More good GOLFERS should play Mizuno JPX923 irons

[@thomasgoode7322]

Mizuno has a habit of turning 1st time buyers into life-long customers for a reason. When you start consistently striking the ball well, there is very little out there that sounds and feels as good.

[@marybetheby5184]

Been playing Mizuno's since mp-60!😎👍

[@JC-vc5uw]

No plans to give up my mp62s anytime soon

[@lb8130]

@@JC-vc5uw Still play my old 62's from time to time. They are just as workable as my mb MP20's, great club.

[@jamieben6019]

Yep, they got me good. Never saw it coming and then Bam! Damn near full bag.

[@Johnnyinvestlately]

Absolutely, started with the Mx-23’s years ago. 5 Mizuno sets later, I’m still a fan. Currently game mp20 mmc’s but looking into the 223. Gonna wait for the jpx 923 forged before I take the plunge into 6th set! #nothingfeelslikeamizuno

[@midhc5072]

Happy with my 921 Forged. Can’t see there being enough difference to worry about change.

[@aleclyster7207]

If you’re happy then there’s no reason to switch until you feel like you’re actually losing something. Mizuno is so good

[@stymiesnerdly771]

I’m still using my Mizuno MX-19 set from many years ago, and I’m still very happy. Wish I could say the same about my driver and woods.

[@tomb9658]

The Mizuno MX-19 is a good iron. I gamed the MX-20 for a decade or longer in stock S300. My old work buddy still games the MX-25 on my advice, which greatly improved his iron play.

[@sulsj]

Yep. You are not alone. I am using mx25 for a decade.

[@allenwood5411]

I have gamed the 919 Hot Metals, 6-PW, for a couple of years and love them! I weakened the lofts 2* and still get more than enough distance for the courses I play. The 919s impressed me so much, in fact, that I recently tested and bought some 921 forged irons, 6-PW, to put in the bag for next season. I love that I haven't lost distance moving to forged, but instead gained more of the feel Mizuno is known for. The feel is definitely different than the hot, purposeful feel of the Hot Metals. Despite the new addition, I'll just be moving my 919s to my travel bag where they'll still get plenty of use. Who knows, maybe I'll even test the 923s at some point to see if they're worth picking up before the 925s are released. For now, I'm more than happy with my 919s and 921s! Mizuno for the win! Cheers Mark 🍻

[@miguelitoaniceto5882]

My first set of Mizunos were the MX23. FF 20+ years and I’m now at JPX 923… I’ve been playing Mizuno for a long time. I’ve tried other irons but there’s truly nothing that feels like a Mizuno.

[@rafabonati7757]

I really enjoy how you judge products using statistics, along with looks, feel, and sound. Since all of the big companies have such high price tags on their equipment, I think many would be most interested in seeing you test Takomo 101 irons. They are half the price since they don’t have major advertising nor tour pros on their staff. But James Robinson judged them to be the second best set of game improvement irons for 2022. Would love to see your test of them and hear your opinion.

[@Chris-hz1fi]

Hi mark ive been away from golf for quite a few years love your channel

[@postman445]

I just spent £1400 on a set of mizuno 225 pro my dad bought the JPX forged. I wish I bought the JPX now although I’m still happy with the 225s

[@brentcolby7670]

i just got the JPX 921 forged this year and i love them

[@Stirringthepott]

Newer player here but I just picked up second hand JPX900 HM and absolutely love them

[@delhump22]

Was just fitted into the 923 Hot Metal HL. I was a bit surprised, given my swing speed isn't too slow (mid-90s), but I tend to deliver the club pretty steeply/taking loft off. The HLs popped the ball up into the flight I'm looking for without sacrificing distance. Paired them with a stiff flex shaft, and I gained 20 yds on my gamers, while maintaining steep descent angles for stopping power. And the feel is, well, like a Mizuno. Great clubs.

[@seanarmao7385]

How do they feel and sound?

[@delhump22]

@seanarmao7385 a little on the "clicky"/loud side, but that's sort of to be expected I guess, with a game improvement club like that. But the feel is great. My tendency is to be toe-side with my misses, and a lot of times I'll hot a toe-y shot and have to double check the club face to make sure it wasn't out the middle. Very forgiving.

