Mizuno JPX 923

[MattF]

14 hours ago, Niels_Denmark said:

Only concern now is the gapping between the 42,5 deg PW and my 50 deg. wedge, but I will figure that out when I start playing them.

Mine go the JPX923 MHP PW to 48° T-22. Maybe look at getting the GW bent to 48.

[Parshooter36]

I had my fitting yesterday and was surpised by the results. He fit me into the regular hot metal with a stiff recoil 95 shaft. I was expecting the HL would fit me better because I tend to hit a lower ball flight, but I could not stop hitting it left. I don't know if it was the extra offset or what, but as soon as we switched to the regular hot metal my ball flight straightened up. I also did not expect to be in the heavier stiff flex recoil. He really wanted me in a steel shaft, but I told him the only reason I was buying new irons was to go to graphite for my tendonitis. Either way, every shaft I hit had better results on the graphs of the software he was using. He said my regular flex KBS tour 90 shaft in my current irons was not a good fit for me at all.

[MIgregb]

I finally had a chance to demo a JPX 923HM & HM Pro against my current 919HM that I've been using for the last 3 years. I don't have much of an issue with ball height so I didn't try the HL model, although I'd probably check it out for a 5 iron replacement if I bought. It was on a Trackman range where it shows pretty much everything except spin numbers (a pretty important stat to me). My current set uses the Project X LZ 5.5 (115g) shaft but I tried out the 95g graphite selections in regular flex on the 923s. I was surprised to see that I did better with the Pro model. The 923Pro seemed a bit lighter than the 923MH to me (no clue if it really is) and it had better ball speeds and dispersion vs both my 919HM and the 923HM. I'm a long way away from ordering anything but I was pleased with this initial demo. I've played Mizuno JPX clubs for the past 9 years and would probably continue on with the 923s, but I would be remiss if I didn't check out some others before doing so. I'm looking forward to the 2023 version of MGS Most Wanted Iron tests to narrow down my test selection.

[Niels_Denmark]

3 hours ago, MattF said:

Mine go the JPX923 MHP PW to 48° T-22. Maybe look at getting the GW bent to 48.

Good to see that something along those lines is actually playable. The thought to bend the existing GW was also the essence of the discussion. Otherwise I might just try to train for an 80% or grip down swing on te PW to have something in the gap. But again - need to see the 'damage' first.

[Niels_Denmark]

4 hours ago, Parshooter36 said:

I had my fitting yesterday and was surpised by the results. (...) He said my regular flex KBS tour 90 shaft in my current irons was not a good fit for me at all.

Hee hee - more or less equivalent to my experience yesterday - it appears that fitting really does make sense even if we all walk around and think we got our own specs and needs figured out... 

[Niels_Denmark]

12 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Great write up.  Thanks.  Sounds like a quality fitting.  The shaft analyzer is really good.   

I e used it in several fittings (including my own) and it is usually spot on.  Like you the biggest thing it did for me was get me out of recoil and into lightweight steel or Steelfiber.  My top two recommendations were Steelfiber wnd Modus 105 with the Nippon 950 the next.   So far o love the Steelfiber and I never would have picked those on my own as I have alway thought they were too harsh for me.   But like you again.  I have a pretty aggressive move from the top so the firmness helps there 

We are also the same specs in length anc lie…good to know

Thanks - funny that we're apparently very alike in many aspects  including the journey from Recoil to completely different shafts based on the shaft analyzer. So glad it is working out for you - also because that could be another indicator that it's the right direction for me  

I once had a Vokey wedge with a Steelfiber shaft and loved it until it was completely worn down (and then some)

[Parshooter36]

So I had a chance to dive into the number from my fitting over the weekend.  I lost 2 MPH ballspeed and 5 yards of carry with the HL which is understandable with the loft difference, but the peak height betweend the HL and regular HM was only 0.4 ft. I really expected it to be a bigger difference than that. Either way, my new 923 HM should be delivered tomorrw!

[MattF]

I'm getting more and more comfortable with my 923HMP's. According to SS they are about a club longer than my last 2 sets...170+ yard 6 iron is a bit stupid for this crippled 51 year old but I'll take it.

[Niels_Denmark]

Got mine yesterday - exactly 2 weeks after my fitting. Very acceptable time, they need to get built, shipped from Scotland outside EU, through customs and distributor to my local shop.

They are beautiful. The matte shafts makes them look really cool. 

My only chance to play them so far was one hour in a Trackman center. Mixed results. It's a big change in swing feel and -weight.

But when I caught them, they were definitely sweeeeet, and at least 10 meters longer than the old Apex '14.

I'm sure this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship as we get to know each other better... 

[Golfspy_CG2]

On 11/4/2022 at 12:56 PM, Niels_Denmark said:

Thanks - funny that we're apparently very alike in many aspects  including the journey from Recoil to completely different shafts based on the shaft analyzer. So glad it is working out for you - also because that could be another indicator that it's the right direction for me  

I once had a Vokey wedge with a Steelfiber shaft and loved it until it was completely worn down (and then some)

Sorry I missed this post when you posted it. 

A vokey wedge in SteelFiber...I think my heart just raced a bit faster...that sounds like a marriage made in heaven...ha    I don't mind when wedges get worn down, it's an excuse to go buy more

And yes, before anyone makes the comment, I actually did keep my SM7's long enough for he grooves to wear down  

[MattF]

17 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

I actually did keep my SM7's long enough for he grooves to wear down

[cksurfdude]

Well I'm glad I read through all the pages of this... Re-confirms that I really really really should go get a proper iron fitting before (impulsively ) jumping into something I _think_ works for me....

[Rickp]

10 hours ago, cksurfdude said:

Well I'm glad I read through all the pages of this... Re-confirms that I really really really should go get a proper iron fitting before (impulsively ) jumping into something I _think_ works for me....

Definitely get fit you won’t be sorry.