Paired with the right shaft, this driver is a beast. Anyone else sticking with their 91715any previous titleist. Mizuno has 2 classes of driver models to choose from. Unlike other manufacturers, they had sliding weights way back in 2010, and are now switching to. Jul 28, 2010 in order of ascending forgiveness between titleist and mizuno, i would say it is mp 68, mb, mp 62, cb, mp 58, mp 52, ap2, ap1. Among the enticements to the gameimprovement crowd is a. Their mp line has long been thought of as low handicap players irons.
Features and benefits of the mizuno jpx 850 driver. So in conclusion, i was hitting the ball about 9 yards further on average and 34 mph faster ball speeds with the 917d3 vs. The new jpx 850 uses twin 8gram weights which can be located on either the central sliding rail, or two lateral slots. Dec 08, 2014 the jpx850 driver from mizuno golf with its stunning blue looks and changeable weight system is a great new offering from mizuno. Titleist s best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. Jun 18, 2015 the mizuno jpx 850 driver is a forgiving, lowspin driver with a lot of adjustability. At 440cc it is actually more forgiving than i would have thought.
With a proper fitting for weightsshaftloft most drivers can be customized to work for you. Mizunos firstever infinite fast track uses a pair of eightgram adjustable weights on an unbounded track, yielding unlimited settings to precisely dial in spin and vertical launch parameters. Golf clubs titleist ap1 or mizuno jpx ez forged page 2. For me it starting back with the 910 drivers, when they added one of the best adjustable hosel systems on.
Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships. It has a stable design that has both industry leading ball speed as well as extreme forgiveness. Golf clubs titleist ap1 or mizuno jpx ez forged any personal thoughts out there. With the mizuno jpx 850 driver, mizuno is running in the opposite direction of many other oems. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as mizuno jpx 850 or cobra king forged tec. Titleist 917 v mizuno jpx900 driver test the golf shack. Golf clubs titleist ap1 or mizuno jpx ez forged posted by wish i was tebow on 61415 at 2. Mizuno golf clubs are wellknown for their attention to detail and using the best materials to make their clubs perform optimally. Mizuno jpx850 driver in 2007 mizuno introduced a sliding weight system called fast track to alter a drivers drawfade tendency.
May 22, 2012 i feel like titleist has made great strides at making the smaller head way more hittable for us ams. Its certainly the bestlooking jpx or mx driver mizuno have done. Nov 26, 2015 technology mizuno pioneered sliding weight technology in drivers back in 2007 to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. Mark crossfield askgolfguru talks you through which golf club might help your game the most. See how rob gets on testing the taylormade r15, titleist 915 d2, taylormade aeroburner, mixuno jpx 850 and ping g30 check out rob on. The jpx850 driver from mizuno golf delivers stunning. I use the d4, and it is the perfect combination of low spin and distance for me. The mizuno jpx850 driver was a very good club but perhaps lacked that wow factor or feeling of power when you really struck it. Mizuno has brought to market a great set of clubs this year, the jpx 850 forged irons. Golf clubs titleist ap1 or mizuno jpx ez forged just have the option to buy these two at a good price. A pair of additional fast track ports in the toe and heel help to modify for draw or fade bias.
Results from the ultimate titleist 917 driver fitting experience. Though the mp 68 and the mb are both musclebacks, so they are really the same. Titleist 915 d2 ping g 3 w ping g 5w ping g25 hybrid mizuno jpx 900 hot metal 5gw vokey 5208 sm4 vokey 5614 sm6. How similar would the above mentioned be to the mizuno jpx 850. Mizuno has a reputation of making some of the best irons in golf, most often associated with the best players in golf.
Shame the yet to be released 915 d4 wasnt available. The biggest thing for me was the forgiveness between the two. So, pick the one you think is the coolest and get it fit for you. Its a lot closer in size to the jpx ez driver and mizuno say the jpx900 takes the best bits of.
Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as mizuno jpx 850 forged or cobra king forged tec. The titleist 917 driver saw the introduction of what titleist call surefit cg a cylindrical 12 gram weight in the sole which can be set in three different positions. If youre someone who enjoys tinkering with the adjustable aspects of drivers to get the most out your game, you should seriously consider the jpx850. It would likely surprise many to know that mizunos bestselling iron in the united states is this flexibleface cast model. Mizuno has now evolved this breakthrough technology to also be able to customize spin rate and launch angle in the jpx850 helping all swing speeds achieve maximum possible total yardage. The jpx900 is definitely more forgiving compared to the jpx850, and sounds much better. Titleist 716 ap2s or mizuno jpx 850s question of the.
