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Given the geographical unlikelihood of combining Bigfoot with a sumo wrestler,”Sasquatch Sumo” is certainly an interesting name for a club.  Sumo wrestlers are huge guys whose average match lasts about 20-30 seconds, and not even Tiger Woods can get round a course that quickly. Still, the name doesn’t matter as much as the performance, and this driver – the “sequel” to the Sasquatch – is designed for greater forgiveness and longer driving power.

User feedback would suggest that it generally succeeds in these aims, although not everyone likes the sound the club makes when the ball is hit with considerable force. The length and straightness of the shots produced are cited numerous times. The “460” in the name refers to the size of the club head and that Nike, like other manufacturers, have created the head to be as large as it can be under current golfing regulations. Also like other manufacturers, they have done this to maximize the “sweet spot” – the optimum place to hit the ball – and to punish off-center shots less.

In terms of less positive comments, there are suggestions that the sumo is not the best option for players who really want to shape their shots; however the extent to which a player needs this is something that depends on their level. When looking at a driver, many players are likely to be more interested in how far and how straight it hits than how well it can shape the shot. The club has also been accused of lacking firmness by some players. No club is for everyone and a minority of players have stated that they have had difficulty hitting straight with this driver. it has to be stressed that this is a minority, however and that most users seem happy with the club.

Overall, the Sasquatch Sumo has more fans than detractors and seems well suited to the objectives it sets for itself as a driver.

These forged irons have their own flashy-sounding technological feature called a “dual T-Zoid power bar”. With Mizuno being a Japanese manufacturer, this sounds like it could be a tribute to the transformers.

The MX-23 irons from Mizuno are described as very forgiving clubs. This puts them in a group with a lot of other irons about which the same claim is made, so the MX-23s will have to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Can they do so?

Going by the comments expressed by users, it would certainly seem that they can. Mizuno aimed to create a large sweet spot, allowing for more forgiveness on shots which are not hit perfectly, and the success of this venture is reflected in the many positive comments from players who have used these clubs.

Criticism is rare but it does exist. In common with certain other of Mizuno’s clubs, the MX-23s have attracted comments to the effect that they are best suited to players who have reached a certain level of skill. Players not yet at such a level may find the clubs a little hard to use, although this opinion is not unanimous. A second comment is that these irons are light – possibly too light for some players who have commented that at times they have trouble “feeling” the club as they use it. Some players have also noted a slight drop in length compared to other clubs, but this is more than made up for in accuracy and control. While Mizuno claim that these irons are especially forgiving, there is the odd comment which states that they are great when the ball is hit properly, they can be finicky and punish the player somewhat when it isn’t.

In general, the Mizuno MX-23 irons get very positive feedback from the players who have tried them. Negative comments are generally mild in nature and are significantly outnumbered by players who are fully satisfied with their decision to use these clubs.