Review: Mizuno MP-58 irons

The second of the Reading-based company's new irons in the consistently excellent MP range, the Mizuno MP-58 perfectly complements the Mizuno MP-68. It’s a classic 'good cop, bad cop' scenario. Where the MP-68 is tougher, meaner and leaner, a club that demands absolute respect, the MP-58 is a little more easy going, a little easier to deal with, yet no less compromising. It’s a good mixture, with MP players of all levels – from scratch to 10 – able to find a club that will suit their games.

That’s not to say that the MP-58s are a doddle to hit - after all, they're very much an MP club. The offset is minimal, and although the topline and face length measurements are slightly up on the MP-68, there’s not much in it.

But what sets these apart is the technology that has gone into them. It’s a half-cavity, in the vein of predecessors like the MP-30 or MP-60, but instead of steel, the cavity on the MP-58 is filled with a block of titanium. This is the first time that Mizuno has allowed an intruder like titanium into the blade's inner sanctum so it must be truly special to have earned its place on an MP club.

The key to this decision is weight. Titanium is 40% lighter than steel yet it retains the density required for a solid strike. This removal of mass allows weight to be spread across the clubhead, widening the sweetspot, but without moving the CG (centre of gravity) too far away from the clubhead, thus ensuring a lower flight and plenty of workability.

At impact, the feel is incredibly solid, markedly different from the MP-68, which is much softer and more buttery. Despite what Mizuno says about a penetrating flight, I found the trajectory higher than the MP-68, but given that it is designed to offer a little bit of help, that is surely no bad thing - particularly if the towering iron shot is just your thing.


Thin topline of the MP-58

The MP-58 also feels more powerful, like there is more spring off the face. You can almost feel the acceleration off the clubface, where with the MP-68 the sensation is one of being cushioned.
Like the MP-68s, the MP-58 irons were tuned for the optimum vibration frequency, which translates into feel. Indeed, so much work has gone into the feel of this club that Mizuno says that playing-wise, it could have been released a year ago. But they wanted to get the feel element absolutely perfect and carried on working at it. Now that’s attention to detail!

In terms of working the ball, it’s still predictably good, although the increased forgiveness and technology does make it more of an effort than the MP-68. Again, that might not be a bad thing for some MP players. In the looks department it’s another definite winner, with a stunning clubhead giving real confidence at address. (Many thanks to Kevin Merry at The Grove for his help in the compilation of this review.

The Big Review – Mizuno MP-58 irons, MP T-10 wedges, MP Fli-Hi iron

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 shining lights of Mizuno's range has 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 pured one out of a blade's sweetspot 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 MP-58. 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.
MP-58 irons

Featuring the same dual muscle technology as the 68's the MP-58's 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 MP-58 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.

MP-T10 Wedge showing 360 grind across the back section

The MP T-10 wedges follow on from the successful MP-R and MP-T wedges. These versions add new QUAD CUT GROOVE technology to their characteristic grain flow forging. Slightly smaller than the previous generation, they have a face that is distinctly thicker but have a 360 degree grind that adds great versatility to the sole and thins the appearance of the topline.

The MP Fli-Hi brings the Hot Plasma technology seen in the MX-700 driver and fairways and the new MX-1000 super game improvement irons. Despite this extra help, the profile is designed specifically to fit into a bag of MP series irons without looking too dissimilar.

Mizuno MP 58 Irons Review

Are you still plagued by finding new clubs to adorn your bags? The shining Mizuno MP line will give you a big surprise. Mizuno MP58 Irons, its revolutionary new product, are many golfers’ favorite! Today golf clubs for salewill take you to review the hot club in 2011.

Build and TechnologyThe Mizuno MP58 Irons have a build you would expect from Mizuno. Very solid and classic – while infusing some new technology. To develop the MP-58 iron, 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 club. 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.

The other parts of the build include the optimization of impact, sound, and feel by utilizing Modal Analysis, which means measuring and analyzing the vibration of the head when struck by another object. Take a look at this video to see an example of what I’m talking about.

