Mizuno MX 25 Irons

[ks8829]

Does anybody play Mizuno MX 25 Irons? How do you like them? what shaft do you have? Steel, what kind, Graphite, what kind? how do you like these irons?

I am thinking about getting them for my 14 year old son and wonder what shafts I should consider?

He is 5'6" weights about 120 lbs and has been playing golf on and off since 7 years old, he's played 18 holes about 3 times and He is considering trying out for his High School golf team next spring.

Thanks for your time and feedback in advance. :)

[golfmonke]

I play the MX 200's which are the 25's replacement.....

I have the TT Dynamic gold x100 shafts in them.

I really like these irons. They're not quite a players cavity and also not a true game improvement iron IMHO. Being forged they have a nice soft feel to them.

I know 2 11-15 HDCP's who play the Mx 25's and they like them also.

I don't have a clue how fast your son swings, so I can't really help in the shaft department. Although they come stock with the Dynalite shafts, which are about 20 grams lighter than the Dynamic Gold.

I took one year off of baseball in HS and played golf, it was a great time. I hope he makes it! What does he normally shoot?

[ks8829]

Last time he played 18 holes he shot 110 from the reds but this was about 3 years ago. He has a nice swing and decent short game but he does not play enough to get better. Hopefully he will join the golf team and when you practice 6 days a week and you can help but improve all aspects of your game.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, my son and I appreciate it.

[golfmonke]

Wow, 6 days a week, I guess our school was cheap :p We only played 9 holes mon-friday.

Usually there are 10-12 guys on the team, 6 play in the matches and their scores count. The other 4-6 get to play also, but their scores don't count in the match. At least that's how it worked when I played.

I believe I shot a "108" for my first 18 holes when I was 12 or 13 (was more like a 112-115 :p) and played in the number 2-3 slot on the golf team my sophomore year. So looks like he has the potential, maybe he can get some more rounds under his belt before tryouts.

[PiKapp23]

While I do not own the MX25 irons, I did previously own the MX-23 irons (which I loved and should not have gotten rid of...) and tried the MX-25 when I bought my last set a couple years ago. I found the MX-25 to be a good set (although I think most would agree they are not as good as the MX-23 or the newer version MX-200). They are a nice mixture of forgivness and playability, which is a probably a good fit for your son, that will allow him to get better and he shouldn't quickly outgrow (skillwise, I mean).

The best thing to do is have him professionally fit to make sure you get the correct shafts, although from what you have said the regular flex, steel shafts from any of the major companies (True Temper Dynamic Gold SL is the model that I think comes by default with the MX25, which is a great shaft). A professional fitting will help figure out which shaft is right and also, due to his height be 5' 6", he might need a shorter length and/or different lie angle. The fitter can help with these. It's important to get clubs correctly fit for the individual player as this will help them as they improve.

[worst_shot_ever]

I will add to those that play the earlier MX-23s and love them. They're ebay-able at less than 2 bones, I believe.

[mancest]

I have the MX 25s, and like them quite a bit. I have them with the stock Dynalite S300 shafts. These promote a higher launch then the Dynamic golds with I a believe a lower kick point and about 20 grams less weight.

I bent the shaft of my PW and replaced it with a grafalloy prolaunch blue iron shaft, I don't really notice much difference in either accuracy or distance. I am about 5'8, and over 2 bills, so don't know if I could give much advice as far as shafts or lie angles, if you are going to spend some money get him a fitting.

I have had mine for a year and a half, and they are good solid clubs, a game improvement club, but still enough feedback to let you know where you screwed up. A decent sized head, thicker top line (I prefer a thinner top, but my game hasn't progressed to the point of buying a more blade like iron).

Overall I would recommend them to somebody who plans to work on their game with hope of some decent improvement, but going to a fitting and hitting several different irons to see what works best is the way to find out if they work for the individual.

[Aaronsrix17]

I think I answered another one of your questions about your sons graphite or steel shafted irons. Now if you think you son is going to continue and get better at golf than this is a good choice. But if he is going to continue to play off and on then look for something more forgiving. I think you son shoots like in the 90s or 100s or something so maybe try the mx 950 if you want to stay with mizuno irons. Because there are tour players playing the mx 25s so they aren't exactly crazy forgiving clubs. But if he is going to start playing consistently get him these. I'm 14 and I was considering these before I bought my srixons

[mapa94]

I'm a 14 handicap who plays the MX-25's with the stock TT Dynalite SL shafts (R) and I really like them. They aren't as forgiving as some game improvement irons but they provide great feedback. My previous set of irons where Ping G2's (good game improvement irons) but I much prefer the Mizuno's. As other have stated the MX23's and MX200 are probably equally good choices.

[ks8829]

My son is going to join his High school golf team! :) I found from a friends mom and asked my son and he confirmed and in fact went to a golf meeting last Tuesday.

He's agreed to play 9 holes if I invite one of his friends. :)