Mizuno has replaced the popular MP-20 and MP-20 HMB irons with the Pro 221 and Pro 225 respectively plus a players-distance cavity back model has been added, the Pro 223 which replaces the MP-20 MMC.
Fast Facts Mizuno Pro Series Irons
Pro 221
- Players category
- Forged muscleback design
- Minimum offset
- Copper layer under nickel chrome surface
- Mass from heel moved behind center
- More compact at address
- Lofts: 5-iron 27°, pitching wedge 46°
- Stock shaft: Project X LS
- Stock grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip
- Available at retail $187.50 each iron
Pro 223
- Players-distance category
- Forged cavity back design
- Medium offset
- Copper layer under nickel chrome surface
- Slot behind face 4-7 iron
- Mild carbon steel 8 iron-pitching wedge
- Lofts: 5-iron 25°, pitching wedge 46°
- Stock shaft: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
- Stock grip: Golf Pride New Decade MultiCompound
- Available at retail $187.50 each iron
Pro 225
- Game improvement category
- Hollow body 2 through 8-iron
- Tungsten weight 2 through 7-iron
- Forged face and neck
- Medium offset
- Copper layer under nickel chrome surface
- Lofts: 5-iron 24°, pitching wedge 44°
- Stock shaft: Project X IO
- Stock grip: Lamkin ST Hybrid
- Available at retail $187.50 each iron
WYNTK:
Japanese club maker Mizuno Golf, long known for the outstanding performance of its irons has renamed the MP lineup to Mizuno Pro, the name it has been in Asia, and introduced three new family members for use by a range of players from professionals to better players wanting a little help to those needing more help as in game-improvement.
“The concept of Mizuno Pro can be misunderstood – we’re not trying to design instant classics or works of art. Mizuno just hides technology incredibly well. This could be perceived as the ultimate betrayal of Mizuno Pro. But the true essence has always been to make history – not be stuck in it,” says Chris Voshall, Product Manager, Mizuno Golf.
The Pro 223 is somewhat of a first for the company as the players-distance design with a much smaller head and address profile and a slot behind the face.