Mizuno JPX Hot Metal Pro Irons Review - Average Swing Speed 

Bring back Lindsay! She is so relatable for average golfers!

About a week ago I had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay buying coffee in downtown Toronto. It might have been the first time she’s been “recognized” because of her TXG appearances. She was a bit flabbergasted but I I assured her that she has lots of fans in RU-vid land. A very classy woman with a lot going for her. Ironically, I’m picking up my Hot Metal Pro irons from TXG Burlington tomorrow.

Lindsey speaks to me. The things that she wants in an iron, her typical shots and misses, and the results she got were an exact description of my game and the results of my fitting last week. I REALLY wanted to walk out with a set of the forged clubs, but I hit these better and they fit my game better. Patiently waiting for my new set of Hot Metal Pros.

Nothing like a good txg video to start the day

I needed to replace a set of irons earlier this year so, naturally, I looked at Mizuno. I hit all of the available 919 models. I liked the feel and better distance with the HM irons but I felt that the increased offset was causing me to hit everything to the left. I loved the feel of the Forged and Tours but lost distance with them. I vacillated about the HM's so long that the Pro model unexpectedly came out. I loved the thinner top line, less offset and the compact heads. I hit them and the flight was straight without needing to compensate for offset like I did with the HM's. I got fitted for the correct shaft and the grips that I prefer and they were ordered. Because of weather and vacation, I finally got to play a complete 18 holes last weekend and I broke 90 for the first time in several years. I loved everything about the Pro's and I can't wait to play again.

Loved the review with a golfer whose playing frequency is more realistic for the "average" working person :). I did a Mizuno fitting 5 days ago and ended up in a set of these. I'm 48, been playing since I was 12 but I am forever going to be "recreationally competitive" in that I play to a high single index, hit a reliable draw, have no problem with spin and hit a high ball but am lucky to play more than twice a month on average. Because of that, I am going to frequently not find the center of the face, players irons, like the MPs, killed my distance. These are so well conceived and constructed and feel just as good as the 919 Forged (to me, at least) but my distance dispersion is so improved I would have been a moron to not buy them. I would challenge those who think a "good" player wouldn't want these to go hit them and then comment. The same commitment to quality Mizuno has in their "players" irons is very evident here.

Guys, I fluctuate between a 5 & 6 GHIN, and I was playing Ping i210. I’m not playing as much these days and my inconsistent delivery to the ball was killing my distance on slight mishits. I tried PXG and found consistent distance on these slight mishits, but I can’t afford those irons. The week the HM Pros were to release I did a fitting in San Antonio looking for an iron to do what the PXGs did. I tried Apex, Apex Pro, JPX 919 Forged, P760, and these. From feel, to consistency, to the look, offset, topline, etc, I chose these. I didn’t need the distance, and like the fitter said, I could play just about any iron, but these did what the PXGs did for a WHOOOOOLE lot less. I’ve played three rounds with them so far and I love them! I’m still learning my distances, but these are exceptional irons!

Great video. Lindsay is a great choice as tester. Lovely swing with club head/ball speeds relatable to most of us. I can see where Mizuno hot metal pros would be a serious contender for most

Bought theses 3 weeks ago, tried everything apex, ap3, i500, p790, cobra forged tec (second favorite) jpx tour and forged and I couldn’t put these down. Just kept coming back to these even though I really wanted to be like all the cool kids and get a forged club but couldn’t deny how these felt and performed...15 handicap

Thanks for producing content for avg swing speed players as well!

An absolutely great review. Gives us mere mortals the information we covet. Thanks Ian and Matt.

