Mizuno MP 60
Created: 02/09/07
I am a seven handicap and working at getting it lower like everyone else out there. I decided to purchase my new set of irons by custom fitting rather than just off the rack. After a shaftlab analysis as well as a fitting session with a PGA professional, I decided to purchase the Mizuno MP 60 forged irons based entirely on recommendation. My iron specs are 2 degrees flat and 1/2 inch short, so I really didn't think hitting a standard lie demo iron would give me any indication of its performance. I have to say that I am thorougly satisfied with the results. The MP 60 is considered a "player's club" because it allows you to work the ball much like forged blades. But at the same time, offers some degree of forgiveness on toe or heel shots. I have noticed about a 10% to 15% loss of distance on off center shots which still leaves you in good shape to recover. Solid shots provide very consistent distances for me. THAT is, in my opinion, the greatest asset of these clubs. I have found in the past that my "game improvement irons" would surprise me with some added distance I wasn't expecting and put me over the green with what I thought was a great shot. I would recommend these irons to any player with above average skills. If you're playing bogie golf or worse, don't kid yourself that these clubs will improve your game. You are probably better off with true game improvement irons that have a deeper cavity back. Come back to these when your skill level improves. For those players with skillz, leave your ego on the range and skip the true-blades and give these a try. Here's an interesting stat for you, only 20% of the best players in the world use true blades. If a majority of the best players in the world choose to use non-blade irons, why would you think that blades could possibly be an asset for your game? You aren't going to regret buying these clubs, you're going to get the feel and feedback of blades but with moderate forgiveness like cavity backs.
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Mizuno MP 60 Irons - the ultimate player's club
Created: 07/06/07
I bought the MP 60 irons based on having hit them at the driving range during a Mizuno "Demo Days". I was a previous Mizuno iron user (T-Zoid) and knew of their reputation as being the premier producer of forged irons. I had compared the Mizuno MP 60's to another model in the Mizuno family as well as to two other forged irons (Taylor Made and Titleist). I also compared the golf shafts, and what sold me on this set was the fact they came with the shaft (Dynamic Gold SL) I wanted. The set was not to my specifications (loft, lie angle and length) but this required minor adjustments at a local golf repair shop. One nice advantage of having a "true" forging is the ability to move the loft and lie angles several degrees without compromising the playability of the club.
The Mizuno MP 60's are not all that forgiving despite the cavity back design. Hit them well and the club feels as smooth as a hot knife through butter. Mishit them and you'll get what you deserve. The Dynamic Gold SL shafts are taking some getting used to. I know in the long run these clubs will be a perfect set for maintaining and hopefully improving my game. The look of these clubs at address is fantastic. No ugly offset; just a clean look from top to bottom. For me they instill confidence that I will hit a good shot. I am one of those golfers who has to visually enjoy the club I am hitting.
For now the only negative thing I can say about these irons is getting used to the feel of the lighter shaft. This will be overcome as I make the necessary adjustments to the weight and not over-swinging the club. I highly recommend those golfers who enjoy a clean looking, no-nonsense iron to consider the Mizuno MP 60.
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Mizuno MP-60 w/Rifle (Flighted) Shafts
Created: 08/08/09
They "feel" like I'm swinging irons with a graphite shaft, BUT, the steel, rifle shaft keeps the heads of the irons from any radial rotation that occurs with graphite - especially if you "catch" the ball slightly off-center, or near the toe.
These irons are VERY forgiving, although not quite as long as my previous irons, they have a good mid-to-high flight pattern, and are "sweet" to hit.
I had brand-new grips put on them as soon as I received them, although the grips that came, "with" the clubs were ok - I prefer an oversized grip.
Now I feel confident about "going for the green" from any yardage out to slightly over 205 yards, without using a hybrid. Better control, (over direction and flight-distance) and just a pleasure to use.
The "muscle-back" style of the irons with perimeter weighting, and slightly softer steel gives good "feel" and very good forgiveness. In addition, should I wish to have the lofts' of the irons adjusted slightly, these irons are less difficult to have "bent" to the loft I desire. (As would be the same case if a person wished to adjust the "lie" to compensate for being taller, or shorter.)
I highly recommend them, and all of Mizuno's equipment.

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Mizuno MP 60 irons
Created: 04/08/10
I used to be a good player. These clubs allow you to work ball with fade or draw and play it high or low. On my first day using them I shot 74, my best score in 5 years and I only play about 4 times a year. They are a little forgiving but definitely have a sweet spot. A missed shot results in negative feedback but not a lot of distance loss. The long irons, although teeny like normal blades, allow off center hits. They were a good deal on ebay. I formerly played Taylormade 320's but my now adult son "borrowed" them, so I bought the Mizunos. Good looking clubs, with a small face, and clean lines. Nippon shafts are lightweight but still stiff

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Mizuno MP 60 Iron set w/ Dynalite Gold XP Regular Flex
Created: 14/10/09
My friend strongly recommended use blade type iron so I purchased Mizuno MP-32 with Dynamic Gold Firm Flex steel shaft on it. Although the feel from the perfect hitting is really nice, I found that MP-32 is a bit challenge and the shaft is too heavy and firm to me. So I decided to move to MP-60, which is a bit easier to hit, with light shafts. Dynalite Gold XP is relatively new on market (it is now standard shaft for MX-200 and above models) but is well designed for good trajectory and a ball control. It is slightly lighter than Dynamic Gold with soft tip, it is not wimp at all. I was looking for Project X or Nippon Steel shaft but now am very happy with this club and shaft. I strongly recommend this club and shaft most of mid handycap golf players.

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