Mizuno Pro TN-87 vs Mizuno Pro TN-93
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Pro TN-87 loft | Pro TN-93 loft | Pro TN-87 lie | Pro TN-93 lie | Pro TN-87 length | Pro TN-93 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 17 | — | 56 | — | 39.5 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 56 | 56 | — | 39 |
| 3 | 21 | 21.5 | 57 | 57 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 4 | 24 | 24.5 | 58 | 58 | 38 | 38 |
| 5 | 27 | 27.5 | 59 | 59 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 31 | 31.5 | 60 | 60 | 37 | 37 |
| 7 | 35 | 35.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 8 | 39 | 39.5 | 61 | 61 | 36 | 36 |
| 9 | 43 | 43.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| PW | 48 | 48.5 | 62 | 62 | 35 | 35 |
| S2 | — | 53 | — | 63 | — | 35 |
| SW | 56 | 59 | 62 | 63 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Pro TN-87
- Pro TN-93
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Pro TN-87 is 35° and the Pro TN-93 is 35.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Pro TN-87 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Pro TN-93. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Pro TN-93 averages 0.7° weaker, with the largest gap at the SW (56° vs 59°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 48.5°; the stronger one leaves a 2° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Pro TN-87 runs 2-iron to SW (10 clubs), the Pro TN-93 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.
Both heads are listed as forged. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 6 years between these sets (1988 and 1994), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 35° to 35.5°.
Which should you choose?
The Pro TN-93 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the Pro TN-87. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Mizuno Pro TN-87 specs and Mizuno Pro TN-93 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno Pro TN-87 stronger lofted than the Pro TN-93?
Yes. The Mizuno Pro TN-87 7-iron is 35° against 35.5° for the Pro TN-93, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno Pro TN-87 and Pro TN-93?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (35° vs 35.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the SW, and 9 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno Pro TN-87 and Pro TN-93 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 Pro TN-93 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 60.5° lie and 36.5 inches long.
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