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The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is a game improvement iron released in 2022, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12-24 HCP) who benefit from a larger clubhead, wide sole, and high MOI design that reduces the penalty on mis-hits and promotes a higher, easier launch. The 2022 model's 7-iron is lofted at 26°, reflecting the brand's focus on maximising distance through aggressive loft specifications.
In short
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal (2022) is a forgiving game-improvement iron built for consistent distance. The set runs 5-iron to PW with a 26° 7-iron. Released in 2022. It carries a $899 MSRP.
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Last-gen value buy
The newer JPX 925 Hot Metal (2025) is already out, so the JPX 923 Hot Metal now sells at closeout pricing. If you do not need the very latest tech, this is the smart-money pick.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
Modeled from the $899 original MSRP and a 4-year-old release (about 27% of MSRP retained used).
Used market value
$205 - $270
Private sale, fair to like-new
Trade-in value
$125 - $190
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The JPX 923 Hot Metal is the 4th of 6 generations Mizuno has released in this line, from the JPX 900 Hot Metal (2016) to the JPX 925 Hot Metal (2025). It followed the JPX 921 Hot Metal (2020) and came in held the same price. The JPX 923 Hot Metal (2023) replaced it.
| Club | Loft |
|---|---|
| 5i | 18.5° |
| 6i | 22° |
| 7i | 26° |
| 8i | 30.5° |
| 9i | 35° |
| PW | 40° |
Data covers 5i to PW (6 clubs). If Mizuno sells additional clubs for this set (for example a 4-iron or gap wedge), they are not in our data yet.
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| Club | Loft | Moderate swing~149y 7-iron | Average swing~164y 7-iron | Faster swing~178y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-iron | 18.5° | 169 y | 186 y | 202 y |
| 6-iron | 22° | 160 y | 176 y | 191 y |
| 7-iron | 26° | 149 y | 164 y | 178 y |
| 8-iron | 30.5° | 139 y | 153 y | 166 y |
| 9-iron | 35° | 127 y | 140 y | 152 y |
| PW | 40° | 117 y | 129 y | 140 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal features a wide sole, deep undercut cavity, and high-MOI design that keeps ball speed consistent across the face. The low, deep CG promotes a high launch angle that helps the ball stop on greens. At impact it delivers solid and consistent - designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat.
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal's 7-iron is lofted at 26° - strong - notably stronger than the traditional 32-34° standard. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 164-174 yards. The 5-iron (18.5°) to 7-iron gap of 7.5° is spread across a wide range, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 40° is relatively strong - consider a gap wedge of 46-48° to bridge the distance to your sand wedge.
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal (2022) 7-iron has a loft of 26°. This is a strong loft by modern standards - you can expect this iron to carry further than a traditional 32° 7-iron for the same swing speed.
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is a game improvement iron, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12-24 HCP). Handicaps roughly in the 12 to 24 range benefit most from this design.
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal pitching wedge is 40°. This is relatively strong, so you will likely need a 46-47° gap wedge and a 50-52° sand wedge to cover the distance window to your full wedge. Check there is roughly a 4-5° gap between each wedge.
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is designed to feel solid and consistent - designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat. The consistent feel across the face is intentional - it builds confidence by making solid and slightly off-centre strikes feel similar.
The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal (2022) represents an earlier generation of this model. Newer versions have since replaced them - use our iron finder to compare this set against the latest releases.
Yes. The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is a game improvement design built for forgiveness and easy launch. Its category typically suits 12 to 24 handicaps.
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