Wilson V6 irons vs Mizuno MP-18 SC

[teedub21]

Has anyone hit both of these irons? If so how do they compare? I’m currently playing the Mizunos but the V6’s have peaked my curiosity.

 

Thinking of the V6 2 degrees strong with Recoil 95 shafts.

[Crooksc17]

I have hit them both but not side by side. Very similar irons but the MP18 are 1 degree stronger and surprisingly are significantly cheaper as Mizuno have no upcharge for shafts and grips while Wilson charge a lot for most all non-stock shafts.

[lordemsworth]

I haven’t hit the SC side by side, but have hit the V6 and 99 Tour. For my swing, I preferred the Wilson through the turf, but would give the feel a slightly edge to the 919T.

 

I felt the Wilson were slightly more forgiving in the mid-irons, but nothing really in it, I don’t think.

[EddieB.]

About a year ago, Youtuber "Michael Newton Golf" did a side by side comparison with the MP18 SC vs the Wilson FG V6. Do a search on YouTube. It is still there. I tried to copy and paste the link, but could not for some reason.

[teedub21]

I’ve watched it but he doesn’t really compare the two. Just hits them back to back.

[Tree Levino]

Have you been fit for your current irons? Given your index I'd be considering something slightly more helpful that is well fitted to you. If you're not flirting with 80 most rounds I don't really know why you'd use players irons as you basically just need to advance to ball to get to around 90.

[EddieB.]

He talks about the feel, look, shape, cost. He shows the numbers he is getting with both clubs; spin, launch, ball speed, carry and total distance and dispersion. He even slightly preferred the V6. Not sure what more of a comparison you would want. Of course your results could vary from his numbers, but at least his "hitting them back to back" would show you that these clubs are very similar in performance when struck well.

 

Good luck!

[teedub21]

Have you been fit for your current irons? Given your index I'd be considering something slightly more helpful that is well fitted to you. If you're not flirting with 80 most rounds I don't really know why you'd use players irons as you basically just need to advance to ball to get to around 90.

 

I have played GI irons. My first set I was fit for were the PING "G" irons. Played them for a couple years. Last summer picked up a set of used i200's and they didn't seem all that tough to hit. Felt better than the "G" irons. Ordered a set of the PXG XF (GI) irons with the online fitting when they had 1/2 off gen one irons and liked the feel of them, but they just seem so huge. Club ho'ing continued and I picked up a used set of Mizuno MP-18 sc's just because they were so pretty and I figured if I couldn't hit them I'd sell them. Turns out, I can play them and love the feel. The size doesn't intimidate me and I actually prefer the look. I've shot just as low and lower with them than the huge PXG clubs. The Wilson's peaked my curiosity as a forged iron and they look as if they'd be a bit more forgiving than the Mizunos. I know my game has a long way to go, but FWIW, my handicap has been established at the Country Club I'm a member at where our slope from the white tees is 133 and our greens generally roll at a 12. I'm finding more greens in regulation or plus one stroke but three putts are killing my scores. They are going down but still where I could shave the most strokes.

 

He talks about the feel, look, shape, cost. He shows the numbers he is getting with both clubs; spin, launch, ball speed, carry and total distance and dispersion. He even slightly preferred the V6. Not sure what more of a comparison you would want. Of course your results could vary from his numbers, but at least his "hitting them back to back" would show you that these clubs are very similar in performance when struck well.

 

Good luck!

 

You are correct. I guess what I took away from it was both clubs were almost identical. I was just looking for more feedback from people that may not have tour club speed that have hit both clubs, and if so, are the Wilson's any more forgiving than the mizunos?

[Tree Levino]

Have you been fit for your current irons? Given your index I'd be considering something slightly more helpful that is well fitted to you. If you're not flirting with 80 most rounds I don't really know why you'd use players irons as you basically just need to advance to ball to get to around 90.

