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New Mizuno blades, Scotty Cameron putters, TaylorMade driving irons and more
New Mizuno blades, Scotty Cameron putters, TaylorMade driving irons and more

USA Today

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New Mizuno blades, Scotty Cameron putters, TaylorMade driving irons and more

In this week's Get Primed newsletter, learn about the latest muscleback blades from Mizuno, Scotty Cameron Futura Black putters and TaylorMade new UDI If you're a gearhead, it's Christmas in July. In just the last week, we've seen a cascade of new iron releases from some of the biggest names in golf. On Monday, Mizuno unveiled the Mizuno Pro S-1, a beautifully clean muscleback blade designed for elite ball strikers. It joins a crowded party: Ping's new i240 irons, Titleist's latest T-Series lineup (T100, T150, T250, T350), and the newest Callaway X Forged irons and Apex Ai 150. And that's not even counting Callaway's eye-catching Ti Fusion and the high-MOI Ti Fusion 250, which is designed to boost distance and forgiveness. If that feels like a lot, it is. But there's a good reason manufacturers are flooding the zone right now: This is the heart of fitting season for serious golfers. If you want new irons in your bag this summer, now's the time to get fit, test options, and dial in your specs. We've got the full breakdowns, tech details, and insights to help you make sense of it all. Whether you're looking for blades, cavity-backs, better-player distance irons or game-improvement designs, there's something new arriving in stores for just about every type of player.

Mizuno Pro S-1 irons: A modern muscleback forged for precision and solid feel
Mizuno Pro S-1 irons: A modern muscleback forged for precision and solid feel

USA Today

time2 days ago

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  • USA Today

Mizuno Pro S-1 irons: A modern muscleback forged for precision and solid feel

The Mizuno Pro S-1 irons offer a pure muscleback design with refined feel, stability, and tour-inspired shaping. Gear: Mizuno Pro S-1 irons Price: $1,400 (7-piece set) with KBS Tour 120 stiff shafts and Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips Specs: Grain Flow Forged HD 1025E mild carbon steel, Channel Back design, copper underlay, Harmonic Impact Technology Available: Pre-sale begins August 28; retail release September 11 Who it's for: Elite golfers who prioritize feel, precision, and control above all else and prefer a compact, pure muscleback iron with modern sole geometry. What you should know: The Mizuno Pro S-1 brings classic forged feel and shaping to a modern muscleback with refined sole geometry, enhanced vertical stability, and a satisfyingly solid feel preferred by discerning ballstrikers. It blends seamlessly with the S-3's Signature Series while having sharper shaping and tour-validated sole refinements. The Deep Dive: The Mizuno Pro S-1 irons continue a tradition of precision-forged, tour-inspired blades with subtle yet meaningful updates that make them more playable and more refined — without losing the DNA that's earned Mizuno its reputation among ball-strikers. Where the Mizuno Pro S-3 irons that were released in 2024 provided a tiny bit of forgiveness through a subtle cavity-back and multi-material construction, the S-1 is a pure muscleback for elite players who want control, workability, and a direct connection to the golf ball. But this is more than a nostalgic blade—it's a modern, optimized evolution. The S-1 is forged from a single billet of 1025E Pure Select mild carbon steel using Mizuno's Grain Flow Forged HD process in Hiroshima, Japan, creating a tight grain structure for that buttery-soft feel Mizuno fans expect. A thin copper underlay sits beneath the chrome plating to subtly soften vibrations, enhancing feedback without sacrificing a crisp, solid sensation through impact. What distinguishes the S-1 is the Channel Back design, which strategically repositions mass behind the face to promote greater vertical stability and a more consistent center of gravity. This tweak yields more consistent launch and control, especially on slightly mishit shots, without compromising the look of a traditional muscleback. Harmonic Impact Technology (H.I.T.) returns with fine-tuned vibration frequencies that produce a slightly firmer, yet satisfyingly-solid feel at impact. It's designed for players who want auditory and tactile feedback that breeds confidence with each strike. Visually, the S-1 stands out with a square toe shape, a look that has gained popularity on tour and resonates with players like staffers Keith Mitchell and Ben Griffin. Compared to the more rounded S-3, the S-1 has a more compact, squared-off profile, especially in the scoring clubs, to create a sharper, more defined look at address. The sole geometry — refined with input from tour players — features a flatter camber, sharpened leading edge, and an extra degree of bounce compared to the S-3. This combination smooths out turf interaction, particularly for players with a shallower angle of attack, and helps avoid digging while maintaining the ability to play aggressively off tight lies. Available in 4-PW for both right- and left-handed players, the S-1 comes standard with KBS Tour 120 stiff shafts and Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips. The loft progression starts at 24 degrees in the 4-iron and ends at 46 degrees in the pitching wedge, keeping pace with modern gapping expectations while maintaining classic feel and control. In the end, the S-1 isn't about chasing distance—it's about delivering precision, consistent launch, and the kind of refined feedback that players at the top of their game demand. Where the S-3 catered to elite ball-strikers who wanted a bit of help, the S-1 is for those who want nothing to come between them and the golf ball.

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