Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro Irons Review
The Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal Irons aren’t meant for advanced players looking to optimize feel, control, and playability. The company makes plenty of other quality irons for this type of player.
Instead, this iteration of the JPX921s is meant for players looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. This is the type of player that has trouble getting the ball in the air, making solid contact, and wants more distance out of their irons. If the latter sounds like you and you haven’t yet hit the JPX921s, you’re missing out.
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For all too long, golfers only associated Mizuno with premium player’s irons. The MP33s come to mind with their sleek finish, tiny blade, and zero offset. Catch one of these clubs on the sweet spot and it’s like nothing else you’ve ever felt. But mishit a shot just by a little, and you’re going to know it.
While the company still makes some of the finest advanced clubs in the game, they now have a reputation for making quality clubs that anyone can play, even mid to high handicappers.
The JPX921 Hot Metal Irons are a prime example. These are game improvement clubs that are loaded with the latest technology and design features sure to help you get the most out of your game.
Key Features
- Reengineered CORETECH face delivers explosive ball speed for maximum distance.
- Extra perimeter weighting with toe bias adds forgiveness and stability.
- Variable thickness sole improves turf interaction and increases face flex for faster ball speeds.
Who Should Buy the Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal Irons?
The Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal Irons aren’t meant for advanced players looking to optimize feel, control, and playability. The company makes plenty of other quality irons for this type of player.
Instead, this iteration of the JPX921s is meant for players looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. This is the type of player that has trouble getting the ball in the air, making solid contact, and wants more distance out of their irons.
If the latter sounds like you and you haven’t yet hit the JPX921s, you’re missing out.
Design and Technology
Just because the JPX921s are a game improvement iron doesn’t mean they look clunky or obtuse. Sure, they don’t have the same sleek profile of Mizuno irons meant for more advanced players. But when you set them behind the ball, they inspire plenty of confidence without looking too foreign. In fact, you’ll notice minimal offset compared to a lot of other game improvement clubs.
The heads of the JPX921s are made of Chromolgy metal that’s some of the hottest, yet most responsive in the game. Coupled with a face that’s thinner than previous models and you’ve got an iron that feels great on both solid shots and mishits. Players also say this metal delivers a much quieter sound than other game improvement irons.
If you’re especially in need of more distance from your irons, the JPX921s are a great choice. Their lofts are a lot stronger than other irons. Even though they launch a little lower, golfers haven’t had many problems generating enough spin to hold greens.
The variable thickness sole of these irons has also been reengineered. Added relief on the leading edge keeps the club from digging so fat shots aren’t as penal. This design also allows the face to flex more at impact which increases COR. That means fast ball speeds and more distance.
The Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal Irons aren’t meant for advanced players looking to optimize feel, control, and playability. The company makes plenty of other quality irons for this type of player.
Instead, this iteration of the JPX921s is meant for players looking for maximum distance and forgiveness. This is the type of player that has trouble getting the ball in the air, making solid contact, and wants more distance out of their irons. If the latter sounds like you and you haven’t yet hit the JPX921s, you’re missing out.
- Ultra-thin face affords fast ball speeds for maximum distance.
- Variable thickness sole increases forgiveness and makes the irons playable from most any lie.
- Plenty of stock shaft options make fitting and customization easy.
- Price point remains high even though these clubs are two years old.
- Availability can be a challenge due to high demand.
- May not be the best option for advanced players that prioritize control, responsiveness, and playability.
Specs
The JPX921s with four-iron through pitching wedge in a complete set. For an upcharge, the set can be rounded out with gap, sand, and lob wedges.
The JPX921s are available in both right and left-handed.
Like most irons from Mizuno, there’s no shortage of shafts to choose from. They include:
- Aerotech Steelfiber I110 Graphite in stiff flex.
- Aerotech Steelfiber I95 Graphite in regular and stiff flex.
- KBS $-Taper Black PVD Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- KBS $-Taper Chrome Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- KBS $-Taper Lite Black PVD Steel in regular and stiff flex.
- KBS $-Taper Lite Chrome Steel in regular and stiff flex.
- KBS C-Taper Lite Steel in regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
- KBS C-Taper Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- KBS Tour Steel in regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
- KBS Tour V Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH NEO Steel in regular and stiff flex.
- Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH Steel in regular and stiff flex.
- Nippon N.S. Pro Modus Tour 105 Steel in regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
- Nippon N.S. Pro Modus Tour 115 Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- Nippon N.S. Pro Modus Tour 120 Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Steel in regular and stiff flex.
- True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- True Temper Dynamic Gold Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- True Temper Project X I0 Steel in regular and stiff flex.
- True Temper Project X LS Steel in stiff and extra stiff flex.
- Ture Temper Project X LZ Blackout Steel in regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
- True Temper Project X LZ Steel in senior, regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
- True Temper Project X Steel in regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex.
- UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Graphite in regular and stiff flex.
- UST Mamiya Recoil ESX Graphite in extra lite, lite, senior, and regular flex.
The irons are also available with almost any grip from the major manufacturers.
Our Experience
I’ve long been a fan of Mizuno clubs. Years ago, it was because I admired their clubs meant for better players. They looked sexy, felt great, and were far too advanced for a weekend warrior like me to hit.
Since the JPX line of irons were first introduced in 2018 however, I’ve become more and more a fan of their game improvement irons that are more suited for players like me, and many of our Golfer’s Authority readers.
The JPX921s seem longer to me than previous models. That’s probably due to the extra thin face and variable sole.
Whereas a lot of game improvement irons sound loud and feel hard, such wasn’t the case with these irons. The feel was solid, yet soft. And the sound was very much the same.
Overall, a well-built iron that stands to benefit anyone looking for something in the game improvement iron category.
Conclusion
No longer is Mizuno just a company that makes clubs for premium ball strikers. Far from it. The JPX921 Irons are suited for the everyman that wants to take full advantage of everything that modern design and tech have to offer. They’re forgiving, long, and well-built.
If you’re looking for something a little more out of your irons but don’t want something that’s hard to hit, try the Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal Irons. My guess is that you’ll see the benefits right away.
