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Mizuno M.Craft City Series
Price
$300
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Why We Like It
- These classic heel-toe weighted cavity-back blades use Mizuno’s proven forging techniques to produce precise shapes and soft feel.
- The heads are forged from 1025E mild carbon steel and then are coated with an underlayer of copper for an extra dose of crisp softness.
- A slightly thicker, wider pad on the toe side ballast shifts the center of gravity in line with the center of the face for more solid strikes and efficient energy transfer.
- A deep face milling runs across the full face for consistent feel and roll on all hits.
- Customizable weights for sole ports in the heel and toe let golfers change the head mass from 355 to 375 grams based on swingweight and stroke preferences.
- Each of the two models is offered with plumber’s and slant-neck hosels. The slant-neck is for arcing strokes, and the plumber’s neck is for straighter strokes.
- Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps
- Models: Kyoto.P, Kyoto.S, Osaka.P, Osaka.S. Head weights: 355, 365, 375 grams. Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a beautiful, gunmetal-finished head with tight face milling that delivers a soft-but-lively milled feel and a satisfying click at impact. Squared geometry and a simple alignment mark make it easy to aim; a large sweet spot, consistent rollout and added head heft (adjustable weights on some models) provide stability and forgiveness. For some, the face can run a touch hot, producing an initial skid or extra rollout on longer putts.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a simple, super-clean head that sits square at address and inspires alignment confidence. The milled face delivers a soft, responsive feel and a satisfying click at impact, with excellent feedback on speed and consistent distance control. Adjustable sole weights add modern tech to a classic blade, and heavier mass gives blade-like looks with mallet-like stability. Putts rolled true and the balanced feel aided aiming and tempo. One caveat: on longer strokes the ball can jump off the face, risking distance control.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a big, forgiving sweet spot, tight face milling and a dark gunmetal finish that deliver a soft, consistent feel and quick, true roll. The wide, well‑proportioned head with slight offset and long neck aids alignment; off‑center strikes retained rollout and distance, and the club gives excellent feedback (pleasant click, cord grip). Dispersion was minimal overall. One drawback: a few saw a toe‑heavy bias that tended to leak putts right.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a blade with jewelry-like lines that draw your eye to the sweet spot and deliver a soft-yet-lively impact. Impact was consistent across the face with a traditional blade touch and a clear release on the forward stroke. The extra heft adds stability and makes the stroke easy to control; it’s very consistent inside 12 feet and simple to lag. One caveat: the lively face can produce broader dispersion than some players prefer.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Overall, a very solid putter. Traditional blade, with a little more heft than most. Has a nice, audible click when you make good contact. Really liked that on short putts.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
A little louder and firmer off the face than most putters. I had trouble dialing in long and intermediate putts.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Great-looking putter, screams quality. Has a nice heft to it, but I found the performance to be only average.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A beautiful look. I like the wide body, perfectly proportioned. The offset shaft looks right over the ball. It does have some face rotation on long putts, so an arc stroke is best for this putter.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Large sweet spot, incredible feel. The one issue was it seemed like everything tended to leak to the right, maybe because it felt a little heavier on the toe side.
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Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Overall, a very solid putter. Traditional blade, with a little more heft than most. Has a nice, audible click when you make good contact. Really liked that on short putts.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
A little louder and firmer off the face than most putters. I had trouble dialing in long and intermediate putts.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Great-looking putter, screams quality. Has a nice heft to it, but I found the performance to be only average.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A beautiful look. I like the wide body, perfectly proportioned. The offset shaft looks right over the ball. It does have some face rotation on long putts, so an arc stroke is best for this putter.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Large sweet spot, incredible feel. The one issue was it seemed like everything tended to leak to the right, maybe because it felt a little heavier on the toe side.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Looks like jewelry. Absolutely beautiful lines that are visible at address. Everything seems to blend perfectly to draw your eyes toward the sweet spot. Impact was soft but lively, giving me plenty of feedback. I felt like I had really good control.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The alignment aid helped me a lot. Sweet spot was a little hot, gave me some rollout I was not expecting, but the feel was consistent off the face.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The best feature is I felt like I had the entire clubface to work with. Off-center hits were very consistent in terms of rollout and distance. The firmness of impact translated into the ball. What you felt is what you got out of the putt. No surprises.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Great feel. The second I hit the putt, I know if it's going to be the right speed. A little bigger blade than usual, but it doesn't look bulky. The ability to change the weights in the bottom adds a ton of tech to a very classic-looking putter.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A pretty hot face, so the ball pops off. The sound of the contact is pleasing, but the dispersion is broader than I like to see.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Impact was consistent across the face, which stayed nice and stable. A very traditional blade feel. It was easy to sense the release of the putterhead on your forward stroke, especially on longer putts.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Gorgeous club. I love the finish, and the little extra width on the head is perfect. Slightly offset, easy to hit the ball where you want. Dispersion was very good. Shorter putts, automatic.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Had a hard time controlling distance with this club. Off the face, it felt really firm, like it skidded for the first half. It didn't just pop off the face and get into a smooth roll.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The feel is comfortable, but the dispersion on off-center hits was larger than average. Felt like it grabbed the ball at impact and rolled it nicely, but accuracy was an issue.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
This putter is on the heavy side, but it didn't feel heavy during the stroke. I think the weight just helped the stability of the face and made the stroke easier to control.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A noticeably heavier putter, even for a blade. You could feel the head move through the entirety of the stroke. Had a really solid hit and the stability of a mallet in a blade.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
There's a consistent strike across the entire face. Dispersion is minimal, and the feedback in your hands is very good. The ball rolls off the face cleanly.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Simple and effective. I love the way it sits at address. Super-clean look, and you feel confident in your alignment. It's got that nice click at impact.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The compact head, the long neck, the soft feel, the quiet sound, the true roll—all met or exceeded my expectations. A real joy to use on any and all putts.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
