Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal vs Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro Irons (2025)

Verdict

The Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal and the JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro share a name, but they are built for different golfers. The Hot Metal is a game improvement iron with a 27.5 degree 7-iron. The Hot Metal Pro is a players distance iron at 29.5 degrees, 2 degrees weaker, which works out to roughly 5 yards less carry at the same swing speed. The Hot Metal runs from 5-iron to sand wedge, the Hot Metal Pro from 4-iron to approach wedge, so check your wedge gapping either way. The Hot Metal suits players who want a larger head, more forgiveness and maximum distance. The Pro suits better ball strikers who want a compact look and a stock 4-iron. Editorial scores favor the Hot Metal, 92/100 at Golf Digest against 78/100 for the Pro.

For most golfers, the JPX 925 Hot Metal is the better buy. It is $100 cheaper at $999 MSRP against $1,099, it carries stronger review scores, and its stronger lofts add distance while the bigger head adds help on mishits. Choose the JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro only if feel and a smaller profile matter more than forgiveness, or if you want a 4-iron in the stock set with lofts that stack more traditionally into your wedges.