Mizuno Pro 225 Reviews

jetmech879 · April 17, 2022

I feel we need a Mizuno Pro 225 review thread so let’s get it rolling! I know lots of ya may still be waiting but I know there is a bunch out in the wild by now!

Looks:

Mizuno has done a fantastic job with this second generation of HMB. The size of the mid and short irons is so much nicer than the previous version. I’ve held all 3 of the 22x line together in the short irons and to me the 225s 9-gw actually look smaller than the 223s. Not much changed in the long irons but a slightly thinner sole and top line. I feel there is really no need to combo these as they are basically designed that way by Mizuno but that’s just my opinion.

Feel:

They nailed it! All the way through the set the feel is what you would want for the iron you are hitting if that makes sense. The long irons have a solid yet soft feel to them and make a beautiful sound when hit properly. The mid irons have a similar feeling to them but maybe a touch softer. Short irons are no different than blades to me. Fantastic soft feel.

Performance:

let me start by saying I’ve had the lofts adjusted 1 to 2 degrees weak in the 4-9 irons. I’ve played 6 rounds with these and have yet to have any type of flyers. I owned a full set of the previous version and had a awful time with distance control. Not the case for me with the 225s. Distance has been spot on for what the lofts are.

Overall:

I can’t think of a bad thing to say about these iron! Love everything about them! Just an absolute awesome players distance iron. If your still waiting to get your set, hang in there! They are well worth the wait!

BCULAW · April 17, 2022

Thank you for posting this. I’m a longtime blade user that has been very close to pulling the trigger on 221s for a couple of weeks now. I could use a little help with distance, though, so the 225s intrigue me.

please continue to update your findings.

jetmech879 · April 17, 2022

30 minutes ago, BCULAW said:

Thank you for posting this. I’m a longtime blade user that has been very close to pulling the trigger on 221s for a couple of weeks now. I could use a little help with distance, though, so the 225s intrigue me.

please continue to update your findings.

I actually just sold a full set of 221s! They are absolutely stunning irons and so compact! My original thought was to combo them with the 225s but I just hit the 225s so good I didn’t see a reason. Plus the size in the short irons look so similar. I actually like the feel of the 225 better than the 221🙄

Wasabi · April 17, 2022

Great review, thanks. I'm eyeballing some 225s myself. I notice the PW is only 44* and GW 49*. What are folks doing wedge wise after that with the 225s? Unless I get some new wedges I was going to stick with my Glide 3.0 54*/58* combo.

jetmech879 · April 18, 2022

41 minutes ago, Wasabi said:

Great review, thanks. I'm eyeballing some 225s myself. I notice the PW is only 44* and GW 49*. What are folks doing wedge wise after that with the 225s? Unless I get some new wedges I was going to stick with my Glide 3.0 54*/58* combo.

I went with a new set of T-22s 48, 53, & 58. I’ve was actually playing a sm8 set at 53 and 58 with a set PW at 48. I ordered my irons 1/2” long so my set pw is basically just like my old 9 iron. My distance gaps have been spot on.

Numb · April 18, 2022

I'm 1 month in to my 2 month wait for these. Let's go Mizuno!! Ordered a 49 T22 and 3 FliHi to match. All in Nippon 115x.

jetmech879 · April 18, 2022

15 minutes ago, Numb said:

I'm 1 month in to my 2 month wait for these. Let's go Mizuno!! Ordered a 49 T22 and 3 FliHi to match. All in Nippon 115x.

I’ve actually been thinking about trying the 3 fli-hi. I will probably pull the trigger at some point this spring 🤣

T_Golf_23 · April 18, 2022

My 225 set stops at PW. I then play a 48 -52 - 56 - 60 set up.

I have also messed around with blending the 221 set at the 8 iron.

this would play:

225 in 4,5,6,7,8

221 in 8,9,PW,

then use a 50 - 54- 58 set up.

the 225 8 iron is 34*, the 221 is 38*.

