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Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal irons
Game improvement, 3.5 of 5 for forgiveness
Mizuno's game improvement iron, with 4.8 mm of offset at the 7-iron, tungsten low in the 4- to 7-irons for a higher launch and a sole of varying thickness that lets more of the face flex. More help than a players iron, less than Mizuno's JPX925 Hot Metal HL (5.0 of 5): choose the JPX925 Hot Metal HL if thin and heavy strikes are your main miss.
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3.5 of 5 forgiveness score
$962.50 at Mizuno
Used from $574.99 at 2nd Swing Golf
Also sold new at GlobalGolf (searches for Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal)
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Choose it if
- You make decent contact and want help on the misses from a slimmer head.
- Your iron shots start right or fly low: 4.8 mm of offset gives the face more time to square.
- You play left-handed: it is sold left-handed.
- You want to spend less: $962.50 is in the cheapest third of the 43 we price.
Choose something else if
- You need a senior flex: PING G740, senior (A) flex in stock, 5.0 of 5.
- For more help on thin and heavy strikes, the Hot Metal HL has a wider head and a 31° 7-iron.
- Class
- Game improvement
- 7-iron loft
- 28°Every club's loft, lie and length
- Offset (7-iron)
- 4.8 mm
- Sole
- 22.9 mm at the 7-iron
- Stock flexes
- Regular or stiff
- Hands
- Left or right
- Price
- $962.50 at Mizuno, 7 irons, checked 2 Nov
Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal, JPX925 Hot Metal HL or JPX925 Hot Metal Pro?
| Detail | JPX925 Hot Metal this page | JPX925 Hot Metal HL | JPX925 Hot Metal Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgiveness score | 3.5 of 5 | 5.0 of 5 | 2.0 of 5 |
| Class | Game improvement | Super game improvement | Players distance |
| 7-iron loft | 28° | 31° | 28° |
| Offset, 7-iron | 4.8 mm | 5.7 mm | 3.2 mm |
| Sole | 22.9 mm at the 7-iron | Wider: 23.9 mm at the 7-iron | 21.9 mm at the 7-iron |
| Flexes | R · S | R · S | R · S |
| Hands | RH · LH | RH | RH · LH |
| Price | $962.50 at Mizuno, checked 2 Nov | $962.50 at Mizuno, checked 2 Nov | $962.50 at Mizuno, checked 2 Nov |
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What changed from the JPX923 Hot Metal
Both are Mizuno's forgiving speed cavity for mid to high handicaps, with the same head length. The JPX925 Hot Metal is half a degree stronger from the 7-iron to the pitching wedge (a 28° 7-iron against 28.5°; the 48° gap wedge and 54° sand wedge are unchanged), a quarter inch longer from the 4-iron to the gap wedge, more upright (half a degree from the 4-iron to the pitching wedge, a full degree in the gap and sand wedges), and has slightly less offset (4.8 mm at the 7-iron against 5.0 mm). Mizuno also rebuilt the face, and sells the 925 from the 4-iron to the sand wedge, where the 923 went down to a lob wedge.
Mizuno no longer lists the JPX923 Hot Metal, but PGA TOUR Superstore still has new sets for far less than a JPX925, and used sets cost less again. Choose the JPX925 for the newer face and the longer, more upright fit.
