Mizuno MP-33 Irons
Mizuno MP-33 Irons
[Nov 06, 2001]
Flan
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP-33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None The clubs are incredible! They are the finest looking clubs on the market today. When you pure a shot you feel nothing. It truly is like a hot knife through butter. That said, if you do not already possess a strong repeating swing or do not intend to practice, the purchase of these clubs are a waste of money. Unless you practice these clubs can be a bear. Maybe because these are my first "blades" I have no frame of reference to gauge the degree of difficulty. However, I believe that by playing this club I will improve my swing and my game. Like everything worthwhile in life it will take time and sweat. I would recommend these clubs to anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort. Anyone can hit a cavity back club and that is the problem. I was playing the x-14 pro series. A good club. However, I can hit them a ton whether I hit them on the sweet spot or not. I can also feel the club head with the x-14. Nothing like the MP-33s however. When I miss hit these clubs I will sometime shank the ball. I never shanked the ball playing the x-14s. I suppose that is the point. While the x-14s are a game improvement club they are not necessarily a swing improvement club. I chose the MP-33s to become a better ball striker and golfer. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: x-14 pro series. |
[Nov 05, 2001]
Paul Newton
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None I just got the MP33''s and they are great. Once you get a feel with them and get used to how small they are you can hit the ball a heck of a lot better. After using them for 1 week i shot my first round under par. You have to have a pretty consistent swing though, like all blades they are a little harder to hit and it''s a little easier to mis hit. Even so they are great clubs. Similar Products Used: None |
[Oct 31, 2001]
drjimbo
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None Simply superb. As with many of the other reviewers of this club I too was a little apprehensive about switching from a highly compensating club (Hogan Apex Edge) to a pure blade. After the first hit my apprehensions began to abate. After a 190 yard straight-as-an-arrow 4-iron onto the 3rd green all concerns vanished. In a word I could not be more delighted. I found that nicely struck shoots went where they were directed and that poorly hit shots (I had four the first time out) suffered only in distance, not directionality. I particularly enjoyed the shorter irons (7 - SW) - no big sole to bounce off the ground and hit the ball thin. My experience (54 holes to date) suggests that these irons should be tried by anyone interested in learning more about his/her game. Whatever minimal advantages game-improvement clubs might have to offer, my experience indicates that the the MP-33''s offer more. Customer Service Couldn''t be better. Ordered these clubs with a standard flex +0.5'' shaft on Monday and received them via FedEx on Friday - drop shipped from Mizuno. By the way Tom at Sprain Lake Golf Course in Yon Similar Products Used: Hogan Apex Edge |
[Oct 28, 2001]
M Ho
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
MP-33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None This is a partial review cum query. I shoot in the low 90s consistently. My putting and driving sucks but I think I hit my irons (5I to SW) pretty well. I hit my 3I and 4I off the tee pretty well too. I currently play with Mizuno Comp EZs but have tested a friend''s MP-33s. I like the fact the head is smaller and the top line is thinner than my Comp EZs. But what I love most is the way the clubs set up at address. It really inspires confidence (b''cos of the smaller head and the thinner top line) and I can hit them as well as I hit my Comp EZs. The clubs also feel more balanced than the Comp EZs. Mis-hits are not penalised any more than mis-hits on my Comp EZs. My query is this. Seeing as how MP-33s are sometimes called "game improvement clubs", not in the sense that it "corrects" mis-hits but it forces you to learn to hit better, do you think it makes sense for me to try switching to the MP-33s? I am trying to be a serious golfer and am willing to invest the necessary time and effort. Please don''t flame me for asking questions. It seems to me that the best forum to ask my query is here since everyone owns an MP-33. If there is an equally focussed forum elsewhere, I would be grateful if someone could direct me to the right place. Similar Products Used: Mizuno Comp EZs |
[Oct 15, 2001]
Frank Paikert
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP 33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None Best modern blade ever. Outstanding feel and overall performance. But you better put a good swing on this sweet babes. Recommended for HC 13 or better. Great sole design makes them perfect for chipping. Similar Products Used: Mizuno Trues, Maxfli Aussie Blades, Maxfli Revolutions, Golfsmith Professional Grinds. |
