Mizuno MP-600 Drivers
Mizuno MP-600 Drivers
USER REVIEWS
[Feb 02, 2011]
Oakland
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP 600
Looks great at address. The contrast between black the teardrop head and white Fubuki shaft is stellar. Slightly open at address. I had great difficulty not pushing the ball right. No matter where I placed the ball in my stance, the driver pushed the shot right, sometimes a straight block, other times side spin fade. I suspect the shaft is the issue. I used a stiff shaft and generally that has been fine with irons and hybrids. However, I have been using a TM 580 XD with an R7 Regular shaft in it. So I may not be swinging fast enough to release the club. I tried inside the ball moves, I tried speeding up my swing speed, and I moved the weights all over the place in the FastTrack system. Alas, I could not stop the ball wanting to go to the right. I had a similar issue with the older Mizuno Blue Rage drivers (Acce shaft in stiff). I am thinking I need to consider regular shafts for future drivers. The sound of the ball strike is a muted whack - dull sounding and not the ting I am used to with the Taylormade. I expected more from the club, honestly. I thought I'd be able to achieve a ball flight that would allow a slight draw. I never got close. Additionally, the MP 600 driver is not as long as my TM 580 XD. It's a good 20 yards shorter actually. Customer Service bought used off Ebay Similar Products Used: tm 580 xd 10.5
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[Aug 09, 2010]
michael mccreery
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
mizuno mp 600
This my primary driver when I am playing aggressive. UST-V2 75 sitff, tipped 1/2 44 1/2 length. I have the weights in 2/3 setting for baby draw and it works like a dream. not a very deep face but that is fine. still get very good results. Value paid $25 from friend for the head and $40 for great value - Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: Burner Tour 08, SMT 455, Alpha 830.2, Nakashima np-420 back up. |
[Aug 07, 2010]
David
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
10.5 Fuji 360 Stiff
I shoot in the mid 80's to low 90's but my tee ball is one of the best parts of my game. Three words for this driver are solid, solid, solid. I moved from a Cobra LD-F to a Cleveland HiBore XL to this Mizuno. I was really looking at the Titleist drivers, but at $139 on *bay, this Mizuno is unbeatable (and felt better too.)
Similar Products Used: Callaway Biggest Big Bertha
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[May 18, 2010]
famousdavis
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-600
My level of play is better than scratch but I didn't see that option so I simply chose "scratch golfer". I only play with fellow scratch golfers. I find it unbearable to play with anyone above a 2 handicap. I have no time for the nonsense that goes along with playing the game in an abominable fashion. Let the masses hear me say "take lessons!". I find it offensive to play along with a chap that chops sod while swinging. The bloke belongs in the meat wagon dare I say. This driver is just so-so. I deem it akin to a meatloaf sanwhich...lots of lard but no real meat. It is beneath me to play such a club. Carry on. Customer Service I refuse to call these 800 numbers only to speak with dimwits. Similar Products Used: i would not share this with anyone. |
[Mar 18, 2010]
kingofstace
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP 600 Driver
This is a driver that I arrived at via a Cobra, a Ping, a Cleveland Hi-Bore and a Taylormade Burner, all of which failed to give what the Mizuno has bags of ... control. Although I am still capable of some eccentric shots when trying to slap the cover off the ball, in the main this is driver which rewards good timing and a steady swing. It sounds great, looks great at address and the weights can make a difference, particularly in terms of keeping the ball low into brisk winds. It feels to me to be a good, solid club so you need a decent swing speed to get the most out of it but with a stiff shaft and a big grip, this has proved to be the driver I have been looking for! Similar Products Used: Taylormade Burner
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[Feb 25, 2010]
Chris T.
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP-600 10.5 fit-on E360 stiff
First of all, let me say this club is very well made. I know this is kind of personal, but the clubhead shape and size is perfect for me... not bulky bullet shaped aerodynamics, nor weird dented crown (like cobra's or cleveland hi-bore's). Just very classic. I bought this club at a very fair price (120 US$ used), and the clubhead was in mint condition. At first I was having problems with the grip (golf pride m-21) that felt way too thick for me. I've read on forums that many people think the same about this grip (maybe it is designed for thinner butt shafts). Morover I have small hands, so a tendency to fade the ball increased to a slice that was driving me crazy. Clearly I was not "releasing" enough before impact because of this. So I switched to a thiner Taylor Made Grip (plus some corrections to my backswing), and problems are totally gone. Now I'm able to hit dead straight, or with a mild draw. The Fujikura shaft is very stable, and I'm not afraid to hit it harder, like with my previous driver. Raw distance is not really important for me (since I really need accuracy to improve my game), but with a 95 to 105 mph swing I'm able to fly the ball to some respectable 260 - 290 yards. I have not played a lot with the weights, because I'm not interested in correcting sidespin, but I would like to try other "neutral" setups in the future, specially 1-6 to decrease backspin (very valuable in windy conditions). One last thing: I also tried this driver with the stock Mizuno shaft, which is lighter, and I was able to hit it a little longer, but not as consistent as with the fuji shaft. This club will be in my bag for a long time (probably until mizuno releases something newer). Customer Service Not used. Similar Products Used: Titleist 905, 907, 909
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[Nov 16, 2009]
Tec Ton
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP-600 - Fujikura Fit On 360 Stiff
Like a previous reviewer said, the best way to describe this driver is Accuracy. I first tried a demo with the DS3 shaft, which was nice, but the fuji shaft was more stable for me (7 grams heavier, and a tad stiffer, so I'm able to feel the club in the backswing).
Customer Service Not used. Similar Products Used: Taylor Made 580xd, R5 dual, Burner TP
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[Aug 02, 2009]
linzybel
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP-600 10.5* w/ Accra T50 M4
I'm 55, a 12 hcp with 95mph driver swing speed, 6'2 and more of a swinger than a hitter. I'm partial to Mizuno, having played a MP-001 (400cc) for three seasons. Great feel, excellent sound and control. This season I upgraded to an MP-600 and like the results. Even with the Fuji 360 stiff, the impact was more solid and the ball carried a little further than the old driver. Oh, I also tried a MacGregor with a nice NVS stiff shaft, and though I liked the shaft and had decent results, the sound was thin and the control not as good as with the Miz.
Customer Service Dunno. Similar Products Used: MP-001 400, 10* slightly older, smaller. MacGregor MT460 10.5* with NVS stiff. |
[Jun 19, 2009]
Bill Cox
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-600
First Mizuno driver I've ever played. I switched out of a TM 425TP to play the MP-600 and haven't looked back. Not the longest driver out there but my accuracy and consistancy has improved significantly.
Customer Service None used. Similar Products Used: Mostly Taylormade's Driver of the month |
[Feb 09, 2009]
greggthomas
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-600
MX 500 was always solid for me, did not like the Exsar 50 shaft though for swings above 95 mph. This club with the Fuji E360 shaft is a wonderful upgrade. The added weight is nice, and it's amazing but for someone who has never been able to work the ball on command, I am getting the sense that I can with this club. Swinging too hard is not rewarded, which for me is a good thing. I am getting 10 yds more distance, and my side spin rate has definitely decreased. Have only played in neutral position for now, looking forward to tweaking it. Customer Service None needed, all clubs are mizuno except putter. Similar Products Used: MX-500 |