Mizuno’s New MP-68 Irons

2009-09-29

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By Steve Pike
 
You don't need special glasses for this 3D technology. Mizuno's new MP-68 irons featurieg a muscleback design and 3D Muscle Technology. Mizuno says 3D Muscle design strategically redistributes weight from specific locations around the clubhead into the 3D muscle pad that creates a COG (center of gravity) location that is lower and more face centered, providing a penetrating, predictable, and workable ball flight for complete shot control.
 
“Mizuno has a long and storied history of producing the very best muscleback irons in the world,” said Dick Lyons, Vice President and General Manager, Mizuno USA Golf Division. “The difficult challenge we undertook was to deliver a new age in muscleback design to further enhance the benefits the MP player is looking for. The new 3D Muscle enables the player to have full control over their shot. Moreover, the feel of the new MP-68 iron is also enhanced with our dedicated Modal Analysis technology. For the player who demands complete ball control and amazing feel, the MP-68 delivers.”
 
The MP-68 irons also have a sole shape, featuring a rolled leading edge, flattened mid-sole, and a rolled trailing edge Mizuno says ensures the appropriate amount of turf interaction for pure ball striking.  A durable, double nickel chrome plated finish, according to the company, provides a player preferred look, and modified U-grooves, which conform to the Condition of Competition 2010, produce the ideal spin rate for maximum playability in all conditions.
 
The MP-68 is offered in right and left handed models with True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 and R300 steel shafts for a suggested retail price of $1,100 and also available with Project X 5.5 shafts for $1,200.