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Mizuno announces new JPX 919 Tour Forged irons are coming August 29 (via cryptic Twitter post)
While cryptic, it does appear Mizuno is announcing via Twitter that its new JPX 919 Tour irons are coming on 8/29/18. One would have to assume that means they will be launched on 8/29, not actually hitting retail on 8/29, but that remains to be seen.
8.29.18 #JPX919 pic.twitter.com/CRPEJ78vJS
— Mizuno Golf North America (@MizunoGolfNA) August 17, 2018
We recently spotted a number of new irons on the USGA conforming list, including the JPX919 Tour irons pictured above, JPX919 Forged and JPX919 Hot Metal irons from Mizuno. So it’s likely that the JPX 919 Tour Forged irons won’t be alone in the JPX 919 family when they hit retail.
The JPX 919 Tour iron specifically pictured in the Tweet above seems to be the replacement for Mizuno’s JPX 900 Tour irons that Brooks Koepka used to win this year’s U.S. Open and PGA Championship. Learn more about the original JPX 900 Tour design from Mizuno’s Chris Voshal on our Gear Dive podcast.
Diving a bit deeper into the picture from Mizuno’s Tweet, it appears the JPX919 Tour irons will utilize Mizuno’s familiar Grain Flow forging, and will be made from 1025E; that’s based on the hosel stamping that says “GF Forged HD 1025E.”
Stay tuned for more info from Mizuno.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about the JPX919 Tour irons here.
In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving wedges on the market. WRXer ‘aaronpoling’ lays out his current setup and what he’s currently considering, saying:
“I am looking at getting new wedges, but looking for a forgiving wedge.
I currently play Ping G25 50°, MD4 54° and 58°. I used to play the CBX2 in the 50°, 54° and 58° and liked them a lot; but like any good dad, my son took them.
I am currently looking Callaway’s CB12 and Cleveland’s CBZ. Anyone have thoughts on these? Or recommendations of other wedges that I should check out?”
And our members have been weighing in with their thoughts and recommendations in response, with one brand coming out emphatically on top.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- boggyman: “CBZs are amazing wedges!”
- drewbens: “Agreed, the Cleveland CB wedges are great! Already had a CBX Full Face 2 54 and recently added a 50 and 58 (for well under $100 a piece). Was chipping so well last week that my brother-in-law asked if the wedges were legal. Definitely underrated wedges for those of us that are not scratch golfers.”
- BogeyTed: “Get Cleveland CBX/CBZ. Very underrated clubs.”
Entire Thread: “Best ‘forgiving’ wedges – GolfWRXers discuss”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @negncic has a Ping PLD Ally Blue Onset putter up for grabs.
From the listing: “34” Ping PLD Ally Blue Onset. Ping composite shaft Ping PLD Pistol grip. No issues. $345 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
In our forums, our members have been reacting to a WRXer who claims to have built the “worst fitting clubs ever.” ‘dlow206’ recounts his experience with plenty of insightful findings for where he can go better next time in a detailed post, saying:
“Here’s my story of building the worst fitting clubs ever (for me). And my findings of what a better fit is.
I am short in stature, as well as a very short wrist to floor of 30.5″. I went down a rabbit hole of wanting to try irons 1″ shorter of more than standard length. Given the shorter lengths, the swingweights would be super light unless I added back a ton of weight to the heads, but I don’t like adding an extreme amount of weight back to the heads, so I decided to compensate with heavier shafts (115 grams instead of 95). Played with this set for a while and was hitting all irons extremely poorly. Thin, fat, right, right, left. My swing didn’t deteriorate that much because I was hitting my driver well, woods well, etc.
Went back to my older set of irons, playing at standard length, and my iron play improved immediately. Since then, have been doing more testing, while paying more attention to different possible variables. What I have found is I actually prefer lighter total weight with relatively normal or slightly heavier swingweights. Did a recent fitting and found that 85 gram shafts were better for me than 95 grams with standard length and relatively standard swingweights.
Still trying to dial in a final iron shaft choice, so have a few contenders that I will be testing. Will be moving away from my current Steelfiber i95 S parallel to lighter and softer
- MMT 80 parallel R – worked pretty well in a limited number of swings at a fitting
- Fujikura Travil 85 R – the fitter liked the Axiom 95 R for me at Club Champion, but i didn’t love the effort required to swing them. If there was a 85 Axiom, that would probably have been a great fit. So i am going try a Travil 85 R which is japan only
- Steelfiber i80 CW R – i have been playing Steelfibers for a long time, so need to give one Steelfiber shaft a shot
Given I do club building work, I am going to build all of these shafts with the All-Fit universal iron adapters to pair with a Srixon 7 iron head for testing. With these adapters, there isn’t a swingweight issue because the amount of weight from drilling out is about equivalent to the universal adapter components.”
