Mizuno TP-9 vs Mizuno Pro TN-87
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TP-9 loft | Pro TN-87 loft | TP-9 lie | Pro TN-87 lie | TP-9 length | Pro TN-87 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 57 | 56 | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 58 | 57 | 38.75 | 38.5 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 59 | 58 | 38.25 | 38 |
| 5 | 29 | 27 | 60 | 59 | 37.75 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 33 | 31 | 60.5 | 60 | 37.25 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 | 35 | 61 | 60.5 | 36.75 | 36.5 |
| 8 | 41 | 39 | 62 | 61 | 36.25 | 36 |
| 9 | 45 | 43 | 63 | 61.5 | 36 | 35.5 |
| PW | 50 | 48 | 63 | 62 | 35.75 | 35 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 64 | 62 | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TP-9
- Pro TN-87
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TP-9 is 37° and the Pro TN-87 is 35°, a 2° 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 roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TP-9. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Pro TN-87 averages 1.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (29° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 50° and 48°; the stronger one leaves a 2° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Pro TN-87 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61° vs 60.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the TP-9 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 36.5").
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.
The Pro TN-87 came out 2 years after the TP-9, 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 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the TP-9 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 TP-9 specs and Mizuno Pro TN-87 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno TP-9 stronger lofted than the Pro TN-87?
No. The Pro TN-87 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 35° against 37° for the Mizuno TP-9, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno TP-9 and Pro TN-87?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (37° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and 7 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno TP-9 and Pro TN-87 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 Pro TN-87 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Mizuno TP-9 is 61° lie and 36.75 inches, the Pro TN-87 60.5° and 36.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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