JPX Fli-Hi Hybrids Replace Long Irons

The new JPX Fli-Hi hybrids from Mizuno are designed to replace difficult-to-hit traditional long irons with an easy to launch, forgiving DLR shaped head.

DLR stands for Direct Long Iron Replacement and uses the same specifications as traditional long irons, but with multiple technologies to help all skill levels hit the ball higher.

The JPX Fli-Hi DLR incorporates the same distance technologies as the JPX-800 and JPX-800 HD irons, including a multi-thickness Hot Metal face and MAX COR pocket cavity for increased ball speeds across the face.

Mizuno has also incorporated a wood type hybrid head to provide a large sweet area and lower, deeper centre of gravity. A Speed Bevel Sole Design is employed to create more clubhead speed through the turf, while the club’s face bulge and roll is designed to correct shots on mis-hits.

“The JPX Fli-Hi was designed with the long irons in mind as we strived to create a club with incredible trajectory and forgiveness,” said Dick Lyons, vice president and general manager of Mizuno USA.

“We’ve targeted a specific category of players with the JPX series and believe the JPX Fli-Hi collection will be an ideal replacement for traditional long irons, which are often more challenging to hit,” he added.

The JPX Fli-Hi line also offers the Interchangeable Shaft System that allows players to test and confirm their specific shaft through Mizuno’s Shaft Optimizer technology.

The JPX Fli-Hi line is available in various right and lefthanded lofts and come with Dynalite Gold XP steel or Fujikura Orochi graphite shafts and a Golf Pride M-21 grip.

Mizuno JPX-800HD Set Goes For Distance

The new JPX-800HD set from Mizuno uses the company’s JPX technologies of Hot Metal and MAX COR in its goal of more distance in game-improvement irons.

The HD (High Distance) irons feature MAX COR pocket construction and a multi-thickness Hot Metal Face in its objective of highest allowable coefficient of restitution for more distance.

The set makeup includes Mizuno’s new Hybrid DLR (Direct Long Iron Replacement), the JPX Fli-Hi, in the four and five. They combine with a low centre of gravity iron design in six through gap wedge.

“The JPX-800HD irons were designed with game improvement in mind and with the success of the JPX-800 irons, we decided to create a set of clubs that adhered to the super game improvement category,” said Dick Lyons, vice president and general manager of Mizuno USA.

To better match mis-hit patterns, the irons feature low-heel, high-toe weighting to create a large sweet spot. Harmonic Impact Technology (HIT) is in place for feel, sound and greater ball speed for more distance.

The JPX-800HDs offer a wide C grind sole with a deep centre of gravity for higher launch. Two-toned nickel chrome plating with an electroform badge adds to the appearance and offers a durable finish.

The JPX-800HDs feature a Dynalite Golf XP steel or Fujikura Orochi graphite shaft, a Golf Pride M-21 grip and are available in righthanded only.

Mizuno JPX Wedge Designed For Mid/High Handicappers

Designed specifically for the mid-to-high handicapper, the JPX wedge has been added to flow into any set of JPX irons to offer forgiveness with Mizuno’s JPX technology platform.

JPX wedges feature a CNC milled face and Mizuno’s Quad Cut Groove technology that allows Mizuno to precisely control the width, depth, draft angle and shoulder radius of each groove for better spin control and ball-stopping ability.

“The JPX wedge will find its way into the bags of many mid-to-high handicap players, due to its ability to deliver precision, control and spin,” said Dick Lyons, vice president and general manager of Mizuno USA.

“Mizuno has been known for its MP line of clubs for accomplished golfers, but we have made incredible strides with the JPX line and are very confident it will continue to grow in popularity with the game improvement segment,” he said.

The Triple Cut sole in the JPX is designed to deliver better turf interaction in sync with the JPX irons. Harmonic Impact Technology is in place to offer better sound and feel.

The JPX wedges feature 8620 steel construction and a two-tone double nickel chrome finish.

JPX wedges are available in a variety of right and lefthanded lofts and come with a Dynalite Gold XP Wedge flex steel or Fujikura Orochi graphite shaft.

