Mizuno MP-30 Forged Irons
Mizuno MP-30 Forged Irons
[Jun 15, 2005]
moneymikebabee
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-30
I Recently went to a Roger Dunn golf shop and tested out different types of irons. I used to play Cleveland TA-6 irons, but they have no playability. So I wanted to either go blade or muscle back. I tried Taylormade RAC TL, Callaway X-18, Cleveland TA-2 and a couple others. I didn't like any of them as much as i liked the MP-30's! These clubs are awesome, great playability, also has a lot of forgiveness. It looks cool at address and it has a clean shape. Plus, if my swing were to change at all and my specs change, they are forged, so i can have them bended to my specific lie angle without having to buy new clubs! These are the irons for me, I recommend these to any golfer who plays 3 or more times a week with a consistent swing. You won't regret it! Get fitted for them the next time you want new clubs. Customer Service Haven't needed it yet. Similar Products Used: Callaway X-18, Taylormade RAC TL, Cleveland TA-2 |
[Jun 02, 2005]
tashakhan
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-30
I have been playing for over 8 years. I have used Ping Eye2s and Titliest DCI knockoffs. I had been thinking of spending some money and getting a really nice set of irons. Started with an open mind and tried many clubs from Callaway X-12,X-14,X-16, Ben Hogans Edge CFT, Titliest 704s, 690CBs, Cleveland TA-2s, Ping i3, Nike Pro Combo and many others. Early on I felt I liked the traditional look of a thin top line and a medium to small club head as far as the look. I also did not have the skill atleast from the results at the driving range to hit blades. The choices were the Titliests, Hogans and Mizunos for the tradional top line and the cavity back design. After a few hours of hitting the above list I felt the Mizunos gave me the best combination of feel, reasonable confidence and forgiveness. I also felt that I wanted to get Hybrids to not have to deal with 3 and 4 irons. I could easily hit 5-PW nine times out of ten the 3 and 4 irons were definitely harder. The DG stock shafts felt good but in the shorter irons I was balooning the balls so I decided to get the Rifle Flighted 6.0 shafts customized. Overall the result is great I have now played 4 rounds and a few hours on the driving range. The distance control is excellent. The control is great and am able to hit them quite well. There is a loss of distance about 5 yards across the board but that is easily made up for the ability to control distance more effectively. The feel needless to say is excellent. Feedback is precise and like everyone else here I think that is a great aspect of the clubs. Time will tell if I still like them in a few months for now the euphoria of having this new set may be affecting my judgement. But overall the ability to hit the clubs is a big part of the euphoria. Customer Service Have not tried it. Similar Products Used: Ping Eye2, Titliest DCI |
[May 27, 2005]
MikeC
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP 30
I played golf for about 6 years now and I never like Cavity-Back Irons. They are too rigid and boring for hitting nice golf shot. Therefore, I am a big fan of muscle-back cavity forged irons or forged blades and only play them. My favorites are among Hogan FTX and a few other Hogans, Mizuno MP 30, MP 32, 33, MP 37 (very very buttery shot but too unforgiving for my game) and a couple of similar iron sets. However, I bought its 5 iron for range practice so as to get precise feedback from swinging a blade. Among of these muscle backs, what's made MP 30 best among the best is the thickness of its head, its weight and its double variable muscle back as compared to single muscle among its peers. I find it being the longest (about 10-15 yards more), most consistent, reasonably forgiving and has the best feel. Maybe this is because I like heavy swingweight. However, a minor setback for this is that its look is not the best as compared to the rest of the irons. In conclusion, MP30 is the best iron set for distance, scoring, feel, control, forgiveness, consistency and accuracy combined. Oh, I almost forget to say: have them custom fitted to your swing! Enjoy. Customer Service Reasonable. Similar Products Used: Hogan FTX, Hogan Apex Plus, Hogan Apex Blades, Titleist 990, 690, Mizuno MP 32,33, 37. |
[May 27, 2005]
Latitude64
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP 30
