Complete Guide to Mizuno Golf Clubs
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Perhaps no company in golf has a more loyal following than Mizuno. The OEM has carved out a place as one of the premier manufacturers of golf irons and stands firmly behind the saying that "Nothing Feels Like a Mizuno." If you’ve ever wondered about Mizuno’s beginnings, a timeline of its products, or want to read what’s new, here is a company overview of Mizuno.
Mizuno Beginnings
Mizuno is actually a great story of success beginning in Osaka, Japan in the year 1906. That is where an 18-year-old kimono shop worker named Rihachi Mizuno saw his first baseball game and fell in love with it. Mizuno and his younger brother opened their own shop selling baseball equipment and in 1913 began to manufacture their own high-quality, high-performance products.
In 1933, Mizuno stepped into the golf business, producing his first line on clubs called the Starline. Fast-forward to the 1970s and Mizuno began exporting his products to Europe and the company began to take off in other parts of the world.
The hallmark of Mizuno golf clubs was the forging process of its irons, which was considered to be the most innovative forging process resulting in remarkable consistency from club to club, which had never been seen before.
As years have passed, Mizuno has continued to invest in its products and process, rather than in marketing and tour presence. Today, you’ll find players such as Luke Donald, Keith Mitchell, and Hannah Gregg on Mizuno’s tour staff. Be certain, however, that plenty of tour professionals play Mizuno golf clubs out of choice, rather than sponsorship.
Other Mizuno Sports
Aside from its loyal golf following, Mizuno still produces equipment for a number of sports and is recognized as a leader in those categories as well. The company is highly regarded as one of the best running shoe manufacturers in the world. Baseball is also still a huge part of the Mizuno family as it produces baseball mitts, bats, batting gloves, cleats, uniforms, and much more. Softball, volleyball, and swimming equipment are also under the Mizuno umbrella.
Mizuno Golf Today
Today, Mizuno still produces most of its golf equipment in Osaka, Japan. However, it does a large part of its product assembly and some finishing touches at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Braselton, Georgia.
Here are some of the current golf products being offered by Mizuno.
Conclusion
Mizuno continues to thrive in the golf market on the merit of its superior products, performance, and incredible feel. While there are clearly other golf brands that are more visible and dominate the headlines, Mizuno's products speak for themselves.