Nothing feels like a Mizuno

[rooski]

After playing hand-me-downs and whatever scuffed used clubs I can find in X-Stiff for so many years (playing at about a 5 in the process), today marks the beginning of a new day. The new custom fitted butter baby Mizuno JPX 921 Tours are on the way. Is there a more sexy club on the market? Hard to say. 

 

I originally thought the Mizuno hype was all marketing, but after going into the fitting hoping I'd end up with ZX7s, the softness and buttery feel off the face coupled with the workability of the JPX Tours were unmatched.

 

Going 1/4" long and 1* upright at 6'4" (193 cm), with Project X Low Spin 6.5, loved being able to feel that shaft loading in my hands like I did, very exciting as a feel player. 

 

Can't wait to see the difference a proper fitting and new clubs will make coming from my Taylormade M1s that have 3mm of cave-in on the faces and are too flat for me.

 

Anyways I know this isn't a very useful post but I'm too excited not to type about it for a second and imagine there's at least one other person in the world that wants to talk about JPX Tours 😂

 

In before that one guy comes in here and says "Wow thanks for sharing"

 

Edited July 11, 2021 by rooski

[RogerinNewZealand]

Welcome to Mizuno ownership,doesnt suit everyone...but Discerning Mizuno Owners are ok with that😎

[rooski]

7 minutes ago, RogerinNewZealand said:

Welcome to Mizuno ownership,doesnt suit everyone...but Discerning Mizuno Owners are ok with that😎

 

I almost wanted to avoid Mizunos if possible because I know people that own Mizuno irons are aggressive about how much better they feel than anything else. Fortunately I have figured out that they are correct.

 

I really wanted to like something else, but I went into the fitting with my top priority being feel, as the feel off the clubface is more important to me than any other factor by a small margin. 

 

Hit a bunch of irons with a couple different shafts and liked them all, but after he handed me the 921 Tours, I hit 2 shots and immediately said "yep thats the one". It was that distinct, whatever forging process they have is truly great (also the numbers so happened to be the best and most consistent with the Mizunos)

Edited July 11, 2021 by rooski

[RogerinNewZealand]

No where as deluded as the Srixonites😄

[iNeedMoreGolf]

You know what?? Each company makes a line of irons every so often that are amazing in feel and performance... but mizuno just seems to do it really well year in year out. Even irons that dont feel as great as their best.. stilll feel great. I have a set of xforged 4to7 then 2018mb 8topw.. they feel really great on pure strikes and harsh but fair on off strikes... i tryed the 19 apex pro just now and... i was shocked how bad they felt to me. Everyshot felt like a rock. Idk why. Then i have mizuno mp5... wow is all i can say. Might be the softest blade ever made imo. Even the misshits feel outstanding.. no sting but you know you struck it wrong. I have mizuno mmc... again not as soft as mp5 but man they feel better then soo many other irons out there. Everyone should expiernce a mizuno iron at some time in there life.

[rooski]

1 hour ago, iNeedMoreGolf said:

i tryed the 19 apex pro just now and... i was shocked how bad they felt to me. Everyshot felt like a rock. Idk why. Then i have mizuno mp5... wow is all i can say. Might be the softest blade ever made imo. Even the misshits feel outstanding.. no sting but you know you struck it wrong.

 

Couldn't agree more. Not sure what magic formula Mizuno has figured out but they have it. When I was hitting the ZX7s, I was so disappointed at how even the best shots felt just rock-y. They were super solid but just disappointing, especially as GolfWRX's voted irons of the year. I've had many clubs that felt like that -- the shi**y Taylormade M1s I've been playing, the TItleist 690 musclebacks I played for a while, all just sort of rock-y (the MBs were great on exactly the sweet spot, but i guess thats the point of the true no forgiveness blades)

 

Funny enough the only club that ever matched the butter I've felt off the Mizunos was a really odd cavity back iron from back in the day, the Cleveland CG Golds I played back when i was 14 or 15 (picture for reference)

 

Either way, what a treat to have player's iron that feels this soft, I can't wait 

 

Edited July 11, 2021 by rooski

[Tree Levino]

I've played a lot of different sticks. If you can compress a ball, anything that's a high end forging feels amazing. Mizuno can have a slightly different sound (which I think many love in fairness), as does Miura, as does Srixon. It's all person preference. If you're a talented ball striker and hit middle, everything feels good out the screws. At least now you can ravenously consume every video on Youtube with mizuno in the title, SMASH that like button and comment below nOtHinG feEls LiKE a MIzuNO.

