Mizuno MP-22

[evoviiiyou]

Am I the only one dreaming of a RAW finish option for the MP22?

[noodle3872]

4 hours ago, evoviiiyou said:

Am I the only one dreaming of a RAW finish option for the MP22?

I could see raw being a special run like the copper MP 20's but as a stock option, traditionalists (a.k.a chrome lovers) would be peeved.  

[QuigleyDU]

3 minutes ago, noodle3872 said:

I could see raw being a special run like the copper MP 20's but as a stock option, traditionalists (a.k.a chrome lovers) would be peeved.  

 

I would "love ta love to love it"!!!

[rsiehr]

I don’t know how you can beat the mp20s on looks. I may have this wrong, but the one thing I want to see is better loft matching for split sets. I think the mp18 line did a better job but I could be wrong. I’m still playing mp 60s, but I need that mp22 to hit the market so that I can upgrade!

[boyce89976]

On 4/18/2021 at 2:06 AM, Golfingfanatic said:

A modern mizuno blade with a reverse offset progression would be amazing!

Agreed!  That's where they missed the mark with the MP20's.  

[rsiehr]

I’ve seen so many different opinions on this reverse offset idea that I have no idea which I would prefer. Are any iron sets currently made that way?

[boyce89976]

2 hours ago, rsiehr said:

I’ve seen so many different opinions on this reverse offset idea that I have no idea which I would prefer. Are any iron sets currently made that way?

None that I'm aware of.  

 

The purpose of offset is to set your hands ahead of the ball at impact, so the reverse offset idea was designed to help players compress the ball more with the mid and short irons.  

[rsiehr]

Right, but offset also helps straighten out a slice and I assume manufacturers are thinking that the lower the loft the more pronounced the slice.

[rsiehr]

I am also interested to know if anyone has any insight into whether an SC type model will be reintroduced. I read previously that it was deemed superfluous to the MB, but it is my favorite model type.

[boyce89976]

24 minutes ago, rsiehr said:

I am also interested to know if anyone has any insight into whether an SC type model will be reintroduced. I read previously that it was deemed superfluous to the MB, but it is my favorite model type.

It actually doesn't (unless the science has changed).  Offset is to help players keep their hands ahead of the ball at impact, which helps get the ball airborne through compression and backspin.  

[drugazi]

On 4/19/2021 at 8:42 AM, evoviiiyou said:

Am I the only one dreaming of a RAW finish option for the MP22?

 

I have been wanting this forever. 

[TLUBulldogGolf]

On 4/20/2021 at 6:49 AM, rsiehr said:

Right, but offset also helps straighten out a slice and I assume manufacturers are thinking that the lower the loft the more pronounced the slice.

 

It's more for height than anything. 

[FOOTJOY16]

I don't know..... I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying this.. the guy at the local shop was hinting there might not be a new MP release this fall.. not sure where that came from.. just repeating what I heard...

 

Anyone else hearing this?

[gators78]

I have a set of the Arias zero offset irons, they go a good bit higher than any of the clubs I have with offset. Lots of detail on the site if you want to get into the theory of why clubs have offset, primarily to give more time to close the clubface and then a slightly better strike.  

[Morry]

Was thinking hard about these vs the new T100 refresh that is coming in September .....

 

want soft, little offset, launch and spin....but also some 'help' in the longer irons without having to mix sets

 

wonder which one will come out best suited?

 

t100 now 5-aw with a p790 4iron 

 

 

[Threequidcup]

On 4/17/2021 at 4:17 PM, The Mad Bomber said:

You're very on-point with this comment. I think a lot of that went away when people actually hit them though. MP-5 is as good as it gets. They look stunning and meet all the criteria of blade. Somehow, with the weight cheated towards the sole, they're still easy to keep down and they're just flat out not as punishing as the 4's/18's.

I didn't think there would ever be a need to move away from the 33's but here I am. The notion that MP-18/20 are "gimmicky" gave me a good laugh lol.

+1

 

i went from 33s to 68s to 5s

 

the 5 are definitely the easiest to hit and I haven’t worn through enough yet to replace them. I have however given in to replacing the 4 & 5 with something even more forgiving. The satin finish and feel are taking some getting used to, but no denying much smaller drop offs on a missed strike with the 921s. 
 

I will at some point replace 6-pw, but these will always be thought of fondly in the line of great mp blades. 

Edited April 22, 2021 by Threequidcup
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[NRJyzr]

On 3/11/2021 at 6:16 PM, noodle3872 said:

I feel your pain! I miss my MP-32’s and dream of finding an iron set that recreates the mojo the 32’s gave me. The 921T is darn close and I just about pulled the trigger on a set but opted for more forgiveness in the 921F. 

 

Why not get a set of 32s?  Might be a bit of a hunt, but I expect you could score some.

 

If it matters, they are conforming.  Not just in theory, but on the list.

