Mizuno MP-20 HMB vs Mizuno Pro 225
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MP-20 HMB loft | Pro 225 loft | MP-20 HMB lie | Pro 225 lie | MP-20 HMB length | Pro 225 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 16 | 16.5 | 59 | 59 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 21.5 | 60 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | — | 49 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MP-20 HMB
- Pro 225
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MP-20 HMB is 32° and the Pro 225 is 30°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Pro 225 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MP-20 HMB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Pro 225 averages 1.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the MP-20 HMB runs 2-iron to PW (9 clubs), the Pro 225 2-iron to GW (10 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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.
The MP-20 HMB is listed as forged hollow body and the Pro 225 as Grain Flow Forged HD, hollow body multi-material. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. The MP-20 HMB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Pro 225 arrived 2 years after the MP-20 HMB, 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 32° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The Pro 225 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the MP-20 HMB 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-20 HMB specs and Mizuno Pro 225 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno MP-20 HMB stronger lofted than the Pro 225?
No. The Pro 225 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 32° for the Mizuno MP-20 HMB, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MP-20 HMB and Pro 225?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno MP-20 HMB and Pro 225 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno MP-20 HMB and Pro 225 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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