Mizuno MP-29 vs Mizuno T-Zoid Pro
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MP-29 loft | T-Zoid Pro loft | MP-29 lie | T-Zoid Pro lie | MP-29 length | T-Zoid Pro length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 55 | 57 | 39.75 | 40 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 56 | 57.5 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 57 | 58 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 58 | 58.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 59 | 59 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 31 | 60 | 60 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 35 | 60.5 | 61 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 39 | 61 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 43 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 48 | 47 | 62 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 51 | — | 63 | — | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 63 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MP-29
- T-Zoid Pro
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MP-29 is 35° and the T-Zoid Pro is 35°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the PW (48° vs 47°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the MP-29 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (60.5° vs 61°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the T-Zoid Pro 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the MP-29 runs 1-iron to SW (11 clubs), the T-Zoid Pro 1-iron to LW (13 clubs).
The MP-29 is a blade iron and the T-Zoid Pro a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The T-Zoid Pro is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The MP-29 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.
Both heads are listed as forged. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 4 years between these sets (1992 and 1996), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently.
Which should you choose?
The T-Zoid Pro is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the MP-29 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-29 specs and Mizuno T-Zoid Pro specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno MP-29 stronger lofted than the T-Zoid Pro?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 35°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MP-29 and T-Zoid Pro?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (35° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 1 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno MP-29 or the T-Zoid Pro?
The T-Zoid Pro. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Mizuno MP-29 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Mizuno MP-29 and T-Zoid Pro have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Mizuno MP-29 is 60.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the T-Zoid Pro 61° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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