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There were no surprises for me with the JPX 925 Forged irons except that I forgot, just a bit, how much I really, really, really like JPX Forged irons.
What we like:
THE BEST sound and feel in the game…including other Mizuno irons.
Compact, player-looking clubheads.
Explosive distance when you catch them. Merely long, otherwise.
High launch and trajectory.
You can play all the shots.
Just a splash of forgiveness.
What we don’t like:
Not. A. Thing.
Set Tested: 4 iron – PW Shaft: KBS Tour C-Taper Lite 110g Shaft flex: Stiff
7-Iron Launch Monitor Numbers
7-ironLaunch Monitor #s
Club Speed80mph
Ball Speed116mph
Carry Distance182yds
Peak Height79ft
I expect greatness from Mizuno JPX Forged irons and I am never disappointed.
We’re talking superb playability matched with the most heavenly sound and feel you can imagine.
And, you’ll have to imagine unless you’ve played JPX Forged irons before.
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Brand new to the list and our new #1 Recommendation for player distance irons.
What we like:
Stellar sound and feel.
Loads of distance and forgiveness.
Excellent out of the rough.
Hittable long irons.
Launch the ball quickly and fly high and straight.
What we don’t like:
I prefer smaller, sleeker clubheads, but I’m nitpicking.
I figured the Apex i200s would be good irons with the same “clicky” sound and feel from all of last year’s Apex lineup.
Wrong.
The i200s perform exceptionally well and Callaway massively improved sound and feel. It’s now soft, solid, and refined. Among the best in the game at this point.
Customer Reviews:
4 reviews as I write this. All 5-star and all say they would recommend the i200s to a friend.
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Our new favorite player’s distance iron from Mizuno.
What we like:
Exceptional feel – Best in golf.
Compact head.
Easy to hit and launch.
Accurate and consistent.
Good distance and can add or subtract yardage as needed.
Best price in premium player distance iron category.
What we don’t like:
Good, not great, cosmetics.
JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro Iron Specs
Set: 4 iron – PW
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 Mid 115g
Shaft flex: Stiff
7-iron Launch Monitor Data
Launch Monitor #s
Club Speed85mph
Ball Speed119mph
Carry Distance178yds
Peak Height76ft
Spin Rate4505rpm
JPX 925 Hot Metal Pros do everything well, but in a more compact clubhead. I think these may take the place of the “Forged” irons from years past.
They are a touch more demanding than the Hot Metal Pros I’ve tested in the past, but they allow for minor mishits. Just not to the degree I was used to.
The heads, though more compact, frame the ball beautifully at address and offer zero intimidation.
Recommendation: 10ish handicaps and lower should give these a try if you’re in the market for premium players distance irons and you don’t mind saving money.
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The new 2024 P770s are our favorite TaylorMade player performance irons.
We think you need to be at least a 10-handicap or so to play them.
What we like:
Best looking irons of the bunch.
Superb feel – soft and solid at impact.
Launch the ball quickly with high trajectory.
Ample forgiveness and distance.
Easy to flight the ball down, take off distance, and work the ball.
What we don’t like:
Distance gap 5ish yards more than I like between 8 and 7-iron.
7-iron Launch Monitor Data
Launch Monitor #s
Club Speed80mph
Ball Speed114mph
Carry Distance174yds
Peak Height63ft
Spin Rate3665rpm
I tested the P770s on the range, on the course, and on my launch monitor. I love everything about them.
The heads are compact, but not small. Performance is great out of the rough. The long irons are relatively easy to hit well – a particular weakness of mine.
They did everything well for me and covered for my temperamental swing on more than one occasion.
Customer Reviews: Average rating of 5 with 11 reviews so far. 100% would recommend the 2024 P-770s.
The new T250 irons do it all and look and sound great when doing it. Plenty distance. A touch of forgiveness. High launch and carry. Improved sound and feel over the T200s.
Customer Reviews: Average rating of 5 with 11 reviews so far. 100% would recommend the 2024 P-770s.
Bottom line: All the performance you want from a player distance iron plus they’re great looking. You’ll like the way they play if you can stomach the price.
Customer Reviews: Average rating of 4.8 with 30 reviews so far.(1)
Bottom line: All the performance you want or need for a bargain basement price. You should probably pass on these if you’re extra picky about your shafts and/or grips.
I just finished my review of the 2021 T200s (a little late, I know). So, I was fortunate to be able to get my hands on the 2023 T200s so quickly.
The playability of the new 2023 T200s is outstanding, much like the 2021s. But, the new design is to die for. They must have decided it was time for a serious upgrade and they done it good. They look premium and remind me of the T100s. In fact, all T-Series irons got an upgraded design.
You can check out our full review for more details, but you have to give these a try to at least see what I’m talking about.
We think the most accurate player’s distance iron we tested was the Callaway Apex Ai200 Irons or the Titleist T200s irons. Honestly, we’re splitting hairs here. They ALL put the ball on target.
What is a players distance iron?
A players distance iron is a player iron with strong loft and other attributes that make them longer and more forgiving than standard low handicap irons.
What are the best forgiving irons for distance?
The best most forgiving irons for distance are either the Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro or Callaway Apex Ai200 irons.
Our Final Verdict
All manufacturers are well-represented here.
My #1 suggestion is to test before you buy. Either at your local golf store or take advantage of Global Golf’s Utry trial program. I use it and recommend it.
Thanks for checking out our review of the best players distance irons in 2026. Let me know which ones you play.
Written ByJamie
