Just bought a set of old Mizuno MP-14's (their Blade line) on eBay. Gave them a go yesterday and I've NEVER hit the ball so well. Maybe it was just luck but I gained distance and accuracy and I never felt they were any more unforgiving than my Nike's. In fact I felt the mis-hits had a bit more oomph behind them so at least they moved down the fairway. Yes they're smaller but so what? FWIW.

It could be the new grips I put on these clubs they're really nice and sticky. ;-)