[Lasorcier]

Tiger's comment is dead on.  Any well-fitted upper-end club is going to feel really good when struck well by a good striker.  Heck, even a crappy club is going to feel good-ish when struck well by a good striker.

 

 

31 minutes ago, TigerInTheWoods said:

It's all person preference. If you're a talented ball striker and hit middle, everything feels good out the screws. At least now you can ravenously consume every video on Youtube with mizuno in the title, SMASH that like button and comment below nOtHinG feEls LiKE a MIzuNO.

 

Well said on the second sentence.  The original post basically sounded like an advertisement, complete with advertising slogan and use of the abhorrent phrase "Buttery Smooth". 

 

Don't forget the blue bag and car window decal that you can put next to the apple one as shown below.

 

[puttingmatt]

Enjoy,  Mizuno irons are a blast to play,

 

[brutus27]

Agreed, even my chromoly 919 HMP’s feel great!

[Rapidcat]

So said Mrs. Mizuno.

 

Seriously, I played Mizuno blades (SPL's) for a decade back when and they didn't disappoint.

 

Enjoy your new sticks!

[phizzy30]

Nothing feels like a Miura.  That is all. 

[WilCox]

Nothing wrong with feeling excited about new irons.  Have fun and play well.

[tboh]

14 hours ago, RogerinNewZealand said:

Welcome to Mizuno ownership,doesnt suit everyone...but Discerning Mizuno Owners are ok with that😎

Absolutely ...

Haters gonna hate

Have always loved them

Usually go 10 years (ish) b4 the itch has to be scratched ... hope I can last that long again

Wanted Tours but my 1st fitting ever went into 919F

They've been great

Enjoy ...

[tboh]

10 hours ago, iNeedMoreGolf said:

You know what?? Each company makes a line of irons every so often that are amazing in feel and performance... but mizuno just seems to do it really well year in year out. Even irons that dont feel as great as their best.. stilll feel great. I have a set of xforged 4to7 then 2018mb 8topw.. they feel really great on pure strikes and harsh but fair on off strikes... i tryed the 19 apex pro just now and... i was shocked how bad they felt to me. Everyshot felt like a rock. Idk why. Then i have mizuno mp5... wow is all i can say. Might be the softest blade ever made imo. Even the misshits feel outstanding.. no sting but you know you struck it wrong. I have mizuno mmc... again not as soft as mp5 but man they feel better then soo many other irons out there. Everyone should expiernce a mizuno iron at some time in there life.

Mp5 is a great wrench!

[gpleonard]

I definitely agree on Mizuno Irons. I was playing Apex DCB's and switched to JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro's. I realize not the same Mizuno's. But much better results. 

[rooski]

4 hours ago, Lasorcier said:

abhorrent phrase "Buttery Smooth". 

 

I did not use the phrase "Buttery Smooth", I called them my "butter babys", a distinct difference

[Trouble_shooter]

Good for you bro, I’m happy for you. It’s a great feeling to upgrade to what you specifically want to stand over and truly enjoy to hit. Good luck with your new purchase. And btw, beautiful sticks.

[iNeedMoreGolf]

I strike my irons pretty solid and ive definetly noticed some brands and lines from brands arent as soft or good as others... even though they say they are still using the same soft steel as last time...well something changed because this iteration feels much harder.

[Tdsjfb]

I've turned into a Mizuno Ho. Bought the Mizuno MX300 10 years and I thought I died and went to heaven. When the MP20's came out in late '19, I pulled the trigger and had the MMC's built and have nothing but great things to report on these beauties. Great feel, forgiving, and look great. 

 

But this is where I caution you and others (currently) purchasing Mizuno clubs. I took my Ho-dom to a new level and purchased the 921 Tours (head is damn near the same size as MMC and wanted to experience the "feel" - which is important to me). IMO, Mizuno is not dignifying itself, build-wise, as they couldn't get a simple design right in three attempts. I was really disappointed and just cancelled the order. PBA - double check, upon receipt of your clubs, that your specs are as you desired.

[iNeedMoreGolf]

41 minutes ago, Tdsjfb said:

I've turned into a Mizuno Ho. Bought the Mizuno MX300 10 years and I thought I died and went to heaven. When the MP20's came out in late '19, I pulled the trigger and had the MMC's built and have nothing but great things to report on these beauties. Great feel, forgiving, and look great. 