And our members have been sharing their reactions in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Mikey_HACKilroy: “That length cut costs you a fair amount in swing points. I’d posit the length mattered more than the weight because a 115g shaft isn’t going to actually add enough back after cutting an inch off. Does it mean 115 would ultimately work? Hard to say. Maybe try a 1/2″ cut and add 2g to the head to compensate assuming the 7i is 37″ long. Maybe that will feel better. It translates to the same ~D2 you’re swinging at with the 95g shafts (estimated based on common weight, but you can weigh your parts on your own obviously).”
- Stuart_G: “Your process is good – keep at it and trust it.”
Entire Thread: “I built the worst fitting clubs ever – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Harryhenderson
Aug 30, 2018 at 6:31 pm
I have put my loved ap3 irons on eBay got to demo these here in Vegas Love the feel looks got me!
Doober
Aug 23, 2018 at 12:20 pm
These are erotic
rex235
Aug 21, 2018 at 2:42 pm
If Mizuno follows their recent trend, the JPX 919 Tours will be RH Only.
Skippo
Aug 23, 2018 at 2:27 pm
Damn annoying – these or blades is all I want – can’t get – hopefully MP20 blades are in left
Dmack
Aug 20, 2018 at 8:27 pm
Every detail has been intricately executed into a cutting edge design. Sweet! Looks like long irons will have small cavities for improved launch. I’m sure they will transition to solid in the short irons. Can’t Waite to try! Glove box fund is building.
Funkaholic
Aug 20, 2018 at 11:20 am
This gives me gas (gear acquisition syndrome).
shane
Aug 19, 2018 at 3:04 pm
Miz grain flow forged irons are the sweetest, most buttery, exciting irons on the market.
Scott
Aug 18, 2018 at 10:45 pm
Boron?
Skippo
Aug 23, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Nope – 919 forged will be
PJ
Aug 18, 2018 at 7:32 pm
Gorgeous.
shane
Aug 19, 2018 at 3:01 pm
I would love to get my fingers on those Miz irons and caress the curves and crevices in the cavity back…. OoOoOoh 😛
steve
Aug 18, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Is there a USA made brand of hot forged irons… or are they all made in Japan, China, Taiwan, Bangladesh…???
Skippo
Aug 23, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Don’t know of any forging in USA but NCW mill in USA
Paul
Aug 18, 2018 at 11:28 am
every comment here has a flavor of “get of my lawn”….jeez guys…..they are high end and innovative design….sorry its not your ole Wilson blades from 87
shane
Aug 18, 2018 at 1:53 pm
These Miz 919s are so beautiful I can’t wait to get my trembling hands on them. Perfect design in a perfect forged club = soft buttery feel. Only 10 days of suffering before I can buy them.
KDP
Aug 18, 2018 at 10:30 am
Im a big fan of Mizuno irons, they typically have a nice balance of performance and beautiful design. These 919 irons, however, look pretty goofy. I don’t get it.
Mv
Aug 28, 2018 at 3:48 pm
I wouldn’t say goofy but they look more like something srixon would release with the sharp angles. Not a fan. I liked when they had soft angles like the mp32,64,68,69,4,5.
It seems to go against their tradition but I understand all companies change.
R
Aug 18, 2018 at 1:59 am
But why 919? Why not just carry on and call it 950? crazy naming
Jared
Aug 17, 2018 at 11:36 pm
Lefty coming out???
Skippo
Aug 23, 2018 at 2:32 pm
Nope – ignored again – 919 forged though
Wiger Toods
Aug 17, 2018 at 8:29 pm
If the roadrunner is a cut-out, that’ll make for some cool paint fill options. Gotta say that cavity looks like a pig to clean.
Travis
Aug 17, 2018 at 6:47 pm
Not a fan of these at all.
ogo
Aug 17, 2018 at 6:29 pm
I love the look of the cavity back design… it reeks with reiteration of Mizuno engineering and ne plus ultra design.
Josh Patterson
Aug 17, 2018 at 5:08 pm
But does Koepka switch after winning multiple majors?
gunmetal
Aug 17, 2018 at 10:56 pm
If he were on staff with Mizuno there’s been a slight miniscule possibility of switching. Given that he’s not a Mizuno staffer I’d say no chance at all.
seabass
Aug 17, 2018 at 2:29 pm
I play the 900 tours, and they are the best irons I’ve ever hit…can’t imagine how they are better?
shane
Aug 19, 2018 at 3:02 pm
It’s all about the design of the cavity back with it’s curves and crevices…!!!
2putttom
Aug 17, 2018 at 1:35 pm
for our viewing pleasure “HD” irons now