MP-59s Use Next Generation Ti Muscle Technology

The new Grain Flow Forged MP-59 irons feature Mizuno’s next generation Ti Muscle technology with a titanium insert forged into the centre of the muscle to provide cavity-like forgiveness in a half cavity design.

During the Grain Flow Forging process, 12 grams of pure titanium material is forged into the muscle of the MP-59s to deliver a five per cent larger sweet area than the MP-58s that debuted with Ti Muscle technology.

With a lower centre of gravity and larger sweet area, the MP-59s are designed for easier launch and more forgiveness.

“With Mizuno’s Ti Muscle technology, we’ve preserved the soft feel and compact head size that Mizuno MP players expect, while increasing forgiveness, which is truly the holy grail combination of performance characteristics for today’s more serious players,” said Dick Lyons, vice president and general manager of Mizuno USA.

The MP-59 irons have a slightly smaller head size and shape than the MP-58s for enhanced workability. A double nickel chrome finish, highlighted by black chrome stainless steel accent, adds an elegant and durable finish.

Modified U-grooves conform to 2010 Condition of Competition guidelines.

Right and lefthanded models are available with a Dynamic Gold S300 shaft and a Golf Pride M-21 grip.

Mizuno Adds MP-69 To Its Muscleback Offerings

Mizuno has added the MP-69 irons to its muscleback lineup.

Mizuno utilizes 4D technology with Grain Flow forging with the objective of shot and ball control and enhanced feel, with its Harmonic Impact Technology.

“Utilizing 4D Muscle design technology, the Mizuno MP-69 irons are a breakthrough in muscleback iron design,” said Dick Lyons¸ vice president and general manager of Mizuno USA.

The sole shape of the MP-69 irons was slightly redesigned to maintain effective bounce, while increasing workability through trailing edge relief.

An ideally-placed beveled trailing edge is in place to deliver more consistent ball-striking with its sole size and shape.

Mizuno MP-69 irons feature modified U-grooves that conform to the 2010 Condition of Competition guidelines.

The MP-69s are available in righthanded only and come with a Dynamic Gold 300 shaft and Golf Pride M-21 grip.

Mizuno MP-R12 Wedge Has A Rounder Shape

The new MP-R12 wedge from Mizuno features a more rounded head shape for better performance.

Developed as a complement to the Grain Flow Forged MP-T11 tear drop design, the MP-R12 delivers a slightly larger head with a rounder look at address.

The MP-R12s have a CNC milled face, along with Mizuno’s Quad Cut Groove technology that allows for control of width, depth, draft angle and shoulder radius of each groove.

Lofts 50 to 54 were created with narrower and deeper grooves for full shot spin, while lofts 56 to 64 have wider, shallower grooves for partial shot spin. The MP-R12s come with a True Temper DG Spinner shaft.

“The new MP-R12 wedges were designed with precision and accuracy in mind, while also incorporating a round head shape to make the club look and feel great at address,” said Dick Lyon, vice president and general manager of Mizuno USA.

The patented Grain Flow Forged 1025E Pure Select mild carbon steel is used to provide soft, solid feel. The MP-R12s come in two finishes, including glare resistant satin chrome and black nickel.

The MP-R12 wedges are available in several right and left handed lofts and feature a Golf Pride M-21 grip.

Mizuno Introduces Conforming MP T-11 Wedges

Building on its T-10 line of wedges, Mizuno has introduced the MP  T-11 line of forged wedges that conform with the 2010 Condition of Competition.

The MP T-11s are Grain Flow Forged from 1025E Pure Select mild carbon steel and feature a 360-degree grind and thinner top line. They have a CNC milled face and Quad Cut Groove technology that enables Mizuno to control and width, depth, draft angle and shoulder radius of each groove.

The Quad Cut Grooves combine with the new DG Spinner shaft from True Temper for increased spin and ball-stopping control. The MP T-11s are available in two tone White Satin chrome and glare-resistant Black Nickel finishes and are available in several lofts.

Mizuno Introduces JPX To North America

Mizuno has introduced its JPX technology to North America, with the unveiling of its JPX-800 irons designed for distance through the combination of maximum COR, a Hot Metal Face construction and exotic pocket cavity to reach maximum allowable limits for energy transfer.