 

But this is where I caution you and others (currently) purchasing Mizuno clubs. I took my Ho-dom to a new level and purchased the 921 Tours (head is damn near the same size as MMC and wanted to experience the "feel" - which is important to me). IMO, Mizuno is not dignifying itself, build-wise, as they couldn't get a simple design right in three attempts. I was really disappointed and just cancelled the order. PBA - double check, upon receipt of your clubs, that your specs are as you desired.

Yeah the mmc and the 921 tours are basically the same iron just different looking.

[SylvesterLundgren]

Mans really said some clunky Cleveland cavities felt like a mizuno iron lol got me questioning what your metrics are with these measurements. Lmao 🤣

ive played the 62s and kinda want to buy another set now that I’m in a better understanding of my game. (Played them through HS with a raw talent kinda swing) but like others have said if you’re catching them center and hitting with speed. Most quality clubs feel similar and likewise depending on preferences.
 

Good stuff on getting your new set in. Get them fairways and greens 

Edited July 11, 2021 by SylvesterLundgren

[Ereim]

I’ve owned about 8 sets of Mizunos. Great sticks! That being said, I stepped up to Miura this year 😜

[sleeper]

18 hours ago, rooski said:

After playing hand-me-downs and whatever scuffed used clubs I can find in X-Stiff for so many years (playing at about a 5 in the process), today marks the beginning of a new day. The new custom fitted butter baby Mizuno JPX 921 Tours are on the way. Is there a more sexy club on the market? Hard to say. 

 

I originally thought the Mizuno hype was all marketing, but after going into the fitting hoping I'd end up with ZX7s, the softness and buttery feel off the face coupled with the workability of the JPX Tours were unmatched.

 

Going 1/4" long and 1* upright at 6'4" (193 cm), with Project X Low Spin 6.5, loved being able to feel that shaft loading in my hands like I did, very exciting as a feel player. 

 

Can't wait to see the difference a proper fitting and new clubs will make coming from my Taylormade M1s that have 3mm of cave-in on the faces and are too flat for me.

 

Anyways I know this isn't a very useful post but I'm too excited not to type about it for a second and imagine there's at least one other person in the world that wants to talk about JPX Tours 😂

 

In before that one guy comes in here and says "Wow thanks for sharing"

 

Congrats on the new irons. I'll bet they make a big difference for you. I've been hooked on Mizzys since the MP-60s and still play a set of MP-60/32s most rounds. Mizuno really is amazing in the way they consistently turn out the best irons year after year. And the JPX Tours are special. Welcome to the club.

[Duffer222]

Mizuno went the wrong direction when they started adding Boron to their metal and lost their sense of what made them great IMO.  I bought a set of 921 forged in May.  Played them for a few rounds and sold them. Bought a set of Zx5/7’s and I wouldn’t trade them for an entire bag of Mizunos.

to each their own.

[Nixhex524]

There is no better feeling than finding an iron that feels super pure to hit, it is one of the best feelings out there, so enjoy the heck outta them...

 

That said, I have never understood what all the fuss is about with Mizuno.  They are good, but not miles better than a lot of other offerings out there.  But if you like em, that's all that matters!

[Gsea]

Mizuno Trues pretty much for the last 20 yrs. Haven't hit anything else that remotely sounds/feels the same.

 

[lefthack]

I do like the look of the Tour.

[rooski]

3 hours ago, SylvesterLundgren said:

Mans really said some clunky Cleveland cavities felt like a mizuno iron lol got me questioning what your metrics are with these measurements. Lmao 🤣

 

Pure feel is the measurement my guy. That's what I play by and those Clevelands just had it, couldnt tell ya why. I dont think Cleveland has made a good iron since then to be completely fair though

 

 

[rooski]

1 hour ago, Nixhex524 said:

That said, I have never understood what all the fuss is about with Mizuno.  They are good, but not miles better than a lot of other offerings out there. 

 

I think you're correct on that, but I think there's a very specific player that just something about Mizuno forging attracts. I cannot explain in stats why it was so clear, but as I mentioned, I wanted to leave with the ZX7s or even a Titleist players iron, but the feel in my hands about 0.2 seconds after impact with the Mizunos was unmatched in any club I've ever hit. It certainly could have been the sound that I was experiencing as well, I just let my subconscious tell me what is right in the golf swing