Titleist T300 Vs Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Irons Comparison Overview

Titleist T300 Vs Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Irons

Mizuno and Titelist probably aren’t best known for their game improvement irons.

But that’s not to say that they don’t produce solid game improvement irons.

In fact, some players would argue that these companies make some of the best irons for mid to high handicappers.

To test this assertion, we went out and compared the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal with the Titleist T300.

Both iron sets are marketed towards mid to high handicappers so let’s see if they live up to the hype.

Titleist T300 Irons Overview

“The T300 irons have a polymer core that is meant to smooth out the feel of these irons and allow for a more efficient transfer of swing energy.”

We’d have to say that this feature seems to be really effective. The smash factor and ball speed readouts we were getting with the T300 irons were very impressive overall.

The CG is kept nice and low thanks to ultra-dense tungsten weighting.

The T300 irons also have strong lofts. The long irons launch nice and low which should give high handicappers a few extra yards – so long as they also have moderate swing speeds.

The T300 irons also employ variable face thickness to improve forgiveness where players tend to mis-hit. Indeed, our shots were losing less ball speed when we hit away from the sweet spot.

In fact, there was only a drop-off of about 2 MPH between shots made on the sweet spot and those made away from the sweet spot.

Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Irons Overview

“The Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal irons displayed the same consistent ball speed regardless of where we made contact.”

So overall, they are pretty forgiving. While they have compact heads and overall shorter blades than the T300’s, the longer irons feature a bit more offset.

That offset drops off seamlessly as you work your way towards the shorter irons.

The Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal irons are also strong-lofted, giving you low penetration in the long irons but maintaining workability in the short irons.

The Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal irons also spin like a dream around the pin.

“Distance and forgiveness were very impressive throughout both of these sets. So overall we would say they both live up to the marketing hype that they are good for mid to high handicappers.

However, we liked the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal’s a bit more as they allowed for better short game performance.

Titleist T300- First Impressions

The first thing you notice about these Cavity Irons is how the top line looks deceptively thin for an iron that is primarily built for distance.

The second thing that is immediately obvious is that there are a few key differences between the short and the longer irons.

The shorted irons have thinner soles, leading to increased workability that can be useful to even single digit handicappers while that trend is reversed in the longer irons, which focus more on distance.

The long irons have a polymer insert that makes these cavity backs sound and feel much better than a regular cavity back. The longer irons also have tungsten weighting in the head that keeps the center of gravity low and MOI high for ultimate performance.

The result is irons that generate quite a bit more distance than the AP1’s and can hold their own with any forgiving distance iron on the market.

While you are looking at a shorter distance from heel to toe with the Ping G400 irons, the COR-Eye technology ensures that if you make contact with the sweet spot, your ball is gonna go far. Almost immediately, our testers were nailing shots in the 160 yard range with the 5 iron in this set.

We also really liked the way these irons sounded – particularly the long irons. The cavity badge really works to enhance sound when you hit the sweet spots of these irons. It didn’t take us very long to get the hang of these irons and start sending missiles down the fairway.

Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal Irons First Impressions

Straight out of the gate the JpX 923 look great, they are not big and chunky like some game improvement irons, but they are not the most forgiving irons on the market either. One thing is for sure, the 923 Hot Metal irons are built for distance.

The irons come in 3 flavors:

JPX 923 Hot Metal High Launch – for slower swing speeds to get the ball in the air.

JPX 923 Hot Metal – Perfect for Mid Handicappers looking for distance, forgiveness and stability.

JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro – Aimed at consistent iron strikers with more precision, control and workability. Likely to compete with the forged version and the

The next thing that stands out is the V-Chassis on the back which completes the excellent looks of the irons.

It also adds stability to the club face, improves the feel and dampens vibrations on any mishits.

These clubs are faster thanks to the new Nikol Chromoly material that the cup face, and cavity back designed clubs are made with.

It is 35% stronger which a stronger impact and more distance. It also allows the club face to be 8% thinner meaning a better energy transfer. The thinnest point of the face is now also 18% larger and the bigger sweet spot results in better shots on the off-center strikes.

More bounce and stronger lofts also add to the effect of more distance and a higher loft. The extra bounce helps to generate a higher ball flight.

While not being the most forgiving of game improvement irons, they look excellent at the address and offer a ton of distance for players with moderate to average swing speeds and beyond.

The Hot Metal irons are not going to be the best option for beginners and inconsistent strikers but they will be excellent for anybody looking for maximum distance and excellent control, especially in the shorter irons.

Titleist T300 Irons – Selling Points

Tungsten Weighting In Longer Irons
Polymer Badge On Longer Irons For Superior Feel
Excellent Workability In The Shorter Irons
Impressive Distance Gains
Less Offset For Straight Shooters
Ultra Thin Steel Face

Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal Iron Selling Points

New Nikol Chromoly Material
3 Versions To Suit Different Golfers
50 Custom Shaft Options
Stronger Lofts & More Bounce
Around 10% More Distance Than The JPX 921’s
8% Thinner Face
18% Bigger Sweet Spot

Who Are The T300 Irons For

The T300 Irons are for Mid Handicappers looking for maximum distance, without compromising on forgiveness.

These are also great for mid handicappers looking for more workability in their shorter irons.

Titleist T Series Family Of Irons

The T seriers from Titleist carries on from the AP range and it goes from T100, the best for low handicappers, the T200 for Low to Mid, the T300, for Mid To High and the T400 for High handicappers and beginners.

Distance: 96/100

Accuracy: 94/100

Forgiveness: 93/100

Feel And Control: 92/100

Overall Score: 95/100

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Who Are The Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal Irons for?

The 923 Hot Metals are for players looking for a lot of distance from a highly stable club that offers a lot of control and workability in the shorter irons.

The High Launch version is more offset, more forgiving and easier to get into the air for slower swing speeds.

The Regualr version will suit high to mid handcappers looking for distance, easy launch and consistency.

The Pro version is more compact and workable with a smaller blade and is aimed towards the better strikers who will also have other options from Mizuno for their handicap range like the Forged and Tour versions which will be released in early 2023.

Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal Club Specs

Club	Loft	Lie Angle	Offset	Length
4 Iron	19°	60	“0.233”	“38.5”
5 Iron	22°	60.5	“0.22”	“38”
6 Iron	25°	61	“0.208”	“37.5”
7 Iron	28.5°	61.5	“0.196”	“37”
8 Iron	33°	62	“0.18”	“36.5”
9 Iron	37.5°	62.5	“0.159”	“36”
PW	42.5°	63	“0.135”	“35.5”
GW	48°	63	“0.098”	“35.25”
SW	54°	63	“0.082”	“35.25”
LW	60°	63	“0.065”	“35.25”

Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal HL Club Specs

Club	Loft	Lie Angle	Offset	Length
5 Iron	25°	60.5	“0.257”	“38”
6 Iron	28°	61	“0.245”	“37.5”
7 Iron	31°	61.5	“0.233”	“37”
8 Iron	35°	62	“0.204”	“36.5”
9 Iron	40°	62.5	“0.176	“36
PW	45°	63	“0.147”	“35.5”
GW	50°	63	“0.127”	“35.25”
SW	55°	63	“0.106”	“35.25”

Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro Club Specs

Club	Loft	Lie Angle	Offset	Length
4	19°	60	“0.155”	“38.5”
5	22°	60.5	“0.147”	“38”
6	25°	61	“0.139”	“37.5”
7	28.5°	61.5	“0.131”	“37”
8	33°	62	“0.122”	“36.5”
9	37.5°	62.5	“0.114”	“36”
PW	42.5°	63	“0.106”	“35.5”