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2024 Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal irons: GolfWRX Launch Report
What you need to know: Mizuno’s latest iteration of its technology-packed JPX iron series continues the company’s history of questioning and innovation by incorporating, for the first time, multi-material construction in the JPX family. Engineers use nickel chromoly and strategically positioned tungsten across the lineup for higher launch and steeper angles of descent. In keeping with prior model nomenclature, there are three 2024 JPX iron models — JPX 925 Hot Metal: Core model. Technology for all-around forgiveness. JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro: Hot Metal in a more compact package. JPX 925 Hot Metal HL: Larger profile for ease of launch.
2024 Mizuno JPX Hot Metal irons: What’s new, key technology
- CORTECH Design with Contour Ellipse Face: Mizuno re-engineered its multi-thickness face, producing a design 30-percent thinner than the previous generation. Center ball speed is increased, and Mizuno promises more ball speed retention further from the sweet spot.
- Multi-material construction with tungsten weighting: In the 4- 7-irons, Engineers positioned tungsten low in the body of the club for a lower center of gravity and thus higher launch.
- Chromoly 4140M: Mizuno’s malleable, high-strength face is joined to a bendable hosel for ease of fitting.
- Seamless Cup Face: As with previous generations, Mizuno incorporates one-piece seamless cup face design allowing engineers to strategically thin areas around the perimeter of the club for greater ball speed.
- Variable sole thickness: Also carried over, this design element boosts COR (greater energy transfer) by allowing for greater face flexing.
- Balanced Stability Frame: More forgiveness is created by balanced weighting throughout the JPX line. Mizuno indicates this also produces “a tour preferred vibration and sound.”
- Harmonic Impact Technology: Engineers tuned head geometry to deliver “Mizuno feel” and feedback at impact. This works in conjunction with acoustic sound ribs throughout the clubs, according to the company.
Check out in-hand photos in the GolfWRX forums.
Additional model details
Hot Metal: “All-around forgiveness”
Available 4-SW / RH and 4-SW / LH
Shafts: NS Pro 950 NEO & Recoil Dart ESX
Grip: Lamkin UT+
$150 per club
Hot Metal Pro: “A slimmer profile”
Available 4-SW / RH and 4-SW / LH
Shafts: NS Pro 950 NEO & Recoil Dart ESX
Grip: Lamkin UT+
$150 per club
Hot Metal HL: “Added launch and height”
Available 4-SW / RH
Shafts: Dynamic Gold 95 & Recoil Dart ESX
Grip: Lamkin UT+
$150 per club
What Mizuno says
“With the JPX line, we are pushing the boundaries of golf club engineering. The new Hot Metal iron family introduces a multi-material design, strategically incorporating tungsten into our Nickel Chromoly designs, enhancing distance with impressive height and spin. With three distinct models to choose from, each offering extensive custom fitting options, we uphold the quality and craftsmanship Mizuno is renowned for. We are dedicated to continually setting new standards of performance in the industry” David Llewellyn – Director of R&D, Mizuno
“Our team thrives on the JPX philosophy of innovation. The JPX line allows us to approach design in a whole new way, thinking about the future and experimenting with advanced technologies and materials. This forward-thinking mindset enables us to challenge conventions in every category of clubs—irons, drivers, and more. And even with this innovative approach, we continue to deliver the exceptional look and feel that makes Mizuno golf clubs so special.” – Chris Voshall – Product Director, Mizuno
“Having multiple fitting options is invaluable because every golfer is unique. By offering a variety of models and configurations, like those in the JPX925 Hot Metal iron family, we can tailor the clubs to match each golfer’s unique Swing DNA as measured by our Shaft Optimizer. Whether a golfer needs added height, a slimmer profile, more spin, a tailored lie angle, or any of more than 50 unique shaft options, our new JPX range and enhanced PFS System and Software ensure they receive the optimal fit for their game.” Bill Price – Director of Custom Fitting, Mizuno
Check out more in-hand photos in the GolfWRX 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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