Boys talk is cheap, let’s follow this up with a iron fit process for Lindsey, why because you TXG can deliver it and on the basis which can be shown to ladies what a fit can do, it’s a tough sell. A great review and thanks for upload and greatly appreciate Lindsey participation. I will be forwarding to a few tough sells. 😉👍

I bought the muzuno H4 knowing I would get the height I was looking for, knowing less distance...Your video, is spot on, you guys are awsome ....Time for me to look at the hot metal pro.....Keep up the great informative video

Loved this video. I'm a 14 handicapper middle-aged male golfer with a swing speed similar to Lindsay's. I also much prefer 'players' irons and have played Cleveland CG1 Tour blades for a while now. I know what my carry distances are through a healthy dose of realism and also extensive use of a tracking and tags system designed in Scotland (I won't name it but the system's name begins with S not G!) and don't mind admitting my 6 iron carry distance with my CG1 is 'only' about 142-145 yds. Golf for us more mortals who swing a driver around 92mph is not going to be about distance. Its confidence over the ball. Contact and consistency if possible. The 3 c's I've always said. All my friends tend to hit the ball further than me (when they DO eventually manage to 'get one') but always tend to score worse than me. More videos with Lindsay please. Many more. Many thanks Doug Mackenzie.

Nice video Gents, I put the HM up against the HM Pro, I really wanted to like the Pro because of its looks and the idea behind the design but found the standard HM to be just a bit more forgiving. What surprised me the most was that I also preferred the sound and feel of the standard HM over the Pro (at least to my ear). What was a little disappointing was that the sound and feel of the previous model JPX 900 HM was better than both of these new iterations. Again, of course, that is completely subjective. Thanks for providing great content and guiding us along. Cheers

Very interesting irons to fill the gap between hot-metal and forged. It really got me when you talked about the sole. When I was using JPX800 irons, I had problem getting a decent hit, it felt like I was hitting behind the ball on artificial turf but no problem on the tee or real grass. I later got 716 AP2 irons which solved my previous problem but lost 5-10 yards because of loft and definitely not as forgiving. I'm actually surprised how forgiving the JPX800 are, considering how old it is compare to 716 AP2. Great video as always guys. LOVE TXG!

Just ordered a set yesterday after a fitting. Played to a 7 hcp this year (with a great short game), but needed to hit more greens consistently. Had played Ping i200's the past 2 years with Project X 6.0 shafts, but felt I was struggling trying to work in swing changes over past few months with better rhythm. Note - I was still hitting my 7 iron 160+ yards, but felt I was struggling more than I should be finding consistency. I finally felt there was a good looking (more of a player's) option with the "PRO" version allowing me (and my pride) to gain both distance and more importantly to me accuracy. Trusted the fitter whole heartedly and picked up 11 yards while only seeing a shot dispersion of 2 yards right and left. Was off 7 yards prior and more erratic. Was also surprised to see Mizuno fitting option show the KBS Tour 90 Stiff as the 1st of the 3 recommended options, but it felt great and it ended up being the clear cut winner. Just as a side note that the Srixon Z585 performed very well and would have been my 2nd option. Thanks again for all of the great videos! You guys are clearly the best!

Fitting people into these and the regular HM everyday! The player notices the feel and distance of them instantly.

Welcome back Lindsay. These irons are on my list to try.

Great video. Like to say thanks to Ian for taking the time to talk to me outside the concessions building at the masters. I could tell you were just as excited to talk to a subscriber as I was to talk to/meet you. My wife may have made fun of me. Haha. Keep up the great work.

I was fit into i210s, though I strongly biased the head choice during the fit (me stubborn). Have been struggling a bit (and also working with a coach changing my swing) and decided to order an HMP 7i to test. Got it with Recoil 95 stiff as my i210s are i95 regular. Liked the HMP a lot. Then tried the HMP 7i w/PX Tour LZ graphite 6.0. Winner winner chicken dinner. Need to keep my tempo under control, but first round with that 7i in the bag I used it 3x - knock-down on a windy par 3 to within 1', knock down on another to within 10' (and it was mis-hit), and hit a hook (on purpose) out of the rough to bend around a tree to just short of the green. Long, forgiving, workable. Great club.

