Mizuno MP-20 MB vs Mizuno MP-20 MMC

Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.

Specification comparison

ClubMP-20 MB loftMP-20 MMC loftMP-20 MB lieMP-20 MMC lieMP-20 MB lengthMP-20 MMC length
321—59.5—39—
42422606038.538.5
5272560.560.53838
63028616137.537.5
7343261.561.53737
83836626236.536.5
9424162.562.53636
PW4646636335.535.5

Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.

Lofts compared

  • MP-20 MB
  • MP-20 MMC
MP-20 MB and MP-20 MMC lofts comparedLine chart of loft in degrees by club for the MP-20 MB and the MP-20 MMC. 3: 21 and none. 4: 24 and 22. 5: 27 and 25. 6: 30 and 28. 7: 34 and 32. 8: 38 and 36. 9: 42 and 41. PW: 46 and 46.20°30°40°50°3456789PWMP-20 MB 3: 21°MP-20 MB 4: 24°MP-20 MB 5: 27°MP-20 MB 6: 30°MP-20 MB 7: 34°MP-20 MB 8: 38°MP-20 MB 9: 42°MP-20 MB PW: 46°MP-20 MMC 4: 22°MP-20 MMC 5: 25°MP-20 MMC 6: 28°MP-20 MMC 7: 32°MP-20 MMC 8: 36°MP-20 MMC 9: 41°MP-20 MMC PW: 46°Loft
Lofts differ on 6 of the 7 clubs the two sets share. A lower point is a stronger loft.

What the differences mean

At the 7-iron, the MP-20 MB is 34° and the MP-20 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-20 MMC should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MP-20 MB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the MP-20 MMC averages 1.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 22°).

The sets are built differently: the MP-20 MB runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the MP-20 MMC 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).

The MP-20 MB is a blade iron and the MP-20 MMC a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The MP-20 MMC is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The MP-20 MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.

The MP-20 MB is listed as forged and the MP-20 MMC as forged multi-material. The MP-20 MMC adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch. The MP-20 MMC's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.

Both sets were introduced in 2019, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Mizuno designed them to sit side by side for different players.

Which should you choose?

The MP-20 MMC is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the MP-20 MB 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 MB specs and Mizuno MP-20 MMC specs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mizuno MP-20 MB stronger lofted than the MP-20 MMC?

No. The MP-20 MMC is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Mizuno MP-20 MB, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.

What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MP-20 MB and MP-20 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.

Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno MP-20 MB or the MP-20 MMC?

The MP-20 MMC. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Mizuno MP-20 MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.

Do the Mizuno MP-20 MB and MP-20 MMC have the same lie and length?

At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 37 inches long.

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