![]() ![]() They might in fact be right – I can’t recall hitting anything recently that feels quite as buttery soft as the 221 – including competitor models such as the Ping i59, Titleist T100. Mizuno proudly claim that “nothing feels like a Mizuno”. If you’re looking for a compact iron that packs some punch – you’ve got to try the 225. Compared with the 223, there was again a slight loss in spin as you might expect from a hollow-headed design – but an increase of 3.5 mph average ball speed led to a further 10 yards through the air and a small amount of additional rollout. ![]() In terms of pure distance, this was pretty epic. With its slightly more forgiving head size and shape, it would represent a good option for the majority of good players. Nonetheless, the 223 gave me an extra 2 mph of ball speed on average, without a large drop in spin. Testing data – Mizuno MP221, MP223 & MP 225Īverage data values from testing each iron with TrackMan – all testing was carried out using brand new, dry Masters range balls, with Trackman calibrated accordingly and all models hit with the same shaft for consistency. This really surprised me – so much so, I took them both on the course afterwards to hit again with some Titleist Pro V1’s and still found the 221 to be highly competitive. If distance is a primary concern for you, there are a plethora of more powerful irons on the market.Īll that said though, in initial testing I didn’t see a massive drop in carry distance between 221 and 223 – only around 5 yards on average. It comes as no surprise that the 221 is the shortest of the three options, the one producing the lowest ball speed, and highest backspin numbers. ![]() TrackMan dispersion – Mizuno MP221, MP223 & MP 225 ![]() A club designed for the better golfer aimed purely at increasing precision and control. It’s the most traditionally lofted option (34 degree – 7 iron) with the smallest head and least speed-inducing technology built in. I’m sure everyone will form their own opinions and these may be polarised to some extent which is absolutely fine, it’s certainly a talking point though. I have to say at first, I wasn’t sure if I liked the retro stamping, but with time to reflect it’s growing on me. This follows a trend of Mizuno bringing back ideas from historical models, just as they did with the copper underlay from the TN87’s, that was re-introduced with the previous model and once again features in these new models. One final point of note is the retro “Mizuno Pro” stamp on the back. Loft and offset specifications for each MP irons across the set. Quite often when a new product gets released – especially irons, one of the first things we want to know is what they look like? Use the links below to jump to a section: 12.7 Why do custom golf clubs take so long?.12.6 Are Mizuno irons good for beginners?.12.5 What are the most forgiving golf irons?.12.4 Do all pro golfers use forged irons?.12.3 Can high handicappers use forged irons?.10 Mizuno Pro Irons review – Golf Insider verdict.3.1 TrackMan dispersion – Mizuno MP221, MP223 & MP 225. ![]()
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