 

I have played GI irons. My first set I was fit for were the PING "G" irons. Played them for a couple years. Last summer picked up a set of used i200's and they didn't seem all that tough to hit. Felt better than the "G" irons. Ordered a set of the PXG XF (GI) irons with the online fitting when they had 1/2 off gen one irons and liked the feel of them, but they just seem so huge. Club ho'ing continued and I picked up a used set of Mizuno MP-18 sc's just because they were so pretty and I figured if I couldn't hit them I'd sell them. Turns out, I can play them and love the feel. The size doesn't intimidate me and I actually prefer the look. I've shot just as low and lower with them than the huge PXG clubs. The Wilson's peaked my curiosity as a forged iron and they look as if they'd be a bit more forgiving than the Mizunos. I know my game has a long way to go, but FWIW, my handicap has been established at the Country Club I'm a member at where our slope from the white tees is 133 and our greens generally roll at a 12. I'm finding more greens in regulation or plus one stroke but three putts are killing my scores. They are going down but still where I could shave the most strokes.

 

He talks about the feel, look, shape, cost. He shows the numbers he is getting with both clubs; spin, launch, ball speed, carry and total distance and dispersion. He even slightly preferred the V6. Not sure what more of a comparison you would want. Of course your results could vary from his numbers, but at least his "hitting them back to back" would show you that these clubs are very similar in performance when struck well.

 

Good luck!

 

You are correct. I guess what I took away from it was both clubs were almost identical. I was just looking for more feedback from people that may not have tour club speed that have hit both clubs, and if so, are the Wilson's any more forgiving than the mizunos?

 

 

My above comment was by no means meant to be offensive. I haven't been playing long at all and went on a similar journey from GI to Ping i200 and since to blades and now AP2. Just wondered if you had been fit because that made a big difference for me. I honestly think people make too much of iron forgiveness. I took my blades on my recent trip to Florida and played Copperhead with them one in from the tips (73.1/139) and managed an 87. I don't think cavities would have lowered that by much at all. I wasn't swinging all that well either. I'd definitely recommend keeping what you have until you can get an outdoor fitting. For me, I get "ideal" numbers from certain clubs but then everything changes outside. I couldn't hit the SCs that well indoors but my swing wasn't on that day and if I hit them outside I guarantee I could get around the course with them given I can shoot good scores with my MP32. Seeing how the club goes through the ground and being able to visually see the ball flight is so important. I'll probably never buy clubs based on an indoor fitting again.

[teedub21]

Wasn’t offended at all. At my handicap one would thing GI clubs. I just don’t like how they look or interact with the turf. I’m not a digger and the wide sole irons just feel almost cumbersome to me. I understand the Mizunos are going to be shorter due to the loft and my 80mph iron swing speed so I take an extra club over what I was used to. Funny you mention blades. I also picked up a minty set of Titleist 716 MB’s for the fun of it. Haven’t played with them yet but have hit them at the range. You definitely feel poor strikes with them and they aren’t as buttery as the Mizunos but still like you say, I could probably get around the course with them.

[T.B.]

I’ve hit them both and they are equally great irons. My choice would have to be the Wilson’s. The turf interaction seems for me to be better. Wilson has an up charge for shafts, but they do have a good variety of no up charge shafts. Not as good as mizuno but what oem does honestly

[Zigzog]

I love my Wilsons, have to say that I'm not a great fan of the more recent Mizuno stuff. I think for the money the Wilson are unbeatable. What I like the most for me is the traditional lofts and the very consistent distances I get from them. I don't need to hit my 7 iron 200 yards.

[hauxon]

The Mizuno MP-18 clubs are made with blending in mind. So the most obvious solution would maybe be keeping the SC in PW,9 and 8 and possibly 7 and just add MMC or Fli-Hi (or both) for the rest where you might need more forgiveness.

 

I am in the process of moving from GI irons to something that offers more feedback and feel. One of the possibilities I've been considering is blended Mizuno MP-18 set, PW-9-8 SC, 7-6 MMC and 5-4 Fli Hi. I'm also considering Srixon Z785/Z585 blend.

[teedub21]

The Mizuno MP-18 clubs are made with blending in mind. So the most obvious solution would maybe be keeping the SC in PW,9 and 8 and possibly 7 and just add MMC or Fli-Hi (or both) for the rest where you might need more forgiveness.

 

I’d considered this unfortunately they don’t offer the MMC’s in left handed.