Mizuno Shaft Optimizer: In depth with Chris Voshall, Matt McIsaac and TXG's Ian Fraser.

[@jamesmiller6967]

I’m a big believer in this fitting system. I’ve used it for my last two Mizuno fittings and the recommendations have been nearly identical. It works!

[@mizunogolf1906]

Thanks James.

[@toddblake5003]

Really good content. I was fitted with this tech and all I can say is it worked for me. If a mid-handicapper can see true benefits then it’s worth a go guys.

[@wallstreetoneil]

Great video guys. I used this device to pick my new Mizuno iron shaft 2 yrs ago - it put me in 120 S300s, a shaft I didn't know about, and I now love it. Like Chris, I love heavier shafts in the wedges so the Tour S400s in the T20 / T22s are perfect. Also like Chris with his AMTs, I swapped out my S300s, in my 5 and 6 irons, into slightly lighter and higher launching SteelFiber i110s S-Flex - they were worth 1/2 a club in carry and another 10-20 peak height. Such a no-brainer to use as a starting point for shaft selection.

[@OHGGOLF]

I’m loving my Mizuno 221 irons I got the X100 shafts in mine 1 inch shorter and hard stepped.. I’ve got myself to number 16 in the world on the WR4GD world rankings as of today!

[@petegalindez9961]

Great stuff guys. Two of my favorite guys, Ian and Chris (Sorry Matt, first time I’m seeing you)…I loved my previous Mizuno fitting and irons years ago (MP 69/59 combo set). Been playing Callaway and Titleist since, but might be time to go back to Mizuno!

[@wks4511]

I love this content. I just bought a full set of the 921 hot metal irons and now have the stz 220 driver on order. I really love the irons. I also have plans to pick up the T22 wedges (I want the copper) and eventually the 3 wood. I love the feel of Mizuno clubs.

[@spothos]

I utilized the Mizuno shaft optimizer at my most recent fitting and # 2 recommendation was DG 120X and I paired it with the Mizuno 223 and loving the results. I actually had great results with top 4 recommendations, but for me the DG just felt the best. My numbers are almost identical to Ian's with just little higher SS.

[@mizunogolf1906]

Perfect case study. Thanks.

[@tigertim9232]

Best piece of fitting technology in the industry imo (commerical Gears)

[@michalgutwald4155]

Great stuff, could watch for hours!

[@mutiger2001]

I love how all the sellers are telling us they can get enough stastically data from 3 to 5 shots to get the best fit overall. Ironically just enough time to be able to get customers in and out in hour.

[@christianwirth6965]

On one hand I am sad to have missed the opportunity to get my swing dna measured when I was in the market for and ultimately bought a new set of irons (MP20 combo) 3 years ago, but the fitter had so little experience that he didn't know how to connect tue device. On the other hand however, I am so happy with the Modus 120S as I have such great feel and consistency with it that I am glad to have gone with it either way. But I am always curious as to what my numbers may be.

[@nicklaus4512]

Would love to see graphite options given the tech is more than worthy enough now, plus people with injury needs who need the vibration dampening that graphite provides

[@TZOID08]

I would love to see what the Shaft Optimizer suggests I should be in but no retailers or fitters near me use it.

[@nol_clss]

@ChrisVoshall; I’m in Los Angeles area. Where may I try the optimizer?

[@mizunogolf1906]

There's a fitters list via the Mizuno USA website.

[@nol_clss]

@@mizunogolf1906 thanks but I just tried that and it’s giving me server errors: 404 - File or directory not found. The resource you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. This is the same message from 5 different locations within 100 miles. Is there a specific location you can recommend who has the optimizer? Thanks in advance.

[@mizunogolf1906]

@@nol_clss Let me ask someone local.

[@bluevektor88]

Does this include graphite shaft recommendations?

[@FF04RDF]

What weight and flex is in the shaft attached to the Optimiser? Would the outcomes be different if say the shaft was very heavy and stiff vs light and soft ? How does the tech compensate for the effect of the shaft you’re taking a sample from?

[@mizunogolf1906]

It’s a relatively middling graphite - what was required to run the sensors through. People are always surprised how accurately it maps each swing considering. True test is how consistently it guesses the shaft of someone like Ian Fraser - who has a host of other more expensive studio tools to help him.

[@mizunogolf1906]

No comment.

[@WilliamWright-hf8ob]

I was fit with this and am totally confused now , my first 3 swings( after warming up ) thou not my best I would say but ok put me in a 5.0 Project LZ which I thought was a little weak but ok I thought I'm 60 ( 6 Handicap )now so this could be my new shafts, after a friend did his swings I had them do me over again and I had 3 solid strikes and it put me in the Project LZ again but this time 6.5 lol ,I don't think I want to play either of those thou I do like the feel of the LZ shafts and it is fun collecting the data but I would highly recommend getting them to redo your data to confirm your results.

[@nealfreeman01]

Does it suggest graphite options for faster swing speeds? I see that it works for steel, but I swing as fast as them and got fit for MMT105TX

[@sageagbonkhese4091]

Driver optimizer? Where was that demo?

[@truthofthematter2892]

I wish there was a part two where you guys compare the number one optimizer recommendation vs the boys gamers.

