Mizuno JPX-900 Forged vs Mizuno JPX-900 Tour
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | JPX-900 Forged loft | JPX-900 Tour loft | JPX-900 Forged lie | JPX-900 Tour lie | JPX-900 Forged length | JPX-900 Tour length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 21 | — | 59.5 | — | 38.75 |
| 4 | 21 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 24 | 27 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 27 | 30 | 61 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 31 | 34 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 35 | 38 | 62 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 42 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 50 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- JPX-900 Forged
- JPX-900 Tour
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the JPX-900 Forged is 31° and the JPX-900 Tour is 34°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the JPX-900 Forged should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the JPX-900 Tour. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the JPX-900 Tour averages 2.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the JPX-900 Forged runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the JPX-900 Tour 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The JPX-900 Forged is a players distance iron and the JPX-900 Tour a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The JPX-900 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-900 Tour 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.
The JPX-900 Forged is listed as forged and the JPX-900 Tour as Grain Flow Forged cavity back. 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2016, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Mizuno designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The JPX-900 Tour is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the JPX-900 Forged. 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-900 Forged specs and Mizuno JPX-900 Tour specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno JPX-900 Forged stronger lofted than the JPX-900 Tour?
Yes. The Mizuno JPX-900 Forged 7-iron is 31° against 34° for the JPX-900 Tour, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno JPX-900 Forged and JPX-900 Tour?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (31° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno JPX-900 Forged or the JPX-900 Tour?
The Mizuno JPX-900 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 JPX-900 Tour is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Mizuno JPX-900 Forged and JPX-900 Tour 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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