Mizuno Confirms MP-25 and MP-5 Iron Release

The MP-25 and MP-5 irons recently spotted at this year’s Open Championship will be available from September 1 at Mizuno’s network of European Fitting Centres.

The irons were unveiled via the Official Tour Blog on the Mizuno Forum.

The MP-25 brings Mizuno’s new Boron strengthened steel to its MP forgings for the first time. Mizuno’s MP-25 is the manufacturer’s first high ball speed iron designed specifically for better players – only now possible through the use of its new Boron material.

The MP-5 represents a new approach to blade design for Mizuno, featuring a channelback to deliver the stability of a small players cavity in a more precise package. The MP-5 sits neatly between its more traditional MP-4 muscle back and the new MP-25 in terms of playability and workability.

The manufacturer expects the majority of its tour players to switch to one of, or a blended set of the two new MP models – both produced at its prestigious Chuo Forging plant in Hiroshima Japan (exclusive manufacturer of Grain Flow Forged irons for Mizuno for over 30 years).

MP-5

An Iron Like No Other

View the Mp-5 Gallery and Spec

The MP-5 sits neatly between Mizuno’s classic blades and smaller players cavities.  The Channel Back concept was refined through a harmonization of CAD design and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.  Pro to low single figure handicaps recommended.

Blade like precision with cavity level forgiveness.  The Channel Back design keeps thickness behind impact for blade like feel, but moves enough mass to create stability from off centre strikes.

Ultimate feel, Forged in Hiroshima Japan at Mizuno’s exclusive plant – manufacturer of Grain Forged heads for Mizuno for over 30 years.  Grain Flow Forged from a single billet of 1025E Pure Select Mild Carbon steel.  #nothingfeelslikeamizuno

Precise distance control.  Grain Flow Forging compresses and maintains a consistent grain through neck and hosel – ensuring consistency through every club head for predictable distances.

Craftsman input:  Although larger than a traditional blade, our craftmen’s sense of proportion and shape ensured that the MP-5 looks right at address.  The thicker top line was popular amongst our panel of professionals in testing – giving ‘a more powerful look’

Polished durability.  With a little care the MP-5’s double nickel mirror chrome finish will maintain its beauty over time.  Check the care instructions for Mizuno Grain Flow Forged irons.

Custom built to your Mizuno Swing DNA.  Our Swing DNA system can identify which shaft and set make up will produce the best results from your swing.  Your irons can be assembled and dispatched within 5 working days of Mizuno receiving your order (location and parts allowing).

“Marrying the skill sets of our CAD based engineers with the more traditional craftsmen in Yoro Japan, we’re able to produce beautiful irons that play a lot more forgiving than would imagine by looking at them.  I think Mizuno is pretty unique in still having craftsmen that worked in the era before CAD design – which means our irons have a kind of emotion and history built into them.”  David Llewellyn – Head of Design.

Men’s RH only (3-PW)
Standard shaft – Dynamic Gold S300

MP-25

The Compact Boron Forged iron

View the MP-25 Gallery and Spec

A stunning tour inspired design with an injection of Boron for added ball speed and distance.  The  MP-25 is the first true high ball-speed iron, Grain Flow Forged for the feel and touch indispensable on tour.   For tour players to low/mid handicaps.

The first true distance iron for tour players.  The MP-25 is the first to start with a pre-determined tour dictated profile and then engineer ball speed – rather than cramming a distance technology into a smaller shell.

New Boron Infused Steel.  A Boron injected steel billet allows the engineering of a Micro-Slot pocket cavity (#3-6 iron) – for greater ball speeds.

Ultimate feel, Forged in Hiroshima Japan at Mizuno’s exclusive plant – manufacturer of Grain Forged heads for Mizuno for over 30 years.  Grain Flow Forged from a single billet of 1025 Boron steel. #nothingfeelslikeamizuno

Precise distance control. Grain Flow Forging compresses and maintains a consistent grain through neck and hosel – ensuring consistency through every club head for predictable distances.

Photo Story: First Pictures of the MP-25

Craftsman input:  Our YORO craftmen’s influence ensures that the MP-25 passes the most critical and traditional eye for shape and profile.

Custom built to your Mizuno Swing DNA.  Our Swing DNA system can identify which shaft and set make up will produce the best results from your swing.  Your irons can be assembled and dispatched within 5 working days of Mizuno receiving your order (location and parts allowing).

“We started off with a tour preferred chassis, and developed our technology to get the most ball speed from that size.  The  craftsmen at YORO Japan kept the CAD engineers on a tight leash, so the final iron was something we could confidently show our tour players.  The use of Boron infused steel made it possible for us to add ball speed, but keep all the traits/qualities that Mizuno players love.”  Tetsu Kanayama – Japan R&D

Men’s RH & LH (3-PW)
Standard shaft – Dynamic Gold S300/R300 & Project X 5.5