Hi guys & Lynsay I have just had a custom fit tried all the big boys out there & the hot metal pro came out on top with UST recoil shafts in stiff flex just waiting for them to be delivered & then the practice starts.

The Miz HMP is C$450 less than the Apex Pro and P760 with no up charge for shafts / grip. I think it's a winner.

Thanks Boys been waiting on that one! Delivered as promised.

Love these clubs but alas Mizuno doesn’t provide this option to left handed players. Dear Mizuno, PLEASE give us lefty’s this product!!

Tested these irons today! Very impressed. Good chance they will be going in the bag soon!

She would love the PXG 0211 irons. Long and forgiving with a thin top line. That feel pretty solid too.

Like to see her test the new HMB

My mp30 set still feel like butter and kick ass!

Nice video again!...Almost wish I didn’t watch it since I have the 919 HM’s ...Love them but now you got me thinking😱🤪

hi guys another great video are you guys carrying all the mizuno rage of irons cheers shane

would love to see these against hmb

I currently have 5-P of the 919 Forged. Thinking about getting the 4 iron of the Hot Metal Pro. Just not sure if I should match the shaft to the ones in my set (DG AMT Tour White), or go with the graphite offering for more of a Brooks Koepka driving iron set up.

Waiting for my set of Hot Metal Pro 5-PW with Modus 105 Stiff and new S18 Black wedges.

Just what I needed, excellent job helpful content....thanks

Just rented these while out of town. These things are LOOOOONNNG! Hit a 7 iron slightly fat and and carried it 210, 7i is normally a 175 to 180 club for me. Love the feel but honestly play too long to me.

Great video as always. Did you start with the Mizuno swing optimizer?

Thanks for the great video again and again.

Also, I hit the Hot Metal Pro irons vs the Apex 19 non pro the other day. I tend to pick my irons clean or just skim the ground. I felt like I was catching the HM Pro just a little fat here and there versus the Apex 19 non pro? What is your opinion on that? Thanks again!!

Another very informative video class act.

Thanks boys and Lindsay. These are in my top 3 for my new clubs, if I can get the credit card back off the wife.

Love your videos! What would you recommend between the jpx 921 forged and hot metal pro? I’m mid handicap (trending down) and don’t have probably average-slightly below average distance. Thanks!

I would love to see some shaft fittings with Lindsay to see how shafts might help optimize her swing or not (Reduce launch without going to a stiff shaft?). Thanks for the average swing speed tests/videos! I picked up the JPX 919 Hot Metals w Dynamic Gold 105 this year and the Ping G410 Driver Project X Even flow. I couldn't be happier! How can we get TXG Tour Experience to move to North Carolina :). Thanks TXG!

Could you guys do a video where you fit a shorter, male player? I'm 5'8" and there are no videos on the internet about how to swing if you aren't a taller guy, or how long your cubs should be. That would be awesome! Love your videos!

Hot Metal Pro vs Apex 19 non pro regular irons. Which iron is more forgiving? Thanks guys!!

Are these the JPX919 or JPX921 versions? Must be the 919s because you mention the loft on the 6 iron is 26 degrees and hat is the 919 spec. The loft on the 921 6-iron is 25 degrees. I gather there are improvements in the 921 version. It would be great to see Lindsay test those. Any chance of that?

I've been waiting to see you review these clubs. So far what would you consider the best 3 medal and hybrids. Thanks.

I think you also married up a perfect set of irons for her. If she isn’t walking out the store with a set of those I’ll be shocked

this is a great great video!

Her speed and swing characteristics are identical to mine. I've always done best with thinner soles and killed leading edge, or pre-worn as you say. I feel I need more spin, not less, because I'm not compressing the ball. So I was surprised to hear you say she should use an iron that reduces spin. Can you expand on that? thanks!

I went to get fitted and wanted so bad to try these, then found out no lefty. What a shame.

