Price
$150 per iron
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Why We Like It
- High-strength chromoly 4140M steel is used for the face. The hitting area is thinned around the perimeter, increasing rebound for maximum ball speed.
- The wide sole teams with tungsten weighting low in the head of the 4- through 7-iron to help golfers get the ball up in the air.
- Internal ribs are used to provide a softer feel yet explosive sound at impact.
- Mizuno used data gathered from its shaft optimizer to determine that golfers with slower swings had difficulty achieving sufficient height on iron shots. Consequently, the lofts on these irons are up to 3 degrees weaker than the standard and Pro models.
- Balanced weighting of the iron’s frame improves control while maintaining forgiveness.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps.
- 7-iron: 31 degrees; PW: 45 degrees
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John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I think these are the most iron-looking ones in the category. Contact was easy, distance was there, and I got a super-high flight with a soft landing. These are just super comfortable in the hands. I didn't feel like I was fighting anything.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The beveled curves were gentle without being cartoonish. Very pleasing aesthetically. I got a nice whoosh through impact, like a good firm handshake. There was no resistance through the ball or ground. It definitely produced a good rising trajectory.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Best-in-class looks. It's just a handsome iron. In a category with lots of muted experiences, this club really takes charge. It behaves more like a players iron. It produced straight shots with maybe the slightest bit of a draw. You don't have to sacrifice traditional iron looks or feel to get exceptional forgiveness.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
It really lives up to the name. It launched high and stayed high and still carried. The soft, brushed look really exudes a normal, traditional iron design—like it's better than the player it's designed for. It's very spring-loaded at impact with a big sweet spot. A lot of club to work with.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The massive distance you get makes you feel like a strong man. They are really good through the turf and lifted the ball easily. Even chunky strikes still powered through. These are confidence inspiring.
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John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I think these are the most iron-looking ones in the category. Contact was easy, distance was there, and I got a super-high flight with a soft landing. These are just super comfortable in the hands. I didn't feel like I was fighting anything.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The beveled curves were gentle without being cartoonish. Very pleasing aesthetically. I got a nice whoosh through impact, like a good firm handshake. There was no resistance through the ball or ground. It definitely produced a good rising trajectory.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Best-in-class looks. It's just a handsome iron. In a category with lots of muted experiences, this club really takes charge. It behaves more like a players iron. It produced straight shots with maybe the slightest bit of a draw. You don't have to sacrifice traditional iron looks or feel to get exceptional forgiveness.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
It really lives up to the name. It launched high and stayed high and still carried. The soft, brushed look really exudes a normal, traditional iron design—like it's better than the player it's designed for. It's very spring-loaded at impact with a big sweet spot. A lot of club to work with.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The massive distance you get makes you feel like a strong man. They are really good through the turf and lifted the ball easily. Even chunky strikes still powered through. These are confidence inspiring.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
I got smooth, easy-feeling compression. Like everything at impact was always perfectly timed so the ball rebounded in perfect harmony. There was loads of velocity and the ideal height to get to almost any hole location. I don't remember any sense of the sole struggling through the ground, which says a lot about how strong the turf interaction was.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Extremely high-launching. I thought I was going to take out a drone. That said, I still reached the distances I had hoped for with the short irons. In the long irons, I couldn't get enough carry to maintain the distance I would want. They went about the same distance as the mid iron. The gorgeous design inspires confidence instead of embarrassment for having such a huge clubhead in the bag
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
These have a simple design—nothing bulky or distracting. They are soft at impact. They leave you wanting for some sound. They launched higher than I would have expected but that didn't result in a shorter shot as a result. Easy to control trajectory and shape, but they were not particularly forgiving. A mis-hit was punished if you could manage to mis-hit one.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Really good-looking, like it doesn't belong in the category. Ground contact was great, but I got a bit of dispersion from club to club. It creates a medium-to-high ball flight but you really have to work hard to shape shots.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
