Mizuno MP-30 Forged Irons
Mizuno MP-30 Forged Irons
[Sep 12, 2003]
berryman
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno mp30
This is the third set of Mizunos I've owned. Replaced a well-worn set of Pro 1's with these. Also own Mp 14's but have to play daily to adequately use the 14's. These are the best looking cavity backs I've ever seen. Replaced the S300 shafts w/TT x90s after custom-fitting. Took about 7 rounds to get used to the 1/4" longer and lighter shafts. The ball trajectory is higher and bites quicker than w/ the Pro 1's. I agree w/ a previous reviewer that the Mizuno grips are the worst and replaced w/ Lamkin full cords. These irons are SWEET! Similar Products Used: I've played forged clubs since I was a teen - Haig Ultras, then McGregors, then Wilson FG17s. Tried out forged clubs from all manufacturers but came back to the Mizunos. |
[Sep 04, 2003]
jileto99
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP 30
I started out with the Mizuno irons (faldo's then T3's) then moved to Callaway Pro series X-12's (best cast clubs for me, very long). I later upgraded to the X-14 pro series and my game deteriorated.. I decided to try out forged blades - Mizuno Pro MS-11 (japanese version) loved the pure hits but wanted more forgiveness. The MP-30's were the best choice! Hits are PURE and I love the feel and sound of a PURE SWEET SPOT HIT! MP-30's hit high and land soft without sacrificing distance. I Shoot in the 80's and definitely recommend the MP-30's. Customer Service never tried it yet.. Similar Products Used: Mizuno MS 11 forged blades - japanese version. TM 200's, and forged 300's. |
[Aug 11, 2003]
stueyboy
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP-30
Bought 3-PW and also the black Ox 56 deg wedge all with Dynamic gold 300 shafts, 2 degree flat and 1/4 inch long. Took me a couple of rounds to get used to how much longer they were than my old clubs and now ther is no stopping me. My club handicap is 11 but for the last few rounds, I have played between 3-5 shots under that. Don't buy these clubs if you want to know you have hit a good shot as you hardly feel the ball leaving the club face. In my hands, the ball flies really high and always looks like it is going to land short, however, the distance is spot on. Typically 120 for PW, 165 for 7 iron and about 220 for a 3 iron. My one gripe would be the Mizuno grips are a bit slippy. I will be changing them for some full chord soon. Overall ..... Magnificent Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Ping i-3, Taylor Made LT,s and Maxfli A10's. All less consistent than MP-30's |
[Aug 09, 2003]
Evan
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
mp-30
After playing my TM original burner cast irons purchased new in 95, I decided to upgrade to a shot shaping-forged blade. The TM's seemed too "thick" on top compared to many irons and, although this isnt a terrible problem, I always hit them straight and no matter what I did, I never was able to consistently move the ball left to right. My ball flight is a draw no matter what I do and for me to "shape" a shot is to hit it straight. The last straw was my continued inconsistent distance with my 7,8,9 and PW. The lofts on my TM were strong but they were always inconsistently long. I hit the 762's and although they felt good, they are cast and felt somewhat mushy. The TM rac LT lacked feel,the grips were strange and they are cast too. I hit the Hogan apex plus and although they were solid and felt pure on most center hits, they did not feel "balanced" in my hands and somewhat clunky. Eventually, I hit the mp-30's after playing a few rounds with a buddie in my league and watching him absolutely pure his mp-30 irons. Her are my observations after 3 rounds with my mp-30's. This is a perfect club for a higher swing speed (I'm @ 110) and more consistent groove swinger( still working on this part of it). Also, with more hand loading and aggressive attacking swings, this club will bite into a provX and really make the ball dance. You can actually feel the club face bite into the ball. The higher irons are lofted slightly weaker than my TM - (Tm pw 45* v. mp-30 pw 47*& TM 8 378 v mp-30 8 39*) but I seem to be able to "dial in" the distances already and have hit a few shots pin high by just trusting my clubs and distances. Even those long iron shots that are harded to pure go somewhat straight and true even when slightly miss hit due to the forgiveness of this "combo" forged muscle/cavity back design. For all of you who are scared of hitting a forged club, this may be the club that allows you to break away from the "safety" of the cast irons and begin to attack pins and shape shots which will enable you to "go low" more often. Go for it. This is one great set of sticks. Once you hit a forged club pure, that sensation of not feeling any resistance on the club head but only the sound and "feel" of the ball exploding off the face and that boring, high to low ball flight that goes long and straight to the target, will you realize that your mushy, inconsistent, cast mid or over sized irons are actually keeping you from putting circles on your score card. Customer Service Very good answering my questions and the person i spoke to was not only knowledgable but friendly as well. Similar Products Used: TM oversized original burners, 762, Hogan apex, TM rac lt. |