[@u093154]

I’m also wondering between HL and normal HM, I also have a very aggressive shaft lean at address. With very low offset clubs like the 790s with my swing, I have a hard time hitting them

[@roncarlton1882]

Good review. I game over model JPX800 Pro Forged that are more traditional lofted irons. Today I was able to try the new JPX923 Hot Metal Pro’s and also the 225’s which as less strong but more like a blade. The JPX923 Hot Metal HL’s were good built liked the Pro’s as you stated they just look better and the gain in distance will definitely help my game. During the test I also found out that my current gamers would be better if the lis angle was adjusted due to my change in swing path which has improved. I expect 2023 but be a better year with my game with a new set soon.

[@gymbrah]

Just got fitted for irons, came between the 923s and the titliest T300s and the 923s won. 7 iron is up 30 yards on average from the beginner set I had. Absolutely love these clubs

[@billtobin5412]

Bill Tobin- Getting the ‘HL’s” soon. Glad to see Mizuno have irons with with lofts that I played back in the day. I am 78 years and my club speed is not what it was. Thanks Mizuno for providing us with Irons that are not so strong lofted.

[@PrimeMKTO]

I love the JPX line. Mizuno forged feel that look gorgeous and offer some help. Been gaming the 850s since they released. When they need replacing some years from now I hope the JPX line is still a thing.

[@castavioushenderson632]

I have been in the golf industry for over ten years. Mizuno is as good as it gets for quality and unbelievable feel. However, they are the most difficult manufacturer to work with hands down! It’s hard to push a brand who refuses to work with professionals.

[@walshmobile37]

There's a mizuno fitting event by me this weekend, will be checking them out for sure.

[@ptrckkear1]

I started playing golf with Mizuno irons. I am back after buying the 923's. Super easy control and distance.

[@Ryan_Orion]

I’m bought JPX 921 HM’s second hand and love them. Going to get fitted in the spring and very likely stick with Mizuno. Thinking 323 or 923’s.

[@Miquelodeon87]

Just bought a new set of mizuno irons and i'm loving it. Got the MP 223s for short-mid irons, and the JPX923 HM Pro for the long ones.

[@texmex697]

I have an impossible dream, a high launching iron with no offset, for us old blade players that can't blade it out there anymore.

[@TomWatkins-z5n]

I purchased the JPX923 hotmetal... and love them. Granted, this is my first iron purchase since 1995. Seriously. Been played same clubs for 30 years, wondering why my 15 handicap never improves. Thus, every new iron I tried was startlingly beneficial. Still, I am happy. I'll buy my next set in another 30, at age 87.

[@whitetailslayer666]

Just got fit into my 923 HM Pros. What a feeling. First time (and likely lifetime now) Mizuno buyer.

[@richriker6423]

Have the 919 Hot Metal Pros and will be getting fitted next Spring. Mizuno will be my first look.

[@roncarlton1882]

Good comparison of the new Mizuno offerings. I game JPX800 Pro Forged and love them. Ive changed the shafts to slightly lighter this year and they work great. My only issue with the newer versions is the stronger lofts. I like the traditional lofts but could use more distance. my concern is dispersion with stronger lofts.

[@SkyboxerGolf]

I have MP20's BUT this past year I got the JPX 921 Hot Metal pro's. LOVE THEM!

[@johnfrancis757]

just bought a set of JPX919 tour. First time I've gamed Mizuno irons and they are wonderful

[@WaysideAndMarshy]

I'm a newer golfer and got fitted last week and the mizuno 923 hot metal were the winner!!! All stats higher compared to other brands. Crazy distance if the tracker they use is accurate.

[@Xanne242]

Already using JPX 921 HM, 2 degrees weak. Same lofts as the new 923 HL. Really love them. Perfect for us with slower swingspeed. I will test the 923 HL for sure.

[@colinwalker7466]

Still love the joy passion excitement of my 850 forged 6-GW. No plan to change them until they fall apart and then it’ll be jpx again 😊

[@EarlOfIpswich95]

Got fit for a set of the HL’s a week back. Went in for a set of Taylormade and walked away with these. So excited. Only 10 more days hopefully!

