Putter · 2026
Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto
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 10 August 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel92
- Sound90
- Looks90
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You have an arc stroke and want a classic, thin blade with a sublime forged feel and a premium, minimalist look.
You want a mallet's forgiveness, a straight-stroke fit, or bold alignment — a mallet or a wider blade suits you better.
Pros
- A sublime forged 1025E carbon and copper feel
- A premium, timeless all-black minimalist look
- Surprisingly forgiving for a thin blade, with adjustable weighting
Cons
- A narrow blade, so modest MOI versus a mallet
- Suits an arc stroke rather than a straight one
- A traditionalist look that won't suit everyone
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongFair for a blade — a long, narrow traditional blade that testers found surprisingly forgiving for its thin profile, with adjustable weighting.
Distance
ExcellentSolid — deep full-face milling gives an exceptional forward roll with no skid, for dependable distance control.
Workability
SolidVery workable — a heel-toe blade offered with a slant neck for arc strokes, releasing the face freely through impact.
Feel
Class-leadingSublime — forged 1025E carbon steel with a copper underlay gives an incredibly soft, responsive feel, a highlight of the class.
Sound
Class-leadingAn outstanding, soft acoustic note at impact — the forged carbon and copper underlay give a rich, quiet tone.
Looks at address
Class-leadingA premium, timeless all-black blade with a minimalist top edge — a refined, purist shape that sits beautifully at address.
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 Exploring the New Mizuno M.Craft City Series Putters — testing | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Mizuno M.Craft City Series Kyoto and Osaka Review — tested | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno M.Craft City Series — 2026 Golf Digest Hot List | Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Mizuno M.Craft City Series Putters | Golf.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto Putter Review | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno M.Craft City Series — specs (1025E carbon, copper, adjustable weights, price) | Mizuno Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto best for?
You have an arc stroke and want a classic, thin blade with a sublime forged feel and a premium, minimalist look.
Who should avoid the Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto?
You want a mallet's forgiveness, a straight-stroke fit, or bold alignment — a mallet or a wider blade suits you better.
What handicap is the Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto suitable for?
The Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto best at?
In our research the Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto rates highest for feel and sound, and is softest on workability.