Would love to see her testing other distance irons, i500 in particular. It somewhat fit her requirement as a “blade like” distance iron, ditto TT 760

How do these compare to mp20 hmb

Thanks guys! great stuff as always. How does this compare to ping ie1 and i210? thanks!

13 handicap at 30 years old but only been playing 2 years. Looking to switch from my M4 irons. i was fit into the 921 forged with c taper lite stiff shaft. However, i struggle with hitting center of the face consistently. I'm leaning at going with the HM pro to get that extra forgiveness. Thoughts?

Do you have any current videos that review irons for higher swing speeds? I recently got fitted by mizuno and had an avg. club head speed of 100 with a 6 iron (Tempo-6.00, Toe Down- 2.33, Kick Angle-6.67. Release Factor-4.67, spin rate 6900). I love your videos but can't seem to find anything for higher clubhead speeds. I am a 5 handicap, looking for good spin spin rate, trajectory control (typically hit the ball really high), and distance control. Any suggestions?

hi ian what do you think of the idea of ​​adding a slightly heavier weight to my callaway rogue driver, put in a 14 gram weight and felt more stable?

Sweden loves Lindsey. Wasn't she a staff player or was that only woods?

Woohooo! Dropping this comment before I even watch, thaaank you for this. You guys are the best.

Wish they made them in lefty.

Amazing how the duo tries to talk her away from that club....ie, saying she needs the TM 790 760 or the Callawqy Apex Pro.... why?

I never see any mention as to why the Ping i irons are so popular on LPGA tour. Kind of the same reason?

Would you recommend these for a good player who is long but an inconsistent ball striker with irons?

Ian, any thoughts on something like the Elevate 95 shaft for Lindsay?

Unfortunate they don’t make them left handed... got the standards on my long irons but these ones looks really good and appealing to the eyes of a 4 handicap...

Jesus I'm above average a 6 or 7 hdcp but although my driver is 100 mph I only swing 75 mph with my irons. Use graphite for arm pain. She's swinging almost 5 mph faster & I'm 6'1" what the heck am I doing wrong? Holy bejesus

Great way to spend 13 minutes sitting at an airport in Charlotte NC waiting for a plane back to South Bend, IN...watching a TXG video and drinking a bloody mary! 😉 I’ve hit these and like the look and feel. I’m contemplating a new set of combo irons this year as the season in MI is fast approaching. How would you compare the long irons in these to the MP18 FliHi and the MMC. Decent ball striking -8 handicap with 90-92 mph hr 6 iron. I’m thinking MP18SC in 7 iron down and something a little more forgiving in 4-6 irons. I was impressed with the FliHi and MMC. Thinking maybe MMC in 5 & 6 and FliHi or HMP in 4. Was leaning towards Srixon combo early but have kind of fallen for the MP18 range over winter indoor testing.

Ian did you weaken your 4 iron or do you play it at the 20 degree standard?

Nice that you bring on an average player, and girl as well. It's not that common in my RU-vid golf feed anyway.

Seems the irons are Abit too upright and would be great if we can see her hit the irons again after the lie has been adjusted

Need more

Mizuno, Mizuno, Mizuno, don't you know in Canada you absolutely need to have lefty's made as it is a huge market you're missing! I have wanted these for a while now and to find no lefty's, so dissappointing!😥

you tested the irons and we never got to see the iron up front in front of the camera, we don't even now what they look like.

Hi guys,I'm going to Florida in May,does anyone have any suggestions where I can hire clubs,preferably ping i210's.and any good courses to play in the kismet area?

I’m curious why the hmp over a mp18 flihi

How would you trade for jpx 900 forged to hot metal pro

Might I know which shaft she is using?

Would the 919 HM pros blend well with 919HM regulars?

Wonder if she ever hit a lost ball? LOL A strong lady with a nice swing!!

How does the head length differ from the Hot Metal vs Hot metal Pro?

5.4 toe up with no mention? Left side miss? Toe strikes? Flatten that lie and would of addressed these things in that situation.....