| Detail | JPX923 Hot Metal (previous) | JPX925 Hot Metal (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Game improvement | Game improvement |
| Forgiveness score | 3.5 of 5 | 3.5 of 5 |
| 7-iron loft | 28.5° | 28° |
| Offset at the 7-iron | 5.0 mm | 4.8 mm |
| Sole | 22.8 mm at the 7-iron | 22.9 mm at the 7-iron |
| Stock flexes | Not published | Regular or stiff |
| Hands | Left or right | Left or right |
| Price new | $699.98 at PGA TOUR Superstore, 7 irons (5-PW, GW), checked 11 Oct | $962.50 at Mizuno, 7 irons, checked 2 Nov |
| Price used | From $519.99 at 2nd Swing Golf (7 clubs (5-PW, GW), graphite, regular flex, poor condition), checked 31 Oct | From $574.99 at 2nd Swing Golf (5 clubs (7-PW, GW), steel, regular flex, average condition), checked 31 Oct |
Loft, lie and length, club by club
| Club | Loft | Lie | Length | Offset | Sole width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 19° | 60.5° | 38.75 in | 0.224 in | 24.3 mm |
| 5-iron | 22° | 61° | 38.25 in | 0.213 in | 23.8 mm |
| 6-iron | 25° | 61.5° | 37.75 in | 0.201 in | 23.4 mm |
| 7-iron | 28° | 62° | 37.25 in | 0.189 in | 22.9 mm |
| 8-iron | 32.5° | 62.5° | 36.75 in | 0.173 in | 20.9 mm |
| 9-iron | 37° | 63° | 36.25 in | 0.154 in | 19.4 mm |
| PW | 42° | 63.5° | 35.75 in | 0.13 in | 18.5 mm |
| GW | 48° | 64° | 35.5 in | 0.106 in | – |
| SW | 54° | 64° | 35.25 in | 0.083 in | – |
Build a whole bag around it, or check the lofts in the bag you carry.
Use the iron finder to compare sets for your usual miss, and check the set makeup and loft gaps before ordering. Between a game improvement and a super game improvement head, this is how to tell which one your strike needs.
JPX925 Hot Metal: the questions buyers ask
- Is the Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal forgiving?
- Moderately. It is Mizuno's game improvement iron, with 4.8 mm of offset at the 7-iron and a 28° 7-iron. It scores 3.5 of 5 on our reading of what Mizuno publishes about it; the most forgiving iron sets we cover score 5.0.
- Who is the JPX925 Hot Metal for?
- It suits golfers who make decent contact and want help on the misses with a slimmer head.
- JPX925 Hot Metal or a more forgiving Mizuno head?
- More help than a players iron, less than Mizuno's JPX925 Hot Metal HL (5.0 of 5): choose the JPX925 Hot Metal HL if thin and heavy strikes are your main miss.
- Does the JPX925 Hot Metal come in senior or ladies flex?
- No. Mizuno lists regular (R) and stiff (S).
- Is the JPX925 Hot Metal sold left-handed?
- Yes: Mizuno sells it left- and right-handed.
- What are the JPX925 Hot Metal lofts?
- 4-iron 19°, 5-iron 22°, 6-iron 25°, 7-iron 28°, 8-iron 32.5°, 9-iron 37°, PW 42°, GW 48°, SW 54°, as Mizuno publishes them. The full table with lie, length and offset is above.
- Which clubs come in a JPX925 Hot Metal set?
- 5-iron to GW or 4-iron to PW (7 clubs); an 8-club set is sold separately.
- How much does the JPX925 Hot Metal cost?
- $962.50 at Mizuno, 7 irons, checked 2 Nov. Used from $574.99 at 2nd Swing Golf, checked 31 Oct. Prices change; the seller's page has today's.
How the 3.5 adds up
The forgiveness score is our reading of what Mizuno publishes about the head, from 1 to 5. It is not a test result. How every score works.
| Part | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Head class | 3 | Game improvement: a forgiving head, slimmer than super game improvement. |
| Offset | +0.5 | 4.8 mm at the 7-iron, at or above our 4.5 mm mark. |
| Sole | +0 | Mizuno describes the sole ("Variable Sole Thickness") but not as wide. |
| Forgiveness score | 3.5 | of 5 |
The score rates the head only. Hand, flex and price decide which version you buy, not how forgiving it is.