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review Mark, the HL of course is aimed at players with a slower swing speed sub 70 which will be more forgiving but probably offering more distance and a greater descent angle.

[@randymahony8157]

I would and probably will go to the HL . My club speed is in the 70s and I'm a senior.

[@micahhayes1791]

Thank you for the honest review. I've scheduled a fitting for the JPX either Forged or Hot Metal Pro in October. Thanks again

[@jamieben6019]

I needed to replace most of my bag last year as my youngest club date to 2006. Mizuno was definitely NOT on my radar...like at all. But i trusted my fitter and after hitting nearly everything in the shop, She made a suggestion that changed my perception of feel forever. I now game the jpx 921 pro irons. I absolutely love them. Look, sound, feel..all yes please. I have mine all 1degree weak which gives me predictable distances within my comfort zone. I struggle when lofts get too strong because I begin chasing distance which is totally a me problem. I also got fitted this year into D, and fairway woods. I tested most brands including my personal favorite Cobra and Callaway. I actually tried to convince myself into one or the other because they are what I have long played at the top of my bag. Mizuno STz 220 in D and 3w are what I put in. I was shocked...but now I would not be without them. Looks, feel, consitant performance. I have become a fan. Good luck getting my Calloway 7w out of my bag though...been with me since 06. Almost as long as I have played Srixon balls...(zstar currently in tour yellow) I am not the biggest fan of change obviously. Yes, buy them. Yes blend them. Just put them in your bag. Don't sleep on their Drivers or anything else Mizuno. They are everything you will want top to bottom.

[@KingBuddhaKnowsBest]

Just order these in the HL model. I’m a new golfer and got fitter and fell in love with these over all the others. Incredibly excited to receive them and improve my game. It’ll be nice to practice and train with a set of irons made for my height.

[@brennan_huff9997]

Have gamed the JPX 919 hot metal for past few years. Absolutely love them, definitely staying in the bag.

[@robjelley1138]

Love my jpx irons have the 921 forged. They’re excellent

[@Skeemaster]

Love the way these are looking. Gaming the 921 pros at the moment. Wondering if it's worth upgrading when these are available. Or if I'm good enough to even try and play the Forged version when it's available. Great video, great review of this product!

[@rotang2]

I’m not playing enough to replace my clubs all the time, but I have a set of the JPX 850 Forged and I honestly think I’ll have them forever.

[@10hijinx]

The HL irons are the first game improvement irons in a long time that have reasonable lofts. They are not strong lofted, and so it will help moderate swing speed players to get the ball airborne and stopping on the greens. I'm looking forward to getting fit early next year.

[@dafuquwnt7170]

I play MP15s and they are in no fear of coming out the bag anytime soon, Mizuno have made some very forgiving irons in a "better" player looking iron, mp59 and jpx 850 are both great examples, even the MP 5 was forgiving for a blade

[@jackmaddox225]

moved from my ping eye 2s to mizuno jpx 923 hm from my first fitting, from new tech and the lift differences my 7 iron went from going 150 to 200👍

[@coreymoore01]

I’m scratching my head - the HL version seem to do it all. If you can get over the looks … why wouldn’t you take more spin, way more forgiveness, better launch, and a better landing angle … all without adding the crazy distance that has always been the gripe about game improvement irons. The HL version seems to me could be gamed by absolutely anyone who is willing to check their ego at the door.

[@alysgolfstudio567]

As a leftie been difficult to find the right combination. Came close to going with the jpx921 sel but ended up with pxgs instead - superb feel too. However look forward to testing if and when available in leftie the jpx 923 forged and the right shaft to suit me. If really good may well switch but would have to be really good…

[@bakerskate0907]

Just bought the pros. Look and feel of a blade with the forgiveness of a game improvement iron. I switched from the callaway mavriks and I’m amazed with my ability to change shot shape with ease. Feel like a much better golfer than I am at a 15 handicap😂

[@JoppersPC]

I have MP20’s and been tinkering with the idea of changing to jpx for the last couple months. Seeing this new release just makes me want to make the change even more. Will be interesting to see how they all blend (if at all) when the tour and forged come out

[@wackedoutonweed]

Go for it! I just got fitted and bought 923 HLs. The other night I felt like I was twenty years younger hitting great shots with these clubs! They are awesome! I can swing easy, and the ball just launches for these babies! I am sold 100%!