These are the real deal. I am a gear head, who has played many different clubs over the years. I find these to be as consistent as anything I have played. No hot spots like you might find in some cast clubs. I agree with Pete below me, who says they are long. I came off the MP 33's to these and I find just as much accuracy and consistency with the 30's and the same great Mizuno forged feel. No question you can work the ball any way you want, and the clubhead feels great when working around the greens. Super consistent throughout the set, and easy to tweak to you exact fit if you know someone who has a bender. I still have a set of Miura combos and the MP 30's are in their place right now. These clubs look great over the ball too. Customer Service Mizuno is always top shelf, never had to use them for these but I have for special orders and they are what we expect a clubmaker to be. Similar Products Used: MP 33's, Titleist forged, Hogan, Miura. |
[May 17, 2005]
pete3
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-30
I have tried every club out there from cleveland to callaway. Many clubs I considered good until I tried the MP-30s. These are without a doubt the best irons I have ever hit. When hit on the sweet spot there is no better feeling iron made as far as I am concerned. They are not at all difficult to hit compared to cast clubs. The distance is definitely one club longer than all my previous sets. You will not be sorry if you purchase a set of MP-30s not matter what your handicap is. Buy and enjoy! Customer Service None needed Similar Products Used: Cleveland TA-6s, Taylormade RAC LTs, Callaway X-18s pro offset etc. |
[Apr 21, 2005]
therealdude
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP-30
I feel like I've tried just about every manufacturer and club type out there. I've carried blades and offset cavity backs and everything in between. Been playing golf seriously for about 3 years now and have most recently played with Hogan, Cleveland, Titleist and Maxfli irons. Without question these MP-30's are the best irons on the market for anyone from about scratch to 18 handicap. Unless you prefer blades, in which case the MP-37 are buttery too. All in all these irons are remarkably forgiving for a "players club" and the buttery feel of a well struck shot is second to none. These are not the irons for the weekend hack or someone who plays 10 times or less a year. But if you have a fairly consistent swing, these are for you!! Not the cheapest irons out there but you can find nice condition used sets on ebay for around $400 or less. Customer Service Never used. Similar Products Used: Titleist 690CB, Hogan Apex Pro and Plus, Cleveland TA-3, Maxfli Tour Limited. |
[Mar 13, 2005]
???
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
MP-30
The MP-30 Irons are a great set for a regular golfer, with a consistent swing. I would not advise them for a game improver, they can be hard to hit, but if struck well they are extremely long and have excellent feedback. |
[Jan 21, 2005]
Floschi340
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Mizuno MP30
Hi. I bought this set for 500$ at Ebay and it is one of the finest set of irons out there. With a DG-S300 it is a very fine combination. The heads are just the right size, nice to look at at adress and really soft and forgiving at impact. KZGs were soft too, but maybe too soft. With the Mizunos the ball striking is now a pleasure and not a "hoping to hit it in this tiny sweetspot". Although not that cheap (regularly) a super deal. Great Irons!! Customer Service Not applicable Similar Products Used: Maruman "Curtis Strang" (great!), KZGs, Apex, MacGregor V1035CM, X-16Pro |
[Dec 30, 2004]
freddyc
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
MP-30 DGS-300
over 10 rounds with irons. everytime shots have improved. had to adjust lie's and loft's. for sure direction is were you aim no doubt about it. clubs are long, pw is good for 140, 9 iron 155. ball flight is EXCELLENT!!! weight feels heavy which I like..... |
[Dec 13, 2004]
OK1
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
MP 30
I played off a 19 and desided to buy a new set of irons.. I read most of the reviews I could find.. and I fell in love with the mp30's. Mostly because of their looks.. and the fact that I wanted irons that were challenging and forced me to improve my swing.. And after playing them for a couple of months. I must say that these irons are great.. after a couple of very (very) bad rounds I started to get used to the heavier swing weight.. and suddenly I could hit my six iron 190-200 yrd. And more importantly I hit it straight.. they are not the most forgiving clubs out there.. but they are by far the longest I have tried. And the feel... there is notting like it.. feels like butter... now Im playing off 14 (my driving is horrible) and have had a couple of rounds in the 70's. Im actually able to draw the ball . which were highly unlikely earlier.. think these beuties will stay in my bag for a long time.. Customer Service never used it Similar Products Used: Titleist 762/822, Wilson deep red, TM200, |