I love the looks and feel of these clubs....I owned a set 15 years ago and have come full circle after going through the latest and greatest new technology. I am now 63 yrs old...a 6 or maybe a 5 will be my longest club..having just aquired these I am still getting the feel back but am happy to have "come home". I am a 8-10 hcp and play 3-2 time per week and a range rat! Tim, Oregon
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These irons have the easiest to hit long irons I have ever used. Most irons the short irons are easy to hit and the long irons are more difficult. No so with the MX23s. I am not convinced that I like the short irons (8,9, PW). I am trying other more muscle back Mizunos for the short irons. These are much easier to hit than the newer MX25, mx 200 or mx 100s. These are made out of the softest steel that Mizuno ever used, so finding a set in mint condition is very rare. But it makes them the sweetest to hit. These are forged irons. Once you have used forged irons it is very hard to go back to cast. Mizuno is one of the few companies that makes forged game improvement irons. Overall, very happy.
When it was time to make a decision about new irons, I switched from Ping ISI's with graphite shafts to the Mizuno MX-23 with steel shafts. I decided to write this review to share my experience because others may be trying to make a similar decision. First, I liked the Ping ISI's and played with them for 4 or 5 years. But, I began to wonder about some things: - would I like a forged club better? - would I benefit from the steel shaft? - could I be a better "shot maker" but still get the benefit of game improvement from these irons? - should I just upgrade to another set of Pings? - if I got Mizuno's should I get the mid-size 23's or the standard size 60's? Here's what I've learned after 8 months of play: - Mizuno has a good custom shop and handled my order for 1" longer 3 degs up. The swing weight was still balanced very nicely even with the extra length. - The 23's are mid-sized, and when compared to the Pings they are in between the size of an ISI and an ISI-k. I think the mid size 23's have advantages over the standard size 60's for mid handicappers. - The 23's don't feel or look oversized in any way, but they have a generous sweet spot and the forged "feel" that is so often discussed is no myth. PLAYERS WILL FEEL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PINGS AND THE MIZUNO FORGED IRONS--RIGHT AWAY. And, by the way, it "feels" good. - The Mizuno steel shafts felt great right away and my distances were remarkably similar to the Pings with the exception of the Mizuno pitching wedge which is a 46 degree rather than the Ping 48 and tends to have substantially more distance (15-20 yards more). - I believe I'm a better shot maker with the Mizuno's in terms of trajectory and fade or draw. My handicap went down 5 strokes in 8 months from 16 to 11 and I'm certain it will continue down a few more. Bottom Line: The MX-23's are easy to switch to from the Ping ISI's. You will get the game improvement benefits of the generous sweet spot, you will keep your distance, you will experience the "feel" of the forged clubs, and you will have more confidence to work the ball when you need to. I have no reason to recommend the Mizuno's other than my very positive experience with the irons. I hope this info is helpful.Read full review
I used to be a Taylor Made diehard. Played 3 different sets over the last 10 years. Then a friend convinced me to go to a demo day, and wow, was I ever surprised to find out that Taylor Made didn't necessarily make the best clubs, they just have some great players marketing them of the tour. In fact, out of the 13 different companies at the demo, I would say TM's equipment was in the bottom half (kudo's to Srixon and Nickent!!) My old Taylor Made 360's did me well for a while, but I had no "feel" with the clubs, and there were billed as being so good for (with their "feel cartridge"). Mizuno's clubs blew me away. I was infatuated with the MP-60's, but eventually fell in love with the MX-23's after hitting them at another demo day. Wow!! I had to buy myself a set (of course here on ebay) and the second round out with them I hit 8 of 9 greens in regulation, and the only reason I wasn't 9 for 9 was that my (Taylor Made R5) driver failed me. Every thing I read about the MX-23's was how good of a feel they are, how workable they are, and so on.... I honestly didn't believe any of the hype until I had them in my hands. I am a golf fanatic. I am always thinking of it. I was honestly ready to throw my clubs away and give it up (which my wife couldn't believe) I'm not great at golfing (handicap is currently an 11), but I now feel with my new MX-23's, that I can play great golf. My first 2 round with them I shot +7 and +6. So, in the very long of it, I have finally found the accuracy, distance (10+ yards), and feel that I have so longed for with my old relationship (Taylor Made, that is). Good bye TM. Hello Mizuno. If only I could give up my TM Monza putter, I might actually become a scratch golfer! :-)Read full review
Mizuno sets the standard for forged irons and the MX-23 offers the perfect blend of great performance from a forged iron and a little forgiveness for those mid-handicappers. Last year I played the MP-57's, made for better players. They are great clubs but I missed the forgiveness on miss hits that the MX-23 offers. I found out I was just not quite a good enough ball striker for the MP-57's. If you miss hit the MP-57's, you will know it. The forgiveness built into MX-23's solves this problem while still giving you the great feel of a forged Mizuno iron. I play to a 10 handicap and this is the target market for the MX-23's. Don't be surprised if you see an increase in distance with these clubs, the ball just jumps of the face. I've played Taylormade, Ping, and Callaway irons in the past and there is no comparison in my book. I don't see changing from Mizuno, but it is important to get the right set for you. It's easy to get in over your head, Mizuno makes some great players irons but they are not for the average player. So if you want a great forged club but need a little forgiveness, the MX-23 is the iron for you.Read full review