Mizuno Golf

Mizuno Golf Wedges-A Review of the latest Wedges from Mizuno

Terry — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:10:19 +0000

Mizuno Golf Wedges have been among the most popular wedges ever put into production. In this article I look at the latest versions of these incredibly clubs.

Mizuno golf wedges have always been incredibly popular with amateurs and professionals alike. The current batch of wedges are divided into 3 groups-

MP T Series

The T-Series look has a straighter leading edge than the R-Series – an alignment aid favoured by many professionals. The grooves are precision milled rather than forged for the most bite or spin allowed within the rules.

The “T” stands for “Teardrop” and the sole is based around the feedback from Mizuno tour players to give you maximum feel and touch around the greens and they come in standard or custom fitted shafts.

Mizuno consider them to be suitable for low to medium high handicappers. They also come in Black Nickel, which is more expensive than the standard mild carbon steel.

MP R Series

The “R” in this series stands for “Rounded” as this wedge has a more rounded design which allows for greater range of shot making and working the ball. Like the T series they can be obtained in either mild carbon steel or black nickel and a black nickel plating or finish ensures some protection against rust and is softer than traditional chrome.

The loft of these wedges ranges from 52 degrees up to 60 degrees and you can have custom fitted or standard shafts with a huge range of lie angles.

MX Series

The difference with this group is that these are said to be suitable for all handicaps whilst the T and R series are suitable for low to mid handicaps.

These wedges are cavity backed, unlike the other 2 groups, and are incredibly to use. To assist this Mizuno have employed what they call a “Y” technology which they claim increases the sweet spot to allow for mishits, particularly high into the toe area which is a common mishit spot for most amateurs.

They also use a “Power Bar” and a “Cavity Pad” which helps with playability without sacrificing feel and control.aju5inw6zx

Mizuno Golf Drivers-The Mizuno MX-700 Driver

Terry — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:12:00 +0000

Mizuno have always been renowned for the quality of their irons..but what is their latest driver, the MX-700 like? Read on..

Mizuno golf drivers have been the poor relation in comparison to their golf irons for many years. But a huge amount of time and money has gone into the development of their latest offering..the MX 700 driver.

The first thing to be said about it is that it is an incredibly attractive looking club and designed for players of all handicap abilities.
The face of this club is manufactured with the latest space age technology from Mizuno and that is the Ti plasma face which is welded to the rest of the head and ensures stability through the hitting area.

Because of a uniquely aligned grain flow structure Mizuno claim that the sweet spot is the biggest that they have produced to date in a driver..and my testing of the product certainly can attest to that. Even on mishits I was getting an average of and extra 15 yards with my drives.

Also because the centre of gravity is low because of the Ti plasma technology, the spin rate of the ball coming off the club is significantly reduced and anyone who loves golf knows that a low spin rate combined with a high ball flight results in booming drives.

The head size is a manageable 460cc and lofts range from 9.5 degrees to 13.5 degrees and the standard shaft is the excellent Exsar DS 4 although you can get many custom shafts fitted. The length of the mens club is 45.5 inches.

For ladies you can get lofts of 12 degrees and 13.5 degrees with increased ease of use and the ladies version is 44 inches long.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this Mizuno driver, the MX 700, and will be ditching my trusty Titleist in the coming days for my own custom fitted version.

Check out my review of the latest Mizuno Golf Bags..

Mizuno Golf Bags-A Review

Terry — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:52:51 +0000

Mizuno golf bags are amongst the most popular golf bags used by golfers. In this article I look at the huge range of bags from this quality manufacturer.

Mizuno golf bags span a huge range from the World Model Tour 10’ to the Weekender mini stand bag which is ideal for travel.

World Model Tour 10’

This is a tour professional standard bag which looks fantastic and comes in the well known blue and white colors synonymous with Mizuno.

Tour Cart

This also only comes in the blue and white colors and is ideal for trolleys as it is basically the Tour bag remodelled for the trolleys and carts that the weekend golfer uses.

Aerolite

The Aerolite bag is a very light bag which is also ideal for trolleys and stands and comes in a range of colors. It also has a dual shoulder strap and the patented Kabuki organizer top cuff.

Twister

The Twister is a carry bag which has been adapted for trolley use so it combines the best of both worlds. It has a sturdy base for quick release of the stand and also the dual shoulder strap. It too comes in a choice of colors. The large wraparound pocket can be removed which makes it an ideal carry bag in the summer time.

Scratch Sac

Cleverly titled bag ideal for low handicappers who like to carry their clubs on their back. This is an incredibly light bag which still carries 14 clubs in an unstructured fashion.