[@sammehigan11]

hi launch hot metal? did Chris leak a new iron line??

[@jbabcock]

I believe I heard the same thing!

[@christianvoshall3060]

Ssssshhhhhhh!!!!!

[@roberttudor455]

@@christianvoshall3060 😲😲😲

[@granthodges9860]

Chris most certainly did just leak a new 2023 model in the JPX hot metals. I’ve been playing the new High Launch 223’s for a month now after being fitted by Mizuno using this very technology. Really wanted to walk out with the Hot Metal Pros but there was no denying the improved results I achieved with the HL’s. I’m 62 years old with a seven iron swing speed of 76 mph and a handicap of 24 at the time of fitting. In the last month I’ve achieved much better ball striking and now play off 20.3. Shafts are Nippon NS Pros (S) and I couldn’t be happier. This is not a gimmick - do yourself a favour and get fitted by Mizuno. By the way, I’m not sponsored by Mizuno 😂 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@Victor-512]

I was surprised by mine. I was px 6.0 or px lz 6.0 and ended up with kbs $ taper 130 xflex. My tempo was aggressive and needed the extra weight

[@dstargolf]

Great video, will be looking to get fitted next year and trying the SO out. BTW, is that the new tour stand bag? Will it be available in time for my birthday next month? ;-)

[@mizunogolf1906]

Yes - new stand bag. Should arrive September.

[@dstargolf]

@@mizunogolf1906 How many pennies?

[@davidcullen3578]

I had to go and look up my details from a few years back - 88mph, Tempo 4, Toe Down 5.33, Kick Angle 5, Release Factor 8.33. This was a few years back, my question is about the Release Factor number. Can you tell me what that means?

[@mizunogolf1906]

A measure of how early or late you release the club head in the swing.

[@mikeengland3851]

Can this be used for driver shafts?

[@mizunogolf1906]

The Shaft Optimizer tool itself is a 7 iron. But our software can still recommend a driver shaft from the readings. Obviously that's an imperfect science - but it's still a very good steer in the right direction.

[@djkim23]

I was interested in this swing dna, so i searched on mizuno website for fitters that use this. I went to one and they told me they don’t use it and just winged the shaft recommendation. Is there a mizuno event in southern california, where I know for sure i can get my swing dna? I already bought the clubs but want to check it annually like suggested in the video

[@mizunogolf1906]

Always best to call ahead. Just to make sure their Optimizer is working and the right person is there on the day.

[@justinm4801]

Would someone from mizuno be able to tell me if anyone in Winnipeg uses this technology?

[@brandonrivers8275]

I live in Carlsbad New Mexico… where is the nearest mizuno fitting by mizuno… I really want to get mizuno pro series… I currently play jpx’s hot metal

[@mizunogolf1906]

We’ve made a note. Will look into it.

[@brandonrivers8275]

@@mizunogolf1906 thank you so much love the brand mizuno.. I got fitted for my mizuno jpx hm in midland tx… after falling in love with them, really want to get fitted by a good fitter by mizuno after watching this channel…

[@jamesdenny5078]

takes f****g ages to get mizuno clubs. Waiting over 3 months for your irons. Really great service.

[@mizunogolf1906]

Afraid that’s the impact of world supply chains. Will likely be a shaft that we’re waiting on - your fitter will have been informed.

[@jamesdenny5078]

@@mizunogolf1906 its the impact of your company being rubbish. Taylormade are far more efficient. You just rip people off.

[@mizunogolf1906]

@@jamesdenny5078 no - it’s world supply chains. When we have the shafts in stock, we can turn around custom builds in 4-6 weeks depending on whether you are US / Europe/. Every manufacturer has had difficulties and working off a large backlog of orders.

[@neilfarmer6609]

@@mizunogolf1906 Before the pandemic I got custom fit and the iron set was with me in 2 weeks. The days now are often across the board. If you try ordering a car spec the lead times are very long.

[@stanthomas9890]

Outstanding

[@Scrunchychingo]

Every single time, and I mean EVERY SINGLE TIME I go in to PGA Tour Superstore, they say their DNA club/sensor is broken. I honestly believe that for some reason they just don’t want to use it.

[@dylanbarkleygolf8602]

Im trying to get a Mizuno golf sponsorship 😂im a +2 handicap and im playing in college

[@danielfrancoeur8345]

Surprise no Nippon shatfs made it in the device

[@tigertim9232]

They are. Ian's recommendation included Tour 115

[@fabi818]

Love Mizunos and think Swing DNA is fantastic. But it doesn matter, which Shaft you need if none of them are available...

[@mizunogolf1906]

This is true. Fortunately, most are available. The shaft mapping also means the fitter can pick something similar when they're aware of ongoing supply issues. Has been a rough few years supply wise though.

[@handigolfer]

Blimey, I just grip it and rip it, this is all martian to me, but very interesting, I tried an iPhone app which showed me some stuff but I couldn't really work out how to work it, so go on feel, which is how I've always played, don't use range finders either, maybe I should? I would love to get set up like this with an expert.

[@BasedHadrian]

Wtf is that weird move Ian has now, imitating Matt Wolff?