Mizuno JPX 921 Tour, Forged, JPX-921 Hot Metal & JPX921 Hot Metal Pro irons: In-hand photos

[evoviiiyou]

25 minutes ago, jjl said:

Those who have hit the 921 Forged, are they low launching/low spin?  i had the 900 Forged and found they launched too low with too little spin.  I realize some of it is shaft dependent, I'd be curious about the stock Modus 105 R or 120.  

I think technically the design goal behind the 921F is decent spin/high launch (steep decent angle) vs competitors in the space that are lower spin and lower launch to similar distances. The nice thing is over our beloved 900F’s, we are getting more distance with a slightly stronger loft and a lot of technology and in 4-7 irons material. Take your 900F and go hit it against the 921F with the Mizuno shaft optimizer. You will gain all that you want IMO. 
 

Shaft will play a part and is always a part of the fit but so is ball. You have 500-1000rpms in both and with many decent swings, even more range to work with. 

Edited September 9, 2020 by evoviiiyou

[reider69]

1 hour ago, jjl said:

Those who have hit the 921 Forged, are they low launching/low spin?  i had the 900 Forged and found they launched too low with too little spin.  I realize some of it is shaft dependent, I'd be curious about the stock Modus 105 R or 120.  

I have played 900 forged for 4 years.  They were high launch and spin for me but I have a very high swing speed and steep angle of attack.  The 921 forged 7 iron launched even higher than the 900 forged and the feel was much softer.

[Minarets]

Part of the reason i want to hit them again in a new sim was I didn't believe the shape and spin i was seeing in the numbers.  It was showing very low spin for me.  But again, I don't think the simulator was correct.  

[MongoSmash]

I know what you mean minarets. 
i went to the Mizuno Experience in atl. 
 

the tech was smart and friendly. BUT....their sim uses a ball with dots on it. And it didn’t spin! Great for making the customer think they’re gaining yards, but not realistic if you play a moderate or high spin ball - like a ProV1 X!

 

i didn’t feel a lot of difference between F and HMp, but I’m a 12 cap. Where the diff did show up was on mishit; HMP still more /much more forgiving

[bubbagump]

10 hours ago, Hammer22 said:

An easy non-scientific start would be to watch Michael Newton’s videos on both. With just about identical swing speeds with the 7 iron, he’s a good club longer with the 921F. Lots of good things to say about the feel as well. Yet another winner for Mizuno.

 

 

 

Thanks for the recommendation!  Checked it out, and goodness  with the 921F he was getting around 200-205 carry, 210-215 ish total and the HMB around a 175ish carry and around 180 total.  

Edited September 9, 2020 by bubbagump

[herbert7890]

has anyone tried the 921 Tour vs MP-20Mb on a monitor to compare the distance/spin?  I got the Mp-20MB but tempted by the tours.

[bcc624]

For those who have placed custom orders, when were you told that they would ship? I made an order on 9/3, but forgot to ask when Mizuno expected to ship custom orders for the 921 line.

[reider69]

14 minutes ago, bcc624 said:

For those who have placed custom orders, when were you told that they would ship? I made an order on 9/3, but forgot to ask when Mizuno expected to ship custom orders for the 921 line.

I was told I should have my irons at my door on September 17th.  

[harpua728]

I just hit the HMP and Forged for the first time. 

 

At address they both appear very similar, though you can tell that the HMP's back is a little thicker if you look closely.  Head length looked almost identical. There's a noticeable different when looking at the soles however, and theHMP's sole was a lot thicker than I expected.

 

Performance and feel were very similar for me.  I was playing a mixed bag of range balls and normal balls, and really only tried to focus on shots with normal balls.  While the feel was generally the same, I will say that the one shot that felt the best all day was hit with the forged.  I currently play the Mx-200 irons from 2009 and I was hitting 921 7 irons further than my current 6 iron.

 

I'm leaning towards going with the HMP.  I'm 39 and play off an 8 index.  While I don't love the thick sole, it's there for a reason and since I purchase new irons every 10 years or so, I figured the larger head will help me out in the long run as I'll hopefully be playing these until I'm close to 50.  Being that performance was more or less the same, may as well go for the extra help; while saving $400.

 

I need to hit both off grass to make the final call.

[OspreyCI]

37 minutes ago, reider69 said:

I was told I should have my irons at my door on September 17th.  

Where you guys ordering from? I am going with Discount Dan’s. Great prices and awesome customer service. 

[Warrick]

1 minute ago, OspreyCI said:

Where you guys ordering from? I am going with Discount Dan’s. Great prices and awesome customer service. 

Through my Mizuno guy, placed 8/24, was also told by 9/17, possibly a couple days early.

[TLUBulldogGolf]

Has anyone compared the hot metal pro long irons to HMB long irons? 

[JerryTBall]

1 hour ago, bcc624 said:

For those who have placed custom orders, when were you told that they would ship? I made an order on 9/3, but forgot to ask when Mizuno expected to ship custom orders for the 921 line.

My HM pro’s & Cleveland zip core wedges arrival 1 October, but I just ordered mine!

