Mizuno Pro 245 vs Mizuno Pro M-15
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Pro 245 loft | Pro M-15 loft | Pro 245 lie | Pro M-15 lie | Pro 245 length | Pro M-15 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 16.5 | — | 59 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 3 | 19 | — | 59.5 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 21.5 | 20 | 60 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 29 | 61.5 | 62 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 33 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 38 | 62.5 | 63 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 43 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | 48 | 48 | 63 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Pro 245
- Pro M-15
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Pro 245 is 30° and the Pro M-15 is 29°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Pro M-15 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Pro 245. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Pro M-15 averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21.5° vs 20°). Beyond loft, the Pro 245 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Pro M-15 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the Pro 245 runs 2-iron to GW (10 clubs), the Pro M-15 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
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.
The Pro 245 is listed as Grain Flow Forged HD, hollow body multi-material and the Pro M-15 as Grain Flow Forged, hollow body multi-material. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. The Pro M-15 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Pro M-15 arrived 3 years after the Pro 245, 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30° to 29°.
Which should you choose?
The Pro M-15 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the Pro 245 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 245 specs and Mizuno Pro M-15 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno Pro 245 stronger lofted than the Pro M-15?
No. The Pro M-15 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29° against 30° for the Mizuno Pro 245, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno Pro 245 and Pro M-15?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 4-iron, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno Pro 245 and Pro M-15 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 245 and Pro M-15 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Mizuno Pro 245 is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the Pro M-15 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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