New Mizuno irons

[RGDave]

Since I will need a new set of new irons this year, I'm keeping a close eye on the new range.

I expect to go with a "blended/progressive" set again. The odd thing is that the cross-over from one style of club to another always seems between the 7 and 8 iron.

I'd like maybe just the 4 and 5 (6?) iron in chunky cavity and 6-PW in a regular cavity.

I love my irons (MX-900) but if only the 7 iron was like the 8-PW.

 

[Imurg]

They mostly look like ordinary Mizzy clubs to me. All these claims of greater distance, more forgiveness and better feel - will us ordinary club golfers notice any difference at all. This isn't slagging Mizuno as such, but they're all at it.
"Our most forgiving iron ever" etc etc. You can't do much more with the heads than is already done so is the difference tangible? The Pro golfer might, as might the very low handicapper - but mere mortals? Is the MP-58 going to feel much different to the MP-57/52? I'm not convinced.

 

[DCB]

You do make a valid point Imurg. I changed to MP57s when they came out. Moved to them from MP30s as I felt I needed a bit more help when not hitting it well. There isn't a lot of difference if the truth be told. Next time around I'm sure I'll be going for a full CB type club 'cause by then I'll be old and infirm and needing a lot more help than an MP type club can give !

 

[AndrewG]

With a 16 hcap, and a feeling that I'm starting to be able to move the ball from right to left on demand for my irons, would I benefit from shifting to a club with less offset, and more workability, like the 300s?

 

[RGDave]

They mostly look like ordinary Mizzy clubs to me. All these claims of greater distance, more forgiveness and better feel - will us ordinary club golfers notice any difference at all. This isn't slagging Mizuno as such, but they're all at it.
I'm not convinced.

I'm not convinced either. Mizuno don't actually make anything even close to the forgiveness of Callaway S-G.I. I'd never buy a set on the "spin" about game improvement.

 

[DCB]

AndrewG, no disrespect meant, but at 16 there are various areas of your game that need to be ironed out before you start to worry about moving the ball on demand.

You really need to go and try the clubs that appeal to you before making up your mind. If they work for you at that time, then it's worth persuing. If they don't then dont sepnd your money, have another look elsewhere.

From my understanding the MX300s are likely to be slighly harder to use consistently than the MX200s. I'd certainly give both a try before making any decision.