Hot Metal construction utilizes a new manufacturing process that increases the material’s natural strength to create and thin and multi-thickness face for increased, consistent ball speed. The pocket cavity with external power bar expands and extends the sweet spot and lowers the centre of gravity.

An aggressive triple cut sole is designed to ensure solid ball striking from all lies, while a multi-material cavity badge is in place to tune impact sound and enhance feel.

JPX-800 PRO

These one-piece Grain Flow Forged irons have a large cavity that is created by using a CNC cavity milling process to thin the face to increase ball speed for greater distance and enhance a low, deep centre of gravity for increased forgiveness.

The JPX-800 Pros are designed to enhance sound and feel at impact through Modal Analysis and Harmonic Impact Technologies and feature modified U-Grooves to meet the 2010 Condition of Competition.

MP-53s and MP-63s Have Diamond Muscle Design

MP-53

The new MP-53 irons from Mizuno feature a Diamond Muscle design and V slot milled pocket cavity, while maintaining the head size, playing profile and top line of the MP family of clubs.

The CNC milled Pocket Cavity removes 14 grams of weight, which is redistributed around the cavity to achieve a large sweet spot.

The MP-53s were designed through Mizuno’s use of Modal Analysis and Harmonic Impact Technologies to tune the sound of impact and create increased feel.

Mizuno has also applied a 360-degree grind on the back cavity for improved shotmaking and employed a thinner top line.

Grain Flow Forged from 1025 E Pure Select mild carbon steel, the MP-53s feature modified U-Grooves to meet the 2010 Condition of Competition.

MP-63

These Grain Flow Forged irons have a Diamond Muscle design to enhance feel and control.

The MP-63s are designed to maintain the traditional head size, top line, offset and sole width of Mizuno while enhancing feel and versatility.

Through Modal Analysis, Mizuno studied the vibration simulations of the head and experimented with several methods of affecting the sound and feel at impact, leading to the use of Diamond Muscle Design, which reinforces the head from heel to toe.

The sole of the MP-63s includes a visible grind on the trailing edge for more precise turf interaction and shot versatility, while the progressive cavity is in place for greater playability in long irons and control in the short irons.

Mizuno Offers A Fresh Breath

Mizuno has introduced Breath Thermo, a material designed to adjust its temperature based on the wearer’s body heart.

Breath Thermo, available in sportswear and underwear for colder climate conditions, characteristically changes the moisture absorbed from the body, converting it into heat.

According to Mizuno, approximately 700 to 900 ml. of moisture evaporates from the surface of an adult’s skin every day, even when the person is not perspiring.

Breath Thermo is designed to absorb this moisture in order to generate about two degrees of heat that will be sustained throughout the wearing of the garment. It is also designed to reduce the humidity between skin and fabric by about 20 per cent to offer warmth, dryness and comfort.

The yarn is treated so it doen’t expand, trapping heat inside the fabric to allow for continuous warmth.

The Breath Thermo Mock and Breath Thermo X-Treme Mock are among the offerings.

Mizuno Tees Up Two New Drivers

Titanium face materials for increased ball speed are the common bond between the MP-630 and MP-630 Fast Track, two new drivers from Mizuno.

The MP-630 Fast Track offers 45 trajectory settings through the use of two eight-gram weights. Players can adjust left-right ball flight, as well as up-down trajectory by increasing or decreasing spin rate and launch angle.

The MP-630 has a Hot Metal Ti-9 titanium face with a CNC Cortech design with an increased COR area for greater ball speed leading to better distance. The head is frequency tuned for better sound and feel at impact.

Also being introduced is the MP-630 with a pear-shaped head and a low, shallow centre of gravity for medium to low spin with a penetrating ball flight. The Hot Metal face is sheet forged 6-4 titanium with a Cortech design.

Mizuno has also incorporated a Sound Tuning Rib into the MP-630 for a more pleasing sound.

Both the MP-630 and MP-630 Fast Track will be available in right-handed models with a 64-gram MRC Fubuki shaft and a Golf Pride M-21 Round grip. The MP-630 will be available in 9.5 and 10.5 degree lofts and the Fast Track comes in 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 degree lofts.

