Mizuno MP-9 vs Mizuno TP-11
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MP-9 loft | TP-11 loft | MP-9 lie | TP-11 lie | MP-9 length | TP-11 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 17 | — | 55 | — | — |
| 2 | 18 | 19 | — | 56 | — | — |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 57 | 57 | 38.5 | — |
| 4 | 24 | 26 | 58 | 58 | 38 | — |
| 5 | 27.5 | 29.5 | 59 | 59 | 37.5 | — |
| 6 | 31 | 33 | 59.5 | 60 | 37 | — |
| 7 | 35 | 37 | 60 | 60.5 | 36.5 | — |
| 8 | 39 | 41 | 61 | 61 | 36 | — |
| 9 | 43 | 45 | 62 | 61.5 | 35.75 | — |
| PW | 47 | 49 | 62.5 | 62 | 35.5 | — |
| PS | 52 | — | 63 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 63 | 62 | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MP-9
- TP-11
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MP-9 is 35° and the TP-11 is 37°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the MP-9 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TP-11. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the TP-11 averages 1.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 26°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 49°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the MP-9 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (60° vs 60.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the MP-9 runs 1-iron to SW (12 clubs), the TP-11 1-iron to SW (11 clubs).
The MP-9 is a blade iron and the TP-11 a game improvement iron, so they sit 3 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The TP-11 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The MP-9 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-9 is listed as forged and the TP-11 as forged shallow cavity back. 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.
Both sets were introduced in 1988, 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 TP-11 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the MP-9. 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-9 specs and Mizuno TP-11 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno MP-9 stronger lofted than the TP-11?
Yes. The Mizuno MP-9 7-iron is 35° against 37° for the TP-11, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MP-9 and TP-11?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 37°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and 10 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno MP-9 or the TP-11?
The TP-11. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Mizuno MP-9 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
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