FORGED but NOT Really FORGED 🤔 

I've always been a Mizuno player and with my 225's on order, little changes. I had a largely blind fitting with the fitter handing me different clubs and different shafts but when I hit the 225 the ball just flew so beautifully. They look, feel and sound great. The biggest problem is the rest is down to me!

I have the i525s on order now after a fitting. I didn't hit the 225s but did hit the 223s and they weren't bad. My best numbers were from the 525s and the Rogue st Pros. I also hit the G425s, have hit the P790s, and the ZX5s, T300, my favorites were the i525 and the ZX5s and the 223s. We will see how I feel once I get the 525s out on the course.

I just ordered the 225s. Love the great look and they felt really solid.

Went into a fitting wanting either 223s, 225s, P770s, or T100S. End up leaving with I525s. They just felt so solid and crazy easy to hit while still being workable.

Look for me is the Ping. Mizuno I am sure will feel better as I game a Jpx 919 and even that’s softish. As a mid-high handicapper I would rather go progressive with the i525 head looks larger and potentially more forgiving? It would be great to have a video to compare the forgiveness between these two and the TM P790.

Mizuno every time. I haven’t hit the 225 but the previous HMB are sweet in my bag. Played Mizuno now for at least 10 yrs. Nothing like the feel of a Mizuno.

Awesome review! Would love to see you do a review of the 2022 Ping i525s vs 2021 Taylor Made P790s 😊

True...both are great irons....however for me I love the Mizuno 225 looks and perforance...The new logo is also really nice....just need to get the Bucks to buy another set of irons....Still have My Hogan PTX Pro & Wilson Staff FG V6 irons I have been playing the past few years....Haven't worn them out yet....

Ping i525 7 iron loft at 30.5 degrees is the same as the Callaway Rogue ST Pro, while the Mizuno Pro 225 is 30 degrees, so all three seem to be in the same category aimed at the same player audience.

Would quite like to test both. Currently Game M20-MB having moved away from the HMB. I’d like to game an iron that gave me a little bit more help as I look to shave off a couple of shots to reach CAT1 but I’d need to know that they have solved the issue with the distance control as with the HMB I could get some that would fly 10-12 yards further especially off a small tee on Par 3’s!

Just about to go get fitted and I’m looking at these 2. Would love mizuno but thinking ping as look more forgiving

Have hit the ping but not mizuno yet. The ping surprised me. Never owned a set of ping irons but I was surprised by the feel and performance. I have always played forged clubs so won't tolerate a hard feel off the face. The ping was surprisingly soft. Also hit the g425 and that was as expected, very hard. Would love to hit the mizuno but it's hard to get past the price. Waiting for the Wilson d9 forged to come out which is firmly in this category too.

Thanks for the review comparison. Obviously, both have forged faces and both are hollow… and the Ping has a cast back / body. Is the back of the Mizunos forged? I was under the impression it was, but curious if anyone can confirm.

Mizuno for sure. I have hit both and for me Mizuno looks sounds and feels better with a couple of yards more and a better dispersion. For my swing it is a no brainer.

Thank you for pointing out the forging in marking only dilemma. Why buy this over the 921 forged?

I would choose the material, but the pink is a nice looking club also. I currently have the HM beers MP 20s might wanna make a trade. Keep the great videos coming!

Mizuno all day in every way not even close . Good review . Cheers Michael.

The one thing in fitting that sold me on the 225's over the i525's and 790's was the dispersion. They were much tighter.

Looks go to mizuno, performance-feel-consistency went to ping for me. After my fitting I ordered the i525’s, fitter recommended after trying many brands including these mizunos (which were pretty sweet).

It's mizuno every day of the week for me . Ping is a distant second or third or fourth ......Great content as always

Between the Mizuno’s and the Ping’s for me it would be the Mizuno’s. I switched recently from Ping 710’s to the latest Taylormade P790’s because while the forgiveness for me between the 2 were very similar, the feel of the 790’s was so much better to me. I’ve hit the 225’s extensively; while the 225’s were a bit less forgiving than the 790’s the feel for both were equally as good. With performance being equal the “feel” factor just increases the enjoyment of playing.

