Mizuno MP-30 vs Mizuno MP-32
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MP-30 loft | MP-32 loft | MP-30 lie | MP-32 lie | MP-30 length | MP-32 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 19 | 57.5 | 59 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 58 | 59.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 58.5 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 59 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 31 | 60 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 35 | 61 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 39 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 43 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MP-30
- MP-32
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MP-30 is 35° and the MP-32 is 35°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 19°). Beyond loft, the MP-30 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61° vs 61.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The MP-30 is a blade iron and the MP-32 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The MP-32 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The MP-30 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.
The MP-32 arrived 1 year after the MP-30, 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.
Which should you choose?
The MP-32 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the MP-30. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Mizuno MP-30 specs and Mizuno MP-32 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno MP-30 stronger lofted than the MP-32?
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-30 and MP-32?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (35° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and 1 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno MP-30 or the MP-32?
The MP-32. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Mizuno MP-30 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Mizuno MP-30 and MP-32 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Mizuno MP-30 is 61° lie and 36.75 inches, the MP-32 61.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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