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Mizuno · Irons · 2025

Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal

3 reviewers

The takeaway

Soft-feeling forgiveness, very strong lofts.

They agree

  • +High launch with a 50 degree descent
  • +Softer, mellower feel than most rivals
  • +Thin, fast face for ball speed
  • +Large, confident head shape

The knocks

  • 28 degree 7-iron is very strong
  • Clicky, non-forged sound
  • Thick top line and long blade

Buy it ifyou want game improvement distance without a harsh feel

Skip it ifyou want traditional lofts and a compact shape

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The verdicts.

2nd Swing Golf

Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing

Liked it

Named a really close, really fantastic contender to the G440 in the game improvement category, but not the winner.

+ the facts · 1 pros
  • +Close runner-up in the fitters' game improvement voting

Golf Monthly

UK magazine, season-long testing

Liked it

A softer-feeling option with standout short-iron shaping for the scoring clubs.

+ the facts · 2 pros
  • +Softer, mellow feel
  • +Spot-on short-iron shaping with thinner soles for versatility

For: Players who prioritise soft feel and refined scoring irons

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Michael Newton Golf

On-course, season-long club tests

Liked it

The core game improvement model, strong lofted but launching high with a 50 degree land angle Mizuno have clearly worked on.

+ the facts · 6 pros · 3 cons
  • +High launch with a roughly 50 degree descent angle for stopping power
  • +Cortech contour ellipse face is 30% thinner for ball speed
  • +Tungsten low and deep in the 4-iron to 7-iron
  • 28 degree 7-iron loft is very strong
  • Clicky, non-forged sound
  • Thick top line and long blade length

For: Mid to high handicappers chasing maximum forgiveness and distance.

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