Beautiful MP-58 Irons

Mizuno came to play with this set when it pertains to the aesthetics of these irons. Simple, Classic, Elegant, and Striking are all the terms that our testers used when they first put their eyes on the new set. Smaller head design and quiet graphics talk to you rather than scream at you and the subtle, but classy look instills confidence like few irons on the marketplace can right now. In the bag they show a sophistication that few have and at setup they are begging to be worked all over the course. When it comes to describing them for me, only one word comes to mind and that is CLASSY!

The Mizuno MP-58 Irons have a build you would expect from Mizuno. Very solid and classic - while infusing some new technology. To develop the Mizuno MP-58 Irons, Mizuno uses a high-tech titanium metal during the forging of the outer muscle of the iron. This enhances the feel, workability and shape of the Mizuno MP-58 Irons. The lightweight titanium also allows for an ideal amount of thickness behind the impact area to promote the soft, solid, consistent feel while increasing the perimeter weighting for playability.

When we got the Mizuno MP-68 irons on the range, we immediately noticed that the Mizuno MP-58 Irons have a much thinner sole and top line than the old MP-57 model and Mizuno say this modification has enhanced forgiveness by keeping the centre of gravity close to the clubface. The new design of the MP-58 Ti Muscle performed very well, although if we had to be picky, the feel was not quite as good with the multi-material head as with a 100% forged steel head. The mid to short Mizuno MP-58 Irons were lovely to hit, especially the wedge, but the long irons were not quite as forgiving as the shorter irons in the set. Visually the head of the longer seemed a little shorter relative to the mid irons and if this is a concern for you then you can easily replace the long irons with the MP Fli-Hi or the MX300 long irons instead. Overall though this is a great iron for those who want good players irons with a bit more forgiveness than a blade.

I shoot low 80's. These combined with the KBS stiff shafts are the nicest clubs I've ever used. I've tried them all and nothing feels like a Mizuno and finally a great stock shaft to match. Buy them if you’re a decent ball striker only. Good luck.

MP58 Irons, You Must Have a Try

There's not much that sets the pulse racing more than a new set of Mizuno irons - so watch your blood pressure because here we bring you news of four spanking new sets.

And as if that's not enough we've also got some gorgeous new Mizuno wedges and a new iron replacement model to boot.

So please take a minute to catch your breath and read on to find out more

Featuring the same dual muscle technology as the 68's the Mizuno MP-58 Irons have seen Mizuno bringing multi-material technology into the MP range. Every previous iron in the MP range has been made from a single billet of steel but the Mizuno MP-58 Irons combines the soft 1025E carbon steel with a titanium insert.

For a company known for their forging, Mizuno might be seen to be taking a healthy risk by doing this but have offset this by the way that they forged the two together. The 11g gram titanium muscle piece is brought together with the pure select mild carbon steel head while they are both red hot from the first forging process and then forged together yet again. The result is that the titanium is bonded to the head far more strongly than it otherwise could be. Because of this the MP-58 is designed to offer shot-makers a club that is more forgiving that the 62 and more workable than the 52 but keeping the thickness behind the ball that contributes so heavily to the sound and feel.

                                

We tested the Mizuno MP-58 Irons for forgiveness by using striking tape and hitting shots off the sweet spot, toe and heel. This iron actually performed better than many game-improvement irons when it came to both off-center hits off the toe and the heel.  There was minimal loss of distance (around 2-4 yards) from both and feel was almost not impacted at all.  Pretty amazing when you look at some of the other perimeter weighted irons out there that cannot achieve this.  Accuracy on off-center shots was not impacted as much as we thought it would be with a design like this either.  There multi-material forged design scheme we assume is the reason.  Because they are still using the same Grain Flow Forging process but these show a pretty dramatic difference from what we could tell.

In my opinion, the Mizuno MP-58 Irons could be found in the bags of a range of players. Not just the middle handicapper, but the scratch as well. In testing these out, I don't think that I'd be compromising too much in any direction by playing the Mizuno MP-58 Irons. The fact is because they are so easy to hit and have the look and near-feel of a traditional muscle back or blade, I'm probably going to keep them in my bag. After a few range sessions and the round I had, I'm going to use them for the next few rounds and see how things go. I'm quite optimistic that the Mizuno MP-58 Irons will be around for a while.

Something about MP58 Irons

Introducing the new Mizuno MP-58 Irons with revolutionary DUAL MUSCLE TITANIUM Technology! During the complex Grain Flow Forging process, a high-tech Titanium metal is forged into the outer muscle of the irons, which not only delivers the feel, workability and shapes every MP player desires, but also takes playability in an MP iron to a whole new technological level. The light weight characteristics of the pure Titanium utilized in the MP-58s allow for an ideal amount of thickness behind the impact area to ensure the legendary soft, solid and consistent feel one expects from a Mizuno iron, while simultaneously providing a dramatic increase in perimeter weighting for enhanced playability. The Mizuno MP-58Irons achieve the rare combination of a penetrating ball flight, increased MOI, and superior feel, all in the ultimate player’s head shape.

Dual Muscle TITANIUM design combines multiple materials during the Grain Flow Forging process to deliver solid feel and amazing playability.

