Mizuno 245 Takes On Taylormade P•790! Which Players Distance Iron Wins? (2024)

[@brianbasile5228]

I got fitted and the 245’s were absolutely head and shoulders above anything else, so worth the money. Won’t be changing them out anytime soon though for that price!!

[@2sqnbandit379]

@@brianbasile5228 they’re incredible. I’m a 5 hcp & they have the feel & workability of a blade. They do feel very strong lofted though. They are like rockets these things compared to my old mp32 I’ve had for years. . But suits me as I’m mid 40s now, need a bit of help.

[@peterwalz484]

The Mizuno 245 irons are sweet, pure feeling and good in distance. When I say that,, they are long..but consistent in length... Found 790s.. were over a 25yard variance.....

[@2sqnbandit379]

@@peterwalz484 I must admit I do get big flyers with the mizunos out of the rough. And I mean massive. But the feel is incredible.

[@ryansylvester303]

I had the same challenge not so long ago, I ended up on the side of the Mizuno also and have enjoyed them immensely, however I didn't have to consider the cost due to a refund on the poor Titleist T350 irons which continually broke on me. If you have the money, you won't be disappointed, but for the price difference I'd have been more than happy with the P790s.

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Well summed up. Mizuno are always worth the price, but if the performance isn’t big enough a difference then P790 is one hell of an iron at that price. Enjoy your irons 👍🏻

[@davereid8035]

There is a $50 difference between the P790 and the 245 here in Canada, $1799.99 (4-PW) for the P790 and $1849.99 (4-PW) for the 245. Your price argument is a little off, if you're going to spend this kind of money on a new set then both of these are in the same price range... give or take a box of balls. In my fitting it came down to the 245 and the 770, I went with the 245(was surprised as I was expecting to fit the 790). If you're spending the money, get fit, hit a bunch, find the right shaft and enjoy.

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Here in Thailand TM are 40% more expensive than Mizuno's. It's literally a no brainer with that price difference....Titleist and Ping the same- also both around 40% higher priced.

[@DaveGreasy]

Interesting.. in the US these two are the exact same price.

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

That’s great! Huge difference in UK

[@jonnyJB9]

Have the 225 right now and absolutely love them. Would you say the 245 much better and worth the change ??

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

The 225 were and still are brilliant! We only encourage change if you see gains in a fitting dependent on what you seek? More distance? More control? Height etc / some will therefore change others won’t! Horses for courses… sorry to sit on the fence. Worth a try

[@allahalibaba9063]

Both good irons but hard to beat the Mizuno brand for way there are made...

[@dsgb6121]

I play 245's and love them

[@davidhume8244]

What weight and flex is the shaft you're using for the 245?

[@2sqnbandit379]

I swing 7 iron on average at 84 mph. I’m a 5 hcp 45 years old. They fitted me into the project X shaft, 5.5 which is the lower end of stiff shafts apparently. I think it’s called regular plus.

[@2sqnbandit379]

@@davidhume8244 it’s a stiff shaft sorry.

[@kstrohan]

Have you hit the 243? Would they play more like the P770?

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Yes fantastic irons. 243 falls into the players iron market… p770 / T150 and so on 👍🏻

[@kstrohan]

@@AFGOLFSTORE thanks my guy

[@mikebracco890]

After a decade of gaming MP-59s, I really wanted the 245s, but the 790 was hands down the better club for me. The 790s were 20 yards longer than the 59s, 10 yards longer than the 245, and had a higher ball flight.

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Both worth it! Do you need / want 20 extra yards tho? That’s a big switch in the game? Surely 245 saw gains on 59s? Enjoy whatever you choose 👍🏻

[@mikebracco890]

​@@AFGOLFSTOREyeah, I lost some yardage over the years, a bit to age but mostly from finding a more repeatable easier swing and I needed the height to get the ball to stop in the long irons

[@jeremiah-lo-mein]

Is the Callaway apex pro closer to the pro 245? What shaft weight and flex were you using if I may ask?

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

These two irons are both 30° give or take .5 of a degree… apex pro is 33°… but would the pro would certainly compete in this market 👍🏻

[@TrevorDandy.]

I got my 245’s for $235/club CANADIAN! That was with C-Tapers and the grip I wanted, delivered right to my door. That’s £135/ club. Where the hell is £230/club coming from???

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

We all need to buy in Canada. 245 are £210 a club here and up to £230 with up charge options. (Select grips etc)!

[@TrevorDandy.]

@@AFGOLFSTORE That’s crazy. Buy them from me and I’ll ship them lol

[@alfredthegreat9543]

I don't think you can go wrong with Mizuno tbh. Always look great, better quality control than TM, and feel better. I like a brand that doesn't have to shout through marketing to sell its products- always feel that marketing spend hits manufacturing costs.

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Mizuno have built a great reputation through feel. ‘Nothing feels like a mizuno’ has created a reputation that keeps players craving the chance to try them. Awesome clubs

[@lordnery]

Can you compare mizuno 245 vs honma tw 757. Thanks

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Unfortunately we dont have Honma at the moment - if this changes we will jump on the review for you

[@McNultyoh]

Thought on ping i530 vs these?

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Definitely a worth while test. I’d expect the 530 to put up a good fight!

[@gregschulte2953]

Seems a little high for the 245’s. $200 per club in the states. I play the 225’s, not sure an upgrade is warranted.

[@KeithTingle]

please correct the spelling of 'Authorized'

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Apologies

[@jeremiah-lo-mein]

😂

[@alfredthegreat9543]

It's spelt "authorised"- no "z".

[@2sqnbandit379]

245 are better if you’re a low hcp. For sure. Basically a blade with forgiveness

[@sumitagg1]

Need recommendations for 80mph swing speed

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

A lot will depend on what you want to get out of an iron? There is so much shaft choice in a fitting to help you get the most out of either of these irons

[@2sqnbandit379]

Tour pros game the 245. Luke Donald for one.

[@cliverkay]

Biased or what !!!

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

Definitely not trying to be. All subjective aside from the numbers which come from Trackman. Thanks

[@callmehjames5089]

Just got fitted for the 245s they are unreal and incredibly soft off the face 😍⛳️🏌️‍♂️

[@AFGOLFSTORE]

They really are! Enjoy

[@callmehjames5089]

@AFGOLFSTORE thank you man! 😊