[@frankielambardo9268]

Hit all three in the hitting bay yesterday, my best numbers were with the HL model......needless to say I put my order in......absolutely amazing irons!

[@golfhawk18]

I haven’t played a Mizuno JPX iron set since the JPX-800s. So, when given an opportunity to play a set of the JPX-923 Hot Metal irons, I jumped at the chance. I must say that the JOX-923 HMs deliver. They are slightly longer than the Titleist T300s I have been playing and just as accurate. Ball flight is high enough to produce that steep descent angle to help hold the greens. Feel is good. Not the forged feel, but about similar to the other game improvement irons out there.

[@zbabyg6998]

The mizuno jpx HM 923s feel great to me. They have the forgiveness of a game improvement, yet still feel incredibly responsive, even with the forgiveness.

[@telmore117]

I game the JPX 921 Hot Metal. I absolutely love them.

[@57strub]

After 8 year absence from golf I bought the 923 HM G thru 5 iron last fall. Last week playing in our league game I got closest to the pin on all 3 par threes. I think they are great irons and winning the pot on all of the par threes raised some eyebrows here. 😂

[@brentcolby7670]

Also love the launch date matches the model of the club........

[@izzydog771]

I was at the golf head-quarters today looking to buy my first set. I’ve always had Mizuno baseball gear and it’s just a familiar name to me. I liked the feel in my hands but it’s kinda hard to shell out that kinda money for clubs I never played.

[@jameswconforti4248]

Great video, Mark. Was fitted for the JPX919 HMP just as the 921's came out, hit them similarly and saved quite a bit of money. BTW, when strike is good, they feel and sound awesome!

[@markspence5288]

I game the pro. I love them. I was in zx5 which were also great but I’ve always wanted a set of mizuno

[@johncoyne6823]

I have the JPX 921 Forged, they are really good and look great. Not ready for trading them in yet.............

[@Omnis2]

Test with 6 Irons, or do 7 & either 5 or 4. Didn't understand what the HL was about until I listened to Chris Voshall's interview on a big golf site's podcast. Golfers with slower club speeds are getting the short end of the stick in the LoftJacked Wars. I mean, I have more wedges than irons.

[@gregidour7315]

From memory, when I first started watching your vids (pre your first ever course vlog with Kevin Harper I think) you were using JPX EZ's

[@stevebriggs8024]

I went recently to test these as I had heard good things about them and fell in love with the Pro version, I hit the standard and Pro very similarly but I also liked the look and feel of the Pro's a little better. For the price, I don't know that you can find a better value and all around they are spectacular clubs. I am pretty sure I will be going in for a fitting soon for a set of these. Great clubs Mizuno and great review Mark!

[@ralphgonzales6094]

totally! i gained 20 yards between 7 iron from my Ben Hogan Apex Edge Pro's. Hogan are forged so a little softer feel, but the the 923 Pro feels great.

[@okimike5963]

I gamed JPX 850 Forged for about 4 or 5 years. Loved them. Looked good, not terribly chunky, but felt good, and could definitely shape them. Replaced with MP20 MMC 5i-PW and 4i HMB. I liked the slimmer profile of the MMC, style/looks, better feel, and some forgiveness (more than the 921 Tour). I’m confused on the new MP 223. To me it’s the same as JPX forged and doesn’t make sense. Very progressively chunky heads, PW an d 9 look nice, 8 is OK, but 7i looks and feels like the JPX forged. I don’t like that they’ve done that to the mid-line MP model and hope that in the next MP release it goes back to a more less progressive player CB style. If I want some more chunk I’ll mix with JPX around the 5 or 4i. I liked the JPX Tour, but to me, the MP20 MMC were a bit more forgiving, enough for my preference, and still had a nice compact look

[@dan.downing]

Hey Mark, how you doing buddy. Good I hope. Keep playin, we'll keep watchin. You rock

[@tomb9658]

The Mizuno JPX923 Pro is available in RH/LH. Mizuno is being friendly toward lefties with this offering. JPX921 Pro was RH only.

