New Ish MP53 Black on Ebay - Finally all is right in the world

[tigerfan23]

After 5 years of looking for a new set of MP53 I found these.

 

Refinished, look great - as close to new as you can get.

 

I'll sleep like a baby tonight.

 

 

 

 

Jeez I wouldnt even hit those frankly. I have the real unicorn set a basically new set of lefty MP 53s found them on PGA tour Superstore couple years ago havent even hit them . Frankly Mizuno (Vosh you reading this) should re release MP53 with modern lofts and HD Grain Flow forged would be a massive seller.

 

I think the lofts were fine. The PW was 46. I would pay a fricken mint for a brand new set 3-PW S300 stock. I know somebody must have one somewhere!

 

I call mizuno every few months to see if there are plans of re releasing lol.

[psgolf23]

wow beautiful

[LIgolfdude]

i dont like the strip on the ferrule. I'm going to paint them black.

 

Don’t change the ferrule. They are classic

[deadsolid...shank]

Wow, show stoppers!

 

I agree, leave the ferrules like they are.

[teamacacia]

Those look amazing, now I’m scouring eBay for more.

Those look amazing, now I'm scouring eBay for more.

 

good luck - these are unicorns of Irons espeically a set in good shape!

Been looking myself

 

I will be replacing my mp53s soon. I have 3-p. Used but good shape. 3i been in a box for the past 3-4 yr. PM me if you interested.

 

 

 

 

[tigerfan23]

I dont even think I'm going to play these. I'm hitting the Ap2 way too well and did all of 2018.

 

Anyone want them shoot me a PM.

[odshot68]

Your killing me kgeorge. Finally got me a set of mizzy irons for first time since mp 32s. They are awesome

[tigerfan23]

Your killing me kgeorge. Finally got me a set of mizzy irons for first time since mp 32s. They are awesome

 

SC are very nice. I just dont feel Mizuno has made a forgiving MP iron since the 53 / 54 and maybe the 15s. The 25s don't count they were horrible

[odshot68]

Your killing me kgeorge. Finally got me a set of mizzy irons for first time since mp 32s. They are awesome

 

SC are very nice. I just dont feel Mizuno has made a forgiving MP iron since the 53 / 54 and maybe the 15s. The 25s don't count they were horrible

 

Combine the MP 18SC with the Fli Hi. $$

[dmeeksDC]

Your killing me kgeorge. Finally got me a set of mizzy irons for first time since mp 32s. They are awesome

 

SC are very nice. I just dont feel Mizuno has made a forgiving MP iron since the 53 / 54 and maybe the 15s. The 25s don't count they were horrible

 

Agree. Would add the 59’s and 5’s as more on the forgiving side. Everyone raves about the 64 but those did not seem forgiving to me.

[Matt J]

For those of you that were asking....

 

Tiger Nick offers several refinish options, these are finished with the Black Nitride which he describes as Black Oxide on steroids. That means that the original chrome nickel plate from Mizuno was stripped and then the raw carbon heads are treated. They will show wear a lot more than a plated finish.

 

I have yet to try the Black Chrome plate in anything but a putter. I had a putter done in a matte finish and it turned out really good. Gave it to a client that I play with frequently and the finish has been pretty durable, on par with the Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum.

 

I have a set of MP-60 heads, that I've recently been playing again, and I will probably pull them and have them plated by Nick in good old fashioned chrome plate which is an option although I don't know if he advertises it on his website. Obviously that would be a more classic look like the factory finish.

[nuttinbutapeanut]

Those might be too nice looking to play........beautiful

[twgolf78]

sending you a PM.

[TheGooch]

I'm the one who ended up buying these from kgeorge78. I tried them out a couple of times and I'm afraid my level of skill might not be good enough to hit them consistently. If anyone interested in them PM me.

[Jagpilotohio]

Beautiful 53's. Does the black finish change the feel very much?

 

Any finish is strictly cosmetic. It does nothing for feel unless your brain thinks it does.

[BirdieBob]

What did TigerNick say about the swingweight change due to the loss of the heavier chrome plating vs. the Black Nitride finish?

Was a lot of tip weights added?

[ssfranny]

For those of you that were asking....

 

Tiger Nick offers several refinish options, these are finished with the Black Nitride which he describes as Black Oxide on steroids. That means that the original chrome nickel plate from Mizuno was stripped and then the raw carbon heads are treated. They will show wear a lot more than a plated finish.

 

I have yet to try the Black Chrome plate in anything but a putter. I had a putter done in a matte finish and it turned out really good. Gave it to a client that I play with frequently and the finish has been pretty durable, on par with the Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum.

 

I have a set of MP-60 heads, that I've recently been playing again, and I will probably pull them and have them plated by Nick in good old fashioned chrome plate which is an option although I don't know if he advertises it on his website. Obviously that would be a more classic look like the factory finish.

 

Can he do a satin chrome finish?

[dmeeksDC]

What did TigerNick say about the swingweight change due to the loss of the heavier chrome plating vs. the Black Nitride finish?

Was a lot of tip weights added?

 

A good question. I have wondered this as well. One reason I like the black chrome finish he does is weighting. Seems more true to what it replaced and to me black chrome is really a great look for irons. Still has a satin look but richer. It looks like TigerNick really pays attention to specs with the spine alignment and all, but I did wonder about the weights of the heads as I do not use tip weights. That’s one reason I like Ping irons for their tuning port that puts the weight adjustments behind the face.

[BirdieBob]

What did TigerNick say about the swingweight change due to the loss of the heavier chrome plating vs. the Black Nitride finish?

Was a lot of tip weights added?

 

A good question. I have wondered this as well. One reason I like the black chrome finish he does is weighting. Seems more true to what it replaced and to me black chrome is really a great look for irons. Still has a satin look but richer. It looks like TigerNick really pays attention to specs with the spine alignment and all, but I did wonder about the weights of the heads as I do not use tip weights. That's one reason I like Ping irons for their tuning port that puts the weight adjustments behind the face.

 

 

I asked since I had some chromed Vokey heads sent off for a DLC finish. When I built them I had to add a ton of tip weight!!!

Just curious if the same issue with the Black Nitride...I expect so.

 

 

 

[Matt J]

He can do satin, but that involves a media blast before the chrome, so more weight lost.

 

That's the big issue, if you play heavy shafts or over length it's not too big of a deal, but I don't like big tip weights, personally.