Are there such things as forgiving irons?
Many brands will tell us that there are but we wanted to put it to the test.
And how on earth were we going to do that?
Well, when it comes to irons, who better than Mizuno to help us out.
Forgiving irons test: Mizuno MP-18 vs. JPX Hot Metal
The Mizuno MP-18 blade is one of the sleekest irons on the market.
It’s all about stunning looks and buttery-soft feel with very little in the way of ‘helpful’ technology.
When it comes to Mizuno’s forgiving irons, then the JPX900 Hot Metal is the brand’s largest, fastest and most helpful.
The MP-18 is effectively a lump of metal, forged using a high density process to create the best possible feel.
The JPX900 Hot Metal has a cavity design with a really thin, flexible face to create more ball speed.
Forgiving irons test: The numbers
We gathered some Trackman data on a recent trip to Abu Dhabi hitting 7-irons in both the MP-18 blade and JPX900 Hot Metal.
I got these numbers at the back end of a long day of filming and my strike was a bit all over the place.
But that’s exactly what can happen on the golf course. I get tired I make bad swings. I’m sure everyone can relate to that?
With the JPX900 Hot Metal, I can get a 153-yard average carry. And that was far from my best swings.
I can’t get that with the MP-18. On a good strike I can get up to 140 yards of carry.
