In August, our covered all the technical aspects of Mizuno’s three new irons: JPX-900 Hot Metal, JPX-900 Forged and JPX-900 Tour irons. And of course, the story linked to all the in-hand photos one could possibly desire.If you missed those stories or photo threads, make sure to catch up with the links below.
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JPX 919 Forged - £120 - new reverse milled clubface - boron infused makes it 30% stronger - CNC milled from the sole up - fastest ever Mizuno forged iron - lower, depper CG than JPX900.
In-hand Photos:. Comparison Photos:Up to speed? Now watch Mark Crossfield put all of the irons through the paces in the videos below. JPX-900 Hot Metal Review. Product: Epon AF-305Pitch: From Epon: “A first from ENDO manufacturing.
This fully hollow-body forged design utilizing stronger lofts screams maximum ball speeds and distance! A super low and deep CG combined with a super wide sole makes this the most forgiving iron in the EPON line up. A progressive body design lends itself to more traditional looking short irons.”Our take on Epon AF-305 ironsIf you don’t know the name Epon Golf, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Epon is the personal brand of ENDO forging, and premier forging company in Japan. ENDO was founded in 1950 as a producer of small machine components, and by the end of the 1960s, it was creating high-end golf equipment. ENDO currently does a lot of forging for many golf companies out there. Epon is the brand where ENDO can show off its ultra-premium products and latest forging technology. Forged irons are coveted for their soft, responsive feel and to Epon that is their highest priority when creating new designs.
Epon creates its club heads as one piece, instead of the body and hosel welded together, to ensure that soft, buttery feel.The Epon AF-305 is a new iron in the lineup for 2019. AF-305 irons offer high playability in a shape that has reduced offset and a thinner top line to appeal to better players.
When pulling the AF-305 out of the box you immediately notice the large cavity and amount of perimeter weighting, but when you set them down they look good to the eye. If I had to compare the look, I would say these remind me of the Srixon Z565 irons.
The AF-305 looks great with its light satin finish that reduces glare but also has a richness to it that other satin irons don’t have. The other thing that stands out is the sole design to help with turf interaction for both sweepers and diggers. As a digger, I love seeing the beveled leading edge to help the club glide through the turf. The sole of the club is wider to accommodate tungsten metal in order to increase MOI lower the CG.
If I had to think of a negative on these irons I would say the look of the wider sole, but that is a very minor thing that really helps the playability of the iron.Out on the course, the AF-305 really shines. People love Japanese irons and wedges for their soft feel, and the feel is of course just as you expect, very soft and solid. These aren’t so soft where you would consider them mushy or unresponsive, but they defiantly aren’t clicky. Shots hit closer to the heel keep that same soft and solid feel, while shots off the toe offered just a little more of a crisp sound. While playing the 305, I was really impressed with the sole and turf interaction. I am more of a digger and tend to have a steep angle of attack.
With the soft conditions here the 305 never dug into the ground and thanks to the tapered leading edge. The clubs really glided freely through the ground. The sole has trailing edge relief that helps the club play like a smaller players club and get through rough easier than a wider soled iron.The 305 has a wider flange/sole and you would think that amount of weight low on the head would launch the ball to the moon. Out on the course, the 305 did get the ball in the air quickly, but offered a more penetrating ball flight than I expected. I would classify the 305 in the mid/high launch category and spin is low, but enough where you don’t have to worry about the ball holding the green.
I had no problems getting the ball to stop and with the short irons even had a few pull back on the green.If you are looking for an iron that offers players looks, soft feel, and a healthy dose of forgiveness then you need to add the 305 to your list of irons to try. Epon has crafted a really versatile iron that will fit players in a wide range of handicaps while offering them the feel and precision they probably haven’t had in an iron that offers this much forgiveness. Overall I really like the Epon AF-305 and think it could be one of the most underrated irons out right now. Titleist announced a new version of the Pro V1x being released to consumers October 1: the “left dash” Pro V1x. If you’re wondering about the nomenclature the printing is as follows on the ball, thus there’s a dash to the left of Pro V1x.Line extensions have been few and far between with the ProV line, beyond the introduction of the original Pro V1x in 2003. “The way we have looked at it is, if there is enough demand for a product through our channels, then we want to make it available to the public.” Michael Mahoney.
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Technology:Mizuno has introduced the technology of “Multi-Face thickness” for the very first time in the JPX 900 Irons. This allows the luxury to save the 21.5 g of weight that increases your COR. With the Variable face thickness, the velocity you will get after hitting the ball also doubles as well.
Performance:Now, come to the business end of the game. The most interesting part is that how Mizuno JPX Irons are performing in the game? Well, I got all my answers at once when I used Mizuno JPX 900 Irons in the field. To be very honest, it was a treat to play with these irons. The playability, grip and the accuracy are just as good as you will ever get in the game.
Feel:If I have to sum up the feel of this cub in one word, then I would say that it’s just pure heaven. Best feel in the category. Slightly heavish but still efficient and responsive. Indeed, it’s a trademark brand of Mizuno Irons. Look:It won’t be a bad choice for you to hang these Irons on the wall as a showpiece. Well, honestly, I am not exaggerating because the looks of this set are just mind-blowing.
In other words, it’s just pure class. Product Features:. True Temper Project X LZ Shaft.
D2 Swing Weight. Chrome Finish. Cavity back Design. Regular & Stiff Shaft Flex. Forged Irons.