Weekender

This is a light stand bag which is ideal for travelling..it is one of the mini stand bags which have become increasingly popular.

There are about 8 other types of Mizuno Golf bags which I have not covered in this article but I think you will see that there is a bag for every taste and ability. Check out other Mizuno Golf products at Mizuno Golf Irons.com

Mizuno Irons-Forged v Cast

Terry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:27:53 +0000

Mizuno irons-why are they the players choice?

Mizuno Irons have long been the choice of many top players..before they sign multi million dollar endorsement deals with various other manufacturers.

But it is surely significant that when players are not bound by contract to play a particular brand, their weapon of choice is the mizuno iron.Tiger Woods used Mizuno irons all through college and before he turned professional. Nick Faldo used Mizuno irons to shoot a remarkable round of golf to score 18 straight pars to win the British Open.

The vast majority of Mizuno irons are forged.What does this mean?
Most golf irons are cast..this means that the clubs are made from a stainless steel alloy and made by pouring melted steel into a mould.

A forged club is made from one piece of metal by hammering and shaping heated metal into shape. Mizuno generally use mild carbon steel. This process gives a club greater consistency and performance.But it is more expensive than the more common casting method which can lead to more inconsistent performance.

Why? Because when the metal is poured into the mould, it always traps tiny bubbles inside the metal structure which can make the face inconsistent and in extreme cases leads to cracking and breaking.

Another consequence of air being trapped in the head is the different sound that a cast club will make versus a forged club.The air that is trapped in a cast club can absorb the sound of the ball leaving the club..which means that the better golfer does not get the same feedback from the strike as with a forged club.

Indeed many say that the sound of the cast club is a dull, dead sound.Which is not what the ambitious golfer wants when he is trying to hone his game.

For many years now, Mizuno irons have been the player’s choice..the coinisseur’s choice.That is until they sign the massive endorsement deal and sell out.
And who can blame them you might say?

Well you don’t have to..and if you really love the sound of a well struck iron shot and the feel which a forged iron from Mizuno can give you then you owe it to yourself to check out the Mizuno irons.

Mizuno Irons-Are They Really That Good?

Terry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:25:51 +0000

Mizuno produce both cast and forged clubs.

Cast clubs are basically made from a stainless steel alloy and made from a mould into which the steel alloy is poured. It is then allowed to cool and the mould is broken leaving you with the club head.

Forged clubs on the other hand are made from one piece of metal-Mizuno make theirs from mild carbon steel and the clubhead is then hammered into shape after heating.

The advantage of the forged club boils down to consistency even though it is cheaper to manufacture cast clubs. The consistency/inconsistency problem arises from the trapping of air bubbles in the casting process which can lead to a different reaction off the face of the club.

It is for this reason also that the sound of a cast iron club and a forged club striking the ball can be appreciably different. And for the accomplished golfer this sound difference is striking. This goes back again to the air bubbles trapped in the casting process.

The value of the forged club in the short game is also crucial because of the greater feel and feedback that you get from the forged Mizuno iron. And the look and feel of a forged iron versus a cast iron is of great pleasure to many golfers.

Yes the forged is more expensive… but if you are serious about your golf and want to be the best you can then the longevity of the well crafted Mizuno irons will give you enormous pleasure and satisfaction over many,many years.

Mizuno Golf Irons-Key differences between Forged and Cast irons

Terry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:23:55 +0000

They have produced a huge range of clubs ranging from cavity back for the beginner, hybrid for the more progressive golfer and blades for the top golfer.

Mizuno uses a range of materials in their irons including steel alloy and a mild carbon steel in their more expensive products.

Generally the mild carbon steel is only used in making forged irons, as opposed to cast irons, and the reason is that the mild carbon steel does not fill a mold as well as other materials and so is not really suitable for casting clubs.

On the other hand molten stainless steel is more liquid and hence more suitable for casting.

The advantages of forged Mizuno irons over cast comes down to consistency which comes from the absence of air bubbles getting trapped in the face of the club when forging… as the forging process involves using one lump of mild carbon steel. Casting on the other hand involves pouring a steel alloy into a mold and the mold is then broken… at the end of this process you can have trapped air bubbles in the face of the club which will lead to inconsistent performance and sound and can even lead to cracking of the club.

Casting of clubs also leads to another problem… when the club is cooling down some parts of the club are thicker than others(the top edge is thinner than the sole) which can lead to warping of the face.

Mizuno have been involved in golf club making for many many years and have wide exposure to using materials in the aerospace industry. And it is this experience and exposure to top engineering which will leave you with a superbly made golf club in your hand when you choose Mizuno Golf irons.

