This is a nice idea and with lofts getting stronger and stronger, having a set wedge option in the higher lofts for a game improvement set makes a lot of sense. Like the Forged model, the JPX919 Hot Metal has built on what was one of the best models in its sector and taken it to ...
The Forged comes in a set that covers a lot of ground with lofts ranging from a 22° 4-iron to a 46° PW (not to mention a 51° GW) providing a nice compromise between distance/game improvement lofts and those of more traditional better-player irons. JPX919 Tour As you’d expect, ...
The JPX 919 Iron is coming soon with three new models launching later this month. It’s reasonable to expect a metalwoods refresh in the spring along with some further expansion of the USA catalog. The Forged and Forged Tour (will Brooks Koepka make the switch?) models should get plenty o...
At the risk of spoiling the plot, one of the most notable changes to the JPX lineup with the 921 release is that, save the Tour model, most lofts are one-degree stronger than JPX919s. That puts the JPX921 Forged 7-iron at 31 degrees and the Hot Metal and Hot Metal Pro pitching w...
Distance, or lack of distance, was pretty much as you would expect from these irons considering the traditional lofts - the 7 iron measures at 34 degrees. Whilst the clubs look fantastic, they don't exactly pack a punch and you get out of it exactly what you put in, which is why you...
Tony – great article and insight into Mizuno. Almost made the jump a few years back, but will definitely be looking hard at the JPX 919 Forged when time to get fit for new irons next year. Always appreciate the honest insights.