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I've been trying out various hybrid clubs. I've only been playing a year (although pretty consistently), and can hit my hybrid woods fairly well. Anyway, I've seen the Mizuno MP Fli Hi on their website. They are touted as a replacement for hard to hit long irons. Are they still considered only for low handicappers, or are they an optional long iron replacement for all levels?

Thanks for your help.

Mike H.

Hi,
I actually have a 21 * 3 and a 24* 4 MP fl Hi . They are sweet I mixt them in my set of MP 60's I love the forged feel and the added forgivness. They are a bit harder to control out of really deep rough. The Mizuno CLK are easier to hit out of the deep junk. I am selling my MP fli Hi 21 degree I replaced it with a graphite shafted MP fli Hi

I know we read a lot about hybrids being replacements for long irons, like all you need to do is put these babies in your bag and you will instantly be money from 210 out.

Without getting to much into economics and marketing, the reality is each of these clubs do different things. Depending on the course you are playing, weather, etc, you would select a hybrid, or a long iron, or in this case an MP Fli Hi.

I have hit the Fli Hi, the CLK hybrids and the MP57 3 and 4 irons. The Fli Hi were more forgiving than the regular irons and did have a higher trajectory. I also hit the Fli Hi more consistently than the hybrids, but for me I just like the look and feel of an iron in my hand. After all that, there was only 2-4 yards difference between the three and I will most likley add a 4 iron and the 18 degree Fli Hi to my bag.

I would not think the Fli Hi would be for all levels. If you can play in the MP family, then I think they could be right for you.

My hybrids are money, ask me if I would rather go for the green with my 15* one iron hybrid or my 3 Iron and I will choose the hybrid everytime.

Sounds like they are a nice option. I'm probably not good enough yet to try them cause I'm still in the MX series. Something to work towards though. THanks

I have the 23* Fli Hi CLK and I love it for its versatility. It is great for hitting out of short rough and has gotten me out of jams involving long chip and roll shots with low bushes that I have to stay under. Mine replaces a 4 iron in my bag.

I have one, 18* and hate it...the sole is too fat, can't open the face and hit a high floating cut that easily without the bounce coming into play, and the shaft though an s300 like I was playing in both sets of irons when I bought the thing feels much softer, my guess is from the big, oversized head making the shaft play softer than it would with a regular iron head on it...am planning on trying to reshaft it, but I am also convinced the thing is a hook machine as it is a little closed and a bit offset, more than I care for...could be the softie shaft closing too much through impact, will withold judgement on that until I waste some more money trying to make the thing work for me...hybrids are easier from a variety of lies, I personally think they are less accurate than a long iron PROVIDED YOU CATCH IT CLEAN...distance control is the key difference with a touch of accuracy falling on the long iron side...hybrids go the same distance for me most of the time and are just more reliable in the end even if I don't like hitting them...the Mp fli hi wasn't the answer I was looking for...just found it to be oversized and clumsy...


I have a new five wood that fills that slot now that is money...but it isn't iron accurate...but then again I'm not a pro and am pretty much happy to be anywhere on the green on a good day or in the vicinity on the rest from 215-230...