Tried them both and had i500. The 525 is very similar to 500 and even if it’s less clicky the feeling and distance/consistency with pro 225 was much better result and smoother feeling.

The Mizuno is one stunning looking iron

I’m new to golf only been playing 18months got the ping g425 full range and absolutely hate the irons always have. Feel horrible and hard when hitting them. Got fitted for the mizuno pro 225 irons 3 weeks ago and should have them in 5 weeks time. Mizuno pro felt much nicer to hit.

That’s a tough choice they both look good but I think I have to go with the Mizuno, sound and feel rule!!

You were striking the ball better than ever, making it look so easy. I had non forged Cobra Amp irons that sounded better than bothof these. Ping should say forged face instead of just forged. I am a New Level iron guy now and glad I don't even want these irons muchto my chagrin) and would sell if I won them atan outing without ever hitting them. Still trying to watch the videos though. This one seemed like you were keeping it a short as possible. I think you could let it go a little longer and not worry about ending ASAP,.Would have liked to to see the dispersion ovals since you were hitting them flush for example. GR8 video!

Both irons being equal in performance, I just like the finish better on the Mizuno, the satin chrome on the Ping 525 is just plain looking, the metal Farrel us a nice touch on the Mizuno as well, I have owned several of both brands and will always lean toward the Mizuno because of feel

Im a mid handicapper and I've hit every iron set under the sun. I was just about to buy p790's and then I heard about the I 525's. I hit them and immediately fell in love. These are hands down the best looking, best feeling players distance irons out there. Nothing can touch them

Both great clubs and either one would be great.

Ping is ordered, didn’t had a good feel at all with the 225 with Recoil shaft, I525 with Alta slate stiff shaft was just a much better combo for me.

I have the ping love them

The Mizuno 225's are amazing. Easy, straight and fun without the effort.

My problem with mizuno irons is that they are not as accessible for a fitting. My pro doesn't stock them which is a real shame. I have hit the ping and was very impressed. Might have to try mizuno irons at American golf but their swing studio and fitting near me isn't as good as my local pros trackman.

I think Mizuno just edges the Ping. I love how both look, wish Ping had just removed that little Milled section on back of club for a little more clean look.

Hello Michael great video's, now I have always loved bladed irons the look the feel but always told for a mid handicap players they are no good well I bought some COBRA MODEL TECH X I have used them 5 times , I should shoot off 16. h/c 87 first round 83 2nd round 88 and then off scratch in pairs ? then again off scratch 18 pts but off h/c 33 pts now in the fiddle and a casual round I shot 81, 42 pts h/c was 15.8 16 now ? my aim is simple for a 66 Yr old playing 6 times a week to lower his handicap if a prize comes with it so be it. paul

MIZUNO for feel. Mine are due any day now.

I’ve always hated the notch on the back of the ping hosel

Mizuno works for me on hard surfaces, but on softer surfaces ping out performs mizuno due the high bounce. I have a steeper angle of attack

I game ping i210 .think the cut out on the i525 is too big. Like the look of the mizuno. WHAT I cant grasp is how can you forge a hollow club . Blades yes. Surely forging is a blacksmith type hammering and press type orocess ?

Great choice of irons to compare. I started out playing mizuno solid forged & have since only played forged. but if its between these 2 irons, would choose the ping. The hosel on the 225 is just way too short and un-mizuno un-forged. Even with the metal ferrule its way too short. Never liked the look of Ping irons (till blueprint) but the i525 looks v nice. Still prefer a players look with 32-35deg 7i. As a mid hcp, I actually hit a smaller head better than a larger one.

Wanted to love the 225s as they look amazing but just couldn't get on with them , i525s a lot more forgiving and think after 12 months use they will have a better lasting look

How much forgiving is the i525 from the MP 225 or Vice versa? Also, anyone know the actual head size between the two?

I love Mizuno, nothing feels like a Mizuno, or does it ???? Miura Wedges are from another planet. OMG Miura is the best.

