+TourSpecGolfer Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Just brought in some of the new MP Craft Fairways and Im curious to see how they perform. Im happy Mizuno has decided to use solid SS as IMO steel heads feel hotter and better. Both the 14.5 and 17.5 have square faces which is another big plus. Sorry i have not been posting many reviews lately, had some back issues that are now clearing up and im back. The MP Craft is aimed at the better player looking for a solid feel in a small-mid sized head. A titanium alloy cup for the face matched with a solid SUS43 body provide great feel and high ball speeds at impact. The special grooved sole reduces friction on contact with the ground making the MP Craft good from virtually any lie. The square face is perfect for the better player who wants to work the ball. The MP Craft is available with Mizuno's top of the line Quad 6 Shaft in SR or S flex and two models the F145 (14.5*) and F175 (17.5*). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Chris, those look classy, kind of like RC/Sonartec. Sorry to hear about the back, that can be a real problem, take it easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchangmanx Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 These look pretty good at address. Anyone hit them? I'm interested in any feedback on these Miz woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Yup I have a set bagged right now. It's stock setup is VERY solid. I suggest trying it with the standard Quad 6 shaft, I have not had the chance to try it in other shafts but after 2-3 rounds I can honestly say these Fairways perform. The feel reminds me of the ol 425 MP craft but better. Its very easy to get off the ground yet it doesn't fly too high. Feel, Sound, Forgiveness is all there and distance is average to a bit longer than average. I rarely switch fairways but this one has my number and I suggest them to anyone looking for something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 That model looks fantastic! Something about it gives me a retro feel; maybe it's the face. I want one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe295 Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Those are quite impressive looking. I've been considering changing FW this year and this might just be the club to allow me to pull the trigger on a purchase. Nice, very very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) I've no use for a 14.5° fairway club with my swingspeed, but the 17.5 would be a great club to have. What a beautiful and confidence-inspiring fairway wood! But those lie angles, really... Can't you use your influence as a major importer to get them to flatten those lie angles--or at least make them adjustable?/ What is the science behind putting a 3-iron lie angle on a long fairway wood? Especially on one with a rail rather than rocker sole? I just don't get it. Have they ever explained it? Still, if your swing is nice and tall and vertical, it would be hard to find a prettier fairway wood than that. Edited January 1, 2009 by NiftyNiblick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Why would Mizuno needs to explain or change anything? The MP line carried by TSG is targeted domestically (Japan) for good players. The MP Craft T1 driver has a lie angle of 58* so 59 and 59.5 is a logical progression whether you like it or no. The MP line of 3 iron is 59.5 and 0.5* increment thereafter. The CLK U2 is 59 (to replace the 2 iron), U3 is 20* loft at 59.5* and U4-23* at 60* lie. If the Mizuno MP design/spec does not work, the consumers would vote with their feet. I honestly think you would be hard pressed to find a JDM driver with a 55* lie angle and 56* or 56.5* on any JDM fairway woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Why would Mizuno needs to explain or change anything? The MP line carried by TSG is targeted domestically (Japan) for good players. The MP Craft T1 driver has a lie angle of 58* so 59 and 59.5 is a logical progression whether you like it or no. The MP line of 3 iron is 59.5 and 0.5* increment thereafter. The CLK U2 is 59 (to replace the 2 iron), U3 is 20* loft at 59.5* and U4-23* at 60* lie. If the Mizuno MP design/spec does not work, the consumers would vote with their feet. I honestly think you would be hard pressed to find a JDM driver with a 55* lie angle and 56* or 56.5* on any JDM fairway woods. I agree with Nifty. I know myself and others who are struggling to find a FW or hybrid for that matter with flat enough lies to make them playable for us. IMO they do need to offer flatter lies or make it possible to adjust them. People order custom lies for their irons daily, why not FW's? I agree with Duffer that the face progressions in the lineup "matches" and is the logical lie for their line up for the way they have it lined up. But, because of their lie angles I have put the Fourteen FW's in play. The 3 wood (15*)is 56.5* and the 5 wood (18*) is 57*. This works for me and the 2.5/3* flatter lie does make a big difference. A while back Epon bent a couple of FW's flatter for me. They went through their stock and found a couple of heads that had naturally come out 1* flatter than spec and then bent it approx. 1.5* flatter. I haven't been able to find any other Manufactures that are willing to do that. I would be buying both Yamaha and Mizuno FW's except they are to upright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Don't laugh, but I'm resorting to wood to get flat enough fairway woods. The Louisville Niblicks are not bad clubs at all, although I don't mean to plug a non-sponser on TSG. Actually, with their very heavy soleplates and weak lofts, most of the better players here would hit the ball too high with them. They're not targeted at you guys. But they are very good clubs for those of us who can play them. Still really love the looks of that Mizuno, though. I just didn't realize that all of our Japanese friends are now coming into the world with long legs and short arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Edited January 4, 2009 by Duffer19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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