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Extremely nice looking Mizuno MX-200 irons
Each year golfers around the world are quick to buy the latest drivers to try anything to be longer and straighter off the tee than they were the year before. However the exact opposite is the case with golfers and their buying of iron sets. It seems that most players will purchase a set of irons and stick with them for quite some time. That can really lead to great things, because as you get more comfortable with irons and ball striking, scores will come down in most cases. I am no different than the average consumer because when it comes to testing irons, I have always struggled with the aspect of comparing them to my “broken in” set that I love so much.
When it comes to irons, no company has the overall respect it seems that Mizuno garners. The fans of their clubs and the people that play them regularly all say the same thing. “They feel better than anything else out on the market”. For years I have heard this very thing and for years I have struggled with Mizuno irons. It was never anything against the product, but they just did not work for me. I suppose for something like “feel” the golfer should have some kind of “touch”, and I have NONE or at least that is the way I describe my golf game. However recently we had the chance to review the Mizuno MX-200 irons and we were pretty happy with the results.
The Mizuno MX-200 irons are extremely nice looking. I kept commenting to the others around the office that they are too nice looking to be played. Obviously it was my poor attempt at humor because the rest of the staff was just dying to try these out. I’ve always liked the looks Mizuno Irons. They’re known for classic forgings without gimmicks. The MP line is full of beauties. Mizuno has done a great job of working those great looks into the MX-200s, with a few tweaks.
I’ve always been a fan of satin over chrome and these simply look fantastic. That look serves also helps disguise the size of the clubhead (which truth be told is not THAT large). In chrome however, these might look overbearing. Traditional Mizuno ‘Grain Flow Forged’ is imprinted on the hosel. The running bird on the sole is a nice touch.
Now onto the decorative blue stickers on the cavities. Personally, I like them. The Mizuno blue allows these irons to stand out a little. It’s not nearly as overbearing as the bright, distracting graphics and vibration dampeners of other irons in this class (you know who you are) which scream Play-Doh more than “play golf.” If you want to ditch them the stickers, the good news is you can without any playability issues.
Performance/Playability:
There are three performance features of the MX-200 irons that stand out for me.
Y-Tune Technology: This is Mizuno’s term for “If you mishit it on the toe, we’re here to help.” The sweet spot of the MX-200 is expanded out toward the toe. Not only does this work, but it works VERY well. I was borderline shocked. Toe hits hold their line remarkably well (I was also shocked on how many toe hits I had). These are a G.I. club, and if you pound the center of the clubface every time, you belong in the MP series.
Triple Cut Sole: This unique sole grind allows the MX-200 to perform well in all sorts of turf conditions. In the muddy Northeastern spring golf season, I was very happy with this feature. I’m pleasantly surprised with performance out of the rough as well. These just don’t seem to turn over when they hit the long grass like other sets. Shots fly straighter and I’ve had to adjust my game accordingly, which is a good thing. The sand wedge (12* bounce) performs well out of the sand and can have some bite off of the fairway. I would not consider it very versatile though if you’re looking to open it up.
?Milled Pocket: Due to the ‘Extreme Milled Pocket Cavity” the long irons are simply the easiest long irons I’ve hit in my life. 7 rounds in, and I’m still ‘wowed’ by them. I’m absolutely sold on this type of cavity. More on this engineering marvel below.
Overall the Mizuno MX-200 irons were better than advertised. As a golfer I am constantly searching for that feel that I remember getting with my first great shot I had ever hit about 20 years ago. The first time I struck these irons well it brought me back to that day. To find a game improvement iron that feels this good is something special and does not come around very often in the eyes of this reviewer. These irons are not perfect for every golfer out there, however if you are in the market for new irons, I strongly urge that you give the Mizuno MX-200 irons a try.
A gorgeous looking club that I’d be proud to have in my bag if I wasn’t so self-conscious about forged irons and their tendency to be the domain of better players. I’ve since had a few pointers about getting the ball airborne and will report back to see if these clubs learn to like me as much as I appreciate them.
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