Taylormade P770 vs Mizuno JPX 921 Forged Irons

Taylormade P770 vs Mizuno JPX 921 Forged Irons

Forged irons have a feel that can’t be replicated. They offer more consistent performance and many players like the traditionally higher sweet spots.

They aren’t for everybody, granted. For example, if you are just starting out with golf, it wouldn’t make much sense to drop top dollar on forged irons.

However, if you are looking to shake up your stagnating handicap, forged irons may be just what you need. Today we will be taking a look at two sets of forged irons in the player’s category to see which one brings the most value to the table.

 

Overview Of Both Club Sets

The Mizuno JPX 921 irons came out in a flurry of new releases but the forged irons were clearly the most intriguing.

They sported a one-piece forged construction with a material called Chromoly which, is also used in assault rifles.

The P770 build on some of the best technological advancements of their popular P790 series – but in a more compact head shape. The more compact blade gives it a better player’s look at address that mid to low handicappers will love.

 

Taylormade P770 Key Features

The entire Taylormade P series of irons feature forged construction.

However, the P770’s distinguish themselves with Speedfoam technology.

This urethane insert enhances the spring of the face and dampens excess vibration. The carbon steel body also gives these irons a soft feel.

 

Mizuno JPX 921 Forged Key Features

The Mizuno JPX 921 Forged irons are made of Chromoly which, is an alloy composed of Molybdenum and Chromium.

It’s an incredibly responsive metal and is 16% thinner in the face than the carbon steel used for the JPX 919 forged irons.

 

Comparing The Taylormade P Family

The P790 also has the Speedfoam insert and forged construction but with a larger blade so it is overall more forgiving.

The P760 irons provide the lowest spin rate in the P family, but they lack the distance and the player’s profile that the P770’s have.

 

Mizuno JPX 921 Forged Vs. Hot Metal

The JPX 921 Hot Metal irons features a variable sole thickness design and a seamless cup face.

Overall, we would say they are the more forgiving irons and they sport a more compact head profile.

They also  feature the 3^rd generation of Chromoly design.

 

Loft Comparison

	Mizuno JPX 921 Forged Loft	Taylormade P770 Loft
3 Iron	N/A	19.5°
4 Iron	21°	22.5°
5 Iron	24°	25.5°
6 Iron	27°	29°
7 Iron	31°	33°
8 Iron	35°	37°
9 Iron	40°	41.5°

 

Mizuno JPX 921 Options

• Aerotech Steelfiber i110 Graphite shaft
• Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Graphite shaft
• KBS $-Taper Black PVD Steel shaft
• KBS $-Taper Lite Chrome Steel shaft
• KBS C-Taper Lite Steel shaft
• KBS Tour 90 Steel shaft
• Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH NEO Steel shaft
• Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH Steel shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 60/70 Graphite shaft
• Project X EvenFlow Riptide CB 40 Graphite shaft
• Mitsubishi Chemical TENSEI CK ORANGE 50 Graphite shaft
• Regular, stiff, amateur, ladies, and extra stiff flex

 

Taylormade P770 Options

• KBS Tour Steel shaft
• Stiff and extra stiff flex

 

Length & Lie Comparison

	Mizuno JPX 921 Forged Lie/Length	Taylormade P770 Lie/Length
3 Iron	N/A	60.5/39”
4 Iron	60/38.5”	61/38.50”
5 Iron	60.5/38”	61.5/38”
6 Iron	61/37.5”	62/37.50”
7 Iron	61.5/37”	62.5/37”
8 Iron	62/36.5”	63/36.50”
9 Iron	62.5/36”	63.5/36”

 

Who is Each Set for?

Both of these iron sets are marketed as player’s irons but it’s clear that the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged irons fall into the more specialized player’s distance irons.

They do in fact play a bit longer so if you want more distance from your long irons, the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged irons will deliver.

 

Composition Comparison

This comes down to the merits of carbon steel vs. the merits of Chromoly.

To give you some perspective, chromoly is used to build roll cages for sports vehicles so you know it’s strong.

The P770’s differentiate themselves by having a hollow body design.

 

Performance Comparison

It should be noted that the scoring irons of both these sets offer a high degree of workability. The compact heads and precise spin control allow for acute ball placement.

The longer irons of the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged set were hotter and provided a better overall feel, though.

In terms of accuracy, it was pretty much a dead heat between these two iron sets. The forged design of both sets afforded us precise spin control and it felt like we had total control over apex height as well.

 

Price Comparison

A brand new set of Taylormade P770’s will run you about $1,400 and the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged irons cost about the same.

 

Mizuno JPX 921 Forged Irons Pros & Cons

 

Pros:

• Incredibly strong Chromoly construction
• Wide back milled slot
• Provides a decent amount of forgiveness for a forged iron
• Great distance from the long irons
• Excellent feel
• Tons of premium shaft options

 

Cons:

• Not great for beginners
• Not as forgiving as the Hot Metal model
• Compromised feedback
• Low MOI

Overall Score: 95/100

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Taylormade P770 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Good scoring accuracy
• Mild carbon steel design
• Soft feel
• Good ball speed
• Good vibration dampening
• Hollow body construction

Cons:

• Moderate spin
• The Mizuno JPX 921 Forged irons had a better feel
• They don’t play as long
• Limited fitting options

Overall Score: 94/100

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Final Assessment

Both of these iron sets are forged. Both of them cost the same for a base package.

However, if you are looking for better distance in the long irons, go with the Mizuno JPX 921 Forged irons.

In fact, they are our pick as the better iron set based on potential alone.

There are tons of custom fitting options available so you can create a set that is absolutely perfect for you.

The Mizuno JPX 921 Forged irons are our pick so look them up today!