Dan Owen, our Equipment Editor, knows the game changes as we get older. In this review, he checks out the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged irons—a compact, forgiving set built for players who still want feel and performance without going full game-improvement.
I don’t know about you, but I’m not getting any younger. The clubs I used when I was younger just don’t work for me anymore.
And as a parent who doesn’t get to play as often as I’d like, I can’t rely on a small, forged blade. I need something with a bit of help, a little more forgiveness, a little more distance.
hat’s where the new Mizuno JPX 925 Forged irons come in. They prove that you don’t have to use oversized game- improvement irons to get performance and playability in a club that looks good at address.
This is one of the most compact players’ distance irons on the market and being forged and they feel incredible.
Mizuno has completely changed the way they’ve constructed this latest JPX 925 Forged irons. The face and neck are a single piece forged from Chromoly 4120, with a second piece of metal welded onto the back.
This has allowed Mizuno to mill the face with a Contour Ellipse face. Thinner faced than any previous forged iron from Mizuno, the innovative design has allowed the engineers to create an iron that is fast across the face.
Mizuno claims that by rethinking the construction, rather than simply refining like they have with previous models, they’ve effectively skipped eight generations or 16 years of club improvement.
While I can’t say the difference is quite that dramatic, I can tell you that these irons feel excellent. Ball speeds are quick, and despite the compact head, there’s plenty of help on off-centre strikes.
One of my favourite features is the triple grind sole. It allows the club to play thinner through the turf while also offering a bit of protection if you get steep into the ball, and getting out of the turf quicker.
It’s a small detail, but one that will help better players transition into a slightly bigger clubhead.
In the 8-iron, 9-iron, and wedges, Mizuno has taken things even further by using a softer 1025E metal in a one-piece construction. The result? An even softer feel for approaches into the green, where forgiveness is less important.
Another standout feature is Mizuno’s extensive customisation options. They offer one of the largest selections of no-upcharge shafts, along with a huge range of grips, allowing you to fine-tune these irons to your exact preferences.
With so much great equipment released recently, it’s hard to pick favourites. But there’s a very real chance these irons will stay in the bag this year.
PRICE £1200
For further details visit: Mizuno Golf
