Equipment
In-hand look: New Mizuno JPX 919 Hot Metal Pro irons
Building off of the massive success of the totally revamped JPX series over the last three years, including a couple major victories with the JPX 900 Tour model, Mizuno is expanding the JPX options and again blurring the line between game improvement and players clubs with the introduction of the highly anticipated JPX 919 Hot Metal Pro.
What gets lost in the discussion with Mizuno and the JPX line is the original Hot Metal 900 was the best-selling iron for Mizuno in the 900 line up by quite a large margin and helped take back some relatively big market share from other OEMs in the category. When you take into account that for the majority of recreational (and even avid golfers) breaking 100 is a challenge, it’s easy to see how game improvement clubs make up the majority of on course and fitting studio sales. For a brand like Mizuno so closely associated with the PGA Tour and lower handicap players, that was a big step forward in consumer perception.
The JPX 919 Hot Metal Pro fits into the lineup for the aspiring player looking for both ball speed and an enhanced appearance from the top line. From first impression alongside my MP 18 blade, its easy to see how this club could find its way into the hands of even the most ascetically picky golfer.
The technology story comes from the combining of all the technology from the JPX 919 Hot Metal line including
- Proprietary chromoly 4140M to increase face strength, flex, & speed – while still allow for lie loft adjustments
- One Piece cupped geometry for improved feedback
- Re-engineered ribs in the cavity to improve acoustics
- Stability frame undercut to push mass to the furthest perimeters for maximum forgiveness
…all this now in a profile typically only seen in a “players cavity iron”
From a technical and fitting standpoint, the specs of the JPX 919 Hot Metal Pros are an exact match to the standard 919 Hot Metals (in regards to the lies and lofts). This makes it the perfect club to either combo into the short irons or, for those looking to add some forgiveness into the longer irons by combo-ing with either the forged of tour models in the shorter irons. This transition will be equally easy since the offset is inline to the offset numbers with the JPX 919 Tour’s. See more photos and discussion in the forums
Comparison between JPX 919 Hot Metal and 919 Hot Metal Pro
Comparison between JPX 919 Hot Metal and 919 Hot Metal Pro
Comparison between JPX 919 Hot Metal and 919 Hot Metal Pro
The best way to describe the target golfer for this is either a better player with moderate clubhead speed that needs more ball speed and higher launch to help hold more greens, the aspiring mid-handicapper looking to move into an iron that has a “players” profile while still offering forgiveness, or the golfer looking to combo a long iron replacement to compliment the rest of their set.
Even into the shorter irons, the Hot Metal Pros are a sight to been seen. Obviously, there is no mistaking this club for a pure blade, but you will be hard pressed to find a pitching wedge packed with this much technology in a shape that is both confidence inspiring and player preferred. There is also a matching 50-degree gap wedge to match the set and make the transition to traditional wedges easier.
Join the discussion in the forums.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Pelle
Feb 18, 2019 at 4:57 am
Mizuno, why aren’t you building Hot Metal PRO in left handed version? Why do you abandon us lefties, again?
Tiger Noods
Feb 6, 2019 at 3:01 am
What is “ascetically picky”?
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Jan 25, 2019 at 7:24 am
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Keep up the good writing.
Jim Farrell
Jan 23, 2019 at 8:13 pm
What are the specs? Not enough information to be able to determine anything. Mizuno’s web site is pathetic.
scotty
Jan 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm
editing is important before publishing.
Miles
Jan 22, 2019 at 9:37 pm
I have been playing the MPH4s since they were released and haven’t found anything that could replace them. Curious to see how these will stack up against my trusty H4s…
John
Jan 22, 2019 at 12:09 pm
Left hand availability?
Jerry G
Jan 22, 2019 at 10:45 am
Looks good at address with help in the sole – I see HM Pro 4i with the 919F.
stan mccoy
Jan 22, 2019 at 10:38 am
when will they be out
Jerry
Jan 22, 2019 at 10:45 am
Next month from what Mizuno engineer said in a podcast.
Joe
Feb 20, 2019 at 8:36 pm
Which podcast?
Jordan
Jan 22, 2019 at 10:35 am
So the only question I have after this is, should I paint fill my MP-18’s with the black instead of white?
Pelle
Jan 22, 2019 at 9:59 am
Wow, Mizuno has really hit my sweet spot – again as it seems. I am really looking forward to try and most probably by them.