Mizuno has never been shy about where they hang their hat. It’s feel. It’s precision. It’s the unmistakable feedback you only get when the materials, the forging, and the finishing all line up the right way.
We have seen that story told through irons for decades, and over the last few cycles the M.Craft putter family has become another pillar of it. Now Mizuno is taking that same formula and giving it a theme that feels perfectly on brand: Japan’s most iconic cities, each represented by a specific head shape and setup in the new M.Craft City Series.
This is a four model lineup, forged in Japan, built with traditional materials and milling, and finished with modern fitting adjustability so golfers can dial in head weight and balance to match their stroke.
What the Mizuno M.Craft City Series Putters Share
Before getting into the individual head shapes, it’s important to understand what ties the entire City Series together.
Every model is forged in Japan from Pure Select 1025E mild carbon steel, with a copper underlay added to fine tune vibration and enhance the soft, responsive feel Mizuno is known for. The faces are deep milled to promote a true roll and consistent speed control, while a simple, thin alignment line on the topline keeps the look clean and uncluttered at address.
Each head also features dual weight ports, giving golfers the ability to adjust head weight, swing weight, and overall balance to better match their stroke. The lineup is finished in either Gray Ion or Nickel, both chosen for their premium appearance and long term durability.
From our perspective, this is Mizuno doing what they do best. No unnecessary complexity, just forged carbon steel, copper underlay, precise milling, and adjustable mass, all working together to deliver the feel and performance serious putter enthusiasts actually care about.
Mizuno M.Craft City Series Model Breakdown
KYOTO: Classic blade, tour inspired options
Kyoto is the traditionalist of the group, a classic blade shape that leans into craftsmanship and timeless design. It is offered with either a plumber neck or slant neck, giving golfers two very different looks and toe hang profiles while keeping the same blade DNA.
Availability: Right hand and Left Hand.
OSAKA: Modern square back stability in a wide blade package
Osaka channels modern performance with a square back and a wide blade profile. Mizuno also notes a shorter heel to toe length here, which can help the head look more compact than many wide blade designs while still delivering stability at impact. It is available with plumber neck or slant neck options.
Availability: Right hand only.
NAGOYA: Mid mallet balance with two very different neck choices
Nagoya is the bridge model, a mid mallet designed to blend classic and progressive shaping. It is offered with a slant neck for more toe flow, or a double bend option that dramatically changes how the putter wants to move through the stroke.
Availability: Right hand and Left Hand.
TOKYO: High MOI wing mallet built for forgiveness
Tokyo is the most modern head in the lineup, a wing mallet designed around high MOI, forgiveness, and alignment help. Like Nagoya, it comes in slant neck or double bend configurations to fit different stroke types.
Availability: Right hand only.
Who Are These For?
If you know Mizuno putters, you already know the target. These are for golfers who care about feel first but still want modern fit tools to get the head weight and balance right.
- Kyoto is for players who love a clean blade look and want to choose between a traditional plumber neck or a more flowing slant neck.
- Osaka is for golfers who want a wide blade that looks stable and sets up square, but still keeps that forged Mizuno feedback.
- Nagoya is for players who want mid mallet forgiveness without going full wing mallet, and who want the option of slant neck toe flow or a face balanced double bend build.
- Tokyo is for golfers who want maximum help with stability and alignment, and who still want forged feel instead of an insert or a multi material face.
In Hand Impressions
Getting these City Series putters in hand reinforces exactly what Mizuno is trying to accomplish with this line. The craftsmanship stands out immediately. Everything feels well executed, from the forging to the finishing, without a single element feeling overdone or added just for visual flair. In many ways, it’s hard to believe they are available at the price point they command.
At impact, the feel is distinctly solid and milled, with excellent feedback through both the hands and the ears. The copper underlay and face milling combine to create a sound and sensation that is firm but not harsh, offering a clear sense of where the ball is coming off the face. There is plenty of head weight present, which gives the putter a stable feel during the stroke.
Spending time with both the Kyoto and Nagoya highlights how well Mizuno matched feel to shape. The Kyoto delivers the clean, traditional blade experience you would expect, with a bit more responsiveness and feedback that better players tend to appreciate. The Nagoya, on the other hand, offers a touch more stability and visual confidence with a slightly softer feel. Each model feels like a true representation of its category, executed with restraint, precision, and a clear understanding of what golfers actually want from a premium milled putter.
Mizuno M.Craft City Series Specifications
| Model | Neck | Loft | Lie | Length | Toe Hang | RH/LH |
| Kyoto | Plumber | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 35° | RH/LH |
| Kyoto | Slant | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 50° | RH/LH |
| Osaka | Plumber | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 26° | RH |
| Osaka | Slant | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 43° | RH |
| Nagoya | Slant | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 66° | RH/LH |
| Nagoya | Double Bend | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 0° | RH/LH |
| Tokyo | Slant | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 40° | RH |
| Tokyo | Double Bend | 3° | 70° | 34”, 35” | 0° | RH |
Availability and Pricing
Mizuno’s M.Craft City Series Putters will be available for presale on January 26, 2026 and at retailers on February 12, 2026. They are priced at $299 each, providing exceptional value in today’s environment.
Each putter is outfitted with a Lamkin Deep Etched grip in black with blue accents. This responsive grip provides plenty of grip while allowing the feedback and feel of the forged Mizuno heads to shine.
In Closing
The M.Craft City Series feels like Mizuno being unapologetically Mizuno. This lineup relies on the things that have defined the brand for decades: forged carbon steel, precise milling, thoughtful shaping, and feel that immediately separates itself from the rest of the rack.
What makes the City Series especially compelling is how accessible it is. Four distinct head shapes cover a wide range of putting strokes and visual preferences, while adjustable weighting gives golfers real fitting flexibility without complicating the experience. At $299, these putters land squarely in a space where premium craftsmanship and real-world value intersect, and that is not something we see very often in the putter market anymore.
If you have ever had that moment with a Mizuno iron where the feedback makes you pause and rethink what good feel actually is, the M.Craft City Series is clearly chasing that same reaction on the greens. These putters reinforce why Mizuno continues to earn trust from golfers who care about how a club feels just as much as how it performs.
For more information on the M.Craft City Series putters, visit www.mizunogolf.com