It produced a very high ball flight but it didn't seem like was spinning much. The ball gets high quickly and then plateaus, not wavering from its line much. It has a lower-pitched sound at impact and there's very little vibration in your hands.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
This is a ball-striker's iron. You'll dream about it. It makes you want to hit balls all day. It's a perfect balance of all the elements working together. The sound and feel were soft without dampening the feedback that you want. The performance was in line with the feel. You get just the right amount of forgiveness and help, but on poor swings, the club will definitely let you know. It demands good from you but not perfect.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
I really noticed the contrasting colors on the back side and that gives it a real standout look. The matte finish on the topline really aided my eyes in being drawn to the ball in the proper way. The shorter irons felt like a comfortable pair of slippers. They were light, easy and free to hit and they launched high. It was the longer irons that were a bit more inconsistent in terms of ball flight and forgiveness. They're very good but a notch below outstanding.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The beveled curves were gentle without being cartoonish. Very pleasing aesthetically. I got a nice whoosh through impact, like a good firm handshake. There was no resistance through the ball or ground. It definitely produced a good rising trajectory.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
It really lives up to the name. It launched high and stayed high and still carried. The soft, brushed look really exudes a normal, traditional iron design—like it's better than the player it's designed for. It's very spring-loaded at impact with a big sweet spot. A lot of club to work with.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The massive distance you get makes you feel like a strong man. They are really good through the turf and lifted the ball easily. Even chunky strikes still powered through. These are confidence inspiring.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
I got smooth, easy-feeling compression. Like everything at impact was always perfectly timed so the ball rebounded in perfect harmony. There was loads of velocity and the ideal height to get to almost any hole location. I don't remember any sense of the sole struggling through the ground, which says a lot about how strong the turf interaction was.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Really good-looking, like it doesn't belong in the category. Ground contact was great, but I got a bit of dispersion from club to club. It creates a medium-to-high ball flight but you really have to work hard to shape shots.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
It produced a very high ball flight but it didn't seem like was spinning much. The ball gets high quickly and then plateaus, not wavering from its line much. It has a lower-pitched sound at impact and there's very little vibration in your hands.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
This is a ball-striker's iron. You'll dream about it. It makes you want to hit balls all day. It's a perfect balance of all the elements working together. The sound and feel were soft without dampening the feedback that you want. The performance was in line with the feel. You get just the right amount of forgiveness and help, but on poor swings, the club will definitely let you know. It demands good from you but not perfect.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I think these are the most iron-looking ones in the category. Contact was easy, distance was there, and I got a super-high flight with a soft landing. These are just super comfortable in the hands. I didn't feel like I was fighting anything.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Best-in-class looks. It's just a handsome iron. In a category with lots of muted experiences, this club really takes charge. It behaves more like a players iron. It produced straight shots with maybe the slightest bit of a draw. You don't have to sacrifice traditional iron looks or feel to get exceptional forgiveness.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Extremely high-launching. I thought I was going to take out a drone. That said, I still reached the distances I had hoped for with the short irons. In the long irons, I couldn't get enough carry to maintain the distance I would want. They went about the same distance as the mid iron. The gorgeous design inspires confidence instead of embarrassment for having such a huge clubhead in the bag
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
I really noticed the contrasting colors on the back side and that gives it a real standout look. The matte finish on the topline really aided my eyes in being drawn to the ball in the proper way. The shorter irons felt like a comfortable pair of slippers. They were light, easy and free to hit and they launched high. It was the longer irons that were a bit more inconsistent in terms of ball flight and forgiveness. They're very good but a notch below outstanding.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
These have a simple design—nothing bulky or distracting. They are soft at impact. They leave you wanting for some sound. They launched higher than I would have expected but that didn't result in a shorter shot as a result. Easy to control trajectory and shape, but they were not particularly forgiving. A mis-hit was punished if you could manage to mis-hit one.
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