Mizuno JPX-923 Forged vs Mizuno JPX-923 Tour
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | JPX-923 Forged loft | JPX-923 Tour loft | JPX-923 Forged lie | JPX-923 Tour lie | JPX-923 Forged length | JPX-923 Tour length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 27 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 30 | 61 | 61 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 34 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 38 | 62 | 62 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 42 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 49 | 51 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- JPX-923 Forged
- JPX-923 Tour
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the JPX-923 Forged is 30° and the JPX-923 Tour is 34°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the JPX-923 Forged should carry roughly 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the JPX-923 Tour. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the JPX-923 Tour averages 3° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 34°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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-923 Forged is listed as forged and the JPX-923 Tour as Grain Flow Forged HD 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 2022, 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-923 Tour is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the JPX-923 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-923 Forged specs and Mizuno JPX-923 Tour specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged stronger lofted than the JPX-923 Tour?
Yes. The Mizuno JPX-923 Forged 7-iron is 30° against 34° for the JPX-923 Tour, 4° stronger, which is worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged and JPX-923 Tour?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (30° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged and JPX-923 Tour aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged and JPX-923 Tour have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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