Mizuno Pro 225 vs Mizuno Pro 245
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Pro 225 loft | Pro 245 loft | Pro 225 lie | Pro 245 lie | Pro 225 length | Pro 245 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 59 | 59 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 60 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 49 | 48 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Pro 225
- Pro 245
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Pro 225 is 30° and the Pro 245 is 30°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Pro 245 averages 0.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (39° vs 38°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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.
Both heads are listed as Grain Flow Forged HD, hollow body multi-material. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The Pro 245 arrived 2 years after the Pro 225, 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 Pro 245 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Pro 225 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 Pro 225 specs and Mizuno Pro 245 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno Pro 225 stronger lofted than the Pro 245?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno Pro 225 and Pro 245?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 9-iron, and 3 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno Pro 225 and Pro 245 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno Pro 225 and Pro 245 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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