Why We Like It
Of all the irons in the Mizuno Pro line, the 243 offers the most dramatic change from the previous version. Engineers set out to make the club smaller to appeal to better players yet still add speed. Designing such an iron meant thinning the face, as thin as 2.1 millimeters on the long irons, with those irons having a “microslot” that is wider and deeper than the one used on the 6- and 7-irons to produce the desired distance boost.
Characteristics
- Grain-flow forged from 4120 Chromoly steel.
- A wrap-around sole grind improves turf interaction.
- Strengthened lofts on PW, AW and GW provide consistent loft gapping.
- 7-iron: 32 degrees; PW: 44 degrees
Highlights
- Top 5 best sound/feel players irons, low-handicaps
- Top 5 softest-feeling players irons, fast swing speeds
- Top 5 best-rated players irons, low-handicaps
- Top 5 best-rated players irons, middle-handicaps
Price
$200 per iron
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
I'm able to dial in accuracy, especially the short irons. Extremely workable and forgiving. Shots have a great trajectory window that’s repeatable with effortless power.
Thomas, 59, Handicap: 7I like how these cut through the turf. Responsive and workable, especially when varying trajectory. Feels firm and springy. Thinner face, but hearty enough to be forgiving on mis-hits.
Wesley, 29, Handicap: +1Clean, traditional look that launches the ball high. The turf interaction is smooth. Center hits are firm, workable and rewarded with distance, and off-center strikes are forgiving.
Molly, 37, Handicap: 0Why Impact Is Critical to Your Iron Play
Consistent shot shape requires one skill above all others: the ability to make flush contact with the ball. It’s the No. 1 fundamental in golf, and without it, this game can be an eternal mystery. Here, Sean Hogan, one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Florida, helps you improve your impact from tee to green.
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