Putter · 2020
Mizuno M.CRAFT III
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 2 August 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel87
- Looks87
- Sound86
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a straight back-and-through stroke and want a forgiving, face-balanced milled mid-mallet with the renowned Mizuno feel and adjustable weighting.
You have an arc stroke, want maximum mallet MOI, or the softest feel on every strike — an arc blade or a full mallet suits you better.
Pros
- A face-balanced mid-mallet with more stability than the Anser blades
- The renowned Mizuno milled feel at centre
- An included adjustable weight kit
Cons
- A firmer feel on mishits
- Face-balanced only, with little for an arc stroke
- A mid-mallet, so less MOI than a full mallet
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongGood — a face-balanced mid-mallet built for stability, more forgiving off-centre than the Anser blades in the M.CRAFT line.
Distance
StrongDependable — a deeply milled 1025 carbon-steel face rolls the ball smoothly for consistent, reliable distance control.
Workability
ModestMinimal — a face-balanced, symmetrical mid-mallet built for a straight back-and-through stroke, not for shaping a putt with an arc.
Feel
ExcellentThe renowned Mizuno soft-yet-solid milled feel at centre, though it turns noticeably firmer on mishits for clear feedback.
Sound
ExcellentA soft yet solid note at centre — the deep-milled forged face firms up slightly on off-centre strikes.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean, symmetrical round mid-mallet — a tidy, modern shape offered in satin and ION finishes.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Mizuno M.Craft Putters — ClubTest 2020 | Golf.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno M-Craft Putter Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Mizuno M-Craft Putters Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno M.Craft Putters Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Expert Review: Mizuno M.Craft Type III Putter | Curated
- Read the full review at Mizuno M-Craft Putters Review — Precision Forged | The Golf Guide (TGW)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno M.CRAFT III best for?
You have a straight back-and-through stroke and want a forgiving, face-balanced milled mid-mallet with the renowned Mizuno feel and adjustable weighting.
Who should avoid the Mizuno M.CRAFT III?
You have an arc stroke, want maximum mallet MOI, or the softest feel on every strike — an arc blade or a full mallet suits you better.
What handicap is the Mizuno M.CRAFT III suitable for?
The Mizuno M.CRAFT III scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno M.CRAFT III best at?
In our research the Mizuno M.CRAFT III rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.