Best MX1000 Irons from Mizuno

  The MX series has historically been Mizuno's line of game improvement irons for a while, and though the new MX-1000 may fall squarely in that category, the MX-300 is meant to bleed the edge between game-improvement iron and player's iron. With so many different options to choose from, there's a Mizuno iron made for every type of player out there. They've built an almost cult-like following with their superb feel and performance, and I'd expect the new MX-1000 and MX-300 to add to that. With that said, let's have a look at these two new irons.

  The MX-1000 irons look different than just about any Mizuno iron before them. They offer a slightly larger club head, closer to that of most Game Improvement (GI) irons and a thicker topline as well. The finish is on the clubs is a wonderful anti-glare satin look that has no issues at all in the sun light. The sole of the club is beveled towards the cavity and shows off the classic Mizuno logo and the iron number. Inside the cavity is where this club separates itself from almost every Mizuno we have seen previously. Black and yellow color scheme matching that of the MX-700 driver we reviewed last year the MX-1000 irons are seemingly more busy than most we have come to enjoy from this brand over the years. Not necessarily in a bad way, just different than those classic and elegant looks we have come to expect from this line of clubs. The overall package is a great blend of classic lines and edges with a modern twist that wreaks of technology.

  Yes they look a little clunky, and boy are those top lines just a touch on the thick side. None the less, we are talking Mizuno here. Just as some of those chunkier looking Mercedes Sedans can manhandle a high speed corner, and still take a fast jump off a straight line (in homage to their racing bloodline), these chunkier looking Mizuno let you know exactly where they are throughout your swing, and even though their main attraction is their forgiveness--they reward a well struck swing with both distance and feel as a testament to their tour proven tradition. 

  Long and straight, just like advertised.  Hitting a draw is easy. Nice looking for GI irons. The MX1000 Irons are exceptionally forgiving...contact softer, subtler than expected