MP T-10s Have Quad Cut Groove Technology

The new MP T-10 Series of wedges with Quad Cut Groove Technology, are designed to combine Grain Flow Forged feel with a new groove design, head shape and sole to provide spin and short game precision.

The MP T-10 wedges are Grain Flow Forged from 1025E Pure Select mild carbon steel with a 360-degree sole grind and thinner top line.

The Quad Cut Grooves are the result of a Mizuno process that allows for the precise control of the width, depth, draft angle and shoulder radius of every groove.

“Like any good player knows, nowhere is feel and control more important than in your wedge game,” said Dick Lyons, vice president and general manager of Mizuno USA, Golf Division.

“Every golfer is looking for superior touch, feel, and consistency on their chip, pitch, and sand shots, which is why a forged wedge is far superior to an investment cast model,” he added.

The MP T-10 wedges feature a teardrop headshape and are available in both a plated white satin finish and a raw black satin.

The new MP T-10 wedges are non-conforming for professional tournaments with the Condition of Competition and as of the beginning of 2014, will be non-conforming for elite amateur tournaments. They are designed to conform for recreational players through 2024.

MX-300s Offer Traditional Look

The new Grain Flow Forged MX-300 irons from Mizuno, made from 1025E Pure Select mild carbon steel, offer a more traditional look with minimal progressive offset, a compact head size and modest sole.

The full cavity in the MX-300s contains reconfigured Y-Tune Pro technology for enhanced feel and control, as well as added forgiveness.

The milled pocket cavity in the three through seven irons redistributes 12 grams of discretionary weight low and deep to provide a high launch, while the scoring irons have a solid power bar design for solid feel and accuracy.

The impact sound and feel are enhanced through the use of Modal Analysis and the MX-300s feature modified U-grooves that conform to the condition of competition and a dual cambered sole design for playability from different lies.

Mizuno Cart Designed To Fit To A Tee

The Mizuno Performance Fitting System cart allows for customization in length, shaft flex, lie angle, loft and grip

Additionally, the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer allows the fitter to measure clubhead speed, tempo, shaft toe down, shaft kick angle and release factor during the swing while hitting a golf ball.

Taking all of those numbers into account will allow the Shaft Optimizer software to recommend the ideal shaft bending profile to deliver maximum consistent energy transfer to the ball.

Features of the Mizuno Performance Fitting System cart include:

• A point of purchase window slot for product updates.
• Side handles that allow the cart to be attached to a golf cart for transporting.
• A lockable door for added security.
• Ruler hook.
• Pre-determined slots for colour-coded heads.
• Mizuno lie board holder.
• Lie tape and hybrid/iron tape dispensers.
• Head speed device storage area.
• Torque wrench holder.
• Umbrella holder and two cup holders.
• Foldaway clipboard for order forms and data collection.
• Order form/pamphlet storage slot.
• Colour-coded shafts housed on each side of the cart.
• Additional shaft slots for future introductions.
• Sizing grips and models.
• Slots on each side for Mizuno’s Shaft Optimizer and Hybrid Fit clubfitting tools.
• Storage compartment for essentials pouch.

Mizuno Makes A Muscle With MP Irons

The new MP-58 irons from Mizuno feature Dual Muscle Titanium technology.

During Mizuno’s Grain Flow Forging process, titanium metal is forged into the outer muscle of the iron to deliver feel, workability and shot-shaping.

The lightweight characteristics of the pure titanium are used to provide the ideal amount of thickness behind the impact area for soft, solid and consistent feel and provide an increase in perimeter weighting for enhanced playability,

The Grain Flow Forging uses 1025E Pure Select mild carbon steel and pure titanium in the MP-58s, which come with a double nickel chrome-plated finish and a black chrome stainless steel muscle medallion for enhanced aesthetics.

The MP-58s also feature modified U-grooves that conform with the conditions of competition for 2010 and to provide ideal spin rate. A rolled leading edge, flattened mid-sole and rolled trailing edge for consistency from various lies are other features.

MP-68

The New MP-68 irons feature 3D muscle technology which utilizes extensive computer optimization to achieve ideal centre of gravity location that is lower and more face-centred for penetrating ball flight and shot control.

The MP-68 irons also come with a Tour Confirmed sole shape to provide the appropriate amount of turf interaction for pure ball-striking and are made with Mizuno’s Grain Flow Forging process for better feel and ball control.

