Mizuno JPX-825 Pro vs Mizuno JPX EZ Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | JPX-825 Pro loft | JPX EZ Forged loft | JPX-825 Pro lie | JPX EZ Forged lie | JPX-825 Pro length | JPX EZ Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- JPX-825 Pro
- JPX EZ Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the JPX-825 Pro is 33° and the JPX EZ Forged is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the JPX EZ Forged should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the JPX-825 Pro. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the JPX EZ Forged averages 0.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 22°).
The JPX-825 Pro is a players iron and the JPX EZ Forged a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The JPX EZ Forged is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The JPX-825 Pro trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Both heads are listed as forged. 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 EZ Forged came out 1 year after the JPX-825 Pro, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The JPX EZ Forged is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the JPX-825 Pro on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Mizuno JPX-825 Pro specs and Mizuno JPX EZ Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno JPX-825 Pro stronger lofted than the JPX EZ Forged?
No. The JPX EZ Forged is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Mizuno JPX-825 Pro, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno JPX-825 Pro and JPX EZ Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 6 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno JPX-825 Pro or the JPX EZ Forged?
The JPX EZ Forged. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Mizuno JPX-825 Pro is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Mizuno JPX-825 Pro and JPX EZ Forged 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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