New Putter - Mizuno M Craft I Blue

[MWL_9]

I have been using a TaylorMade Spider for the last few years, but have been wanting to go back to a blade.  When I originally switched to the Spider, it really helped my putting.  I think it was partially because I was starting to learn more about technique and get better at the game and partially because of the weight. My putter before that was a Taylormade Rossa blade, which was pretty light.  

Without being 100% sure if I'd prefer the blade, I didn't want to spend $300 on a new putter.  Right before Christmas, I got lucky on eBay and purchased my new putter- Mizuno M Craft I in blue.   Brand new and came with the weight set.  I was going back and forth between getting it in black or blue.  I couldn't find one locally to try out/see in person so I took a chance on getting it in blue and I am glad I did!  I love the look of it! 

After hitting a few putts in my hallway, I love the way it feels!  I could definitely feel the difference even before I went back and forth between the two putters hitting putts.  I think I'm going with the middle weight set (8's).   The light weight set (3's) was decent, but I like the additional weight that the 8's provided.  The heavy weight set (13's) made putts feel more like a thud that I didn't like.  I'll have to get it on the course to see distance control with the different weight sets though.  The one thing I might change is the grip.  It came with a smaller, hard Mizuno black grip.  I liked the thicker, softer SuperStroke on my Spider, but I will try it out for a little before changing grips.  

I paid $155 + $15 shipping so even if I end up preferring the mallet, I can resell this and not take much of a hit, if at all.  

[ClarkWGriswoldIII]

Great looking putter.

[Dennis K]

I am really happy with my Scotty Cameron Fastback 1.5 but I’ve tried out the Mizuno M Craft V with 8 gram weights and have been impressed. The head is a little small but the the feel is nice and I like how the ball comes off the face. Not ready for a change yet but will be demo-ing this putter in the spring when the weather gets nicer. 

Edited December 31, 2021 by Dennis K

[tider]

I just picked up the same putter, used.  It's the first one I've seen used.  Must be really good.  I'm looking forward to trying mine! 

[Ohms]

On 12/30/2021 at 8:59 AM, MWL_9 said:

I got lucky on eBay and purchased my new putter- Mizuno M Craft I in blue.  

You'll pick up a shot or 2 on the competition because they'll be looking at your putter and not trying to get their line.