It's got a clean look. Love the milling on the face. On longer putts, the ball jumps off the face, almost like a flyer lie with an iron. I could see distance control being an issue.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Love the tight milling pattern on the face and the dark gunmetal finish. The milling was effective in creating a soft feel at impact and getting the ball rolling quickly.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Classic design. Firmer feel. Great consistency inside of 12 feet. Easy to lag on longer putts, so my dispersion was very good.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I noticed a little more toe swing from this putter. The grip was comfortable, kind of old school with the cord. A consistent roll that produced reliable if unspectacular results.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
This has the feel you expect from a milled putterface. Super responsive at impact, very soft. The geometry of the head is squared off, which makes it easy to aim. It's a clean, minimalistic design.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
This is the perfect putter. I give it a 10 out of 10. The performance was as bulletproof as the gunmetal finish. Putts rolled exactly on line, and the balanced feel allowed me to easily dial in my speed.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I like the way the ball felt off the middle of the face, not too soft or harsh. Effective in helping you line up. Long putts rolled up close, and short putts were right in.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
You can almost sense the ball compressing on the face, which is strange for a putter, but it was a nice feel. Really easy to control the speed. I made a lot of putts with it.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Really simple alignment, with one little mark on top. The squareness of the head also helps with aiming. It's on the firmer side, good for judging distance putts.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Consistent in terms of distance control. What you felt and saw matched up well, and it was forgiving off any part of the face.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
A little louder and firmer off the face than most putters. I had trouble dialing in long and intermediate putts.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Great-looking putter, screams quality. Has a nice heft to it, but I found the performance to be only average.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Looks like jewelry. Absolutely beautiful lines that are visible at address. Everything seems to blend perfectly to draw your eyes toward the sweet spot. Impact was soft but lively, giving me plenty of feedback. I felt like I had really good control.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The best feature is I felt like I had the entire clubface to work with. Off-center hits were very consistent in terms of rollout and distance. The firmness of impact translated into the ball. What you felt is what you got out of the putt. No surprises.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A pretty hot face, so the ball pops off. The sound of the contact is pleasing, but the dispersion is broader than I like to see.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Impact was consistent across the face, which stayed nice and stable. A very traditional blade feel. It was easy to sense the release of the putterhead on your forward stroke, especially on longer putts.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Had a hard time controlling distance with this club. Off the face, it felt really firm, like it skidded for the first half. It didn't just pop off the face and get into a smooth roll.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
This putter is on the heavy side, but it didn't feel heavy during the stroke. I think the weight just helped the stability of the face and made the stroke easier to control.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The compact head, the long neck, the soft feel, the quiet sound, the true roll—all met or exceeded my expectations. A real joy to use on any and all putts.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Classic design. Firmer feel. Great consistency inside of 12 feet. Easy to lag on longer putts, so my dispersion was very good.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Overall, a very solid putter. Traditional blade, with a little more heft than most. Has a nice, audible click when you make good contact. Really liked that on short putts.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A beautiful look. I like the wide body, perfectly proportioned. The offset shaft looks right over the ball. It does have some face rotation on long putts, so an arc stroke is best for this putter.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Large sweet spot, incredible feel. The one issue was it seemed like everything tended to leak to the right, maybe because it felt a little heavier on the toe side.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The alignment aid helped me a lot. Sweet spot was a little hot, gave me some rollout I was not expecting, but the feel was consistent off the face.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Gorgeous club. I love the finish, and the little extra width on the head is perfect. Slightly offset, easy to hit the ball where you want. Dispersion was very good. Shorter putts, automatic.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The feel is comfortable, but the dispersion on off-center hits was larger than average. Felt like it grabbed the ball at impact and rolled it nicely, but accuracy was an issue.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
There's a consistent strike across the entire face. Dispersion is minimal, and the feedback in your hands is very good. The ball rolls off the face cleanly.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Love the tight milling pattern on the face and the dark gunmetal finish. The milling was effective in creating a soft feel at impact and getting the ball rolling quickly.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I noticed a little more toe swing from this putter. The grip was comfortable, kind of old school with the cord. A consistent roll that produced reliable if unspectacular results.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I like the way the ball felt off the middle of the face, not too soft or harsh. Effective in helping you line up. Long putts rolled up close, and short putts were right in.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
You can almost sense the ball compressing on the face, which is strange for a putter, but it was a nice feel. Really easy to control the speed. I made a lot of putts with it.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Great feel. The second I hit the putt, I know if it's going to be the right speed. A little bigger blade than usual, but it doesn't look bulky. The ability to change the weights in the bottom adds a ton of tech to a very classic-looking putter.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A noticeably heavier putter, even for a blade. You could feel the head move through the entirety of the stroke. Had a really solid hit and the stability of a mallet in a blade.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Simple and effective. I love the way it sits at address. Super-clean look, and you feel confident in your alignment. It's got that nice click at impact.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
It's got a clean look. Love the milling on the face. On longer putts, the ball jumps off the face, almost like a flyer lie with an iron. I could see distance control being an issue.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
This has the feel you expect from a milled putterface. Super responsive at impact, very soft. The geometry of the head is squared off, which makes it easy to aim. It's a clean, minimalistic design.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
This is the perfect putter. I give it a 10 out of 10. The performance was as bulletproof as the gunmetal finish. Putts rolled exactly on line, and the balanced feel allowed me to easily dial in my speed.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Really simple alignment, with one little mark on top. The squareness of the head also helps with aiming. It's on the firmer side, good for judging distance putts.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Consistent in terms of distance control. What you felt and saw matched up well, and it was forgiving off any part of the face.
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