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maraca2020 Well Established Member

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how good are they? I never see people play them, but they are mizunos. Any opinions?

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I used to have an MX-560 and it was pretty good. I hit the ball long and straight with it and even when I didnt hit the solidly it really didnt go far off line and I didnt lose much distance.
The only reason I dont still use that club is because it was a 12*. I first went to a 12* driver to help reduce my slice, but after I fixed a few flaws in my golfswing the slice went away, so I went to a driver with less loft in order to gain distance.
I got decent distance with the MX-560 though. I hit the ball about 230 yards with it. Now Im playing a Taylormade R9 10.5* with a Fujikura Motore 65 stiff flex shaft and I hit the ball about 250 yards on average. Now, some of you may be thinking, "230 yards really isnt all that long" and you may be right, but keep in mind that club had 12* of loft and a lite flex shaft. So, I had to swing really easy in order to keep the shaft from flexing too much. If I tried to swing hard, I would hit these towering shots that would hang up in the wind, get almost no roll and only go about 200 yards.
I know that some people look down their noses at Mizuno drivers, claiming they dont have the hottest face there is and arent the longest-hitting drivers in the world; but I really had no complaints with my MX-560.
It did have a really weird sound to it. It had a very loud, "tink" noise when it impacted the ball, much louder than any driver Ive ever hit.
I like my R9 but honestly, if I cracked the face of my R9 today, Id go buy an MX-700 in an instant.
Ive talk to a few people who really like the MX-700 and Ive read several rave reviews of that club.

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Except for the MX700, I am not really enthusiastic about any of the Mizuno drivers.
EDIT: The JPX-E500 looks interesting as well. But that's sold only in Japan (or online for a ridiculous price tag)
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maraca2020 Well Established Member

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the only thing that throws me off is the difference between the two. why is the mx 700 more game improvement? and I really hate weighting. Especially on a company that values players, why do they put the weighting on the players club?

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n8dogg2669 Well Established Member

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i have the mp-600, got it as a gift when i bought my mp-52's so i wasn;t going to say no. I do like it, i hit it straight, and i am able to work the ball pretty good, but i have always had it on the nuetral settings since i have bought it. I am lucky enough to hit my drivers straight pretty consistant, so i have always used it in a neutral setting, but i do feel like i am losing distance. I have used the new nike that is adjustable with an extra stiff shaft and i can really put it out there. The taylor made seemed pretty good to. I am actually borrowing my buddies nike he just got to see if i like it better than my mizuno.

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Woods have never been the strong side of Mizuno, but with the MX-700 series they have definately made a positive leap towards improving that side. Mizuno pretty much have a solid setup through the entire bag. Most popular being the irons, but they make great wedges, the Bettinardi putters and now hybrids and woods that can compete with the top brands.

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I hit the MX-700 earlier this year at a demo, along side of a R9, Cally FT-iQ, Ping G10 and Rapture, and a Speedline. I had no complaints with the Mizzy at all, it performed just as well as anything else out there that day. I mean, there were others that stood out to me, but it wasn't like I was disappointed or felt like the MX-700 wasnt a good driver, because it really was. I'd have no problems playing this driver. If you hit it and like it, go for it, I dont think you'd be disappointed.

 
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Anyone know how good Mizuno F-60 woods are?

I have the f-60 3wood 15* with the Exsar FS3 shaft from mizuno and i have to say i really do like this club. i might end up switching out the driver but the 3 wood is staying put. It has a very nice look and a solid feel when you hit the ball. the shaft and club seem to match my swing and play to a T. I would recommend it to anyone really. good luck

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