But somehow, the jpx825 driver manages to inspire confidence and look fantastic. I also dont get how some people buy the driver or any driver for that matter brand new and decide that it isnt for them after one range session or bad round not necessarily you op. Apr 09, 2015 2015 most wanted driver beyond the data. Mizuno jpx900 driver v jpx850 driver comparison test. The most popular drivers of 2015 secret cg locations. The mizuno jpx 900 driver has new infinite center fast track technology to set the driver up for any specific swing.
I have just spoken to affordable golf regards the balance point changing when i specify longer shafts. The mizuno jpx 850 driver sits very square to my eye, and with its piercing blueblack colorway frames the ball well against the compact 440cc titanium head. Previous mizuno drivers allowed you to adjust heeltoe weighting to alter drawfade bias, but the new fast track technology in the jpx 850 allows players to adjust the fronttoback positioning of the clubs center of gravity cg as well. The jpx850 driver from mizuno golf with its stunning blue looks and changeable weight system is a great new offering from mizuno. Mizuno jpx 850 forged is a popular and one of the more expensive options. Mizuno s new hashtag obviously is applicable to their irons as they are just about the best feeling irons model after model, but the jpx 850 hybrid is one of the best feeling hybrids ive ever hit. He told me he had spoken to the mizuno rep and mizuno themselves and they. At this point im just glad that a titleist driver keeps the spin down right out of the gate. Mizunos jpx850 has the lowest cg of any driver sampled.
Mizuno said it takes the best bits of the jpx850 and jpx ez and its very hard to disagree. Jan 01, 2016 the jpx850 driver is a very interesting offer from mizuno. Its ticking so many boxes for looks, adjustability and performance. Mizuno jpx850 driver titleist 915 d3 driver youtube. The mizuno jpx 850 driver is impressive from top to bottom. The mizuno jpx 850 driver takes adjustability to another dimension, literally.
With 10 unique settings, players of all head speeds can dial in their perfect launch and spin. Hitting up against the titleist tour proven 915 d3 featuring. Oct 20, 2016 i have always liked mizuno and recently updated from mizino mp001 driver with pro launch red shaft to the jpx 850 driver with motore stiff v 6. Their jpx line tends to slant toward middle and higher handicap golfers. The golfworks aftermarket shaft adaptor for the mizuno drivers allows 8 different loftlie settings. Jan 31, 2017 mizuno jpx900 driver v jpx850 driver ncg verdict.
The shape is more fairway wood like but the feel is like a solid forged iron. I asked if they could fit the heavy heads to longer shafts 1234 over to maintain the feel of a standard club. The mizuno jpx 850 driver is a forgiving, lowspin driver with a lot of adjustability. Typically mizuno uses 1025e steel in their forging process but this year they incorporated 1025 boron, which is a stronger metal allowing the iron face to be forged thinner for more distance and forgiveness. Mizuno jpx 850 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. Mizunos jpx850 was the toughest on higher loft players, while cobras flyz produced the best results of those.
Their grain flow forged irons are considered some of the best feeling irons in the game. Titleist 917 v mizuno jpx900 driver test the golf shack on. Nov 26, 2015 gameimprover drivers can sometimes look bulbous, which obviously inspires confidence,but at the same time doesnt tick the aesthetics box. In combination with mizunos quick switch shaft release system, the jpx850 also offers lofts from 7. Nike vapor pro more info on the mizuno jpx850 driver. Mark crossfield hits the two golf clubs from mizuno golf and titleist and talks about how these. Other companies followed, but mizuno has now evolved the idea so you can customise spin rates, launch angle and shot shape in the new jpx 850. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. The smooth feel and tight launch parameters are great for low spin, mid launch results. Mar 28, 2017 our anonymous big hitter tests out the mizuno jpx900 and compares it to the titleist 917 out at reunion golf resort in orlando. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson.
Our anonymous big hitter tests out the mizuno jpx900 and compares it to the titleist 917 out at reunion golf resort in orlando. This driver has quick switch technology that allows visual face angle adjustments. We think the jpx900 is the best mizuno driver to date. The titleist 915d3 is going to seem much more familiar to the traditional titleist fans and those golfers looking for more of a players driver. Question of the day i am looking to upgrade from my taylormade r11 irons and have narrowed it down to the 716 ap2s or the 850s forged.
It is about as solid and pure as you can get from a hybrid. Allowed 5 seconds of honesty and the suspension of the immutable laws of physics. I hit it straighter than any driver ive ever had, but after hearing how much the ts has improved over the more recent lines with regard to spin, launch, etc. The stock shaft is one of the best on the market too. Well, actually you get two weights with the driver with one that just has weight in the middle for a more neutral shot shape.
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