[@anthonycolon9697]

Great video but wish you would have shown the flight for each club on each shot vs your swing.

[@HayJubbard]

I have hot metals on the way in the mail right now. Couldn’t be more excited. They swung like a dream in my fitting. Curious about the HLs though after seeing this video, since I hit it higher anyway.

[@gkarakosta]

Yeah my fear with this irons is those unwanted and unpredictable flyers. If my 9i goes 140 yards and out of nowhere I get a shot that goes 160 yards, that’s a no no . If Mizuno says that will be no flyers then will buy the jpx pro in heartbeat. Thanks for all you do Mark.

[@mutiger2001]

I really hope to get fitted into a set of JPX923 set this spring.

[@loumitchells73]

I love my jpx 921 hot metal. Don't like the 4 iron, maybe the 923 hl would be a nice supplement

[@truthdragon7719]

Interesting how numbers on clubs don’t relate to loft anymore, the PW is now a 9i and so on. It seems manufacturers are miss numbering to delude folk they can strike a certain club, the 4i at 19° is in fact an old skool 2i. I could work with my MP20 HMB’s getting 2° stronger but when I tried MP225’s the 8i actually being a 7i just left a gap at the bottom of my bag. Horses for courses I guess. I’m not convinced iron technology advances are anymore than loft flattening.

[@lukejackson1933]

Cobra Forged Tech are worth a look.

[@ClintHoppus]

Is the 923 hl geared towards a moderate swing speed golfer? Would like to see the 923 hl the new Clevland hl clubs

[@Thataintnothing]

Playing the 921 Hot Metal ,Love them!!

[@adrianscott6005]

Really interesting - I’ve been gaming P790’s for a couple of years (10hc) and just feel I need help in the 5,6 and 7 iron

[@thomasgoode7322]

I'm testing irons right now - my Mp59s are 9 years old now, its time. It took me a while to get over myself - I have played pro/forged irons for 15 years and I swore I would never go back, but I am finding the gap between the "feel" of a forged/player iron, and the forgiveness of a game improvement iron is starting to shrink with all this new tech. Forged irons are more forgiving than ever, and game improvement are offering better feel than ever. If you're looking, I'd strongly suggest just allowing a fitter to hand you anything and everything - no biases. I play off a 7.7 index right now, my mid iron striking has always been a strength in my game so I am pretty detailed about what I am looking for...but I would not be surprised at all if my next set ends up in the cavity back/game improvement class.

[@kprice04]

I’ve got JPX EZ forged, and a set of JPX 825 Pro in the loft, for when my ball striking improves. Or I get bored and fancy some chrome irons bag in my bag…

[@SolomonLi]

Classy… Mizuno is always putting out good looking product. It’s such a great brand in that regard. I personally prefer the MP line, but these are really nice…

[@Aven579]

I have them and I love them best irons I ever have

[@soerenheriksen]

I use Cleveland launcher xl which are cheap compared to other common brands. They don't look as good as Mizuno but they just deliver on performance. Really solid game improvement irons.

[@torlil]

Very interesting that Mizuno has left the "jacked loft-race" with the HM HL. That line has higher loft and more spin than the regular HM. I would be afraid of the offset, but otherwise it would probably be the best club for me (inconsistent strike, but high clubhead speed)

[@ILoveGreatThings]

It makes more sense really. Higher lofts are easier to hit and control. Want more distance? Probably should get lessons or work out.

[@VoodooZ]

I think you're due for a Mizuno sponsorship Mark. ;) You always seemed to like them. I'm definitely looking for a set next year. Too bad their Leftie selection is still limited though. But at least they've done away with the SEL combo set stuff for 2023.. Looking forward to forged/Tour review.

[@HoopsnGitfiddles]

The High Launch have 3* weaker lofts than the other two! So comparing the 5-iron HL against the 4-iron of the other two is giving you a 6* difference between lines. The HL should be much shorter.

[@andybgolf9260]

love Mizuno irons, I play off 3 and I’m 50 in February would you think the pro would suit me ?

[@evmollet5418]

Have the 921 HM Pro.... love them

[@timothykennedy4457]

I played the 923 hot metal just ordered the 923 HL I couldn’t hit the hot metal high enough to hold greens. I’m 75 swing speed 75-78 with 7 iron.