 

[NRJyzr]

On 4/16/2021 at 4:26 PM, stingerfade said:

I was talking about the mp18, I’m not a fan of the 20. I have a set of the TN-87 and also a set of the ms-11 both with copper underlay and oh man do they feel SWEET. the ms-11 might be the best shape of an iron ever, super small, straight back muscle, razor thin beveled top line (like the rickie blade) but unfortunalty has the reverse offset where I can’t even look down at the 8-pw. But they feel amazing 

 

The 11's only have reverse offset in the PW, where it goes from .15" to .19".  The 6i-9i are all the same at .15", the 2i-5i are .17".

 

Per Mizuno's specs.  🙂

 

[alecfeltman]

I wonder if it will be time to upgrade my mp18SCs.... 

[iNeedMoreGolf]

22 hours ago, Threequidcup said:

+1

 

i went from 33s to 68s to 5s

 

the 5 are definitely the easiest to hit and I haven’t worn through enough yet to replace them. I have however given in to replacing the 4 & 5 with something even more forgiving. The satin finish and feel are taking some getting used to, but no denying much smaller drop offs on a missed strike with the 921s. 
 

I will at some point replace 6-pw, but these will always be thought of fondly in the line of great mp blades. 

Just got these in new condition for $525... played 3 rounds so far and im in love. Definitely easiest blade ever to hit with just about no sting but gives great feedback. 

[Morry]

Question / Advice

 

If I was a P760 player and now a T100 player and never gamed a set of these.....why would I want to or should I ?

 

very curious 

appreciated

 

[TLUBulldogGolf]

6 hours ago, Morry said:

Question / Advice

 

If I was a P760 player and now a T100 player and never gamed a set of these.....why would I want to or should I ?

 

very curious 

appreciated

 

 

Mizuno is known for it's feel, but I can't say you would definitely see a performance difference. I think Mizuno does a great job with builds and offers a lot of options with no upcharge. I would also consider JPX Tours, they seem the closest analogue to those sets. Or whatever replaces the current MMC.

[TLUBulldogGolf]

Cool video btw:

 

 

 

[QuigleyDU]

On 4/21/2021 at 7:32 AM, FOOTJOY16 said:

I don't know..... I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying this.. the guy at the local shop was hinting there might not be a new MP release this fall.. not sure where that came from.. just repeating what I heard...

 

Anyone else hearing this?

He is 100% wrong.. 

[noodle3872]

On 4/21/2021 at 7:32 AM, FOOTJOY16 said:

I don't know..... I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying this.. the guy at the local shop was hinting there might not be a new MP release this fall.. not sure where that came from.. just repeating what I heard...

 

Anyone else hearing this?

 

43 minutes ago, QuigleyDU said:

He is 100% wrong.. 

Sounds like somebody left the house without their helmet on and had another fall!

[Jack Pearsall]

Always thought the mp18 was an off year for Mizuno. The mp20 was just so outstanding that it made the mp18 easy to forget. Given the mp20 was a bit of a full on homage to the 14,29,tn87 and 33 possibly, such a respectful release going back to their rather Hoganesque cop of the Precisions. I think it will be hard to step up from the mp20 blades. Copper underlay, c’mon on! Maybe they will add something to the Somewhat banal mmc/sc mp20? 
JP doesn’t think they can really do much more than the mp20 blade, such aN utterly perfect modern blade. He doesn’t think they have ever made a better blade than the mp20, but who knows?

[rsiehr]

5 hours ago, Jack Pearsall said:

Always thought the mp18 was an off year for Mizuno. The mp20 was just so outstanding that it made the mp18 easy to forget. Given the mp20 was a bit of a full on homage to the 14,29,tn87 and 33 possibly, such a respectful release going back to their rather Hoganesque cop of the Precisions. I think it will be hard to step up from the mp20 blades. Copper underlay, c’mon on! Maybe they will add something to the Somewhat banal mmc/sc mp20? 
JP doesn’t think they can really do much more than the mp20 blade, such aN utterly perfect modern blade. He doesn’t think they have ever made a better blade than the mp20, but who knows?

I agree with this. I don’t know how you improve the mp20 blade, but let’s see something in the MMC/sc line.

[dmeeksDC]

All these MP18 detractors. I still think the MP18 MMC Fli-Hi heads, which are hollow, are superior to the HMB. Sleeker, more nimble and great on distance. HMB is too bloated. 

[ARL67]

Am I the only guy who preferred the MP-18 line-up to the MP-20 line-up ?

Maybe I'd take the MP-20 MB over the MP-18 MB.  The MP-20 MMC did nothing for me over my MP-18 MMC.  The Fli-Hi's are great. And the MP-18 offered the SC variant.

 

I'm gaming ZX7 / ZX5 this season for a change of scenery, but I will surely order an "MP-22 MMC" version when announced.  I already told my club-guy I'm to be his first order in the system once available. 👍

 

 

Edited April 24, 2021 by ARL67

[FOOTJOY16]

19 hours ago, QuigleyDU said:

He is 100% wrong.. 

Good to know... thanks...