Mizuno JPX-923 Forged vs Mizuno JPX-925 Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | JPX-923 Forged loft | JPX-925 Forged loft | JPX-923 Forged lie | JPX-925 Forged lie | JPX-923 Forged length | JPX-925 Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 61.5 | 62 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 34 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 62.5 | 63 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | 49 | 48 | 63 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- JPX-923 Forged
- JPX-925 Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the JPX-923 Forged is 30° and the JPX-925 Forged is 30°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the JPX-925 Forged averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (39° vs 38°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the JPX-923 Forged 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the JPX-925 Forged 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
The JPX-923 Forged is a players iron and the JPX-925 Forged a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The JPX-925 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-923 Forged 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-923 Forged is listed as forged and the JPX-925 Forged 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.
The JPX-925 Forged came out 2 years after the JPX-923 Forged, 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-925 Forged is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the JPX-923 Forged 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-923 Forged specs and Mizuno JPX-925 Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged stronger lofted than the JPX-925 Forged?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged and JPX-925 Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 9-iron, and 3 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged or the JPX-925 Forged?
The JPX-925 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-923 Forged is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged and JPX-925 Forged have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Mizuno JPX-923 Forged is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the JPX-925 Forged 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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