Impact, sound, and feel are optimized through extensive utilization of Modal Analysis, which separates Mizuno irons from the competition.

Patented Grain Flow Forged 1025E “Pure Select” mild carbon steel and pure Titanium combine to provide the ultimate soft, solid, consistent feel.

Durable double nickel chrome plated finish and a Black Chrome stainless steel muscle medallion provide elegant aesthetics.

Modified U-grooves, which conform to the Condition of competition 2010, produce the ideal spin rate for maximum playability in all conditions.

Rolled leading edge, flattened mid-sole, and rolled trailing edge deliver consistent striking ability from all types of lies.

Upon first glance these Mizuno MP-58 Irons are just a beautiful set of irons. I switched from my TM RAC TP. Bought them and hit them decent, took them to the course and it was terrible, could not hit them to save my life, although on the occasional well struck shot I was still liking them, just not sure if the DGS300 is the right shaft for me so I recently put in the Pro X 6.0, have yet to hit them but will post a later review based on the new shafts. Don't get me wrong, great set of irons when you hit them pure. Everything about Mizuno MP-58 Irons is top notch, looks, feel, everything.

Surprised by MP58 Irons

It could be argued that there are irons and there are Mizuno irons. No other manufacturer has had quite the success and pedigree that Mizuno has had across the entire range of this type of club. From the MP players range to the game improvement MX range, there has always been something to make a golfer's hands itch with desire.

The Mizuno MP-58 Irons were actually a good fit since my last set of Mizuno (yes, I also have had them in my bag) were the T-Zoid Pro IIs - a pseudo-cavity backed club. With the advancement in technology, though, this set was bound to be slightly more forgiving and consistent: two traits any golfer is looking for in a set of clubs they buy.

The biggest question that remains, though, is whether the Mizuno MP-58 Irons can give you the playability that a one-piece forged muscle back does? Sure, I was a previous Mizuno owner but I currently sport the Titleist 695 MBs. Taking them out side by side was the best and most sure way of answering that question. So what was the result? Read on to find out.

Mizuno have introduced a titanium insert into the outer muscle pad of the club head to give the Mizuno MP-58 Irons a uniquely solid feel at impact, while increasing the perimeter weighting to make the club much more consistent on off centre hits. The 11 gram titanium plate is positioned 2.9mm from the face for the best combination of feel sound and vibration.

                   

The Mizuno MP-58 Irons have a much thinner sole and top line than the older MP-57 model aimed at enhancing forgiveness for the player by keeping the centre of gravity close to the clubface whilst the beveled sole and flattened mid sole improve ball contact at impact. The head size of the Mizuino MP-68 is also a little bit smaller than the MP-57 but the half cavity design actually delivers a 10% increase in MOI. These developments mean that the Mizuno MP-58 Irons Ti Muscle offers the shape and control you would expect from a tour iron while offering much more forgiveness.

I've only had them a couple of days but these clubs are unbelievable! I switched from graphite shafts as I am only 14 and the feel and sound of the Mizuno MP-58 Irons is pure. Nothing compares to the look, feel, sound or accuracy of the Mizuno MP-58 Irons they are simply a masterpiece! :)

MP-58 Irons Review

Mizuno irons have long adorned the bags of many good players around the world. A large percentage of the near-scratch guys at my club are playing them and have consistently raved about them. In fact one of them just replaced an old set of MP-32s with a new set of MP-67s, never considering another brand. When I had the opportunity to review a set of Mizuno, I jumped at the chance.

The shining lights of Mizuno’s range have always been the blade market. The MP-14, MP-29, MP-33 and MP-32 are rightly considered classics of their time and while it's too early to comment on the new MP-68, the fact 80% of the Tour staff prefer it to the MP-33 can only be a positive.

Frankly, nobody need any encouragement to buy Mizuno blades, especially when they are available in finishes like the current black nickel but the reality is that only a tiny percentage of all golfers have the skill to play irons like the MP-68. The trouble is that once you've purred one out of a blade's sweet spot you'd sell your granny to feel that sensation again. There is literally nothing in the golfing world to match it. So is it possible to match the feel of a blade with the forgiveness of a cavity back? Mizuno have tried to show that it is with the Mizuno MP-58 Irons. Alongside these irons are the MP T-10 wedges, Mizuno's last wedges that will have the aggressive grooves that we have become used to and the new MP Fli-Hi, a direct long-iron replacement (DLR) club that is designed to make the long irons as easy to use as possible but without looking too different from the MP iron that it would replace.

The Mizuno MP-58 Irons with revolutionary DUAL MUSCLE TITANIUM Technology! During the complex Grain Flow Forging process, a high-tech Titanium metal is forged into the outer muscle of the irons, which not only delivers the feel, workability and shapes every MP Player desires, but also takes playability in an MP iron to a whole new technological level. The light weight characteristics of the pure Titanium utilized in the Mizuno MP-58 Irons allow for an ideal amount of thickness behind the impact area to ensure the legendary soft, solid and consistent feel one expects from a Mizuno iron, while simultaneously providing a dramatic increase in perimeter weighting for enhanced playability.