Mizuno MP-15 vs Mizuno MP-18 MMC
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MP-15 loft | MP-18 MMC loft | MP-15 lie | MP-18 MMC lie | MP-15 length | MP-18 MMC length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | — | 59.5 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 24 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MP-15
- MP-18 MMC
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MP-15 is 34° and the MP-18 MMC is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the MP-18 MMC should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MP-15. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the MP-18 MMC averages 1.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 22°).
The sets are built differently: the MP-15 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the MP-18 MMC 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
Both heads are listed as forged. The MP-18 MMC adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch. The MP-15's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
The MP-18 MMC arrived 3 years after the MP-15, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The MP-18 MMC is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the MP-15 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Mizuno MP-15 specs and Mizuno MP-18 MMC specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno MP-15 stronger lofted than the MP-18 MMC?
No. The MP-18 MMC is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Mizuno MP-15, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MP-15 and MP-18 MMC?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno MP-15 and MP-18 MMC aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno MP-15 and MP-18 MMC have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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