Mizuno M.Craft X 6 Putter Review

There’s no denying that zero-torque putters have been the center of attention in the market over the last few years. When I heard Mizuno was releasing a new putter, I automatically assumed it was going to follow suit. I was wrong. In fact, the new Mizuno M.Craft X 6 putter is somewhat revolutionary in its own way.

The Mizuno M.Craft X putter range will come to retail at a fairly punchy $399/£429, which may initially deter a lot of golfers but there is more to this putter and the M.Craft X range than meets the eye. I see a lot of golfers searching for bargains when it comes to a flatstick. Despite putting on average making up at least 50 per cent of our score every round we play, most golfers neglect spending money on a new putter or having a putter fitting, yet will willingly pay a decent sum towards one of the best golf drivers on the market. Well, Mizuno has just introduced a way in which you can now essentially change your putter, without changing your putter - it’s not as complicated as it sounds.

Mizuno has launched the M.Craft X putters - of which there are three mallet models ( the 4, 5 and 6) with customization at the forefront. There are three hosel types - a double-bend, plumber's neck and short slant - to cater to different strokes and alignment preferences. The hosel is attached to the face so ensuring what hosel will suit you best is important before you place your order. The clever part about these putters is despite the face the hosel is not removable from the face, the back of the putters, which provide the shape can be.

Golfers can fine-tune their setup by purchasing additional backs (£100) and weight kits (£40) to dial in their putter to their exact specifications. The backs and weights simply screw out from the sole of the putter and can be reconfigured within a minute. There is the option to also purchase a new face and hosel configuration if, for example, your stroke changes or you want a different look, although this will set you back another £289.

The pick of the bunch for me is the M.Craft X 6 model which is fang shaped, boasting two wings that run perpendicular to the putter face creating a high MOI and stable head while producing the feel of some of the best blade putters. The 4 and 5 models are both more rounded mallets with mildly different slight lines. All the putters possess a fairly deep CNC milled face, forged from a single piece of 1025 steel. I have to say I was expecting a slightly softer feel from the face but instead, they offered more of a ‘clicky’ feel through impact. Feel from a putter face is very much personal preference and many of the best putters that are popular among amateur and professional golfers are a mixture of insert and milled putter faces.

As someone who has played a milled putter face for most of my golfing career, I actually really enjoyed the acoustics and feel the M.Craft X 6 putter produced. I found my distance control was, for the most part, pretty solid and as someone who often struggles with alignment aids on putters, I was delighted by the fact this model had no sight-line on the top of the putter.

The all black heads with black putter shafts give the M.Craft X range a premium, stealthy look that I love and a huge shout out needs to go to the Lamkin Sink Fit grip that not only feels great but has 1906 etched in the pattern - a nice nod to the year Mizuno was founded.

If you’re someone who is looking to upgrade your putter this year and want a solid, robust feeling mallet putter to add to your arsenal, the Mizuno M.Craft X range is worth looking into. If you’re someone like me, who likes to tinker with their putter or try something new, the ability to order a new back piece to change up the look or order some new weights to create a different feel is an innovative solution to having to buy a new putter, which could save you money in the long run.