1994 Mizuno MP 14 Irons, Forged Blades - The Vintage Golfer

Mizuno started selling the MP 14 in 1994 and, as you all know, it was part of Tiger Woods famous 1997 Masters bag. Let us know your thoughts and memories in the comments below.
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[@MrJohnr47]

I have a set of these and when I got them my go to clubs were Wilson staff do 53s. Without making a decision, the Mizunos just found their way to my bag and are still there. Incredible clubs

[@foulweatherworks7831]

I’ve had my set since I bought them lightly used in the 1997, they were my set in HS golf and 100% made me a better ball striker, I recently had them refinished and repainted and they look incredible, I don’t get to play nearly as much anymore so they are my reserve set and I play normally a set of MP-54 and when I think my swing is getting dialed in I’ll hit my mp14 2 iron and when that is popping just right I know I am ready!

[@tonythaiger93]

I picked up MP-14 in high school only because Tiger used to play with MP-14 in early pro days. Zero forgiveness but if you hit that sweet spot, it's textbook definition of "butter"

[@andynaz5631]

They are more forgiving than one would think. According to the Maltby Playabilty Factor specs, they are only slightly less forgiving than the much more modern mp-20 blades or the Pro 225 blades, which are very forgiving for blades.

[@TheBushBrown]

I did the same thing in HS. Didn’t help my game but you couldn’t tell me I wasn’t Tiger.

[@johnnewcomb5162]

I have a original set in excellent condition and another set with Mitsubishi rayon 2.2 shafts, excellent clubs.

[@Frits08]

Played these for a number of years late 90’s - still have them

[@16-bit-trip5]

Great irons! I just picked up a set earlier this year. The MP-32s are still my favorite Mizunos but these classics are definitely right up there with them.

[@RFoxVIII]

I'm playing with MP32s too. Once made a mistake of selling them only to repurchase a set less than a year later

[@16-bit-trip5]

@@RFoxVIII I used to have set back in 2008-2009 but sold mine then because I just had my first daughter and chose to play something more forgiving at that time because I knew I'd be playing a little less. I finally picked another set up last year. They still aren't my full time gamers (currently my Srixon ZX7 fill that spot) but they definitely get playing time and are still a joy to use, and this time I'm not letting them go.

[@johnnewcomb5162]

I have a almost new set of 32s excellent clubs, my favorite is the MP 29 irons and I just picked up a minty original set , Mizuno has put out some really good irons over the years.

[@16pennynails]

I went through irons like crazy, experimenting with different kinds, back then in the late nineties when I was getting into golf, against strong advice from my buddies and even the salesman, I purchased used MP 14's, changed the shafts to R 300's and went from 101 to low 80's in three months. I give those irons all the credit for improving my game , driving and putting as well as short game. 2-PW, had a 1 iron too and still have that knife, lol! Carried 2 iron then 4-pitch. One thing I didn't like we're the flattish lie angles the old Mizuno had, I knew about having them bent too but instead I sold them on the old Golf Club Exchange, that auction. I wish I'd never done that. Great clubs, there was the mp29 back then that was considered top notch, Tiger used a combo of both mp29 and mp14's, probably still does at least in design.😆

[@RFoxVIII]

Simulator and numbers are a great addition over the usual range piece in the vids, keep it up!

[@Hunter-zp5hd]

I have a decent set of MP14. The darn PW is 50*. So I always think of these at least one club off from your modern club. I have 3-P but I don’t use the 3. I use a Titleist 712U 3 iron. These clubs are still fun to play with. I play a different sort of golf with these than a modern set. I seem to focus on the playing a bit more than when I use modern irons, so I hit the center more often, strangely enough. You have to pay attention when playing these.

[@andynaz5631]

Sounds like my 14s.

[@thebigeasy8609]

TGIF!!! Now you are talking! I got fitted for a set in the late '90's. Might be in my biased opinion the prettiest iron ever. My only beef with these irons were all the wear on the sweet spots but what an awesome club. If you've never hit one go to Ebay NOW!

[@cgasucks]

That's how it is with forged clubs. They're all made of carbon steel and will rust when the chrome wears off at the sweet spot.

[@thebigeasy8609]

@@cgasucks Exactly. They were very distracting looking down at the ball, you know?

[@cgasucks]

@@thebigeasy8609 That's how it is. Doesn't bother Tiger though. Have you seen his irons?

