Mizuno JPX-925 Forged vs Mizuno JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | JPX-925 Forged loft | JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro loft | JPX-925 Forged lie | JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro lie | JPX-925 Forged length | JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 24 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 32.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 48 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- JPX-925 Forged
- JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the JPX-925 Forged is 30° and the JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro is 28°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the JPX-925 Forged. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro averages 1.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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-925 Forged is listed as Grain Flow Forged cavity back and the JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro as cast multi-material with a thin face and tungsten weighting. Forging, as in the JPX-925 Forged, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
Both sets were introduced in 2024, 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-925 Hot Metal Pro is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the JPX-925 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-925 Forged specs and Mizuno JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno JPX-925 Forged stronger lofted than the JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro?
No. The JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 30° for the Mizuno JPX-925 Forged, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno JPX-925 Forged and JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno JPX-925 Forged and JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno JPX-925 Forged and JPX-925 Hot Metal Pro have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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