The Mizuno JPX 925 Forged irons are aimed at the growing group of golfers who want a bit more distance and forgiveness, but still care about looks and feel.
Forged irons used to be just for better players, but Mizuno’s been pushing to make them more playable for a wider range of golfers. The JPX 925 Forged is the latest step in that journey.
I took them out on course to see how they compared to the Callaway Elyte, a more forgiving game improvement option. I tried a mix of long and short irons, full shots, and a few around-the-green tests too.
Who Are They Aimed At?
These irons are for mid-handicap golfers, or even low-handicappers who want a bit of extra help without losing control or feel. Think 5 to 18 handicaps, or even someone a bit lower who doesn’t want to go full tour blade.
They fall into the “players distance” category. They’ve got a bit of tech packed in to give you extra ball speed and forgiveness, but the head shape and feel are much closer to a traditional forged iron than a big, chunky game improvement model.
If you’ve been playing something like a JPX Hot Metal or another forgiving iron and feel ready for something a bit sleeker, this would be a natural upgrade.
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The Tech
Central to the development of the new JPX925 Forged irons is a new Cortech design, featuring a Contour Ellipse Face.
This is a multi-thickness face, something we have seen in other brands’ irons over recent years. This helps to optimise ball speeds across the face, providing a consistent performance even if you don’t catch it out of the middle.
Mizuno say that this also helps to bridge the gap between a forged iron, and the more powerful Hot Metal series.
The irons use Mizuno’s Grain Flow Forged HD process at their plant in Japan. The long irons are made with Chromoly 4120, helping to produce higher ball speeds and easier adjustability.
The shorter irons (8-GW) are forged from 1025E Pure Select Mild Carbon Steel. This is designed to offer control, precision and the soft feel that you’d expect from a Mizuno iron.
New this year is the Triple Cut Sole, designed to improve turf interaction from different lies.
The leading edge is bevelled to improve entry into the turf, whilst the trailing edge encourages a smooth exit for better contact.
For the first time, Mizuno are offering the JPX line in two different finishes in the JPX925 Forged. There’s a Traditional Satin Chrome, as well as a new Forged Black finish.
Mizuno JPX925 Forged Irons Review
Looks and Feel
Straight away, the JPX 925 Forged irons look great behind the ball. The topline is thinner than most game improvement irons, and there’s minimal offset. The cavity isn’t too busy either. There’s lines, subtle branding, and an overall shape that just looks good in the bag and at address.
I think the look will appeal to golfers who are starting to value looks and shaping ability more than max forgiveness.
Feel is where Mizuno always shines, and these don’t disappoint. That soft, forged sensation is there, especially when you strike it well. Even on slight mishits, you still get decent feedback without too much vibration. It’s a much more responsive feel than you’d get from most cast irons, and something Mizuno fans will instantly recognise.
Performance
I played a few holes using just irons to see how these stacked up in real course conditions – from the tee, fairway, rough, and around the green.
In terms of distance, the JPX 925 Forged irons are solid. The 7-iron comes in at 30 degrees, so slightly stronger than a traditional loft, which helps in the wind or on longer approaches. Having said that, they don’t feel overly ‘hot’ off the face. You still get a traditional flight and good control.
Forgiveness was better than I expected for something this compact. On shots that I struck a bit thin or off-centre, the ball still carried well and stayed on line. Compared to the Callaway Elyte, the Mizuno was a bit less forgiving overall, especially in the longer irons, but not by much. If your strike is generally decent, these will give you enough help.
Trajectory control is where the JPX 925 Forged really performs. I found it easy to flight shots down into the wind, or hit a little draw when I needed it. They launch high enough to stop on greens, but you’re not going to see the ball balloon.
Around the green, they were consistent too on bump and runs.
The JPX 925 Forged irons felt pretty predictable, which is great if you like using your irons for short shots.
Mizuno JPX925 Forged Irons Verdict
The Mizuno JPX 925 Forged irons are a great option for golfers who want a blend of feel, control, and forgiveness without going all the way to a blade or a chunky game improvement iron.
They offer a nice step up from something like the Hot Metal or another larger profile iron, without feeling intimidating. If you’re getting more confident with your ball striking and want a cleaner look with more feedback, they’re a great fit.
The long irons are playable, the short irons are controllable, and the feel is excellent. There are more forgiving irons out there if you’re still struggling with consistency, but the JPX 925 Forged gives you a really nice balance.
If you’re a mid-handicap golfer looking to move into something a bit sleeker, or a better player who’s after a bit more distance and help, the JPX 925 Forged is definitely worth a look.
Would I Use Them?
Yes, and I did prefer them to the more forgiving Callaway Elyte during testing.
They look great in the bag and at address, feel really solid off the face, and give enough feedback to let you know how you’ve struck it, but without punishing you too much when you miss it slightly.
