MIZUNO IRONS BRANDED NO 1 BY TOP GOLFERS

Mizuno have retained the No.1 iron on tour status for 2000 on both the European and US Tours.

The survey carried out by Sports Marketing Surveys revealed that Mizuno beat off strong competition rom its rivals Callaway, Titleist, Ping and Taylor Made to win the cumulative total for the year.

Mizuno also achieved No.1 in cuts made and No. 2 in money won. Other highlights included being  No.1 iron at the Open and the winning driver at The US Masters.

Mizuno Forged irons which are commonly believed to be the world's best, give a level of feel control and precision that is unrivalled by any other manufacturer. It is this level of quality that encourages more professionals to play Mizuno irons on both the US and European Tours than any other brand.

Mizuno also took the honour of being No.1  iron on The US Tour for the 7th consecutive season. The title was clinched at the South Western Farm Classic, when Mizuno had 31 sets of irons in play.

Andy Kikidas, Product Manager at Mizuno said " The Honour of being chosen as The PGA Tour's favourite iron is a justification of our decision to forge our irons. The professionals know that our forgings give a feel and consistency that cast irons cannot rival."

This information has been supplied by Sports Marketing Surveys.