Mizuno TP-9 vs Mizuno TP-11
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TP-9 loft | TP-11 loft | TP-9 lie | TP-11 lie | TP-9 length | TP-11 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 17 | — | 55 | — | — |
| 2 | 18 | 19 | 57 | 56 | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 58 | 57 | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 25 | 26 | 59 | 58 | 38.25 | — |
| 5 | 29 | 29.5 | 60 | 59 | 37.75 | — |
| 6 | 33 | 33 | 60.5 | 60 | 37.25 | — |
| 7 | 37 | 37 | 61 | 60.5 | 36.75 | — |
| 8 | 41 | 41 | 62 | 61 | 36.25 | — |
| 9 | 45 | 45 | 63 | 61.5 | 36 | — |
| PW | 50 | 49 | 63 | 62 | 35.75 | — |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 64 | 62 | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TP-9
- TP-11
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TP-9 is 37° and the TP-11 is 37°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 50° and 49°; the stronger one leaves a 1° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the TP-11 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 TP-11 1-iron to SW (11 clubs).
The TP-9 is a blade iron and the TP-11 a game improvement iron, so they sit 3 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The TP-11 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The TP-9 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The TP-9 is listed as forged and the TP-11 as forged shallow cavity back. 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 TP-11 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 TP-11 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the TP-9. 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 TP-9 specs and Mizuno TP-11 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno TP-9 stronger lofted than the TP-11?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 37°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno TP-9 and TP-11?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (37° vs 37°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and 6 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno TP-9 or the TP-11?
The TP-11. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Mizuno TP-9 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
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