Mizuno MP Series

Reviewed by: Eeyore42 ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-T Chrome 51* & 56*

Summary:
When I bought my first gap and sand wedges, all I really considered was that they 'match' my irons. I was (and still am) playing Tommy Armour 845 OS+ irons, so when I found the 845 V-31's I got them. I figured a wedge is a wedge, right? I think they were in my bag for about 5 seasons.

But as they got older and started getting worn, I decided to look for replacements. I knew full well that the 'big' names in wedges were Cleveland, Titleist, and Mizuno. Being a bit of a cheapskate when it comes to golf, I looked for something used but still in good condition on ebay. And they had to be left handed.

One thing I did know going in was that I wanted the wedges to have a sole grind that would facilitate opening the face. I had learned with the Armour wedges how this really helped in certain situations. That narrowed down my choices to the Cleveland DSG and Mizuno C-grind wedges.

So it was kind of by chance that I wound up with the Mizunos. If I had only known what I had been missing all of those years! I don't know exactly what it is about these wedges, but they are like night and day compared to the Armours! It could be the sole grind, the smaller head size, or the fact that they are forged. Whatever it is, it quickly became clear that these wedges work so much better for any kind of shot. When the ball is on the fairway, a nice easy swing results in a solid hit with a perfect divot. When the ball is in the rough, I now trust that these wedges will slide easily through the grass and lift the ball out. While I learned to live with the Armour wedges, I accepted the fact that every once in a while I'd either chunk or blade a shot. With the Mizuno wedges, I now look forward to making the next pitch or touch chip shot!

Customer Service:
Have not had to use.

Similar Products Used:
Tommy Armour 845 V-31 wedges

Reviewed by: cwright ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP 54* Chrome & 58* Chrome

Summary:
I've waited a while to write this review. I've played several wedges over the past 5 years and while Cleveland, Callaway and Titleist Wedges are very good, they aren't as good as the Mizuno MP series wedges.

The performance of these wedges are exactly what you expect. They will not eat the cover off your ball like a Titleist Spin-Milled wedge. They exude confidence when you look down at them and they are simply Mizuno quality through and through.

The heads are not super heavy, but you can feel them at all times during your swing and I especially like chipping with these clubs. Good bite around the green and good accuracy from 100 yards in.

If you have problems getting spin on your chip shots, these may not be the club for you. You may want to try a spin-milled Titleist or something that will produce more backspin, but if you're in the market for a pure wedge that plays true, then you can't beat the Mizuno MP Series for quality and price.

Customer Service:
Never used Mizuno customer service.

Similar Products Used:
Titleist Spin-Milled Vokey, Cleveland 588 RTG, Cleveland DSG 588, Cleveland 900 FF, Callaway Vintage Tour, Ping G5

Reviewed by: DO'T ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
MP-R chrome

Summary:
This club has given me a short game. I can pop the ball up and it lands on the green.

Sometimes I hit it short, but the direction and flight are always true.

Reviewed by: shortgamerebel ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP 52* & 60*

Summary:
BUY EM...DEADLY WEAPONS LET ME TELL YOU GUY. FROM 75 YARDS WITH THE 60, IM IN ATTACK. NOW I KNOW WHAT TIGER IS TALKING ABOUT, MY TARGET IMMEDIATELY SHRINKS TO A 10 FOOT CIRCLE WHEN I GET THAT 60 IN MY HANDS. I HAVE PERFECTED MY SHORT GAME AND AM VERY MAD IF I DONT GET IT INSIDE 10 FEET WHICH I RARELY MISS NOW. WITH THE 52, FROM 105 YARDS SMOOTH FULL SWING, REEL IT BACK ABOUT 12 FEET OR HAVE IT HIT AND STOP, CONTROLLING SPIN IS VERY KEY ON TODAYS COURSES AND THESE WEDGES ARE PRIMO. GO OUT, BUY THESE MIZUNOS. I GOT MINE ON EBAY FOR $50 EACH BRAND NEW, CHEAP. SO SOFT, FEEL LITERALY SOFTER THAN WHEN IM BUTTERIN MY TOAST IN THE MORNIN. GREAT JOB MIZZY..

Customer Service:
HAVENT USED, BUT PROBLY WICKED GOOD

Similar Products Used:
VOKEYS ARE ALRIGHT, CLEVELAND CG10'S ARE EXCELLENT BUT REST ARE JUNK, HOGAN RIVIERAS ARE REAL NICE BUT TOO MUCH GLARE AND NOT SOFT ENOUGH

Reviewed by: MountOdinMan ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
mp chrome

Summary:
This is in my opinion one of the premier wedge choices if you like to play more than just a standard high shot. It has given me the option to hit it high, hit a low spinner, or somewhere in between. Into the wind it holds its trajectory well. The product of Mizuno's truly unequalled forging process is one of the sweetest feeling wedges around.

Customer Service:
n/a

Similar Products Used:
Nike forged, callaway forged, etc