Mizuno Pro 221
The Mizuno Pro 221 is a muscle-back iron set from 2022. It is forged. It has minimal offset, a thin topline and a narrow sole. It is rated for swing speeds of 95 to 125 mph and handicaps of 0 to 4. It listed at $900 when it launched in 2022. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Mizuno Pro 221 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Mizuno |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $900 |
| Type | Muscle back |
| Construction | Forged |
| Material | 1025E mild carbon steel |
| Set make-up | 3-PW |
| 7-iron loft | 34° |
| Offset | Minimal |
| Topline | Thin |
| Sole width | Narrow |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | High |
| Swing speed range | 95 to 125 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 4 |
| Forgiveness rating | 2 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Grain Flow Forged HD muscle-back |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
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Specs read from mizunogolf.com
Model confirmed on golf.com, golfdigest.com, mizunogolf.com
Where the fit profile comes from
3 of 9 fit values come from Mizuno or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | muscle-back | Mizuno says “The Ultimate Muscleback” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | low | Our rating |
| Spin | high | Rule R-IRN-SPIN |
| Forgiveness | 2 | Our rating |
| Workability | 10 | Rule R-IRN-WORK |
| Handicap window | 0-4 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 95-125 mph | Our rating |
Who the Mizuno Pro 221 suits
- Skilled ball-strikers who shape shots and want the most feel.
- Its forgiveness rating is 2 out of 10. It gives less help on off-centre hits than most clubs of its type.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 95 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is rated up to a 4 handicap. Higher handicaps usually want more forgiveness.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Mizuno Pro 221
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Wilson Staff Staff Model BladeWilson Staff2024 · $1,100 · 95 to 125 mph
- TaylorMade P7TWTaylorMade2019 · $2,000 · 95 to 125 mph
- Ping Blueprint TPing2024 · $1,600 · 95 to 125 mph
- Callaway Apex MBCallaway2023 · $1,400 · 95 to 125 mph
Mizuno Pro 221: common questions
Who is the Mizuno Pro 221 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 95 to 125 mph and handicaps of 0 to 4. Skilled ball-strikers who shape shots and want the most feel.
How much does the Mizuno Pro 221 cost?
It listed at about $900 at launch in 2022. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Mizuno Pro 221 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 2 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Mizuno Pro 221?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Wilson Staff Staff Model Blade (2024), the TaylorMade P7TW (2019), the Ping Blueprint T (2024) and the Callaway Apex MB (2023).
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