Equipment
Spotted: Mizuno MP-25 irons
On Tuesday, Mizuno released photos of new MP-25 cavity back-style irons on its Open Championship blog, following a Monday release of “MP-5 Channelback” blade-style irons.
The MP-25 irons are stamped “GF Forged 1025 Boron,” which likely means they’re Grain-Flow forged using 1025 Boron, the same material used in Mizuno’s JPX-850 Forged irons.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about Mizuno’s new MP-25 irons here.
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.
At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.
The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.
“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley
In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.
To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.
“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.
Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.
From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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KK
Jul 17, 2015 at 8:29 am
Wow, these just look powerful. Mizuno has been sending its new irons to the gym. I like the slot insert. Hoping they will be forgiving like Pings but feel like Mizzies.
Ken
Jul 15, 2015 at 9:33 pm
Will they carry it in left hand, or will I be yet again disappointed with the release of another Mizuno line that apparently can’t make enough money selling right-handed sets to justify making the dies and molds for left-handed sets?
Mat
Jul 15, 2015 at 7:30 pm
I could make these look so good with just a tiny amount of nail polish….
Golfraven
Jul 15, 2015 at 5:11 pm
now you are talking. would love to see the face and the top line.
DolphLundgrenade
Jul 15, 2015 at 12:59 pm
For those concerned about the finish of the irons (wow, really prima donna’s) you can search online for keywords “Mizuno, Yoro, custom finish” and you’ll have your choice of finish and paint fill. Almost all manufacturers are doing this now. Black finished MP4 blades in gloss or flat anyone? Yup.
KCCO
Jul 15, 2015 at 10:27 am
Would this be their replacement of 64? Would like to see a side by side. 15 looked like a 64/59, this looks like a 64/15 minus the insert…just like to see the sole and top line in comparison to the others
Mike
Jul 15, 2015 at 8:58 am
Why do mizuno release so many new models per year that quite frankly, all look the same, but no one hates on them like they do other brands with yearly release cycles. I’ve never found a mizuno I liked yet, too chunky, even the blades.
Dr Troy
Jul 15, 2015 at 10:56 am
even MP 4’s too chunky? Damn man. You like the butter knife eh? 🙂
Mike
Jul 16, 2015 at 7:19 am
yep. MP4 have a long blade and thick for a blade top line IMO
random guy
Jul 15, 2015 at 11:34 am
You answered your own question there Mike. The difference is annual release cycle vs. quarterly/monthly release cycle.
MGT
Jul 15, 2015 at 7:41 am
These look really nice. Anyone know the optimal handicap range for these?
Chris C.
Jul 14, 2015 at 8:03 pm
I love Mizunos.I own multiple sets of irons and a decade’s worth of wedges and hybrids. While I greatly appreciate the elimination of garish paint fill, I find it hard to believe that these irons are MPs. The bulbous nature of these irons reminds me of any number of max game improvement irons.
Mump
Jul 14, 2015 at 10:49 pm
Yeah. Until you see its size.
christian
Jul 15, 2015 at 7:07 am
Exactly. Until you see the size.
Gary
Jul 15, 2015 at 1:02 pm
They look very much like my MP-54’s. I went to the JPX-850 forged with Boron because of better distances. If the 54’s would have had boron I might have stayed with them.
DB
Jul 14, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Absolutely beautiful. Mizuno definitely understands how to design good-looking irons.
Tom
Jul 14, 2015 at 12:06 pm
I believe I will give these a try.
Pling
Jul 14, 2015 at 11:55 am
It’s a Ping i25!
Tom
Jul 14, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Not EVEN close.
Pling
Jul 14, 2015 at 6:45 pm
S55?
gwillis7
Jul 14, 2015 at 9:33 pm
G25
Jeff B
Jul 14, 2015 at 11:46 am
lots of unhappy people about this i’m sure, complaints have been made about the feel of the forged Boron.
random guy
Jul 14, 2015 at 12:26 pm
yeah, but PING says there is no difference between forged and cast in terms of “feel.”
Surely nobody can tell the difference between different forged metals?!?!
Tom
Jul 14, 2015 at 3:37 pm
http://www.golfwrx.com/312448/what-really-determines-feel-in-an-iron/
mlecuni
Jul 15, 2015 at 3:18 am
I think the point of jeff was about the boron material rather than the fact that they are forged heads.
The boron material if i recall correctly is harder so it allows to produce a thin face, but the feel is different because of that hardness.
carl
Jul 14, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Your a boron if you can’t get behind these clubs
SO
Jul 15, 2015 at 2:53 am
Spot on haha
Chuck
Jul 14, 2015 at 11:34 am
I gather, after seeing the MP5 pictures and now these, that Mizuno designers are taking a cue from the GolfWRX segment of the golfing world, and are doing away with paintfill in some areas. Kind of nice, I think.
gwillis7
Jul 14, 2015 at 9:35 pm
I think it looks really classy w/o all the paint on them