How to Fix a Golf Slice-3 Key Moves

Terry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:21:35 +0000

Secret 1 – Fix your set up
It is no secret that standing open in your set up will promote an out to in swing which in turn will give you that dreaded distance sapping slice.

So make sure that your set up and alignment are spot on ie place a club along your toe line and make sure that it is running parallel, like rail tracks, with an imaginary line from your ball to the target.

Initially you can even exaggerate this to fix your slice by standing a little closed ie with your right foot drawn back behind the left so that the line would be pointing right of the target.

Secret 2 – Get a proper grip

For many starter golfers and even more accomplished players the grip, if it is too weak/neutral, can mean that coming in to impact your clubface is wide open..not square which will lead to a slice.

Consider using a strong grip until you have rid yourself of the slice. By this I mean with your hands turned more to your right shoulder. This should encourage the clubface to square up earlier in the downswing and produce a ground gobbling draw.

Secret 3 – Swing from in to out, not out to in.

If you can imagine the face of a clock superimposed on the ground in the hitting area with 12 o’clock at the end where the target is then rather than aiming to swing from 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock, try swinging from 8 o’clock to 2 o’clock.

This will have you swinging from in to out, rather than out to in, giving you a powerful draw.

Golf swing release-3 secrets how to correct a golf slice

Terry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:18:59 +0000

A good free release of the golf club in the golf swing is a crucial key to distance and helping you to correct a golf slice.

In this article I will give you 3 secrets how to improve your golf swing release.

Secret 1-A good grip

To release the club freely through the impact area you will need a good grip. If your grip is weak you know subconciosly that the more you release the club, the greater will be your slice.

So you fail to release fully. but this is a symptom of your problem, not the cause. The cause is the weak grip with the open club face.

On the other hand if your grip is too strong, with the club turned too far right, then you will be unable to release the club properly and block your shots to the right..because with the strong grip you know if you do release hard you will hit duck hooks all day.

Secret 2- Tension

If your muscles are tight and tense you will be unable to release properly so you must try to remain relaxed in the swing and ensure a proper free release with the arms crossing over one another. One way to release tension prior to swinging is to take a really deep breath before you swing..then exhale as you set up to the ball.

Secret 3-Crossing over of the arms and wrists through impact

To get a full free flowing release you need to work at the release of your wrists and forearms through impact. To do this it is best to practice without a ball and in the comfort of your own backyard or driving range and watch how you can improve the release of your right arm over your left through impact and on into the follow through.

Train this move and then try hitting some balls with an 8 iron or 7 iron and exaggerate the move to the point where you can hit raking draws with your mid irons.

The correct golf swing release will allow you to correct a golf slice..but it will also allow you gain serious yardage right through the bag.

Mizuno Golf Textured Golf Polo Shirt

Terry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:59:17 +0000

The Mizuno Men’s Textured Polo Shirt is an excellent shirt that’s perfect for the golf course. Mizuno DryLite material transports perspiration vapor away from the body, cooling down body temperature, keeping you calm cool and collected during those big games. Features: 60% Cotton/40% Polyster Embroidered “Mizuno Runbird” logo on the right chest Textured birdseye fabric Color blocked shoulders and sides Straight hem with split side seams Drylite technology for rapid evaporati (more…)

Improving Your Golf Swing – 3 Keys to Lower Scores

Terry — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:09:03 +0000

To be the best player you can be and to improve your golf swing you need to hit a draw (unless you are one of the few golfers who can hit a power fade).

80% of golfers worldwide slice the ball and lose huge amounts of distance as a result.

1. Correct your golf slice

To be the best player you can be and to improve your golf swing you need to hit a draw (unless you are one of the few golfers who can hit a power fade). 80% of golfers worldwide slice the ball and lose huge amounts of distance as a result.

They say that the hardest shot to play in golf is a straight one so if you are going to bend the ball one way or the other..make sure it is not that old banana ball because you will leak distance, right through your bag..with every club.

2. Sort out your fundamentals

An improving golf swing is one built on sound fundamental which are grip, alignment, posture and set up or stance. If you don’t pay assiduous attention to these fundamentals your swing will always have to make corrective moves to compensate.

And that is not a recipe for consistency or lower scores. Particularly when the adrenaline is pumping and you really want to hit a big one.

So take your time and work honestly on your fundamentals and give yourself the best chance of improving your golf swing.

3. Rhythm

Work on your rhythm.

Even a bad swing with a good rhythm can work..but a bad swing with bad rhythm is disastrous. So practice with rhythm in mind and resist the temptation to rush your downswing or lunge at the ball from the top of the backswing.

Counting ‘one’ on the backswing and ‘2′ as you swing through impact will help you improve your rhythm to the point where you will train it and trust it.