Thanks Mike For me its the Mizuno 225 But No Left Handed so sticking with P790

Mizuno for me personally, although I’m not mad about the font Mizuno have used on these new mp irons. Mike I’d be interested to hear your opinion between the mp225 and Jpx921 forged. Which is more forgiving? Better feel? Are they similar in terms of player profile?

Hey Michael, I think when you strike any iron pure it feels and sounds ok. I have a set of Mizuno's and I love the feel but when I am playing its the last thing on my mind. I do think to many club and teaching pros who does videos play to much to this subject

I think the Mizuno is a beautiful club but damn they are expensive nearly £200 per club!! But despite Pings best efforts I think the Mizuno's are more aspirational. People will say I will be glad when I am good enough to use Mizuno irons. As opposed to these Pings are helping me improve and not punishing my mishits. But the price is the elephant in the room, these clubs cost twice as much as my clubs cost and you can never get a deal on Mizuno clubs. Thanks PXG for making companies think they can inflate the cost of their irons and realising people will buy them.

Mizuno every time for me, such a classy look.

Mizuno 225 as ordered 2 weeks ago at premium price

As a total package, Mizuno. Looks, power, and feel

I'd pick the mizuno over the ping. Looks a lot better and sounds better too.

I never felt comfortable with the way that notch in Ping irons looks, seems like a defect or something is missing, though I know that is not so.

I know the reason for the notch in the Ping Hozel but think it makes all there irons look awful, the mizunos are amazing looking in my eyes

I just hit the Ping i525 and it literally feels like a rock hitting a frying pan...I took two with it and knew that it wasn't anything that I was looking for. I of course bought the mizzie's Pro 525's

A minor “nit” about iron reviews in general … instead of trying to determine with the naked eye which iron has more or less offset, why not just check the manufacturer’s website since it’s usually listed right beside the loft?

There's no better feel that with a Mizuno :-)

Mizunos for me all day long

It would be the 225’s for me but regrettably Mizuno are rather selective in what they deem to offer us leftys

Ping, gives me more confidence

I think ping 525 for me

mizuno

Ping for sure, a bit more forgiveness. I prefer the look as well.

Hello

Mizuno every time, I don’t like Ping the way they feel, sound or the way they look behind the ball. I hit the 221 and the 225 while I was in the uk in august I currently use MP 18 SC, I’ve had them customised bent with stronger lofts as my ball flight was too high and work for me. I’ve had people trying to get me into Taylormade or ping but hated them, the feel is everything for me.

Ping I525 nice golfclub extreem playable, however expensive - above € 1.400 for the set - and quality of assembling not always as it should be. Within 1 year - clubs were bought /delivered march 2022 - the clubface of my Iron 5 loosened during a training session on the driving range. Luckily on the driving range otherwise it was flown away and may by lost. Please note the shaft was not broke just loosened with both the clubface and shaft fully intact. Off course this can happen, but within one year :-( Played before with Mizuno MP18MMC for 3-4 years and now again without any problems. Everybody will say there is no problem because PING offers a service but this is surrounded with a doubt full process for the customer because PING only communicates with the shop and the shop - in my case Jumbo Golf. As a customer you are left in the blue so i delivered my clubs to the store because it needed to be send to PING for ..... however 1 month later still without my clubs and no information about the follow up. So nice clubs but be aware if you face any problem then you run into deep shit!

for me a PING sounds like a whip cracking whereas a "so called soft feel sound" of any forged bade club sounds like HOMER... DOH....DOH.... doh i know i prefer the crack of a stock whip to Homer Simpson

PING till I die

Mizuno !

He never picks a winner 🤦🏻‍♂️

Mizuno are the masters of feel and vibration dampening , not sure how the 225s are made , but there real forged irons are forged red hot and pressure stamped as you know ... I think this why they feel so good ... Good Video ...Thank You

I have no time or interest in a brand that treats consumers like idiots. Forged but not really, turbulators to improve club head speed and stability .... I don't think so.

Mizuno 225 feels & looks like a blade out of the middle. Honestly it’s forgiving as well