New Mizuno irons coming - Tour Proto Pics

[BlackM00Nlight]

> @mrmikeac said:

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> > Not to go off topic or anything but.....just found these on the conforming list. I have so many questions.....

> > They’re labeled "MD-0" and they look like Mack’s Daddy’s....

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> Okay so I think I’m on to something here. So hear me out.....

> All 5 wedges are posted on the conforming site, though every loft is on that list, the only picture that keeps popping up is the 58 degree lob wedge. I think Mizuno is drilling out a certain amount of holes depending on the loft of that wedge and how much discretionary weight needs to be placed elsewhere to maintain spin and consistent yardages. For instance, the 50 degree wedge may only have 2 holes drilled out and weight will be placed in different spots of the blade etc....

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> I think Mizuno is on to something here and everyone needs to sit tight until we hear the story. This could be something big, Mizuno wedges are EXTREMELY UNDERRATED, when it comes to spin and feel, they have always been at the top of their class.

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My thoughts exactly soon as I saw the holes. Mizzy already has the weight and groove tech for optimizing spin and launch, weight ports to help push weight even further is what’s next. Still, I’ll keep my S18’s for a bit.

[Notorious22]

Was rooting for a raw wedge with simple design and multiple grinds. Mizuno is making a surge in my opinion like days of old. St 190 line is incredible. The success of the JPX tour line has been great for them. If the new MP blade they showed on social media that looks like the TN 87 or MP 29 is true and comes in left-handed, they will convert a lot of golfers.

[Lefty28]

> @Notorious22 said:

> Was rooting for a raw wedge with simple design and multiple grinds. Mizuno is making a surge in my opinion like days of old. St 190 line is incredible. The success of the JPX tour line has been great for them. If the new MP blade they showed on social media that looks like the TN 87 or MP 29 is true and comes in left-handed, they will convert a lot of golfers.

 

If that new blade comes in left-handed, they can count my money now.

[soap1984]

Me too, the mizuno ban will be no more..it's less of a ban and more of a not being able to get clubs I want, but still...over.

[BearQ]

> @PowerCobra98 said:

> Wondering if a newer version of the MMC Fli-Hi's will be released. I've got one in the 4 iron and it's pretty awesome but I always like new clubs!

 

Yeah that’s my main interest as well, just want more H4 feel vs H5/Mmc fli hi.

 

The current 4 fli hi is a possibility too though. The headshape is good and the numbers are very consistent.

 

 

 

 

[ATAlxndr]

MP20 is the moniker given to the new iron releasing in a few months.

[golfinguru11]

Me three. Lefty’s unite!

[ssfranny]

> @BlackM00Nlight said:

> > @Foreleft said:

> > Would love to see a new version of the MP 53

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> The 53 has had 2 new versions, one released to the Japan market only. The MP 54 was a broad release and much improved over the 53’s. The MP 55 was japan only.

 

Disagree the 53 was much better than the 54. 54s were mot a good seller. As evidenced by the discounted prices on ebay not even year after release

 

 

[Mabyboi]

 

Just posted on Mizuno’s Facebook page!

[manxytag]

Mizuno MP87

[Warrick]

I said no, love the 919T, but such a Mizuno junky, probably get at least a partial set, bet they will feel incredible

[QuigleyDU]

> @Mabyboi said:

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> Just posted on Mizuno’s Facebook page!

 

so there is copper under the chrome. should feel really soft.

[Weston11]

I imagine the copper underlay is more expensive to produce, so I wonder if these will cost more than the MP18s (when they were originally released).

[QuigleyDU]

> @Weston11 said:

> I imagine the copper underlay is more expensive to produce, so I wonder if these will cost more than the MP18s (when they were originally released).

 

good point, I didn't think about that.

[m_w]

They will cost more. The material costs of copper is significantly higher than the steel they are using. I also imagine that it requires new manufacturing tech to get it right so I think it’s safe to assume that these will be in the premium segment. If anything, PXG has shown that there is room upwards.

[K13]

> @m_w said:

> They will cost more. The material costs of copper is significantly higher than the steel they are using. I also imagine that it requires new manufacturing tech to get it right so I think it’s safe to assume that these will be in the premium segment. If anything, PXG has shown that there is room upwards.

 

They already had the copper underlay in the JDM version of the MP-18 so hopefully manufacturing costs aren't significant (and passed into pricing).

 

[QuigleyDU]

> @K13 said:

> > @m_w said:

> > They will cost more. The material costs of copper is significantly higher than the steel they are using. I also imagine that it requires new manufacturing tech to get it right so I think it’s safe to assume that these will be in the premium segment. If anything, PXG has shown that there is room upwards.

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> They already had the copper underlay in the JDM version of the MP-18 so hopefully manufacturing costs aren't significant (and passed into pricing).

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My guess is that these will be in the $1300-1400 range.

[codylowrygolf]

Buried in the Instagram comments...

- more to come during @theopen week.

- September Release

- Possibly a muscle back

[howeber]

??I hope they’ll be available thru the Yoro department, MP 18s were not.

[codylowrygolf]

> @howeber said:

> ??I hope they’ll be available thru the Yoro department, MP 18s were not.

 

What is the Yoro department?

[soundedgoodtho]

> @K13 said:

> > @m_w said:

> > They will cost more. The material costs of copper is significantly higher than the steel they are using. I also imagine that it requires new manufacturing tech to get it right so I think it’s safe to assume that these will be in the premium segment. If anything, PXG has shown that there is room upwards.

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> They already had the copper underlay in the JDM version of the MP-18 so hopefully manufacturing costs aren't significant (and passed into pricing).

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Interesting, I didn't know that. Maybe someone who has the Japanese Mizuno Pro 118s can chime in on how they feel compared to the MP18s.

[Doyouevenblade]

> @codylowrygolf said:

> > @howeber said:

> > ??I hope they’ll be available thru the Yoro department, MP 18s were not.

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> What is the Yoro department?

 

It is the custom department of Mizuno. You can order different paintfills, finishes, different grinds, reshaped toe boxes, etc....

[Commack350Z]

Ok. Can someone explain to me what's so good about copper underlay?

[QuigleyDU]

> @Commack350Z said:

> Ok. Can someone explain to me what's so good about copper underlay?

 

softer feel. I think that really is about it.

[MizunoMac72]

> @Commack350Z said:

> Ok. Can someone explain to me what's so good about copper underlay?

Amazingly soft feeling!!!

 

 

[K13]

> @Commack350Z said:

> Ok. Can someone explain to me what's so good about copper underlay?

 

From the marketing page for the 118 irons:

_Plating Under Copper - Plating under copper is not suitable for plating on the outermost layer because it is very soft plating, it is used as plating as a lower treatment. Mizuno Pro also adopts under-copper plating for under treatment. Although it becomes a slight difference, the hit feeling becomes soft, and the contact time of the ball on the face side is felt longer than usual._

 

[Diamana_Stinger]

> @howeber said:

> ??I hope they’ll be available thru the Yoro department, MP 18s were not.

 

thats because the MP-18 were never released in Japan, they went with the pro 118 which already featured the copper underlay standard. now the finish options, grinds from Yoro were not available on the 118.

[ProjectX_Mizuno]

Wow! This could be good. I hope the price is reasonable.

[deep18]

Have they ever done the copper underlay on wedges?

[GolfChannel]

> @ProjectX_Mizuno said:

> Wow! This could be good. I hope the price is reasonable.

 

The price will not be reasonable with a full copper underlay, but still cheaper than most.