The 225 4 iron is explosive and so easy to hit.

the sets blend seamlessly. I prefer the slightly softer feel of the 221, plus the 4* gapping vs 5* gapping in short irons.

the short irons in the 225 are still perfectly capable.

there is also a lot of concern about fliers with the hollow body irons. I have a ton of rounds on these irons and have not experienced a single flier.

warren G. · April 18, 2022

3 hours ago, jetmech879 said:

If your still waiting to get your set, hang in there! They are well worth the wait!

I really needed to hear that haha. Thanks for posting the review. I'm looking forward to mines. Barring anything crazy, I don't plan on buying any new irons after this set, so it's going have to be my gamer for a long time.

uglande · April 18, 2022

Very happy with my set so far. Still trying to figure out the gap wedge, and so I have a 48 degree Vokey on order as a challenger. I like the look of the Gw but it's going extremely high and the sole interaction around the greens is not working for me. But the other clubs are great. Powerful, forgiving, sleek. 👍

Lord Viking · April 18, 2022

I have a few range sessions on my set but have yet to get them on the course....looking forward to it

SDG90 · April 18, 2022

Loved them in the fitting bay. Hated them on the course. Really struggled getting them through the turf quick enough. The 223 on the other hand was a gem, but not enough gains in comparison to p770’s.

Edited April 27, 2022 by SDG90

Eesh · April 21, 2022

Is it just me or does there seem to not be many people liking these.

SwingMan · April 21, 2022

38 minutes ago, Eesh said:

Is it just me or does there seem to not be many people liking these.

I've seen posts on various forums - they are extremely likable. Trackman gives low spin numbers but on the course they get up high and are extremely powerful. I like the 223s but have a couple of 225's if the swing is not so fresh at times.

Gatorgolf04 · April 21, 2022

I recently bought a whole set and couldn't get them to work for me, I am simply too low of spin player. I am keeping the 4 and 5 iron as they are great to blend and have fit in nicely with my JPX 919T. Way more forgiving than that set at the top end.

They won't feel exactly like mizunos of the past if you are a mizuno traditionalist (they feel fine), but I can see how these would compete (and beat) anyone looking at a P790 or something in that category. I just couldn't get used to the lack of consistency in the scoring irons due to spin issues, or lack thereof.

dmeeksDC · April 21, 2022

3 hours ago, Eesh said:

Is it just me or does there seem to not be many people liking these.

Not that I’ve seen. I’d say the opposite — not many who dislike them. The one thing that always happens is there is a strong bias against hollow body irons and the usual claims of how they will have hot spots by people who have not hit them. And it’s all based on some other iron they used to have that supposedly had the same flaw. But that’s standard on Wrx. To golfers in general, these are a huge hit.

There are far more people who actually hit them and are very impressed. I would say the 225s are the best iron in their category. They feel so much better than the 770/790s and they look great. And they are selling like crazy. Will be the best seller in the MP ‘22 lineup just like the Hot Metal has been top seller in the JPX line.

bogey777 · April 21, 2022

On 4/18/2022 at 3:47 AM, SDG90 said:

Loved them in the fitting bay. Hated them on the course. Really struggled getting them through the turf quick enough. The 223 on the other hand was a gem, but not enough gains in performance to sell my p770’s.

Would you say they dig a bit ?

PowerCobra98 · April 21, 2022

Honestly the best set of irons I've ever owned. I have 4 rounds on them and countless practice sessions. Every round so far has just been superior performance from them, which is something I've never had before. I keep staring in disbelief shot after shot. They just go straight, hit the number, and have no surprises (other than the continued results). I am seriously considering ordering a 2nd set as a backup because I'm petrified if something happens to these that I would never get the magic back.

I'm sure a crap round is coming but that'll surely be my issue and not the 225's.

wizx · April 22, 2022

I've got a set of 225s (5-PW) on order (with 950 GH NEO shafts) I fell in love immediately but I am a little concerned about size and turf interaction. I hit them two times during indoor fittings but haven't had the opportunity to take them for a spin on grass. I don't normally hit off mats so it was definitely a different feel during the fitting than I am used to.

I am replacing my MP-62 (6-PW) / MX-300 (4-5) combo set I've had since I was in high school. I've always disliked the blended set because of the big jump in feel and hotness as the set breaks. I comfortably play a fade but have a decent ability to control shape and trajectory with the MP-62s. With the MX-300s I can only really reliably hit a draw on the course. They just feel a little chunky and offset for my swing and I'd prefer to have the 62s straight through the bag.

