Mizuno MX-17 vs Mizuno MX-23
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Mizuno MX-17investment cast with a pocket cavity · stainless steelMizuno MX-23investment cast with a cut muscle cavity · stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | MX-17 loft | MX-23 loft | MX-17 lie | MX-23 lie | MX-17 length | MX-23 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The MX-23 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the MX-17 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-17 specs and Mizuno MX-23 specs.