You Won’t Go Wrong With MX300

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 Mizuno MX-300 Irons 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.

Straddling the gap between the MP and MX ranges, the Mizuno MX-300 Irons provide the perfect bridge - offering the looks and feel of a forged iron while delivering the benefits of an undercut cavity. The now-retired MX-23 did the job beautifully when it was launched in 2004 and the Mizuno MX-300 Irons are clearly an updated version of that classic set.

Upon unpacking the Mizuno MX-300Irons, I was a little surprised, as I didn't expect them to be as attractive as they were. They are much more elegant in person than they are in the pictures. At that point, I really didn't know what to expect in terms of performance, because surely MX-level forgiveness couldn't come in a package that looked almost MP-like at address. Once I took them out for their first test, I realized how wrong I was.

Set up was simple, as they are free of the large amount of offset that is present on some GI irons. Looking down at them, I almost swore I was looking down at my familiar Nike Victory Red Split Cavities. The top line was very similar, though not quite as thin as my VR forged blades.

The Mizuno MX-300 Irons key to achieving this balance is the make-up of the set. While each club is Grain Flow Forged from a single block of mild carbon steel and features a specially-configured ‘Y-Tune' pad behind the face, the long and mid-irons, compared to the short irons are very different. Irons 3-7 have a pocket cavity on the rear of the club that moves 12 grams of weight lower and further back to encourage a higher launch and a tad more forgiveness.

I'd absolutely recommend these Mizuno MX-300 Irons to anyone that can hit the ball in a fairly consistent manner. If you're stuck in a spot where you cannot decide between players iron and game improvement iron, the Mizuno MX-300 Irons may very well be exactly what you're looking for. I also think these would be a great long iron option in a mixed set along with either the MP-58 or MP-68. Whether you opt for a full set or mixed, I fully believe these irons are an excellent choice that can give you the best a game improvement iron has to offer.

MX-300 Irons Review

The Mizuno MX-300 Irons is another strong Mizuno design. It has a small cavity back adorned with simple black and silver graphics and looks neat and classy. The top line is pretty thin but there’s a bit of width there to stop your teeth chattering as you address it. Mizuno MX-300 Irons look like just what it is, an iron that isn’t quite a blade or muscle back nor a chunky game improvement iron.

The first thing that intrigued me about the Mizuno MX-300's was the look. The double nickel chrome plated finish, the clean flowing lines, the minimal progressive offset, the smooth transition of the pocket cavity in the longer irons (3-7) to the power bar in the longer irons (8-PW), all the way to the RunBird logo...these irons are a thing of beauty. 

A unique piece that stands out on the Mizuno MX-300 Irons is the dual chambered sole. Obviously there for performance reasons, but just seeing the amount of detail in this compact head design truly deserves to be in a category of its own.

At address, the Mizuno MX-300 Irons frames the ball perfectly. Looking down inspires confidence. Mizuno irons will always be known for their elegance and they cut no corners by taking this all the way down to their game improvement MX line. 

The lofts are strong for distance junkies but the head contains Mizuno’s Y-Tune technology that helps lessen the drop off in performance from toe end hits. You can see from the picture how that Y shaped bar runs across the back of the Mizuno MX-300 Irons and separates into the arms of the Y toward the toe. All very discreetly of course, this is Mizuno we are talking about.

So is it the best of both worlds or a bit of a lost soul? Only one way to find out and the range were calling…

If you are looking for precision instruments--this is the finest "Game Improvement" iron to hit the market this year. It is just a hair away from tour level stuff. The offset is almost zero, the forging is the best in the business, and there's technology galore to boot. I'm not usually good enough to play an iron that only focuses on--"Old World Craftsmanship", and I usually don't care for the ones that focus only on "The Latest Kitsch." These irons are an unbelievable combination of the two, and at times, I felt like my game was being elevated to a higher level.

Mizuno MX300 Details

I'll be honest with you, I feel like I really need to throw everything I believed about irons in the "game improvement" category out the window. Quickly. The Mizuno MX-300 Irons changed my mind about what a game improvement iron should be and how a game improvement iron should feel. And this is coming from someone who thinks the constant Mizuno praise gets a little old sometimes.

Don't get me wrong, there is no doubt that Mizuno is one of the top iron makers on the market, and has been so for a while. Mizuno boasts eight different sets of irons in its 2009/2010 line up - both impressive and confusing, if you're unsure as to which category you fit. The MP range sits firmly at the 'better player' end of the market, with its forged blades and muscle backs, while the MX range has always covered the mid-market in terms of skill - mixture of forged and cast irons with varying levels of cavity and Mizuno MX-300 Irons head sizes.

While there has always been plenty of choice with Mizuno irons, there was never really a doubt into which category you fell. Now, however, the new Mizuno MX-300 Irons have a foot in both camps, plugging the gap nicely between the MP-52s and the MX-200s launched last year.

Pros: Finally, a game improvement iron that's forged! Crisp, clean lines with that well known "buttery soft" feel. Looking down on them at address screams confidence. Mizuno has given us a true game improvement iron that even low handicaps won't think twice about putting in their bag.

Cons: The amount of irons in Mizuno's 2010 line up can generate some confusion. There are nine different sets of irons in three different categories this year. Which ones will you choose?

Don't waste your time reading any more of this long winded review! Go out right now and pick up a set of the Mizuno MX-300 Irons. Need I say more?

Whether you're a better player looking for a little bit of extra forgiveness, or an improving player who's not quite sure blades are the next step, Mizuno MX-300 Irons offer an ideal mix of game improvement and game enhancement.

Outstanding MX300 Irons

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Mizuno has been churning out great forged clubs for years now and has earned a reputation for creating beautiful looking, soft feeling quality irons that retain their quality long after the hype has passed.

Over the last couple of years they have been releasing new models at a bewildering pace and golfers have never had such a wide range to choose from. As a basic rule of thumb, Mizuno entitles their classically designed mid to low-handicap clubs the MP irons and the MX series for mid to high handicappers.

But what about the mizuno mx-300 irons? Although an “MX,” they’re not for the weekend or casual players; you need to be a decent ball-striker to get the best out of them as they aren’t hugely forgiving.

Mizuno mx-300 Irons Performance/Playability: 
The mizuno mx-300 irons may be the first iron that I've come across where I've actually questioned whether or not it was in the correct category. It's a players club hidden in a game improvement design. 
I was in awe when I first had the opportunity to play these mizuno mx-300 irons back in the fall. Everything imaginable you wanted to do could be done. High shots, low shots, punch shots, etc. Best part about mizuno mx-300 irons was that this was also done from numerous turf conditions. Was I really playing a game improvement iron? 
After numerous year of playing the game I've finally gotten it through my thick skull that I do not need to play with something that looks like a butter knife anymore. I want (and need) a club that performs like a game enhancement iron yet has the forgiveness of a game improvement iron.

Although it may be early in the year, the mizuno mx-300 irons are already at the top of my chart for best iron of 2010. It's hard to argue with something so elegant, so playable, yet forgiving at the same time. 

For those looking for a new set of irons this year, do yourself a favor and demo a set of the mizuno mx-300 irons. You'll thank me later.