Mizuno MX-200 vs Mizuno JPX-800
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MX-200 loft | JPX-800 loft | MX-200 lie | JPX-800 lie | MX-200 length | JPX-800 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 59.5 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 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 | 44 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MX-200
- JPX-800
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MX-200 is 33° and the JPX-800 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-800 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MX-200. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the JPX-800 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the MX-200 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the JPX-800 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 MX-200 is listed as Grain Flow Forged with a Y-Tune pocket cavity and the JPX-800 as investment cast, split construction across the set. Forging, as in the MX-200, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the JPX-800, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
The JPX-800 came out 2 years after the MX-200, 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-800 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the MX-200 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 MX-200 specs and Mizuno JPX-800 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mizuno MX-200 stronger lofted than the JPX-800?
No. The JPX-800 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Mizuno MX-200, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Mizuno MX-200 and JPX-800?
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 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Mizuno MX-200 and JPX-800 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Mizuno MX-200 and JPX-800 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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