Our Mizuno JPX919 Forged irons review has take place following launch monitor testing at Rudding Park in Yorkshire.
I have also recently been for a fitting at Mizuno’s new tour fitting suite at Bearwood Lakes where I have had a chance to compare all three of the JPX919 irons.
Mizuno JPX919 Forged irons review: First impressions
The JPX919 Forged follow on from the JPX900 Forged which were released a couple of years ago.
The 900 Forged were Mizuno’s best-selling forged iron of all time so clearly went down well with golfers.
One of the reasons for their success was the fact they look and feel great but still offer distance and forgiveness for those who need it.
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I had previously used the Mizuno JPX850 Forged which we definitely in the same vein.
It was always going to be a tall order for Mizuno to improve on the 900 Forged in a relatively short time frame.
But they have certainly improved the aesthetics. These are about as good as it gets for irons in this category.
Mizuno JPX919 Forged irons review: The technology
Mizuno have continued to use their boron-infused carbon steel in the JPX919 Forged which is what allows them to pack a bit more of a punch than the sleeker 919 Tour.
But they also feature the same HD grain flow forging process as the 919 Tour and the MP-18 irons which improves the sound and feel.
Weight has been removed from the face which allows a lower, deeper centre of gravity making it easier to launch the mid and long irons.
You can see there is a fair bit of perimeter weighting on these clubs for added stability but the topline is still quite thin.
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Another great thing about the JPX919 range is the fact Mizuno offer no upcharge on a wide range of premium shafts.
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So that’s the lowdown on the Mizuno JPX919 Forged irons – but how did they perform? And what is our verdict? Find out on the next page…
Mizuno JPX919 Forged irons review: The results
During our initial testing of the Mizuno JPX919 irons we found that the Forged model sat nicely between the three.
They offer a bit more distance and forgiveness than the Tour but they offer a crisper sound and feel than the Hot Metal.
When I went through my fitting the Forged were offering me more consistency than both the Tour and the Hot Metal.
The front to back dispersion was nice and tight and I really enjoyed the crisp sound and feel.
But how do the JPX919 Forged compare with the JPX900 Forged?
Well if I’m being honest there wasn’t a huge amount of difference in the performance on the launch monitor.
But that’s fine and I wouldn’t necessarily expect much difference.
There’s also a similar sound and feel with both and I’d be hard pushed to say one was better than the other.
But the JPX919 Forged to look a bit more stylish and classy.
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Mizuno JPX919 Forged irons review: NCG Verdict
If you are currently using the JPX900 Forged then I won’t be telling you to rush out for the upgrade.
Unless you play a LOT of golf and they are a bit battered. And you like spending money on new, shiny things.
If, like me, you’re looking for an iron that offers the best of both world’s then the JPX919 Forged are as good as it gets.
They will reward you on your good shots and they will be fairly kind on your bad shots.
And this is all while looking, sounding and feeling fantastic.
As a 15 handicap I feel like these irons will help me improve. I’m not going to grow out of them when I knock four or five shots off my handicap.
Mizuno JPX919 Forged irons details
Available: 4-GW right and left hand.
7-iron loft: 32˚
SRP: £135 per iron
More more information or to find a fitter visit the Mizuno website.
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