old Mizuno Sures which were the most forgiving irons i've ever played with even up to today
Played Mizuno irons until 6 years ago and then Ping, Callaway, and now the TM P790. Got fitted 2 days ago for the Mizuno JPX 919 Forged and although they’re not as soft as the MP series, they still felt great.
This is essentially how I ended up with my MP54's years ago. Tried Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Nike and Mizuno 7 irons and the Mizuno was by far the best performing and best feeling club for my swing.
Recently went for my 1st fitting ever. 8 Handicap and I think my order would be Mizuno MP20, TaylorMade P790, Titleist AP's on feel. Unfortunately, I am a lefty in the middle of South Dakota, USA and it is about impossible to find a place that can do a fitting here with a variety of lefty clubs. Those were the only 3 options I had. I ended up choosing the Mizuno MP20 with KBS Tour S 120 shafts and stock grips (side note my old irons were Titleist 762's from 18 years ago so probably a much needed upgrade). Mizuno seemed to be the most consistent out of all of them that I tried and you are always looking for accuracy in irons not distance.
I went to Mizuno this year for the first ever set of irons i would ever own from them. Feel was sensational however, the biggest deciding factor in trying them in the first place was the shaft options. It was the first time i was fit into a product and didnt just have 3 or 4 shafts to choose from. I hit about 10 or so different and they're all no up charge. Had the best fitting results ive ever had!
I’ve used mizuno well since early 80’s Silver Cups until Sandy Lyle won the Masters with TP 9’s then used those until treated myself in 2003 to a set of MP 33 which I still use now. Faces on all of them are worn to the metal on the 6 to wedge. I’ve tried others but they never feel quite as good, the ball seems to jump off the face of them leaving a feeling of not being in control and distance is inconsistent, where as mizuno a centre solid hit distance will be spot on 😊
Have played a couple of Mizuno's, the JPX 825 Pro Forged and now the MP-18 SC. When fitting for the new set, there was no iron that had the feel, looks and sound that truly challenged the MP-18. Callaway Apex Pro Forged and Srixon Z765 (very similar design to MP-18 SC) were closest.
I'm a high handicapper (probably, never calculated it) and I've been slowly upgrading my bag. I mostly look at performance as a clubs appearance at address doesn't really matter to me. I went to my local 2nd hand golf store and was looking through the clearance bins. Found a couple Mizuno sets and was going to buy one, but then I decided to try out a Cleveland VAS set. I had much better dispersion, same distance and a much higher average spin rate. And they were $40 cheaper.
I spent about about three hours trying out different sets of used irons and found some Mizunos. Put the 7 iron against everybody including Ping and Taylormade. 161 carry with a 3 yard draw. Mizunos feel great when you are chipping as well. You can feel the ball leave the club.
Great test. For me callaway all the way. Always played ping. Had 2 sets of callaway now. Love them
I've hit all the new MP20 range, and I play the JPX 919 Hot Metal Pros, and I can say with absolute confidence, that the new HMBs really do 'feel' incredible - it is one of the reasons that they are on such backorder - they are forgiving, beautiful and 'feel' great.
I know this is an old video, but def one of your best and most interesting ones!
Brillliant experiment! I've hit the HMB and their definitely living up to their hype. My old set of MP-53's I thought was the best feeling, balanced, and consistent iron out of all my 5 mizuno sets. The HMB was slightly better and it's forgiving, consistent and damn do they look good! Time to give Mizuno their dues! They've been killing it for the past 5 years starting with the JPX line. Now the MP's are back too!
I have a set of MP33S, a set of newer Taylormade tour preferred and a set of Hogan Apex plus and if you told me i could only use one of those sets the rest of my life I'd be happy. If i had the choice however, the MP33 would be my first choice. They've that soft and balanced. Just astounded that even after a decade or more that these are all killer clubs and the Mizuno blades are still works of art.
I use Mizuno irons, changed from Cleveland CG1 Tours and the Mizuno are certainly the best feeling clubs I've ever used!
I love these kinds of product reviews!! Keep em coming Rick!
I play the prior year P790 and love the feel of that club over the P760. Not a fan of Mizuno irons over all so never cared to test them. I will say, the miss hits on a P790 feel hard but striking in the right spot, it is soft and reliable.
I had use to use a mizuno driver and it was really good. Now I have a 1 of 1 driver. It a really good driver. Come to Melbourne Australia and test it out. Love your videos Rick 💜
Hi Rick, so true. I have always hated the look and feel of Callaway irons, but at a recent session with a pro he handed me a club blind. It felt and looked incredible behind the ball. Turns out to be a Callaway (Apex Pro). Keep an open mind
Played Mp-14's for years, but re-grooving them thru years took its toll. I currently play MP-68's, they have a little more off-set than the blades with very little off-set. Played many other companies irons in between, but always preferred the feel and workability of the Mizunos.
I used to lust for Mizuno MP-14s decades ago. Finally got a 2nd hand set I could afford in great condition. They felt good from what I recall, but ultimately they were very short heel/toe length and didn't make me play better. I don't like offset irons, so my choices were limited. Been playing Hogan Apex irons for a long time and no desire to switch. Also graphite REGULAR shafts. Club sales people always push you to stiff shafts (regular often are special order), esp if you are a good player (I was a 3 handicap at one time). I did some testing and decided I liked regular flex better (on irons) Higher ball flight, less overswinging. Stiff on woods. I'm sure they vary from brand to brand. I also think I was a forged iron snob and though Ping Eye 2's were 'too easy' to hit and I wanted to make golf even harder playing forged irons and insisted on using a 2-iron (I was pretty good with it at one time). But I did also find pings wedges balloon too easy for me, but they go very straight. Did I mention I also wanted to work the ball both directions to make golf even harder and more frustrating? I used to have a consistent fade, but I had to fuck around and work on hitting draws and spin the ball like Greg Norman and it really messed up my game. Started playing Army golf ever since (Left, right, left. Left right left).
I have to say it again!!! AWESOME VIDEO R.S.!!!
I already love the content on this channel but this Awesome test puts it even further in front of the competition!
(I was kinda sad to see the Cobra finish so far back, because I really liked the look of them!)
Hey Rick! I tested out the Mizuno MP-20 MMC’s today and instantly fell in love. I put them against my Hogan Ptx Pro’s and also tested the Wilson Staff blades, Ping Blueprints, and the new Titleist CB’s. Those Mizunos in the KBS $-Taper X shafts were so pure I was beside myself. Consistent performance and numbers on TrackMan, but the feel was unreal. I love the Hogan’s but the Mizuno’s may have to go in the bag!
These dudes are right. I played with my mates Miura in the summer they are the Ferrari/Bugatti of clubs. Fell in love by the third hole.
I still hit my Mizuno Mx 23 irons and have had them a long time. Still feel wonderful to me.
Mx-17 here. I'm the weakest link in the system for sure! When I hit them well it's smooth as silk.
When I purchased my irons this year, my lean was heavily on Mizuno's feel. But once at the fitting and trying multiple clubs, the Mizuno Forged became #2 in feel and performance. Callaway Apex beat out the Mizuno in both those categories and loving my clubs since. Feel is quite subjective, and both did feel great!