Mizuno

Why we like it

If these irons took human form, they might just give Patrick Dempsey a run for “Sexiest Man Alive”. Just like with the actor, there’s more here than good looks. The speed in this iron comes from the thinnest face on a forged iron in the company’s history – just 2.2 millimetres thick. The distance chase doesn’t stop there. Micro-slots in the sole cavity (wider in the 4 through 6-irons and slightly narrower in the 7-iron to smooth the transition to the scoring clubs) provide plenty of heat.

• Micro-slots in the long and middle irons deliver distance.
• A notch in the club’s perimeter assists sound.
• Carbon steel in the 8-iron through wedges promotes control.
• 7-iron: 30 degrees; PW: 44 degrees

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