Mizuno MP-18
Mizuno MP-18 (2017) is a muscle-back iron set. It has minimal offset, a thin topline and a narrow sole. It is forged. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 5. It listed at $1,000 when it launched in 2017. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Mizuno MP-18 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Mizuno |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $1,000 |
| Type | Muscle back |
| Construction | Forged |
| Material | Forged 1025E mild carbon steel |
| Set make-up | 3-PW |
| 7-iron loft | 35° |
| Offset | Minimal |
| Topline | Thin |
| Sole width | Narrow |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | High |
| Swing speed range | 90 to 120 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 5 |
| Forgiveness rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Grain Flow Forged, 1025E, full muscle-back blade |
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
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Model confirmed on golfwrx.com, mygolfspy.com
Product page mizunogolf.com
Who the Mizuno MP-18 suits
- Skilled ball-strikers who shape shots and want the most feel.
- Its forgiveness rating is 3 out of 10. It gives less help on off-centre hits than most clubs of its type.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 90 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is rated up to a 5 handicap. Higher handicaps usually want more forgiveness.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Mizuno MP-18
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Wilson Staff Staff Model BladeWilson Staff2026 · $1,400 · 95 to 125 mph
- Ping Blueprint TPing2024 · $1,600 · 95 to 125 mph
- Callaway Apex MBCallaway2023 · $1,400 · 95 to 125 mph
- Srixon Z-Forged IISrixon2023 · $1,000 · 95 to 125 mph
Mizuno MP-18: common questions
Who is the Mizuno MP-18 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 5. Skilled ball-strikers who shape shots and want the most feel.
How much does the Mizuno MP-18 cost?
It listed at about $1,000 at launch in 2017. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Mizuno MP-18 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 3 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Mizuno MP-18?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Wilson Staff Staff Model Blade (2026), the Ping Blueprint T (2024), the Callaway Apex MB (2023) and the Srixon Z-Forged II (2023).
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