[@Siggy_Sour]

clean looking iron bro!

[@lawbinson]

I love that M logo for mizuno

[@TheVintageGolfer]

Me too! I really do like their runner bird logo too. One of the best logos in the industry in my opinion.

[@35rem80]

Hey bud, great channel. That club is basically or rather identical in every way to the 1978-1979 MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Muirfields (not the 20th from years later). FYI

[@graemetaylor4149]

Compare these to Hogan's original Precision irons from 1954 to see where the design influence comes from. Other than an element of bounce on the sole and more forgiving leading edge, they are pretty much a direct copy. Turf interaction with Precision's is axe like but the original remains the best!

[@TheVintageGolfer]

Those Precision irons are slightly harder to find than the MP 14's. It is good to remember the roots of modern muscle backs. Hogan famously was very upset at the quality and consistency of the Precision irons. Supposedly, he had whole batches that didn't meet his standards destroyed. Not only did they create the first modern blade they improved manufacturing quality immensely. Awesome Hogan clubs, hopefully we will see some come through on this channel.

[@graemetaylor4149]

@@TheVintageGolfer The fate of the first production run from Hogan's Ft Worth factory is one of golf's mysteries. The issue I believe was the bore through into the hosel and also affected the woods. There is first hand accounts that the woods were destroyed by cutting through the neck. The mystery lies in the irons. Some say they were put back in the forge, some say they lay around the factory for years and some say they were sold and exported. Whatever the truth, circa $100,000 of inventory was written off - around $1.5M in todays money. This scared Hogan's investors and left Hogan in sole control of the business. Hogan irons were of fantastic quality right up to him loosing control not long before his passing. Subsequent Hogan relaunches were never quite the same. Interestingly on the Mp14's - Tiger played a hybrid set of Mizuno TN87 and Mp14's before turning pro. When he signed for Nike he basically asked Nike to manufacture a set of Mp14's for him. He did the same on his move to Taylormade. Lineage right back to Hogan's 1954 design!

[@keithfinley2939]

Ah the MP14... 5 iron to pw is still as good as anything... add a couple hybrids and good to go!

[@MrJohnr47]

True

[@johnnewcomb5162]

MP 14 irons are the best golf teacher you can get.

[@ryanj1262]

😍

[@jeffnahass8373]

Beautiful iron.

[@wesboothe6507]

I have a set of Mizuno MP-14’s 1i-sw, they are extremely tough to find! I got them for only $25 dollars is the best part and they are in really good condition

[@johnnyreb3542]

What a steal! Lol

[@cgasucks]

Man...I thought I had a steal of a deal when I got a 2-E set of 1999 Hogan Apex Blades for $80 CDN.

[@johnnyreb3542]

@@cgasucks..You did!

[@tonythaiger93]

you really play with 2 or 3 MP-14 irons? bold man..

[@wesboothe6507]

@@tonythaiger93 I’m a scratch golfer and played golf in college, but now that I’m getting older and have two kids, I just like to collect shiny things. Definitely a mizuno guy through and through!

[@timdailey2690]

Buttery great

[@craig3775]

Yes they are really nice, maybe not as nice as the TP9&11 but nice. I play the MacGregor Muirfield 20th Edition and can’t ever change them, just awesome. Unless somebody finds me a set of affordable Miura blades then the MacGregors stay with me 👍⛳️

[@TheVintageGolfer]

I like your style. The Muirfield 20th irons are always competing for the my favorite irons ever made. Miura irons are also gorgeous but I've never hit them.

[@MrJohnr47]

I have the original Muirfields and also the. MP 14. Love them both, but oh my God are the MacGregors are beautiful.

[@andyclement40]

!

[@jamesclark7630]

This guy is hard to like.

[@lifeinaqua660]

I play Mizuno MP-11 blades. They are absolutely the best feeling irons I have ever played. Butter 🧈!!!

[@bcstones0000]

sure looks like a total copy of early Hogan irons.....Precision, Saber. I'd rather play the originals (if I could afford them)

[@swingger9674]

Beautiful but unless you are a scratch golfer, you don’t need to be swinging these…

[@MrJohnr47]

With all due respect, you are dead wrong. I have these irons, and they are quite forgiving. I am not a great ball hitter, but these clubs are just butter. Don’t be afraid of blades.