The Grain Flow Forged process uses 1025E Pure Select mild carbon steel for better feel, while the MP-68s come with a durable, double nickel chrome-plated finish and modified U-grooves.

A rolled leading edge, flattened mid-sole and rolled trailing edge are other features.

Mizuno Covers All the Bases in Irons

Mizuno is considering all skill levels, with the introduction of four new sets of irons – the MX-200s, MP-52s, MP-62s and MX-100s.

The following is a look at what’s available at Mizuno for 2009.

MX-200
A game-improvement iron with the goal of forgiveness and feel, the MX-200 irons use Y-Tune Technology to enhance Grain Flow Forged feel.
The one-piece MX-200s are a one-piece offering that have a new clubhead design to better place the sweetspot. Y-Tune technology uses a variety of design techniques to extend the sweet area of the clubface out towards the toe, where most players mis-it.
By modifying the shape of the sole and the depth of the cavity, Mizuno was able to develop a new Y-shape cavity pad and a re-engineered external power bar for better forgiveness, trajectory and feel.
A slightly larger clubhead and a wide, deeper and longer CNC-milled pocket cavity deliver a low, deep centre of gravity for high launch. Also, a triple cut sole is designed to deliver consistent playability from all lies.
The MX-200s also have a double nickel chrome-plated finish for durability, while U-grooves are in place for better spin rate.
The MX-200s will be offered with a True Temper Dynalite Golf XP shaft in steel and Mizuno’s Exsar IS4 shafts in graphite. They come with a Mizuno/Golf Pride M-21 58 Round grip.

MP-52
Dual Muscle Technology in the new Mizuno MP-52 irons includes an outer muscle pad that allows for a precisely-placed, lower and deeper centre of gravity and an inner muscle pad to provide better feel and feedback.
The MP-52s also come with a CNC milled pocket cavity that features two deep crescents milled into the clubhead to allow 14 grams of mass to be moved for a lower and deeper centre of gravity, while maintaining thickness behind the impact area for solid feel.
Other features include a rolled leading edge, cambered mid-sole and an aggressively beveled trailing edge, modified U-grooves and a double nickel chrome-plated finish.
The MP-52 will be available in right and left-handed models with True Temper Dynamic Golf S300 and R300 steel shafts with Mizuno Golf Pride M-21 58 Round grips. Other shafts, grips, length and lie options are available.

MP-62
Dual Muscle Technology for workability and control and Grain Flow Forging are the main stories behind the new MP-62 irons from Mizuno.
“Mizuno has long been known for the precision, accuracy and feel that our MP game-enhancement line delivers for the better players,” said Dick Lyons, vice president and general manager for Mizuno’s USA Golf Division.
“Innovative Dual Muscle Technology now takes workability and ball control to a level never before seen and even longtime MP loyalists are going to be blown away by the performance and enhanced feel of these new MP-62 irons.”
Other features of the MP-62s include a rolled leading edge, aggressively cambered mid-sole and rolled trailing edge and modified U-grooves.
The MP-62s will be offered in right-handed models with True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 and R300 steel shafts, with Mizuno/Golf Pride M-21 58 Round grips. Other options are available.

MX-100 Hybrid Set
Mizuno is using Y-Tune Technology in its new MX-100 Hybrid set, targeted at the mid-to-high handicapper looking for forgiveness and easy launch.
Y-Tune Technology and an oversized sweet area are used throughout the set from the hybrid four and five irons to the deep pocket design and extreme perimeter weighting of the six and seven mid-irons. The short irons from eight through gap wedge feature a deep undercut cavity with solid power bar.
The hybrid four and five irons also feature a Drop Down Crown to lower the centre of gravity.
Other features of the new MP-52 include a rolled leading edge, cambered mid-sole and an aggressively beveled trailing edge to deliver consistent striking ability from all lies, modified U-grooves and a durable double nickel chrome plated finish.
The MP-52s will be offered in right and left-handed models with True Temper Dynalite Gold XP S300 and R300 steel shafts and Mizuno Exsar IS4 graphite shafts with Mizuno/Golf Pride M-21 58 Round grips. Other options are also available.