I got back into playing more frequently last year after moving to the burbs and am fortunate to be able to play/practice a few times a week during the season. Now that I feel pretty good with my game, I know that I am losing a ton of shots on thin mishits with the MP-62s, and inconsistent play with my 4 and 5 iron. FWIW I am currently playing at 13 but feel pretty confident I'll be flirting with single digits by the end of the season with or without my new clubs 😅.

Does anyone have experience with the 225s and/or the MP-62s or MX-300s that might be able to give me a comparison?

Will the sole of the 225s (which largely is the same as the 223s, I believe) feel chunky to me like the MX-300s?
How would the 223s compare in "forgiveness" to the 62s? I didn't demo the 223s because I was set on getting something easier to hit than my 62s.

Edited April 22, 2022 by wizx

SDG90 · April 23, 2022

On 4/21/2022 at 5:02 PM, bogey777 said:

Would you say they dig a bit ?

Not really, for me they sort of bounced of the turf instead of cutting through it. Must admit I play on slightly firmer turf most of the time.

uglande · April 23, 2022

On 4/21/2022 at 7:29 PM, wizx said:

Does anyone have experience with the 225s and/or the MP-62s or MX-300s that might be able to give me a comparison?

I have played the 62s and currently have the 225s. They don't have a single thing in common except for the brand name. Both are awesome sets but they're different species. The 62s feel almost indistinguishable from a blade -- solid piece of forged metal with a little cavity for a smidge of forgiveness. They are traditionally lofted, thin soled, buttery feel.

The 225s are thick, hollow, strong-lofted and powerful irons with a nice feel for the type of iron they are, but it's not the kind of dense thud you get from a one-piece forging.

I'm coming from MP-20 blades and am trying the 225s this year for the easy distance and forgiveness. But I am well aware that I am sacrificing control and feel and have no illusions about the fact that I'm moving to an entirely different category of iron than the blades (or MP-62s).

wizx · April 23, 2022

1 minute ago, uglande said:

I have played the 62s and currently have the 225s. They don't have a single thing in common except for the brand name. Both are awesome sets but they're different species. The 62s feel almost indistinguishable from a blade -- solid piece of forged metal with a little cavity for a smidge of forgiveness. They are traditionally lofted, thin soled, buttery feel.

The 225s are thick, hollow, strong-lofted and powerful irons with a nice feel for the type of iron they are, but it's not the kind of dense thud you get from a one-piece forging.

I'm coming from MP-20 blades and am trying the 225s this year for the easy distance and forgiveness. But I am well aware that I am sacrificing control and feel and have no illusions about the fact that I'm moving to an entirely different category of iron than the blades (or MP-62s).

Super helpful, thank you for this.

The 225s felt great during my indoor fitting but I only hit other players distance irons, so most had similarly thick soles AFAICT.

My concern now (largely overthinking it because I'm waiting for my irons to come in) is that I'm going to struggle with a wider sole once I get them out onto the course. I've always loved my 62s (and kind of disliked the feel of the MX-300s) but I need the help that the 225s offer.

I guess a larger sole might be something I can / should get used to? Unfortunately there will be no way to tell until I get them in my hands.

uglande · April 23, 2022

5 minutes ago, wizx said:

Super helpful, thank you for this.

The 225s felt great during my indoor fitting but I only hit other players distance irons, so most had similarly thick soles AFAICT.

My concern now (largely overthinking it because I'm waiting for my irons to come in) is that I'm going to struggle with a wider sole once I get them out onto the course. I've always loved my 62s (and kind of disliked the feel of the MX-300s) but I need the help that the 225s offer.

I guess a larger sole might be something I can / should get used to? Unfortunately there will be no way to tell until I get them in my hands.

