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Mizuno MS-1 vs Mizuno MS-11

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

Mizuno MS-11980–1990 · Blade / Musclebackforged reverse muscle back · forged carbon steelMizuno MS-111989–1993 · Blade / Musclebackforged muscle back · forged carbon steel

Specification comparison

ClubMS-1 loftMS-11 loftMS-1 lieMS-11 lieMS-1 lengthMS-11 length
1—15—55—39.375
21818—56—38.875
321215757—38.375
424245858—37.875
527275959—37.375
631316060—36.875
735356160.5—36.375
839396261—35.875
943436361.5—35.625
PW48486362—35.375
FW—52—63—35.125
SW56566363—35.125

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

Lofts compared

  • MS-1
  • MS-11
MS-1 and MS-11 lofts comparedLine chart of loft in degrees by club for the MS-1 and the MS-11. 1: none and 15. 2: 18 and 18. 3: 21 and 21. 4: 24 and 24. 5: 27 and 27. 6: 31 and 31. 7: 35 and 35. 8: 39 and 39. 9: 43 and 43. PW: 48 and 48. FW: none and 52. SW: 56 and 56.10°20°30°40°50°60°123456789PWFWSWMS-1 2: 18°MS-1 3: 21°MS-1 4: 24°MS-1 5: 27°MS-1 6: 31°MS-1 7: 35°MS-1 8: 39°MS-1 9: 43°MS-1 PW: 48°MS-1 SW: 56°MS-11 1: 15°MS-11 2: 18°MS-11 3: 21°MS-11 4: 24°MS-11 5: 27°MS-11 6: 31°MS-11 7: 35°MS-11 8: 39°MS-11 9: 43°MS-11 PW: 48°MS-11 FW: 52°MS-11 SW: 56°Loft
Lofts match on every club the two sets share, so the markers sit on top of each other.

What the differences mean

Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 35° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show.

The sets are built differently: the MS-1 runs 2-iron to SW (10 clubs), the MS-11 1-iron to SW (12 clubs).

Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. 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 MS-1 is listed as forged reverse muscle back and the MS-11 as forged muscle 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.

There are 9 years between these sets (1980 and 1989), 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 MS-1 and MS-11 share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.

Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Mizuno MS-1 specs and Mizuno MS-11 specs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mizuno MS-1 stronger lofted than the MS-11?

No. Both have a 35° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.

What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MS-1 and MS-11?

There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 35° 7-iron.

Are the Mizuno MS-1 and MS-11 aimed at the same golfer?

Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.

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