Mizuno MP-25 Irons

Mizuno has always been a brand of classic looks and traditional feel. As golf has evolved, their blades have held their own but the increased demand for forgiveness across all skill levels has driven Mizuno to develop irons like the MP-25. The Mizuno MP-25 irons are a tour-inspired design to give a wide range of players increased forgiveness and premier playability.

First Impressions

My first impression upon receipt of the Mizuno MP-25 irons is that they fit right in with the current trend of forgiving players’ irons. But, man, they look amazing in hand. The head is a bit thicker, obviously there’s a bit of a cavity, and the sole is on the “hefty” side of the thin category. True to form, it’s a fairly elegant looking iron which is a hallmark of Mizuno MP stylings.

At address, the MP-25 isn’t tiny, but it’s far from huge. The topline is a little thick for a players’ iron, but not offensive. Where I found the larger size to be most apparent was in the shorter irons. Lower handicaps will probably want to look at something thinner while the mid to higher-mid handicappers shouldn’t mind them.

How Does it Feel?

If you’re looking for a hot feeling face and tons of forgiveness, the Mizuno MP-25 is for you. My first round out with the MP-25 felt like the ball was just jumping off the face from every lie. The Micro Slot Technology (discussed more later) in the longer irons is especially noticeable. This technology gives you a larger sweet spot and more life in the face. Thankfully, Mizuno didn’t sacrifice any of the positive characteristics of their trademark feel.

How Does it Sound?

There’s a very pronounced “whack” on a well struck shot with the Mizuno MP-25. They don’t quite have that solid, clicky blade sound to them. They also don’t sound like hollow irons that border on game improvement. What you get is a nice solid slap with a crisp tear through the turf.

On-Course Performance

Remember when I mentioned the Micro Slot Technology in the MP-25 earlier? Good. This is a technology Mizuno used in irons 3 through 6 to make them longer and more forgiving. Normally I would give this the “yeah, ok” and move on, but there’s something to these irons. I haven’t hit a 3 iron through 6 iron this long…well, ever. They are undoubtedly some of the most forgiving and longest long irons I’ve ever seen. The intent of these irons is definitely to hit the ball straight and high. This is a nice advantage for me, but it sacrifices a little trajectory control for me.

The short irons (7-PW) are going to be good for the right crowd, but better sticks will probably want something more bladey. I found 7-PW to be a bit too hefty for me and just couldn’t control them from the scoring zones. That said, if you’re looking to hit 7-PW long, high, and straight too, the MP-25 is perfect. For me, I was just hitting too many balloons with the short irons so I had to sub in a muscle back.

Final Thoughts

Mizuno definitely accomplished their goal in making the MP-25 a long and forgiving iron. There are players on Tour playing these, but the reality is that the MP-25 isn’t a true blue players’ iron. The long irons are the clear highlight and will be some of the easiest to hit in their club category.

Stock Mizuno MP-25 Irons Specs