With the Tour we had an average carry of 176 yards and an average total of 181 yards. The spin was quite high averaging at just over 7,000rpm.
The Forged seemed to produce a slightly stronger ball-flight which was not unsurprising due to being 3˚ stronger in loft.
The ball flight was lower with the carry averaging at 186 and the total at 193. The spin was almost 1,000rpm less.
With the Hot Metal the 6-iron loft is the same at the Forged at 27˚ but we saw a ball flight which was even higher than the Tour.
This is because the centre of gravity is really low to help people launch the ball more easily. It’s really cool when you see equipment doing exactly what it is supposed to.
But also we had less spin and more ball speed with the JPX900 Hot Metal so the end result was more carry and more overall distance.
The most impressive thing was arguably the dispersion which was hands-down the tightest of the three irons. This is due to improved performance on slight mis-hits.
Looking at the data from all three irons it’s clear to see the difference in performance from each.
Mizuno JPX900 irons comparison – conclusion
For me this test was very enlightening. Which of the three irons would be best for our anonymous big hitter if he was being fit into these irons?
There’s a very strong case to say Hot Metal in the longer irons, Forged in the mid irons and Tour in the short irons.
That extra spin will result in the ball stopping on the green and the headshape will offer workability.
With the Forged there’s a bit more forgiveness but still a fantastic look at address, that forged feel and the ability to shape the ball easily.
And the performance on the Hot Metal is there for all to see – loads of ball speed, high and easy launch, low spin and superb forgiveness on off-centre hits. Who wouldn’t want that with their long irons?
If you had to pick one for our anonymous big hitter it would probably be the JPX900 Forged as, just like the JPX850 Forged before them, they are arguably the best all-rounders on the market.
No compromise on looks and feel but with fantastic performance for a wide-range of abilities.
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[skylab_video id=”39712″]Mizuno JPX900 first hit[/skylab_video]