Edited September 9, 2020 by JerryTBall

[harpua728]

3 hours ago, OspreyCI said:

Where you guys ordering from? I am going with Discount Dan’s. Great prices and awesome customer service. 

I'm pretty sure the price of the JPX line at Discount Dans will be the same as everywhere else.

[OspreyCI]

22 minutes ago, harpua728 said:

I'm pretty sure the price of the JPX line at Discount Dans will be the same as everywhere else.

Maybe.... get a quote through their email and check them out. I will only be using them. 

[Warrick]

The price certainly varies depending where you purchase. 

[SwingMan]

59 minutes ago, harpua728 said:

I'm pretty sure the price of the JPX line at Discount Dans will be the same as everywhere else.

Well, okay.

[Lemonde]

5 hours ago, harpua728 said:

I'm pretty sure the price of the JPX line at Discount Dans will be the same as everywhere else.

Maybe. Maybe not.

[thesamwise]

9 hours ago, harpua728 said:

I just hit the HMP and Forged for the first time. 

 

At address they both appear very similar, though you can tell that the HMP's back is a little thicker if you look closely.  Head length looked almost identical. There's a noticeable different when looking at the soles however, and theHMP's sole was a lot thicker than I expected.

 

Performance and feel were very similar for me.  I was playing a mixed bag of range balls and normal balls, and really only tried to focus on shots with normal balls.  While the feel was generally the same, I will say that the one shot that felt the best all day was hit with the forged.  I currently play the Mx-200 irons from 2009 and I was hitting 921 7 irons further than my current 6 iron.

 

I'm leaning towards going with the HMP.  I'm 39 and play off an 8 index.  While I don't love the thick sole, it's there for a reason and since I purchase new irons every 10 years or so, I figured the larger head will help me out in the long run as I'll hopefully be playing these until I'm close to 50.  Being that performance was more or less the same, may as well go for the extra help; while saving $400.

 

I need to hit both off grass to make the final call.

 

Pretty similar in terms of launch or did you notice a significant difference?

 

Interesting that the difference in feel was mostly a wash. That's good to hear, because I'd love a little help from my irons but lots of folks are saying that the 921F feel amazing. Obviously, I've got to hit them both, but it's fun to read all these reviews until I can.

[JerryTBall]

It’s nice if getting your irons in September cause Continental Golf is one of the largest Mizuno accounts and they’re told October 1 that best so good luck I’m waiting for mine

[Brooks_Cupcake]

19 minutes ago, JerryTBall said:

It’s nice if getting your irons in September cause Continental Golf is one of the largest Mizuno accounts and they’re told October 1 that best so good luck I’m waiting for mine

Sorry, not following?

[JerryTBall]

Somebody had mentioned that they ordered Mizuno irons and they were getting them on the front porch on 17 September I was just passing on what I was told from one of the largest accounts

Edited September 10, 2020 by JerryTBall

[noodle3872]

3 hours ago, JerryTBall said:

Somebody had mentioned that they ordered Mizuno irons and they were getting them on the front porch on 17 September I was just passing on what I was told from one of the largest accounts

My rep said irons will be in stores September 17 and anything pre-ordered with anything custom is October 1.

[JerryTBall]

6 hours ago, noodle3872 said:

My rep said irons will be in stores September 17 and anything pre-ordered with anything custom is October 1.

I suppose that could be as I’ve really never seen a stock set other than demo sets of the Mizuno’s at the shop, always custom order or used.

[Jeffcs]

I just put a used set of 919 Pro’s in my bag less a than a week ago, but I’m debating if it it makes sense to return them and get fitted for 921’s. It’s only about $150 more than the 919’s. 

Edited September 10, 2020 by Jeffcs

[Brooks_Cupcake]

10 hours ago, JerryTBall said:

Somebody had mentioned that they ordered Mizuno irons and they were getting them on the front porch on 17 September I was just passing on what I was told from one of the largest accounts

Fair enough. 
My buddy got his 7MC set well before any stores even had their demo heads, and my MMC MP20 arrived before any stores had their full sets.

it also happened the other way around during the Pandemic early days where a mate of mine waited almost 10 weeks.

Sometimes it’s about who you know....

[reider69]

First person to have their irons delivered and posts a pic to this board wins.  Win what????  Absolutely nothing.  Now can we stop arguing and speculating when delivery date is?  Fact is, everyone only knows what they have been told which has been wildly inconsistent!!

[awtryau89]

17 minutes ago, Jeffcs said:

I just put a used set of 919 Pro’s in my bag less a than a week ago, but I’m debating if it it makes sense to return them and get fitted for 921’s. It’s only about $150 more than the 919’s. 

 

For $150 more, definitely. The 919s were good but not as good as the 900s. The new materials and construction would definitely be worth it in my book. Also you get the custom aspect and have exactly what you want and need with the shaft, grip, loft and lie. It would be money well spent at that rate. If you were talking $500-$600, then no.

Edited September 10, 2020 by awtryau89

[Warrick]

I am inquiring about this October nonsense this morning, hope that isn’t he case.

[cozilla]

Mizuno has mentioned in their social media posts that the first wave of preorders will be dispatched on Sept. 17th.  I was told I would be in that first wave.

Edited September 10, 2020 by cozilla