[@paulbeaumont3201]

After a 15 year stint away from the sport just got fitted with hot metal HL and mizuno don’t charge extra for graphite shafts ❤

[@kitsuezero]

Came across some used JPX 921's last year split set 4-6 regular hot metal 7-gw hot metal pro last year end of the season. Have really enjoyed them this year, feel and sound amazing. If i were to get another set it would probably be from the JPX line as well. The MP223's looked interesting to me this year but these I'd probably go with if i were to get new ones.

[@TKPak1]

I have the old JPX 800 HD irons which so far nothing has been able to replace. Looks like the new 923 HL may be just right with decent lofts and offset for a 12 HC, moderate swing speed player like myself. These will be on my shortlist for the next upgrades.

[@alankasjan6488]

Wow, they really sound fantastic as well as looking beautiful. Certainly would game these, I think it's time to upgrade.

[@tomfletcher7625]

I would combo the hm pro 4 iron with the forged 5-6 and tours 7-pw.

[@donkee9]

I feel like at some point I have to get a set of mizuno. I played around with the hot metal pro 921 at GOLFTEC. They were almost too long. Was getting 195 with my 7i. At the time that was ten yards longer than my srixon 585. Felt like I could 200 carry out of the HMP if I went after it a bit.

[@katos84770]

Great video as usual Mark. Can you do a comparison video between the 923 pro and the Pro 225? Thanks!

[@Hacker-xe8yv]

I always wonder if Gene Sarazen, Bobby Jones, Henry Cotton, etal were also obsessed with how their clubs looked and if they "fit their eye".

[@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273]

I've tried and liked the JPX tour of multiple previous generations and they are nice... I still feel that they're a bit chubby (the JPX "forged" are at my absolute limit of acceptable chubbiness) and that in the Mizu range only the pure blades have the offset and topline that suit my eyes. They generally feel great (the MP blades and CB, that is) and are forgiving enough. JPX other than tour are really frightening me with my fault being too high a ball flight and a left leaning sort of trajectory. So, no, I don't think I'll bag a JPX hotmetal of any sort anytime soon, a JPX tour, maybe. I understand the appeal of "help" in long clubs for people making their money hitting balls, but to me, looks and feel and learning trump all that and the most "helping" club I'm ready to go to as an "amateur" (in the truest sense of the word) is something like a Titelist CB. I mean what if I do loose a few yards on misshits? I don't depend on that for my food. However, the enjoyment of a pured blade or "tour CB" forged in soft 1020 steel that you shape "just right", that's something with no price and that I come back to the course for! Maybe my index will be 1 or 2 higher than what it could, then again, maybe not... I'll train more if bad hits are feeling real bad and good hits are feeling heavenly!

[@petekenny3774]

Fantastic idea slotting the HL in there brilliant and the mix and match would be great

[@Zacharydderrick]

Love your channel, been watching for years. I have the 921 Hot metals largely because of your reviews. I however cannot resist .... Chromoly - Chromoloy.

[@mikewolf3686]

Bought new 923 Pros and then Hot metals - My old 919s ar elonger and feel better.

[@andythompson7456]

I'm playing JPX900s - Hot Metal at the top of the bag, Forged in the lower. Ok, not quite MP buttery, but I put my ego in its place and my MP52s in the garage. Way better for my game.

[@johnayscue8935]

My goal is to get fitted for a set of Mizuno irons for my next set.

[@trxe420]

I have always liked the JPX line, personally I bought the MP-18's (and love them to death), but I would have been fine with the JPX line. I still use the old JPX Hybrid to be honest, I have tried to get it out of my bag but I just can't. Old Blue is probably going to have to snap before it is replaced. I think my next set of irons though are probably not going to be blades, not because I can't play them, but just more wanting to take advantage of all this tech that is just quite frankly not in an MB.

[@keithfinley2939]

I would love to see a head to head between the 225 and Hot Metal Pro...

[@davidmorris7094]

I tried the 923's this afternoon during a fitting and absolutely couldn't get on with them, kept drawing them to the left, not hooked as such but a definite pull. They look as sexy AF though, nice weight distribution etc, did i mention they look as sexy AF?