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Mizuno MP-15 Irons - THP Review Thread

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Canadan said:
After hitting a handful of various muscleback heads over the course of the last year or two, I'm certain that players looking for added forgiveness yet a retained "blade" profile will probably have the best luck with these heads -- Assuming they want a bit of additional perimeter forgiveness.

It's just such a great concept. Find a way to expand the material behind the misses without reducing any mass behind the best area to make contact. I really hope they find useful ways to expand and improve on this design.
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It is a great concept. I'm liking these way more than I expected, but am resisting the strong urge to go ahead and order a set. I am cautiously optimistic that a short set of these (6-p) could end up in my bag though.
 
ArmyGolf said:
Im absolutely smitten with the looks of these irons. So freaking beautiful.
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I like the looks as well, but I think the mP-4's look even better. Surprisingly, it's the feel and overall performance that is winning me over. To be honest, a lot of that may be down to familiarity, having played muscle back irons, with a similar shaft, for most of my golfing life.
 
Hit the MP-15 6i a lot again today, just feels like money! Money that is likely going to be leaving my wallet soon if I keep messing with these. I can't seem to help myself though, they are so much like my old FG's, and I actually like them even better. Never thought I would say that, but it's true, these are better than my FG-17's, even when comparing center strike for center strike. And the not so center strikes are way better. I'm actually really surprised at how forgiving these are. I mean you get no real help on thins, and you cant miss way out on the toe, but I hit a few that were about a half inch towards the toe and they came out better than I expected. I also would have had trouble telling which ones were centered and which were towards the toe.
 
adamw238 said:
Still loving the way these irons perform for me. Get plenty of distance and love the sound/feel of impact. These irons are a lot more forgiving that they look.
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Lockman850 said:
Yeah I see a lot of posts of people saying certain clubs look good but are way out of there league. I think if more people would just try them they would be surprised by the forgiveness.
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You guys were right, I was expecting them to be much less forgiving than they are.
 
BamBooBender said:
You guys were right, I was expecting them to be much less forgiving than they are.
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Just order them already. You know you won't regret it! :) but in all seriousness make sure you are fitted with the right shaft for them. It makes a huge difference.
 
chershey said:
Just order them already. You know you won't regret it! :) but in all seriousness make sure you are fitted with the right shaft for them. It makes a huge difference.
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Agreed! I did well when I had the recoils in, but wasn't fit for them. I put in the PXis I was fit for and have been killing it


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Lockman850 said:
Yeah I see a lot of posts of people saying certain clubs look good but are way out of there league. I think if more people would just try them they would be surprised by the forgiveness.
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Ive always been one of those guys that presume some of these irons are way out of my league.

I just purchased some MP-4's (demo'ed a 6-iron at Golfsmith and it was so freaking beautiful, I couldn't stop thinking about it).

Anyways, after 3 range sessions (haven't played a round with them yet), I'm very pleasantly surprised. I normally play the 850F's.
The MP-4's are a little more difficult to hit.

The difference is that you can't just recklessly swing at the ball.
My balls are probably a little shorter (I'm not sure about that). Accuracy is definitely increased, and it seems distances are way more consistent.

Now, when I get out and play an actual round with them, I might crap my pants when I see that clubhead...but so far I don't think there is that much of a difference.
 
chershey said:
Just order them already. You know you won't regret it! :) but in all seriousness make sure you are fitted with the right shaft for them. It makes a huge difference.
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I like the S300's a lot, but I caught a few ballooning this evening when really going after it. I definitely would like to try them with different shafts if I can.
 
Got to put the forgiveness aspect to a better test yesterday, couldn't seem to stop hitting towards the toe, and I am still surprised at the level of forgiveness based on the head profile. Not a big deal because that always seems bound to happen, but it was weird because I had to use impact tape to tell. I did find that I liked the MP-54's and 850 f's slightly better on a day like yesterday. Going back today to try it at +1 and 2 up.
 
I wonder if we will see mp-55 this year. Anxiously waiting!!
 
The 6i at +1 and 2 up with S300 was ideal! Ordered one just like it today for extended testing.
 
Jman said:
I bet we see the standard annual 3 or 4 new irons from them.
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I think so. The 54, 4 and EZ series are all due this fall I believe


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I miss these occasionally. They were a solid set of irons.
 
fupresti said:
I miss these occasionally. They were a solid set of irons.
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With the way you hit your current set at The King, I am shocked you could miss anything. Pure after Pure after Pure.
 
JB said:
With the way you hit your current set at The King, I am shocked you could miss anything. Pure after Pure after Pure.
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you must have missed his shots in Pitt:alien:
 
ddec said:
you must have missed his shots in Pitt:alien:
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Are you sure that was not his doppleganger? I mean there seemed to be three Fupresti's there.
Although the one that posted above, was dreaming about Ham Solo, and crunching irons.
 
JB said:
Are you sure that was not his doppleganger? I mean there seemed to be three Fupresti's there.
Although the one that posted above, was dreaming about Ham Solo, and crunching irons.
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I told you, I just yelled Chicken Nuggets and saw someone come running.
 
ddec said:
you must have missed his shots in Pitt:alien:
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I can't have all the Hall of Fame tags dude. I like to make sure everyone has something to call their own.
 
fupresti said:
I can't have all the Hall of Fame tags dude. I like to make sure everyone has something to call their own.
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I wish you were more of a tyrant. Just take it all for yourself.
 
ddec said:
I wish you were more of a tyrant. Just take it all for yourself.
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Then I would be like Mike Dean and no one wants that.
 
JB said:
Are you sure that was not his doppleganger? I mean there seemed to be three Fupresti's there.
Although the one that posted above, was dreaming about Ham Solo, and crunching irons.
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Stop making me want the same stuff as Fupresti!!! He's talked me into a driver already......I can't let him talk me into irons as well. If I do....he'll pretty much feel like he owns a piece of my soul.

I still love these irons, btw. Feel awesome on pure shots, and look even better on mis-hits.
 
adamw238 said:
Stop making me want the same stuff as Fupresti!!! He's talked me into a driver already......I can't let him talk me into irons as well. If I do....he'll pretty much feel like he owns a piece of my soul.

I still love these irons, btw. Feel awesome on pure shots, and look even better on mis-hits.
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I would make sweet love to my XR Pros, but only once the Supreme Court says it's OK.
 
fupresti said:
I would make sweet love to my XR Pros, but only once the Supreme Court says it's OK.
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If ever I've heard a testament to a set of irons, that'd be it ha-ha.
 
Still enjoying the MP-15 6i, but not completely sure about the shaft. Going to try one with the CT shaft when it comes in (same specs otherwise).
 
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