Specification sheet
| Maker | Mizuno |
|---|---|
| Model | JPX925 Hot Metal |
| Model year | – |
| Type | Iron set |
| Class | Game improvement |
| Handicap range the maker states | – |
| Offset | 0.189" at the 7-iron (0.224" in the 4-iron down to 0.083" in the SW) |
| Sole | 22.9 mm across at the 7-iron (24.3 mm in the 4-iron to 18.5 mm in the PW); Mizuno varies its thickness so more of the face flexes. |
| Moment of inertia (MOI) | – |
| Face technology | CORTECH Design with Contour Ellipse face; Seamless Cup Face; Chromoly 4140M |
| Construction | Several materials, with tungsten low in the 4- to 7-irons for a low sweet spot and a higher launch, and a stiffening frame for control without losing forgiveness. |
| Set makeup | 5-iron to GW or 4-iron to PW (7 clubs); an 8-club set is sold separately. |
| Clubs in the set | 7 |
| Stock steel shafts | Nippon NS Pro 950 NEO |
| Stock graphite shafts | UST Recoil Dart ESX 60 F3 |
| Stock flexes | R (regular), S (stiff) |
| 7-iron loft | 28° |
| Hands | RH, LH |
| Men's or women's | Unisex |
| List price (MSRP) | $1,155 · checked 6 Sep |
| Price at Mizuno | $962.50 · checked 2 Nov |
| Set price | $962.50 · checked 2 Nov (the maker's set price) |
| Amazon listing | Amazon's listing for this model; check the hand, shaft and flex on its page against the stock options above. Amazon's price may differ from the prices above. |
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| Sole | Hand | Where to buy | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | Game improvement | 29° | 5.0 mm | Slightly wider | A · R · S | RH · LH | $599.99 at Tour Edge 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | See it at Tour Edge Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29° | not published | Wider | L · A · R · S | RH · LH | $559.99 at Tour Edge 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | See it at Tour Edge Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29° | 4.6 mm | not published | A · R · S · X | RH · LH | $999 at Golf Discount 7 irons (4-PW) · checked 2 Nov | Check price at Golf Discount Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ See it at PING | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 31° | 4.3 mm | Wider | L · A · R · S | RH · LH | $1,099.99 at TaylorMade 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | See it at TaylorMade Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29.5° | 4.6 mm | not published | PING's own lightweight flexes: Ultra Lite or Lite | RH · LH | $1,299.99 at PGA TOUR Superstore 7 irons (6-9, PW, UW, SW) · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29.5° | 3.3 mm | Wider: 0.90 inches | R · S · X | RH · LH | $699 at Haywood 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 3.5 | Game improvement | 29° | 4.6 mm | not published | not published | RH · LH | $1,099 at Golf Discount 7 irons at $157 each · checked 2 Nov | ||
| 3.0 | Game improvement | 28.5° | 3.5 mm | Tour V.T. Sole | A · R · S | RH · LH | $1,099.98 at Srixon 7 irons at $157.14 each · checked 2 Nov | See it at Srixon Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.0 | Game improvement | 28° | 3.9 mm | not published | A · R · S | RH · LH | $1,099.99 at TaylorMade 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | See it at TaylorMade Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ | |
| 3.0 | Game improvement | 29° | 3.4 mm | not published | R · S · X | RH · LH | $579 at Takomo 7 irons · checked 2 Nov | ||
Callaway Quantum Max (2026) | 3.0 | Game improvement | 29° | 3.7 mm | Tri-Sole | R · S | RH · LH | $1,099.99 at Golf Discount 7 irons (4-PW) · checked 2 Nov | |
| 3.0 | Game improvement | 29° | not published | Width not published | R · S | RH · LH | $1,499 at Golf Discount left-handed, 7 irons (5-PW, AW) · checked 2 Nov | Check price at Golf Discount Check price on Amazon Amazon's price may differ See it at Titleist |
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Sources
The specification comes from these pages; open the maker's page before buying, because prices and shaft options change. Check the exact shaft and hand at the shop before ordering.
- Mizuno's store page (price checked 2 Nov)
- Mizuno's listing (checked 6 Sep)
- Mizuno's specification table
- Mizuno's specifications
- 2nd Swing Golf's used listings (checked 31 Oct)
- Pre-owned: seen at 2nd Swing Golf from $574.99 (checked 31 Oct)