Mizuno M.Craft City Series putters have been launched as a premium forged collection for 2026 with four different models inspired by Japan’s iconic cities: Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo.
Originally crafted in Hiroshima, Japan from Pure Select 1025E Mild Carbon Steel, M.Craft putters are all about heritage, individuality, innovation and foundation – and the City Series continues that.
The lineup includes Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo models, each named after one of Japan’s most famous cities, and joins the JPX One drivers, bunch and hybrids and M-13 and M-15 irons while Mizuno will launch in 2026.
Like previous M.Craft putters seriesThe four City models are designed for precise feel, rolling and alignment, including forged construction, a copper base and a milled face.
Advantages and disadvantages
✅ Exceptional forged feel through copper underlay and deep milling for pure impact response
✅ Subtle alignment aids and high MOI promote confidence and consistency
✅ Multiple neck options (slant, plumber, double bend) suit different types of strokes
✅ Premium finishes in graphite or nickel for durability and aesthetics
❌ Premium prices of $299 per putter may deter value seekers
❌ Compact profiles best for golfers who prefer blade-like precision over oversized hammers
Mizuno M.Craft Kyoto putter design
The Kyoto putter combines timeless blade heritage in P (plumber’s neck for strong arc) and S (slanted for light arc) variants.
The classic head features toe weighting, concentrated behind the sweet spot, for natural rotation and face control, and double weight on the sole to adjust head weight from the standard 365 grams.
A thickened heel-toe sole structure in the design stiffens the clubhead, eliminating metallic “ping” resonance, while maintaining elegant, compact proportions thanks to a narrow topline and minimal offset.
Deep Face Milling features coarser grooves at the toe/heel for spin consistency on off-center strikes, combined with a single-line decal on the top edge for intuitive alignment.
A copper underlay softens heel/toe impact and delivers responsive feedback, ideal for mid-range lag putts and delicate speed control.
The putter has a loft of 3 degrees, a lie angle of 70 degrees and a toe-hang of 50 degrees at the angled neck and 35 degrees at the plumber’s neck.
Mizuno M.Craft Osaka Putter design
The M.Craft Osaka was released as a widened blade design with plumber (arc flow) or bevel (moderate arc) necks as options.
As well as a widened clubhead depth similar to Odyssey’s Double Wide puttersThis model also has a short heel-toe span.
The combination of a compact head and a wider sole stance provides inherent stability and confidence over the ball, whether from short distance or over an intimidating long putt.
Peripheral weight distribution redistributes mass to the edges, increasing moment of inertia by 15% over traditional blades, without attenuating the crisp impact sound or feel.
The improved forward mass in the Osaka model increases ball speed uniformity and the forward roll and sole weights can change the setup from the standard putter head weight of 365 grams.
Cavity-back geometry with subtle rear wings minimizes face strike on mishits from this putter, which has a 43-degree toe-hang at the angled neck and 26 degrees at the plumber’s neck.
The Deep Face Milling pattern is tapered for optimal COR (coefficient of restitution) on center shots, making this an option for golfers switching between blades and mid-mallets.
The putter has a 3-degree loft, a 70-degree lie angle, like others in the series, and a thin alignment line for assistance on the greens.
Mizuno M.Craft Nagoya putter design
The Nagoya model in the M.Craft City Series is a large hammerhead that inspires confidence on the greens and comes with angled or double-bent (face-balanced) necks.
The Nagoya features Mizuno’s Roll-Up Cavity technology, a curved sole geometry that reduces ground drag and sole bounce, promoting a cleaner contact
It features tungsten-style perimeter plugs that help increase the effective hitting area by 20%, stabilizing launch and roll even on low toe strikes thanks to a lowered center of gravity.
Cavity acoustic chambers and Deep Face Milling precisely tune frequencies for denser, premium feedback and dampen impact sensation.
Dual sightlines on the putter head help frame and align the ball, adding to the assistance you can expect from this forgiving mallet.
The putter has a loft of 3 degrees, a lie angle of 70 degrees and a toe-hang of 36 degrees in the angled neck and a face-balanced arrangement in the neck of the Plumber.
Mizuno M.Craft Tokyo Putter design
The M.Craft Tokyo putter features the familiar ‘fang style’ design we’ve seen in other brands’ ranges, with this Mizuno version available in angled or double-curved configurations.
The model centers around the Channel Wing cavity design – narrow channels flanking the face for aerodynamic stiffness and a crystal clear ball frame.
Milled wing extensions improve perimeter stability without visual bulk, increasing moment of inertia for straighter rolls on fast, undulating greens.
The forward weighting, meanwhile, locks the face angle through impact and sound profiling via multi-depth milling eliminates vibration for a tour-pure response.
Minimal topline and true offset promote natural hand movement and the copper underlay provides a classic Mizuno touch on the toe and heel, ideal for purists who execute penetrating, controlled putts.
The compact profile delivers a repeatable shot on the greens every time and is available in two setup options: slant (slight arc) or double bend (straight shot).
The putter has a 3-degree loft, 70-degree lie angle and 40-degree toe-hang in the angled neck and a face-balanced setup in the Plumber’s neck.
Mizuno M.Craft City Series Review: Are They Good?
The M.Craft City Series is not just about infusing these models with Mizuno’s Japanese heritage, as the four models have much more to offer than a nod to history.
All four offer a responsive feel and tour-inspired milling that delivers consistent roll, good speed control and increased accuracy thanks to perimeter weighting and limited putter head twist.
Best suited for mid to low handicappers, they offer soft feedback and subtle stability on large hammers, with versatile options for arcing or straight shots. For lower handicappers the OMOI range has a better adjustment range.
Frequently asked questions
What is the release date of the Mizuno M.Craft City Series?
The putters were unveiled in early January 2026 and will be available for purchase from late January 2026.
How much do the M.Craft City series putters cost?
All four models cost $299 per putter.
What are the options for the Mizuno M.Craft City Series putters?
The blade designs are the Kyoto and Osaka (plumber/slant) and the two hammers are the Nagoya and Tokyo. They all feature 3° loft and 70° lie and are available in angled or plumber neck hosels.
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