Mizuno MP-18 SC Irons

While the MP lineup from Mizuno typically only features blades, the MP-18s feature four different options for golfers of all skill levels: MB (Muscle Back), SC (Split Cavity), MMC (Multi-Material Construction), and MMC Fli-Hi.  The Mizuno MP-18 SC irons are the next step up from the MBs in terms of forgiveness, but are definitely a club for better ball strikers.

The Looks

While the MBs are, in my opinion, the sexiest clubs on the mainstream market, I think the Mizuno MP-18 SCs look great as well.  Put them in a combo set with the MBs, and you have yourself a great looking bag that’s also relatively playable.

The SC have the same satin nickel chrome finish as the MBs, and look stunning.  It has a bit thicker of a sole than the MB, which provides a slight cavity for an improvement in forgiveness.  Mizuno is able to do this without increasing the clubhead size substantially, making the set blend in a combo set extremely well.  The weight is more distributed around the perimeter of the club creating a slight cavity.  The MP-18 SC still maintains a thinner topline and definitely look like a player’s iron.

How Does it Feel?

The MP-18 SC feels like a Mizuno.  That’s all you really need to hear, but I’ll elaborate.  While the MP-18 SC irons don’t have the exact same buttery, “wow” feel I got from the MBs, they still felt great.  The difference is in the mishits.  While the SCs are not the most forgiving clubs in the world, they are definitely easier on the hands than the MBs with mishits.  Throughout the swing, the MP-18 SC feels very balanced.  That smooth feel helps maintain good tempo for better control and consistency.

How Does it Sound?

The Mizuno MP-18 SC irons give off a solid “click” at impact when struck well.  The thin sole gives a smooth, clear “thud” through the turf when taking a divot out of the fairway.  Shots off of the toe give a little more of a dead tone that doesn’t sound as solid as a well-struck shot.  Thin shots sound like you’re hitting a rock instead of a golf ball, but again, the sound on all mishits is not as severe as it might be with a muscle back.  The point is, while the SC has a bit of forgiveness built in, you still need to find the center of the face to get those sweet tones.

On-Course Performance

I tested the Mizuno MP-18 SC irons in the higher numbers (4 through 6 iron) in conjunction with the MBs.  The SC gave me a bit more confidence in the longer irons as opposed to the MBs which gave me better performance when I happened to hit them well.  In a player’s iron, consistency and reliability are always going to be the most critical performance aspect.

The MP-18 SCs are easy to control your trajectory with if you’re a good ball striker.  Well-struck shots soared through the air, and are easy to work left and right.  As you’d expect in a players club, poorly struck shots will lose plenty of distance.  When missing off of the toe, I would find myself coming up ten or fifteen yards short minimum.  Players who can consistently groove a blade, however, will have plenty of jump and get the necessary distances.

Final Thoughts

I just can’t say enough about the new Mizuno MP-18 lineup.  The clubs look and feel great, and they flat out perform.  If you want a players iron with amazing feel, workability, and a hint of forgiveness, look no further than the Mizuno MP-18 SC.

Stock Mizuno MP-18 SC Irons Specs

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