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Specs, loft charts and modeled carry for two sets golfers cross-shop. Mizuno JPX 925 Forged and Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro each have a full page.
| Spec | Mizuno JPX 925 Forged | Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Players Cavity | Players Distance |
| Player type | Low Handicap | Mid Handicap |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| 7-iron loft | 30.5° | 29.5° |
| PW loft | 44° | 43° |
| Set makeup | 4-iron to AW | 4-iron to AW |
| MSRP | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| Technology | - | - |
| Editorial recognition | Golf Digest, MyGolfSpy | Golf Digest, MyGolfSpy |
| Club | Mizuno JPX 925 Forged | Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro | Loft delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 21° | 20° | +1° |
| 5i | 24° | 23° | +1° |
| 6i | 27° | 26° | +1° |
| 7i | 30.5° | 29.5° | +1° |
| 8i | 34.5° | 33.5° | +1° |
| 9i | 39° | 38° | +1° |
| PW | 44° | 43° | +1° |
| AW | 49° | 48° | +1° |
Modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each set's lofts, not measured for these models.
| Club | Moderate swing | Average swing | Faster swing | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPX 925 Forged | JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro | JPX 925 Forged | JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro | JPX 925 Forged | JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro | |
| 4i | 164 y | 167 y | 182 y | 185 y | 199 y | 202 y |
| 5i | 156 y | 159 y | 174 y | 176 y | 190 y | 192 y |
| 6i | 148 y | 151 y | 164 y | 167 y | 179 y | 182 y |
| 7i | 138 y | 141 y | 153 y | 156 y | 167 y | 170 y |
| 8i | 129 y | 131 y | 143 y | 145 y | 156 y | 158 y |
| 9i | 118 y | 120 y | 131 y | 133 y | 143 y | 145 y |
| PW | 109 y | 110 y | 121 y | 122 y | 132 y | 133 y |
| AW | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Mizuno JPX 925 Forged | Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro | Δ carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 174 yd | 174 yd | 0 |
| 5i | 166 yd | 166 yd | 0 |
| 6i | 159 yd | 159 yd | 0 |
| 7i(anchor) | 150 yd | 150 yd | 0 |
| 8i | 140 yd | 140 yd | 0 |
| 9i | 129 yd | 129 yd | 0 |
| PW | 116 yd | 116 yd | 0 |
| AW | 104 yd | 104 yd | 0 |
| Estimated from loft specs · ±5 yd accuracy | avg 0.0 yd | ||
The Mizuno JPX 925 Forged and the JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro share the same 4-iron to AW set makeup, but they sit in different categories. The JPX 925 Forged is a players cavity back, built for golfers who want a compact head and are willing to trade some forgiveness for control. The JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro is a players distance iron, so expect a larger head and more help on mishits. Its lofts are 1 degree stronger through the set, 29.5 degrees at the 7-iron against 30.5 degrees, which is worth roughly 2 yards of carry at the same swing speed. That gap also shifts the wedge end of the bag, so check your gapping before you buy. Editorial ratings are close. Golf Digest scores both at 78/100, while MyGolfSpy gives the Hot Metal Pro 86/100 and the Forged 84/100.
For most golfers, the JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro is the better buy. It costs $100 less at $1,099 MSRP, carries slightly higher editorial marks, and offers more distance and forgiveness. Choose the JPX 925 Forged at $1,199 only if feel and a players cavity profile matter more to you than an extra couple of yards or a lower price.