Mizuno has unveiled the next generation of its milled putter line – the M.CRAFT City Series – featuring four distinct models inspired by the spirit and character of Japan’s most iconic cities – Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.
Representing a new chapter in Mizuno’s putter design philosophy, the M.CRAFT City Series (RRP £299) departs from the cadence of previous M.CRAFT, OMOI and M.CRAFT X models to reconnect with the company’s heritage of precise engineering, pure feedback and timeless craftsmanship.
The new creative direction is built on four guiding principles – heritage, individuality, innovation and foundation – with each new model honouring a different facet of Mizuno’s design identity. Forged in Japan from Pure Select 1025E Mild Carbon Steel, the putters aim to deliver responsive feel at impact by bringing together advanced sound analysis, deep milling precision and copper-infused forging.
At the heart of every head lies a Copper Underlay – introduced to create the softest, most responsive feel yet in a Mizuno putter. This is complemented by a newly refined Deep Face Milling pattern, producing a smoother roll and purer acoustic feedback at impact. A subtle top-edge alignment decal has been introduced across all heads, with each putter available in two premium finishes – Grey Ion or Nickel.
The Kyoto captures the traditional essence of the Mizuno blade – expressed in two variants, Kyoto P (plumber) and Kyoto S (slant). Each features a toe-biased blade pad design, positioning the centre of gravity directly behind the impact zone. A thicker sole structure in the heel and toe enhances rigidity, refining both the sound and feel through impact and removing any trace of metallic resonance.
Defined by its refined mid-mallet silhouette, the Osaka (available in plumber and slant-neck configurations) blends traditional shaping with contemporary stability. Its shorter heel-toe length and wide blade stance provide visual stability at address. Perimeter weighting provides enhanced moment of inertia, while subtle toe hang options allow players to select their preferred release profile.
Driven by Mizuno’s extensive sound and vibration analysis, the Nagoya introduces the Roll-Up Cavity – a geometry designed to minimise sole displacement at impact while amplifying resonance control. Available in a slant or double-bend neck, this unique structure produces a denser, more solid strike and an ultra-stable roll. Enhanced perimeter weighting further increases MOI.
Completing the family, the Tokyo showcases Mizuno’s Channel Wing design – a sculpted cavity that blends aerodynamic form with exceptional rigidity. Like the Nagoya, its geometry is tuned through sound analysis to eliminate unwanted frequencies and the metallic ting found in earlier OMOI prototypes. Also available in slant or double-bend, the Tokyo has a more compact profile.