[Oct 10, 2001]
antony
Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None i''''ve read all reviews in these site before placing order and found that most of the reviewers comment that you should have a low handicap for playing these clubs. finally, i want to take the challenge. i got the clubs after placing order three weeks ago. i''''ve just got the clubs yesterday and went to driving range last night for test drive. it''''s incredible. it''''s a blade. it''''s an amazing experience for playing with these clubs. i just swing the clubs through the ball, it retrun me a soft and controllable feeling. although the 2 iron looks so small at address, the ball still fly away in a straight and long pattern consistantly. it''''s unbelievable since i never hit a 2 iron before. mp-33 give me a lot of confidence. that''''s the best performaning and looking clubs i''''ve ever hit. btw, mis-hit only cause distance penalty and not the direction. But I still think it''s a little bit expensive. Similar Products Used: ping eye 3 irons (o-size), taylor made supersteel, lynx (forgot the model) |
[Sep 28, 2001]
Chin
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP 33, with rifle 5.5 and full cord mizuno grips
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None I have a mid-teens handicap and wanted to play MP33s because they look terrific, particularly with the rifles and the full cord stock grips (previously played x-14 pro, ping isi, armour evo). Anyway, first time out on the course I shot an 83 (including 4 birdies), which is now my all time best. And this included 4 ob''s because my driver wasn''t working too well that day. And it was first time on that particular course. It goes without saying that I am sold on these irons. You definitely don''t need to be a scratch player. The control on the PW-6 iron can''t be beat....the ball just seems to always go straight and hold its line. The 3 iron is a bit intimidating, but once you get use to it, then its quite easy to hit. The workability is very good: punch shots and full swings are both easy to execute. The higher clubhead weight and swingweight (my shaft is 0.5 inches longer, with 2 degrees upright) turn out to be a major plus (read Steve Elkington''s book: he states that heavy clubs are essential to maintain tempo and control). Feedback and feel cannot be matched by investment cast clubs -- although definitely the longer irons (3-5) are not as forgiving. Length is about the same, in spite of slightly weaker lofts. These clubs require good impact position (i.e. hands in front of the ball at impact, etc).... $800 is not cheap, but I am comfortable that resale value on the clubs will continue to be very high, so in effect they are good value for money. All-in-all, I''m very pleased with these clubs. Customer Service Ordered with rifle 5.5 and full cords. The deliver time was very long (about 3 months). Similar Products Used: Callaway x-14 pros, Ping ISI, Armour EVO-31 (RO) |
[Sep 21, 2001]
Sir Golf Alot
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None Do not believe those who say you must be scratch to play these irons. For me, these clubs are not any harder to hit or less forgiving than the TA3''s I played before. My current index 6.1. My iron play is the same as when I was a 9 hdcp, just make fewer mistakes. I would say anybody at 12 or less can play these irons. Someone tried to tell me you had to be a 2 hdcp or less... HOGWASH! Similar Products Used: None |
[Sep 16, 2001]
bruskie
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP33
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None WOW! Unbelievable! The best irons I have ever hit period! I was a little apprehensive because the doom and gloomers told me I need to be scratch to play these; however, after much soul searching and chest thumping, I splurged because I felt, just like playing with better players made me a better and more competitive golfer, that playing with a more challenging set of irons would make me better player, long term. I was pleasantly surprised that my very first round with this club produced a 41 and 35 (76), a couple of shots better that my handicap, and that was with a driver that was not performing up to par. In the words of Tony the tiger, they’re greeeeat! If you are serious about your game, these clubs will help you achieve your goal of playing better and more enjoyable golf. In the words of Hogan, so pure, so sweet, you feel the sensation through the forged blades, through the shaft, through your hands, through your body, and into your heart (:-)))))) Customer Service Have not used them, yet. Similar Products Used: TM 300, EVO 25, 845s |
[Aug 07, 2001]
Andy Bell
Shoot in the 90s
These are an absolute piece of art. I first tried them out as my mate has a set and i thought they were bloody fantastic. I recommend these beasts to a 10-0 handicapper as you have to have a perfect stroke to hit them. Similar Products Used: 990, Pro 11, Comp EZ |