Mizuno Irons: MP57 vs. MP60

[sshashid87]

Hi everyone,

I'm a mid-high handicap player using Cleveland Launcher LP's right now. I hit the irons pretty decent, but I hate the thick top line and the huge offset on the irons. When hitting of a tee, and to a lesser extent the fairway, I draw the ball, but I want to keep the ball flight straight and draw the ball only when needed. I tried the MP60's on the simulator and the ball straight seemed pretty straight. I was hitting off one of those TrueStrike mats or something, and I just feel like those mats are a lot more forgiving than a real fairway would be. I shoot in the mid 90s on a par 73 course, so do you think the cavity/blades would be a bad idea? I really don't know how I can test them out on a real course, but they feel really good when trying them out indoors. Does anyone have any opinions on the MP57's vs. the MP60s or do you think I should forget about blades for a while since I have a really high handicap? I do have at least a few pars and a birdie or two per round but some of my holes are just horrible (I mean horrible as in getting a 10 on a par 5, 8 on a par 4, things like that)...I really like the mizuno blades because they have a sharp leading edge and they sit really nice on the ground, I like the look at address...Does anyone have any advice about these clubs, or about the Callaway X-Forged? They all seemed to hit really well....they are really expensive, so if anyone has any advice on other sets that would be appreciated as well....I just like clubs with a thin top line and a sharp leading edge that sits kind of flat on the ground...Thanks in advance for any advice!

SS

[Eph610Power]

I think there's another post on switching to forged from cavity backs that you might find helpful. As indicated in that post, I'm experimenting with the X Forged after using the X20 Tours. I like the no offset look of the X Forged, and may well end up with some sort of mixed set, 7 and up in the forged, 4 through 6 in the x 20s.

You will hear folks say that a mid to high handicapper shouldn't be hitting the forged, but I don't think one size fits all in this area.

If you find the cost of a complete set daunting, which is understandable, just order two or three of the more lofted forged to start with and see how you do. Far less devastating investment if you find it ain't gonna work out in the end...Just a thought.

[Eph610Power]

Just one additional thought relative to your question, I love the look and feel of the X Forged. After hitting them for a couple of weeks, the X 20s look like shovels sitting there.

[sshashid87]

Yeah, I like the look of all three, but I should probably looking at the one that is the most forgiving of the three. From reviews, it seems that the MP-57 is the most forgiving, but I haven't hit that iron yet. I think at address it looks relatively similar to the MP-60, which I like, but the X-Forged sit the best on the ground I think. Does anyone strongly feel that forged blades/cavity blades will be much too hard for a high-handicap player to hit? I hit my irons pretty well (especially 4, 5, 6 for some reason rather than 7, 8, 9) and my 3 iron is much better than my 3 hybrid...

[andre112]

it's totally up to you. i really like blades as well.
but until i can hit most of my shots on the sweet spot, i won't change.
besides i've only had my x20 tour for 3 months.
i'm gonna commit and play them till i'm at least a 10 or so.

[Crafty]

The main difference between the 57's and the 60's is that the 60's are a partial cavity back while the 57's are a full cavity back. The 57's will be a little more forgiving for you in that sense. Besides that point however, the irons are very similar. The offset is ever so slightly greater in the 67's, but it won't make much difference. THe toplines are going to be almost the exact same.

Just judging by your handicap, I would suggest the 57's to you. However, choosing the 60's will not be a whole lot different. Both are excellent iron sets and I think you will cherish either one.

[Guest]

I have been shopping for new irons all winter and finally pulled the trigger. I am the happy owner of some new custom-fitted Mizuno MP 60s. Changed from an old set of Mizuno TZoid Pro IIs. Loved those irons as well. But I basically shopped both the MP 60s and MP 57s. I usually like the newest stuff available, but I kept going back and forth between the two. Contrary to what the last poster said, the topline on the MP 57s is slightly thicker. I didn't think it would matter to me, but after several times trying both at the same time, mentally knowing that the topline was thicker on the MP57 was thicker bothered me. You will notice the thickness, only if you have both models in hand. But it is ever so slight a difference that many may not notice. So I gave up the extra forgiveness and went with the MP 60's. The offset is also slightly more in the 57s by a hundredth (???) of an inch or so? Hardly noticeable, but I'm sure it contributes to the forgiveness. I may be wrong, but I thought the sole was also slightly thicker in the 57s. Ball flight in the 57s were also slightly higher. With the higher handicap, I'd recommend the 57s to you, but both are great clubs.

Good luck!