Mizuno TP-9 vs Mizuno MP-14
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TP-9 loft | MP-14 loft | TP-9 lie | MP-14 lie | TP-9 length | MP-14 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 17 | — | 55 | — | 39.75 |
| 2 | 18 | 20 | 57 | 56 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 23 | 58 | 57 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 26 | 59 | 58 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 29 | 29 | 60 | 59 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 33 | 32 | 60.5 | 60 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 37 | 36 | 61 | 60.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 41 | 40 | 62 | 61 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 45 | 45 | 63 | 61.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 50 | 50 | 63 | 62 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 64 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TP-9
- MP-14
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TP-9 is 37° and the MP-14 is 36°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the MP-14 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TP-9. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 20°). Beyond loft, the MP-14 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61° vs 60.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the TP-9 runs 2-iron to SW (10 clubs), the MP-14 1-iron to SW (11 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 8 years between these sets (1986 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 37° to 36°.
Which should you choose?
Loft differences between the TP-9 and MP-14 run in both directions rather than shifting the whole set one way, so the choice comes down to shaping, feel and gapping at the ends of the set rather than outright distance.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Mizuno TP-9 specs and Mizuno MP-14 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno TP-9 stronger lofted than the MP-14?
No. The MP-14 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 36° against 37° for the Mizuno TP-9, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno TP-9 and MP-14?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (37° vs 36°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 2-iron, and 6 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno TP-9 and MP-14 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 TP-9 and MP-14 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Mizuno TP-9 is 61° lie and 36.75 inches, the MP-14 60.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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