Mizuno MP-600 Driver

This driver was tested on a Sunday afternoon out at the Wailea Emerald course. Mizuno did a great job designing this driver. It has 2 adjustable weights located on the rear part of the sole and can be used to manipulate ball flight characteristics. The tool used to adjust these weights comes with the driver and is conveniently attached to a diagram of how to place the weights to manipulate ball flight.

The sample driver I used was 9.5* with a Fujikura E360 in stiff flex. Upon warming up with this driver I immediately noticed that there was no alignment aid or logo on the crown of the driver. I personally like that look, but others may like at least something on the crown. Another noticeable aspect of this driver was the swingweight. I did not measure the swingweight before I played with it, but did so after my round and found out that it was a little heavy. D6 to be exact. Another feature of this driver is the square face. This, coupled with the high swingweight, may pose a serious risk to some high handicap golfers.

I went to the first tee anxious to see how this beauty performed. I had the weights in the "Neutral" position but quickly changed them to the "Extreme draw" position after flailing my first ball over the road and out of bounds. I should clarify something at this point; I am a straight to draw ball flight player. If I hit something that far off line I immediately look at the club.

On the second tee I moved the weights. From that point on, I observed a ball flight which was a little low to my liking and was still fading a touch. But, I was looooong! The sound with which this driver gives off is something I can not describe. It's not quite Titleist, not quite Callaway but a mixture of the two.

I can't say I hit every fairway like I am able to do, but I was able to find a lot of short grass. Is this driver for high handicap golfers who suffer from a slice? No! The weights will not correct a severe left to right ball flight. Although, it will straighten it out some, it does not correct a slice to a straight to draw ball flight.

If ball flight correction is what you are looking for, this driver won't be for you. With its square face and tendency to hit fades, it is just not conducive for the average golfer looking for ball flight help.