Mizuno Pro TN-87 vs Mizuno MS-11
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Pro TN-87 loft | MS-11 loft | Pro TN-87 lie | MS-11 lie | Pro TN-87 length | MS-11 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 15 | — | 55 | — | 39.375 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 56 | 56 | — | 38.875 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 57 | 57 | 38.5 | 38.375 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 58 | 58 | 38 | 37.875 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 59 | 59 | 37.5 | 37.375 |
| 6 | 31 | 31 | 60 | 60 | 37 | 36.875 |
| 7 | 35 | 35 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 36.5 | 36.375 |
| 8 | 39 | 39 | 61 | 61 | 36 | 35.875 |
| 9 | 43 | 43 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 35.5 | 35.625 |
| PW | 48 | 48 | 62 | 62 | 35 | 35.375 |
| FW | — | 52 | — | 63 | — | 35.125 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 62 | 63 | — | 35.125 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Pro TN-87
- MS-11
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 Pro TN-87 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 Pro TN-87 is listed as forged and the MS-11 as forged muscle back. The MS-11's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
The MS-11 came out 1 year after the Pro TN-87, 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 Pro TN-87 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 Pro TN-87 specs and Mizuno MS-11 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno Pro TN-87 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 Pro TN-87 and MS-11?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 35° 7-iron.
Are the Mizuno Pro TN-87 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.
Do the Mizuno Pro TN-87 and MS-11 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Mizuno Pro TN-87 is 60.5° lie and 36.5 inches, the MS-11 60.5° and 36.375 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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