Mizuno MP20 Golf Iron Review

Mizuno is a popular Japanese company and considered to be one of the finest brands when it comes to golf clubs, especially the craftsmanship and design.

Mizuno has recently introduced 3 iron models in the MP20 range and replaced the old MP18. They have added more focus on the feel by adding a copper layer to the head of the iron.

Although the changes are not a lot, the new MP20 Mizuno golf iron has managed to be a big hit on the golf internet. Mizuno MP20 Golf Iron comes with a thin copper layer that enhances the feel of the elite players who are dying to have this new iron in their collection.

Mizuno golf irons are popular for their looks and precision and the brand has been recognized as the true leader in this industry. Both professionals and amateurs agree that something is special about their forgings.

The brand pays only a few golf players for using their product but somehow, you will see pro players having Mizuno in their bags. Mizuno's latest line of irons keeps following the tradition of superiority and excellence.

Overview of Mizuno MP20 Golf Iron 

All about Mizuno MP20 Golf Iron

Mizuno MP20 irons are influenced by the old designs of Mizuno blades, which dates back to 1988, the most iconic TN87 iron. These proper blades do not offer significant changes because a change could negatively affect the feel or looks of the blades.

However, there are a few tweaks that MP20 has to offer in the new model -

Benefits of Mizuno MP20

Looks 

The MP20 iron head has a fresh chrome finish that shines in bright light just like silverware. This gives an additional premium look to the club.

The look of the iron is just like a butter knife since the topline is thin which has always been on the muscle back of a Mizuno. The club is super slim but not as thin as the razor. The toe shape is squared up and beautiful without being too angular or boxy.

The look of Mizuno in the bag is also great. The classic chrome finish and the superb branding is done with good taste. The logo includes a running bird placed on the iron's toe. Another tiny branding of MP20 is placed on the heel. The iron has no Mizuno written anywhere on the club because it's a shame if you do not know by the feel of it.

Sound and Feel 

Mizuno MP20 golf irons have always felt great, considering that has marketed these clubs for years and it has been mostly about the feel.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the irons feel smooth like butter. However, the ball did not feel intensely fast. The new copper MP20 certainly lives up to the expectations and hype.

The centered shots are extremely satisfying and soft, just the right sort of feeling that makes you love playing golf. The MP20 iron does not sting and the feedback is precise.

The sound is almost mute. It is soft, yet it has a crispness that sounds like music to a golfer's ears. It is both soft and solid at the same time.

Consistency

Coming to the consistency, the dispersion observed in indoor testing was close to perfection. The shots with an 8-iron produced 8139 rpm backspin with a 117-yard carry on average.

This was similar to the 9-iron. From this, it is clear that the brand is not manufacturing these irons for distance. But it is definitely worth it if you are not willing to give up yardage with the irons.

On the course 

Playing on Sale Golf Club's wet grass compared to playing on a mat made all the difference in the strike's consistency. The good strikes were short while the poor strikes were hardly reaching the green, forget about the flag post.

This is the main reason why such clubs are actually manufactured for the best players or the professionals since it is almost little or no margin for making an error.

The head of the club is pretty solid if you are at the rough, and from the fairway, they were easy and effortless to shape. With this club, there is very little chance of losing accuracy. The dispersion may be a little tight initially but you will soon get used to it.

Performance 

Talking about the performance of Mizuno MP20, the changes made in enhancing its performance is subtle. The blade has a typical Flow Tapered shape implying a lower center of gravity in the long irons for golfers to launch them easily.

Short irons have a higher center of gravity which makes the golfers control the irons easily and it is easier to fly down.

MP20 irons have a relatively high spin which can be a point of advantage for an elite striker since it is easier to make shots. However, for those high spin golfers, it can be disadvantageous to distance.

There is an obvious downside of this iron - the forgiveness is slightly lacking. The highs are quite high when you are playing a blade, but the lows are extremely low in case of drenched or drowning balls.

Final Words

All in all, Mizuno has successfully done a great job assembling this lineup of the Mizuno MP20 Golf Iron. It is ideal for powerful players who want to experience the sound and feel of the iron.

Though these irons are suitable for professional golfers, they can also be used by those who want precision over distance and do not lack power.

Mizuno has taken their inspiration from the nostalgic TN87 to make this the MP20 series that comes with classic irons made of copper, giving it a shiny and elegant look.

Even though the muscle backs are quite difficult to modify and improve, there is still a significant change made with these new irons and that is the thin copper layer. This was present in the old Mizuno irons but not on the latest MP models.

The irons are quite expensive and they should be, with the kind of materials and design it comes with, Mizuno promises to keep you in the golf shaft with no extra charges.