I was very keen to try the Mizuno MP-630 driver because I’m a big fan of the MX-700, a club that has stayed in my bag from the moment I first tried out. The first thing to say about the MP-630 is that it is a club aimed far more at the better players than my trusty MX-700. That caused me a couple of problem because the model I was playing was fitted with a stiff shaft and I always struggle with them and the club didn’t offer the higher levels of forgiveness that allow me to build some confidence with the big stick. I also wasn’t convinved by the white shaft – somehow it just doesn’t seem to look right but that’s a personal preference that in now way affects performance.

Anwyay enough of the negative comments. This is still a Mizuno club and it offers the usual level of workmanship and the head looks excellent at address. The sound when you catch one just right is also excellent and the ball really travels. It was also a very workable club. This would never replace my MX-700, but its not supposed. This is another stunning Mizuno effort but I’m unfortunately not in the target market. Hopefully I will be one day.