The Mizuno JPX One Hybrid forms part of the brand’s new metal wood range. It is a line-up that has brought about a significant change for the brand and their approach.
With a compact design, this iron-replacement style hybrid looks to blend a confidence-inspiring profile with plenty of performance.
Many golfers still feel like longer irons are the best way to go over hybrids, but those people may change their minds thanks to this Mizuno release. Read our full review to find out why…
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NCG SUMMARY
If you’re looking to replace your longer irons with something a bit easier to hit and a tad more forgiving, then the Mizuno JPX One Hybrid is a great shout. Ball speeds and spin numbers remain tight across the face, and the steep descent angle provides genuine stopping power into greens.
It may not shout the loudest in the JPX One family, but it’s arguably one of the most dependable performers in the line-up.
PROS
- Exceptionally consistent ball speeds and spin rates
- Plenty of forgiveness on heel and low strikes
- Compact look
CONS
- Slight draw bias won’t be optimal for everyone
Mizuno JPX One Hybrid Review: First Impressions
From a shelf appeal perspective, this is a really clean-looking club. The crown is simple and uncluttered, its a nice club to look at.
Mizuno has equipped this hybrid with a smart looking JPX alignment aid that’s more of a line than a dot. It’s a small detail, but one that genuinely helps frame the ball nicely at address.
The shape is compact and iron-like, clearly designed as a proper long-iron replacement rather than a mini fairway wood. For those who are still on the fence as to whether to swap out their long irons for hybrids this sort of profile will help to make that change feel more seamless.
NCG Verdict
Perhaps the biggest compliment I can give the Mizuno JPX One hybrid is that it is extremely consistent. It performed well, even when my swing wasn’t.
The ball speed ranged from 132mph to 140mph, with the spin rates also being remarkably consistent, sitting between 3,400rpm and 4,500rpm. That level of consistency is exactly what you want from a hybrid designed to attack long par 4s or hold par 5 greens.
Although I didn’t find this hybrid to be particularly draw biased, it was drawing for me on the majority of my strikes.
In terms of distance, it doesn’t deliver anything revolutionary but it does the job. My average carry distance sat around 210 yards with totals rolling out to around 230 yards. Solid enough numbers that means it’s a very playable golf club.
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One of the common issues, I have certainly experienced this as well, when it comes to hybrids is that although they are able to generate plenty of distance, the stopping power isn’t always there.
Here, however, the descent angle allows the ball to land steeply enough to be able to hold more greens effectively. It helps to make the most of approach shots.
Final Verdict
The Mizuno JPX One Hybrid may not have the headline-grabbing technology of the new Mizuno driver, but it absolutely still delivers where it matters.
It’s clean in the looks department, packed with intelligent engineering, most importantly, it is extremely consistent. Even slightly imperfect strikes produce solid numbers.
There aren’t many reasons I can think of why you shouldn’t considered this if you’re on the hunt for a new hybrid.
Mizuno JPX One Hybrid Review: The Details
Available: Now
RRP: £280.00 / $280.00
Loft Options: 22° and 25°
More information: Clubhouse website / Mizuno website USA
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