Mizuno MX-100 vs Mizuno MX-1000
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MX-100 loft | MX-1000 loft | MX-100 lie | MX-1000 lie | MX-100 length | MX-1000 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MX-100
- MX-1000
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MX-100 is 33° and the MX-1000 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the MX-1000 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MX-100. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the MX-1000 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. 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 MX-100 is listed as investment cast hybrid-iron set with Y-Tune weighting and the MX-1000 as hollow body with a plasma-welded hot metal face. The MX-1000's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the MX-100, at some cost in feel.
The MX-1000 came out 1 year after the MX-100, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The MX-1000 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the MX-100 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 MX-100 specs and Mizuno MX-1000 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno MX-100 stronger lofted than the MX-1000?
No. The MX-1000 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Mizuno MX-100, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MX-100 and MX-1000?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno MX-100 and MX-1000 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno MX-100 and MX-1000 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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