Mizuno is introducing more clubs to its game improvement range, featuring the JPX800HD irons and describing them as 'harnessing the power of the original JPX800 iron with a forgiving, high launching clubhead.'
The Reading based Japanese club-makers claim the ball speeds of the JPX800 line are taken to a new level with a pocket cavity from 4- to 7-iron, to promote clubface flex and more emphasis on control in thee design of the 8-iron to pitching wedge.
A wide sole, increased offset and thicker top line preferred by mid-handicappers combine, says Mizuno, to create a higher ball flight, tapering down from the longer irons to a workable mid-size pitching wedge.
JPX800HD irons are powered by Fujikura’s new Orochi ‘Dragon’ graphite shaft as standard with a price tag of £115 per club. Steel shafted clubs cost £80 each).
The irons are complimented by JPX wedges (£80 per club steel, £115 for graphite) and siumilarly-priced JPX Fli-Hi utility clubs.
JPX wedges feature the same high-spin technology found in the MP line of wedges, with a taller face, two-tone chrome finish, milled face and Tour-proven grooves – shallow for higher lofts, deeper for lower lofts.
The JPX Fli-Hi hybrids can replace traditional long irons with an easy to launch, forgiving head featuring a low, deep centre of gravity to long, soft landing shots.
“Although it’s very easy to hit, the JPX Hi-Fli hybrid is useful for all types of players. The stronger ball strikers might just replace their 3- or 4-iron, while golfers with less clubhead speed might start their traditional irons the 7-iron.” says Mizuno's custom-fit manager Bill Price.