[Aug 07, 2003]
harmon
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP-30
I'm now thrilled with these clubs! I say now because the first couple of weeks with them I wasn't quite sure if I loved them or not. There is a substantial difference between my TM Supersteels and the Mizunos. I felt like a players club such as the Mizunos could really help take my game to the next level (consistantly shooting in the 70's). Like most of you, I spent a lot of time trying out clubs. I mainly focused on the Titleist 690cb's, TM LT's, Mizuno MX-20's and BH's CFT's. I eventually narrowed it down to the MP-30's and Titlest 690's. Quite honestly, I probably couldn't go wrong either way, I just saved a little mula with the Mizuno's. Now that I have played them for a month now and have four rounds under my belt, I can say they are excellent clubs! Great feel for starters, not all that difficult to hit (even long irons)once you play them for a little bit, and I love the consistency they produce. I bought the (3) MP Wedges as well to top of the set and right now I'm like a pig in clover. Customer Service N/A Yet?? Similar Products Used: TM LT's, Titleist 690cb, MX-20's, Ben Hogan CFT's |
[Aug 02, 2003]
Philip
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP30
Awesome club, it is that simple... I played a set of ISI's for years and decided to find something new. I bought into the Callaway hype and purchased a set of X16's and my scores went up. After decided to admit defeat I traded the X16's in for the MP30's and have never looked back. My short game improved overnight and dispite the 'softer' feel I lost no distance (150 yards with my 8 iron). I have yet to find my comfort zone with the long irons but that will come. The MP30's allow me the opportunity to work the ball right or left with little effort on my part. I am not a great ball striker and yet these clubs are pretty forgiving and dispite what people may say, off center hits, thin hits or anyother kind of miss does not "hurt" anymore than most other clubs. Customer Service Not needed at this time Similar Products Used: Not that I would call them "similar" but other clubs I hit: TA7, TA5, I3+, X16 and Hogan Apex. |
[Jul 24, 2003]
Skinny Dipping
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP 30
I've been alternating between these and the Macgregor PMBs. It's a toss up. I've tried the Titleist 690mb, Nike and Cleveland TA7 and prefer these. Very accurate and has that nice feel you get from a forged club Customer Service ok |
[Jul 21, 2003]
Rainkingjr
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP30
I had Titleist 690CB's. Got rid of them and was planning on going back to Taylormade irons. Decided to give MP30's a try first. The MP30's are nice clubs. Very solid feel when you hit it pure. Plays much more like a blade. Don't let the cavity back fool you. Of course I believe that if you have a quality club regardless of name, cast or forged, and you hit it on the button, it'll perform. My only problem with the Mizuno was that I didn't feel like I had consistent distance gaps from one club to the next. I had them checked out and found that the lofts and lies were all out of wack as I suspected. My 8 iron was 1 degree upright and 2 degrees weak. On the other end the 3 iron was 2 degrees flat and 1 dgree weak. Obviously I had the whole set corrected to a standard lie and 1 degree strong on the loft. Oh yeah, I did find out that MP30's and MP33's come factory standard 2 degrees upright. This came from the rep at a Mizuno demo day I attended. Nice clubs but do get them checked out before you put them into play. Sometimes it is not the player but the club. Rarely, but sometimes. Similar Products Used: Titleist 690CB, Ping I3 blade |
[Jul 16, 2003]
Mike Schmidt
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP30
I was playing the Titleist 690mb and the lcal pro asked if I'd be interested in trying the MP30s. Well after an hour at the range I went and purchased a set. They have improved my iron play considerably. Customer Service Excellent Similar Products Used: Titileist and Nike |
[Jul 14, 2003]
big boy
Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP30
The MP 30 has an extremely refined look. Addressing the ball, your eyes focus on the appropriate alignment . The craftmenship is extremely accurate with the lofts set for the proper distance. The grip fits quite nicely in one's hands offering a sense of confidence and power. Customer Service Very nice! Similar Products Used: The Taylor Made RAC, Calloway and Nike |