Mizuno Pro 223 Vs Mizuno 243 Irons Comparison Overview

Do the newer Mizuno Pro 243 irons represent a significant improvement over the 223s? Let’s find out.

Mizuno Pro 223 Irons Overview

“The 223 irons are forged with chromoly, the long irons are 1025E mild carbon and have a cavity back design.”

The offset is moderate and the Mizuno Pro 223’s are compact so they frame the ball really nicely.

The lofts are relatively weak so in conjunction with the compact heads, I was able to impart enough spin on the ball to shape my shots at will.

The Mizuno Pro 223’s are very workable even as they are a bit larger than other Mizuno models. They sell for about $1,100.

Mizuno 243 Irons Overview

The Pro 243’s feature increased bounce angles, flow microslot in the mid/long irons and are grain flow forged.

The profile is very similar to the 223s but the cavity has been refined a bit and the angles are softer.

The Pro 243 irons also feature a wider flow microslot than the 223s which made for better low-face forgiveness. They also feel smoother through the turf. The Mizuno Pro 243 irons retail for $1400.

Overall

Given that the Pro 223’s and 243’s are meant to be the more forgiving Mizuno models, the Mizuno Pro 243’s do in fact surpass the 223’s. They are more forgiving and play better from the rough.

Mizuno Pro 223 Irons – First Impressions

A first introduction for the legendary Mizuno Pro series to the Western Markets. These are compact players cavity irons that have the profile that tour players demand coupled with the distance they didn’t know they needed.

While the pro series had been reserved for Japanese markets until now, the surging popularity that Mizuno have enjoyed in recent years has lead to their most prestigious family of irons making it to the west and they don’t disappoint.

Forged in Hiroshima, Japan, the 223’s are built with tour players in mind with their compact heads and despite the players profile, there is a ton of technology driving these irons to deliver distance, control, consistency and workability as well.

The 4 – 7 irons are built is a different way as the importance of COR diminishes and the importance of loft increases in the scoring irons.

The 4 – 7 irons have a Forged Chromoly face that is only 2.4mm (The JPX921 Forged is 2.6mm) thick and works with the Microslot inside the bevelled back edge to offer fast ball speeds, flex and a better rebound.

The 8 – GW have a 1 piece, 1025 mild carbon steel, grain flow forged construction and sport wider soles and longer blade as loft becomes more of a determining factor and these precise irons offer high launch, distance a steep descent angle for stopping power on the greens.

There is a microlayer of copper underneath the Nickel Chrome coating which lends to tour level feel and the irons have been accoustically primed to sound perfect on impact.

These irons are reserved for the better players only and with the compact shape it is very unlikely that mid handicappers will feel comfortable with these irons.

Mizuno Pro 243 Irons

Category: Tour Cavity Back Irons

Mizuno Pro 243 Irons – First Impressions

“The Mizuno Pro 243 irons follow the tradition of the Mizuno Pro 223 irons in the sense that they are both tour cavity irons that meet the demands of better players.”

The Mizuno Pro 243 irons feel immediately satisfying whether you’re teeing off on an executive course with one of the long irons or chipping in with a short iron.

They are single-piece grain flow forged in Mizuno’s legendary Hiroshima facility and feature premium appointments.

For instance, all of the irons in the set feature a copper underlay to enhance the soft feel of the mild carbon steel and chromoly materials. This allows for immediate response at impact.

You will know exactly where you made contact with the ball based on feel alone.

To further fine-tune the precise feel of these irons, Mizuno used what they call Harmonic Impact Technology.

This feature was included to mimic the feel and response of a true muscle back blade.

The Mizuno Pro 243 irons also feature a wraparound sole grind. This makes the soles appear visually smaller while providing significant relief through the turf.

Adding to the smooth turf interaction is an increase in bounce angles. There is a 1 degree increase in long irons and a 2 degree increase in the short irons.

Visually, the Mizuno Pro 243 irons look stunning. They have undergone a full satin brush which helps reduce glare and imparts a monochromatic aesthetic.

The top lines are on the thin side and the soles are well-hidden. All of this adds up to a cavity back iron that looks incredibly sleek and workable.

“The Mizuno Pro 243 irons are certainly for players who want a premium feel and the ability to work the ball from any lie.”

Mizuno Pro 223 Irons Selling Points

Players Cavity Back Irons Aimed At Tour Players
Enhanced Ball Speeds For Extended And Longer Courses
Fast Chromoly Face
Microlsot Tungsten Weighting For Launch And Distance
More Workability In The Scoring Irons
Long And High Launching With Excellent Stopping Power
Forged In Hiroshima & Crafted For The Best Players

Mizuno Pro 243 Irons Selling Points

Grain flow forged in Mizuno’s Hiroshima facility
1025E mild carbon steel in the short irons
Forged 4120 chromoly in the long and mid irons
Soft copper underlay
Wrap around sole grind
Full satin brush finish
Harmonic IMpact Technology mimics the feel of true blades

Who are the Mizuno 223 Irons for?

The Pro 223’s are for the best players on tour and low single digit handicappers. Dont be fooled by the cavity back design, these irons offer the workabilty, control and consistency that will suit only the best golfers around.

This is the first time that Mizuno have released their pro series in the US and UK markets and are reserved for those who like the best craftsmanship and the buttersoft feeling of the grain flow forging process from Hiroshima, Japan

The Mizuno Pro Family of Irons

The 223’s are the upgrade to the MP-20 MMC irons but they are smaller and more compact with a faster face thanks to the Chromoly face and microslot.

The Irons can be considered a smaller version of the very popular JPX921 Forged irons which have thicker faces and are more forgiving.

The Mizuno Pro 225 is a hollow body players iron that is going to be longer and more forgiving than the 223’s but more workable than the bigger JPX921 Forged. The 225 are premium irons that have nailed the shape with distance brief of the players distance iron market.

The Mizuno Pro 221 are forged blades that don’t back any extreme bells or whistles but offer those better players all the forged feel and workability from the legendary Japanese forging process. Partly due to the lofts, they will be shorter and more owrkable than the 223’s

The Miuno pro set is aimed at the better players, offering the upmost quality. The 225’s will offer the best performance for most golfers and the a combination of more forgiving long irons with the Pro series short irons will suit many elite level players.

Distance: 93/100

Accuracy: 95/100

Forgiveness: 92/100

Feel & Control: 97/100

Overall Score: 95/100

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Who Are the Mizuno Pro 243 Irons for?

The Mizuno Pro 243 irons will be best for your single-digit handicappers and scratch players. They offer phenomenal workability and feel to match.

The cavity back design does provide some semblance of forgiveness; but you still have to be an accurate striker to get the best use out of these irons.