I'm essentially in the same boat. I have been hitting the 225s, but only off of mats. The real test will be on grass. This is one reason I haven't sold my blades yet.

jetmech879 · April 23, 2022

I feel like the cambered sole on the 225s help them get through the turf much more effectively than the prior generation. I’ve played a lot of blade sets in the past and will say they to not feel like a blade going through the turf but they are not far off. It is an adjustment coming from blades but well worth wile for the extra forgiveness. I have been at least 5 strokes better since putting the 225s in the bag and selling my MP5s. I’m hitting greens a lot more often now.

wizx · April 23, 2022

5 hours ago, jetmech879 said:

I feel like the cambered sole on the 225s help them get through the turf much more effectively than the prior generation. I’ve played a lot of blade sets in the past and will say they to not feel like a blade going through the turf but they are not far off. It is an adjustment coming from blades but well worth wile for the extra forgiveness. I have been at least 5 strokes better since putting the 225s in the bag and selling my MP5s. I’m hitting greens a lot more often now.

Thanks, I am happy to hear that we are on the same page. Fingers crossed I will have the same success with them!

I can always count on 2 or 3 not-that-mishits a round and I am hoping that the 225s will let me get away with a few thin strikes.

BCULAW · April 23, 2022

Has anyone compared these with the PXG 0311T/P models? Curious how they stack up.

OspreyCI · April 23, 2022

8 minutes ago, BCULAW said:

Has anyone compared these with the PXG 0311T/P models? Curious how they stack up.

Now that’s the post! Wondering the same thing.

HarborMike · April 24, 2022

On 4/23/2022 at 4:10 AM, SDG90 said:

Not really, for me they sort of bounced of the turf instead of cutting through it. Must admit I play on slightly firmer turf most of the time.

I’m kinda experiencing the same thing when taking them on firmer courses. Had some shots that just bounced into the ball if I got too behind the ball. I’ve been about 60/40 with these lately but will pass judgment after a few more rounds. Of course, have some swing flaws to fix as well. I also have a set of T100s if I need to use on firmer courses or the 225s just don’t work. But quick overall impressions so far:

Pros:

-Look amazing in the bag and easy to clean

-Have lots of confidence especially in longer irons

-They go about the distance I expect and haven’t had any fliers

-Lots of distance forgiveness on poor strikes (I’m hardly short, mostly left or right of or sometimes on the green)

-Feel is really good on flushed shots with good feedback on shots not in center (I know exactly where on the club face I hit these)

-They stop and hold the green just as much any forged club I’ve used in the past (haven’t noticed too much roll out from my divot, in many cases it’s right next to my divot)

-You can easily shaped these (I call back on the posts that say you can’t or not that good and shape shots). I’ve hit may shape shots with every iron.

-Short irons feel and look really good (I don’t have set GW yet, going on week 6 for GW order but that’s another story for another thread).

Cons:

- Probably a minor one here, they don’t feel as ‘buttery soft’ compared to a lot of forged clubs, but they still feel amazing. When testing, I could barely feel the difference between 223 and 225, but knew there was a slight difference between the two.

- Dispersion forgiveness not as good compared to a lot of players or players distance irons (to include comparing to T100s). I’ve had a lot of shots that veer off quite a bit long left and right

- Doesn’t quite interact with the turf that well on firmer conditions (at least for me and my shallow delivery), but again, may be down to some swing flaws I’ve been experiencing.

- Another minor con, I’m not noticing too much distance gains. Not in the camp that these are rocket power bats (such as the JPX HMPs), but probably a good thing they aren’t.
-Still having issues timing the club, but coul be the IO shaft. Considering swapping these out for Modus 115s shafts (again probably personal swing flaws).

Overall, still pretty happy with these, just not blown away by them yet. Hopefully once we get consistent warm weather and my body and swing can move normally (vs. in cold weather), I’ll have a better idea and judgement.

ob1soccer · April 27, 2022

On 4/21/2022 at 11:34 AM, PowerCobra98 said:

Honestly the best set of irons I've ever owned. I have 4 rounds on them and countless practice sessions. Every round so far has just been superior performance from them, which is something I've never had before. I keep staring in disbelief shot after shot. They just go straight, hit the number, and have no surprises (other than the continued results). I am seriously considering ordering a 2nd set as a backup because I'm petrified if something happens to these that I would never get the magic back.

I'm sure a crap round is coming but that'll surely be my issue and not the 225's.

ordering a back up set to the irons you currently have is definitely the wrx thing to do