Mizuno MP-67's are easily the best

[cypressperch]

irons that I have ever played. I have played with a set of Spalding Topflite Pro-Forged blades (1976 model year) for all of these years (Bought the clubs in 1976.). Whenever they needed re-grooved and re-chromed, I would demo every set of irons I could get my hands on which was just about all of them, especially if you include hitting lots of shots with other player's clubs. Nothing worked for me better than those old Spalding blades, the heads being the only thing left original. On this forum, many talked highly of Mizuno MP-32 and MP-60 irons. I had invisioned my bag stuffed with all Titleist equipment with the exception of my beloved NC VooDoo putter, but I went to a Mizuno carrying shop, and got the three demo 6 irons. They were all nice, but I concluded that I liked one better than the other two. That one turned out to be the MP-67. I never allowed myself to see the back of any of the clubs, and was thus able to keep the identity of the club in use a secret.

The cut muscle feature creates a somewhat bigger sweet spot than my old blades. Mizuno talks a lot about its grain flow forging process, and perhaps that is partly why these clubs have such a mellow-solid feel and sound. They also talk about consistent trajectory, and I cannot argue with them on that point either. The club looks great at address, and you really have a sense that you are lined up square to your target line.

My shafts are Dynamic Gold Superlite with Sensicore (R3). I think the Superlite is a better shaft (for me at least) than the regular Dynamic Gold. It seems that you can tell a little bit better where the clubhead is during the swing. It does make the club a bit lighter.

The sensicore feature is interesting. My fitter dropped a regular shaft to the floor, and it made a horrible racket. He then dropped a shaft with sensicore, and there was not a tenth of the racket. If the sound were softened then there must be less vibration and shock imparted to your bones at impact. On the phone, I talked to a Mizuno representative (a former Canadian pro) and he told me that the vibration was also feedback which was being reduced, which also made sense. I told him my age and that arthritis was a concern, and he immediately said don't worry about lost feedback. I mentioned this to my fitter later, and his reply was that it was possible to get quite a bit of feedback without having to have your bones and joints jarred severely. I felt good with this reply, and besides, I have always used the flight of the ball as my primary feedback anyway.

I had Golfpride Duromid grips put on these clubs, and all my other clubs as well. These grips have two layers: a hard inner layer and a soft outer layer. The National Arthritis Foundation gives this new grip a high recommendation. There are not many grips out there that they recommend. I have fairly large hands and the mid-size fits much better than the small grips that come standard. It is sort of amazing how so many golfers with large hands buy clubs with such small diameter grips. True, individual preference is always at play, but I wonder how many of these golfers have ever given the proper size grip a try. With these grips and sensicore shafts, I think I have irons that will be far less harsh on me than my old clubs.

I went with the standard lofts except for making the 4-iron one degree stronger. Doing this kept all irons the same amount of loft apart from one another. It also helped bridge the gap between the 4-iron and the Mizuno 20 degree hybrid (CLK FLI-HI) that I got rather than a 3-iron. Incidently, I far prefer the Mizuno hybrid over the TaylorMade Rescue that I replaced, and I will boldly predict that the Mizuno club will become a very, very popular club.

I also added the Mizuno MP R-Series 54 and 58 degree wedges, and had the same shafts and grips installed as in all the other irons. Having played many holes with these clubs in the past few weeks, I believe having the same shafts in wedges as my other irons was a wise move. When I decided to get fitted clubs, I made my mind up that I wanted to do this. It may be common practice, but I had never heard of anyone doing this. I just like the way that all of the irons feel the same on full shots. These wedges are also forged which adds to that sameness of feel. Also, I like the way the soles have been ground on these two wedges.

The Mizuno company does some pretty nice things in their marketing of clubs. Some people like a blended set of clubs. Had I wished to, I could have had MP-67 short irons, MP-60 mid irons, and perhaps some other model of iron for the longer irons. The cost of doing this would come out about the same as if all clubs came from the same model. They have many grips and shafts to choose from, and a lot of these are at no additional charge. I had very informative talks with two Mizuno representatives prior to making my purchase, and they both had in-depth knowledge of golf and the Mizuno products.

OK, sounds like I am on the Mizuno pay-roll, but that is not the case. I am very pleased with all of these clubs and the service as well. I might also plug Bobbie Rossert my fitter and a guy that has been named the top club maker in Louisiana for the past three years. Having your clubs fitted is indeed a very smart move since it does make a difference.

Lastly, Mizuno threw in a really nice golf cap with MP-67 on the side. These irons are special.

Sincerely, Cypressperch

[JEFF4i]

Now that's what I call a review!

Good stuff Cypress, and glad to hear you love your Mizzys.

[VtDivot]

That's not Cypress... it's Hogan, back from the grave

[Andy_79]

Very nice review ! You kept me (quite an impatient guy the most part) reading every last bit - well done !

Could see myself getting these very irons after reading that. I would also be in favour of dropping the 3-iron, but maybe not for the CLK, but for that new MP Fli-Hi iron that comes in 2, 3 & 4-iron lofts to replace these irons. I would also drop the wedge from the set as wasn't - same as the MP60, in fact - overly struck on the larger, rounded shape of it. I didn't think it looked like it "belonged" to this set of clubs. That was my opinion, anyway. Would choose to go with a 48* Black Ni MP Series wedge, or something.

I got a cracking "Own Use" deal from Mizuno for a set of MP60's, but reckon it would be too cheeky to ring up the N.I.Rep. and blag another set (these ones) on the cheap. Would *adore* to, right enough....!!!

[Andy_79]

Currently trying to blag my mate to go here......

http://golf.mizunoeurope.com/news/workshop-qa.php

read that article - VERY tempted to get a set of these. And by going through this very process, too...

[Sandpiper3]

Mizuno MP-67's are easily the best

Amen cypress. Great review, really a good read.

[Andy_79]

Just 3.5 weeks until I am getting fitted for mine....

[Andy_79]

I am gonna try to blag them to throw me in summat extra, too. Can't see it, but I shall darn well try....!