One other big design feature in the MP-58 set is that they have modified U-grooves that conform to the new condition of competition rules for 2010 while still providing spin and maximum playability. All of Mizuno’s new designs conform to the new rule, basically ending the square groove run started years ago.

Look and FeelOne of the most underrated parts of a club is its look and feel. The look can inspire good mental thoughts and the feel and feedback will reinforce them. While the Mizuno MP58 Irons may not look as simple or pure as a traditional blade, there might not be a better looking dual muscle club out there. The feel impresses even more and is exactly what you’d expect out of a Mizuno club.

From the top and the face of the club, it is very hard to distinguish the MP-58 from nearly any other blade out there. It has a thin top line at address similar to my current blades. Also the size is very similar. If anything, the MP-58s are slightly larger. The good thing is that it is barely noticeable and has no effect on the feel of the club.

The bottom of the Mizuno MP58 Irons are just as similar to a blade as the top. In fact it is hard to distinguish between any of the 50- or 60-series clubs when they are in a bag looking up at you. Only the Mizuno logo near the heel and the number of the club towards the toe stamp the bottom of Mizuno’s game-enhancement irons.

At the back is where the club differs most from other irons. From the top and front, the look is forged but the back is where the dual-muscle backing stands out. The bottom of the back is thicker than the top and features a small cutout that is embossed with the Mizuno name. There is a smooth transition to the thin top that has only a couple of ridges that are visually appealing. The top of the toe is adorned with the MP-58 name.

The feel of the MP-58 is quite nice too. There wasn’t a noticeable difference in weight, which is good if you are transitioning clubs. Not only does the MP-58 look like my forged blades, they felt like them at setup and through the swing.

PerformanceWith the Mizuno MP58 Irons looking and feeling as good as they did, I was hoping they would perform at a high level too. It took a few swings on the range but once I got in a groove there was no doubt.

On the longer irons it was more of the same. There was a higher launch angle and very similar distances. If anything, the Mizuno MP58 Irons could have been a bit longer. What I started to notice a lot more on the longer irons was the forgiveness of these irons. I hit a few shots fat or on the toe and did not lose nearly the distance I would have with the 695s. One memorable one I could have sworn I hit so fat that the ball would have gone maybe only three quarters of the way to the target but the ball nearly carried where some of my normal shots went. I was extremely pleased in this respect. I may carry a low handicap but all of us can benefit from this type of feature in our irons.

Caring For Your Mizuno MP-58 Irons

Though we’ve trusted the Mizuno identify for decades, it is nonetheless a must to sustain higher upkeep of your irons. This also goes for all tools a golfer has. From the gears to apparels, a caring golfer does not only win the recreation on area but also in his wallet.

For branded irons, like that of Mizuno’s, there are obtainable cleansing answers for a more desirable executing club. These answers are especially produced to give the equipments luster, power and duration you needed. Clearly, all tools is produced from diverse combinations of materials. Some compounds could possibly be reactive to a normal cleaner bought in the supermarket.

Mizuno MP-58 overview

Mizuno MP-58 irons are explained to be the future era of mizuno irons. It moyen the workability of a conventional muscleback with the forgiveness of multi material construction.

This brand new style and design conforms to the 2010 Problem of Competitiveness guidelines. Mizuno MP-58 has 11 gram Titanium insert with a forged onto the outer muscle mass. This will increase thickness on affect for an exceptional reliable truly feel while substantially climbing perimeter weighting for balance from off centre hits.

Mizuno MP-58 irons are also characterized with thinner topline and sole. It anchors the MP-58′s COG near to the clubface. This aspect assures that increased forgiveness is not put together at the cost of a penetrating ball flight or workability.

Servicing and utility

The perfect way to protect an iron’s sturdiness is cleansing it after a day’s recreation. Make sure that all grime and mud trapped in the contours are scraped or washed however washing could possibly lead to rust except if wiped dry with a really absorbent cloth.

As mentioned previously, make use of exclusive answers after taking out grime. Some industry professionals say that polishing does include lifestyle to your gear.

Continually keep in a dry location. In no way depart your irons anywhere. Site it in its bag or anywhere it is safe and sound from grime or drinking water.