The Mizuno MP-53 Irons are one of the choices that has made it on the Golf Digest 2011 hot list and received the gold award in their category. This is a huge honor for any set of irons and usually this means they will deliver everything they are advertised to.
They feature a diamond muscle design and a “V” slot milled pocket cavity. Those that are very demanding shot makers will be very happy with the head size and the playing profile of these irons. Mizuno has spent many years developing and testing this iron and they are very pleased with the results that have come from all the hard work they have put in.
The Benefits of playing the MP-53 irons
These irons have been designed with 14 grams less weight in the cavity that has been repositioned around the cavity instead. This helps to give the club a larger sweet spot making it an easier to hit iron. They also feature harmonic impact technology, which delivers the desired sound for the golfer and also delivers more feel at impact.
They have also added a 360 degree grind on the back cavity to help the club become easier to hit without digging into the turf as much. This iron is built for top of the line feel, performance, and playability.
The Key Features of the Mizuno MP-53 Irons:
• “V” slot Milled Pocket Cavity for larger MOI
• Harmonic Impact Technology for better sound and feel
• Grain Flow Forged mild carbon steel for softer and more solid shots
• Diamond Muscle design to enhance ball control
• Modified U-grooves that conform to the condition of competition for 2010
• Available with the Project X 5.5 steel shaft or the True Temper Dynamic Gold R300 or S300
• Other shafts available for customization
What will these Award Winning Irons Cost?
When an iron is made in such a way that it is given an award by Golf Digest you better expect to pay a pretty penny for them. These irons retail for $899.99 with steel shafts and are more expensive with graphite. The graphite price all depends on the shaft you choose and you decide to go with a custom steel shaft the price will vary as well.
You have to expect to pay over the mid-range price for irons that are made with such care and feature the newest in technology. Plus when Golf Digest is willing to give out an award you know they must be worth the price tag.
Do the Mizuno MP-53 Irons stand up to the tests?
When we tested this iron set we used the True Temper Dynamic Golf S300 and R300 for testing. This is one of our favorite steel shafts and it delivers with most every club we test with it. These irons proved to be exactly what Mizuno said they would be and players that have a lower handicap and tested them saw gains in distance and control.
However, those with a handicap over 18 struggled with these irons a little bit. We did notice that these irons have a great crisp sound and the better players all commented on how good the feedback is at impact.
Who are these irons made for?
The Mizuno MP-53 Irons are advertised right on the Mizuno website as being made for golfers with a scratch to 14 handicap. This is pretty accurate and they are made for those that are better golfers.
If you have a high handicap you may find that you will struggle with this type of design. If you are floating right around the 14 handicap area you may struggle a little as well. These irons are designed to fit the better golfers and are made for scratch golfers and single digit handicap players.
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