Mizuno JPX-800 vs Mizuno JPX-825
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | JPX-800 loft | JPX-825 loft | JPX-800 lie | JPX-825 lie | JPX-800 length | JPX-825 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 49 | 50 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- JPX-800
- JPX-825
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the JPX-800 is 32° and the JPX-825 is 32°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the JPX-825 averages 0.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the PW (44° vs 45°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the JPX-800 runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the JPX-825 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The JPX-800 is listed as investment cast, split construction across the set and the JPX-825 as investment cast. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The JPX-825 arrived 2 years after the JPX-800, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The JPX-825 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the JPX-800. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Mizuno JPX-800 specs and Mizuno JPX-825 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno JPX-800 stronger lofted than the JPX-825?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 32°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno JPX-800 and JPX-825?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (32° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 2 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno JPX-800 and JPX-825 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno JPX-800 and JPX-825 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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