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Mizuno JPX Woods & Hybrids - long term test

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As my bag is now complete and the new driver and hybrid are in just in time forthe new season, thought I might do a long term test and update every couple of months on how these clubs are performing. There's probably no interest but I'll do it nevertheless :D

So it begins.

One week:
I've had the 3 wood in the bag nearly a year and it's been mostly good to me and certainly the bes 3 wood I've ever owned. Added the JPX 10.5 driver and 2 Hybrid over the last few weeks and have nothing but positive reports so far.

Took the 2 hybrid out on the course for the 1st time last week and it has already become my go to club. It's long enough off the tee to use on mid length par 4s and effortless to hit from the fairway, 1st cut and second cut. After last week and tonight at the range this club is without doubt the easiest club to hit that I've ever owned. It's ridiculous. I cannot find fault with it yet. The bad ones aren't card wreckers and when it's out of the meat (a lot) it really goes.

Tonight's range session was the first chance I've had to hit the driver as an owner and although I. Going through some minor swing rebuild at the mo, I'm already very pleased with the purchase and confident I have made the right decision. Out of 15 or so balls there were no destructive slices which I would have had with the R11. The forgiveness gives a lot of confidence swinging the club and it's a real pleasure to hit. Im not getting too carried away as it was only the range, the real test is to come!

Not sure if the above is A product of the fact that I'm striking the ball better than I have since the summer or whether the clubs are helping too. Hopefully a bit of both. Really hope this swing sticks around for a while!

Will report back once I've had a round with the full compliment in the bag.

Apologies in advance for sending anyone to sleep!
 
I do wish people would stop saying good things about the JPX800 driver, it's going to cost me a bloody fortune ;)

I had a go with the 3 hybrid last night, and bought it. Really nice club.
 
Might have to try and get my head around the silver strip on the front of the hybrid and give it a go - not sure I like it but if it you can hit it JonBoy then it must be a miracle worker....:whistle:
 
Might have to try and get my head around the silver strip on the front of the hybrid and give it a go - not sure I like it but if it you can hit it JonBoy then it must be a miracle worker....:whistle:
:D

Precisely mate! I'm genuinely confused at how easy it is to hit. Every time I middle it and watch it fire off the face, my face probably looks like this: :eek: because I'm so surprised then is followed by looking like this: :D

Coming from someone that really could not get on with Hybrids (tried at least 7 or 8 different ones with little to no success), it's blimmin' wonderful!

Like I said, it's still early days and I don't want to get carried away (might be too late for that!) as it might just be that my swing has improved (which hopefully it has!), but they are effortless clubs to hit.
 
I'll look forward to seeing your updates Jon, especially regarding the Hybrid. When are you next planning on being at the range (Brickhampton?)? Would be good to meet and take a look at your collection.
 
I'll look forward to seeing your updates Jon, especially regarding the Hybrid. When are you next planning on being at the range (Brickhampton?)? Would be good to meet and take a look at your collection.

"Collection" LOL :D Makes me sound like I have a "Mizuno Room" at my house (I don't! But I wish I did :()

*Might* be down tonight for an hour around 8ish. I'm easy to find...I'm the one with all the Mizuno kit :whistle:
 
"Collection" LOL :D Makes me sound like I have a "Mizuno Room" at my house (I don't! But I wish I did :()

*Might* be down tonight for an hour around 8ish. I'm easy to find...I'm the one with all the Mizuno kit :whistle:

i will show you mine if you show me yours lol, aztec and hotdog in a tree K I S S I N G lol
 
Best range of clubs that I have seen in ages. From people who saw my old signature, I was never one to match up clubs. That was until I bought my first JPX800. The driver was superb so when I needed a new hybrid I thought I would give the JPX a go. After 1 round it had replaced my Ping G10 as my go to club. After the success of those 2 I had to add the 3 wood and that is so easy to hit.

Just wish I had the cash to add the irons now.
 
Nice write up Al'.

On a slightly "Off message" note. I've fallen in love with Mizuno's MP range.

Brought the 5 wood, and now I'm considering the hybrid, which is something I never thought I would ever put into writing.

Tried both the JPX and the MP and just preferred the smaller head of the MP at address and felt the Fubuki shaft gave me the best flight.

The Exsar shaft I found was very good, but the flight was a little too high for me. The Fubuki shaft gave me the lower flight I was looking for.

The JPX range, from what I've seen, is excellent and just shows Mizuno know how to make excellent woods now and not just irons.
 
Nice write up Al'.

On a slightly "Off message" note. I've fallen in love with Mizuno's MP range.

Brought the 5 wood, and now I'm considering the hybrid, which is something I never thought I would ever put into writing.

Tried both the JPX and the MP and just preferred the smaller head of the MP at address and felt the Fubuki shaft gave me the best flight.

The Exsar shaft I found was very good, but the flight was a little too high for me. The Fubuki shaft gave me the lower flight I was looking for.

The JPX range, from what I've seen, is excellent and just shows Mizuno know how to make excellent woods now and not just irons.

I know what you mean about the Exsar shaft. The flight I get is high-ish, but in general has good penetration so I was happy with the way it goes.
 
The JPX range, from what I've seen, is excellent and just shows Mizuno know how to make excellent woods now and not just irons.

I have the 5 wood, and it's easily the best 5 wood I've ever owned. Reg Exsar (obviously)

Better than Wilson/Staff fybrid (which I never liked, wrong shape for me) Callaway steelhead plus (small but excellent) and ancient "original" Big Bertha from 199?

It's just so W-I-D-E across the sole, I'm convinced there at least 2 cm's more usable hitting area. The low profile is just brilliant..........

Convert, me....
 
Tried both the JPX and the MP and just preferred the smaller head of the MP at address and felt the Fubuki shaft gave me the best flight.

I tried the MP but it was a bit too much club for me and the shaft was too heavy. I'd need to put a really good swing on it every single time but with the JPX I felt like I could get away without swinging 100%
 
Nice write up Al'.

On a slightly "Off message" note. I've fallen in love with Mizuno's MP range.

Brought the 5 wood, and now I'm considering the hybrid, which is something I never thought I would ever put into writing.

Tried both the JPX and the MP and just preferred the smaller head of the MP at address and felt the Fubuki shaft gave me the best flight.

The Exsar shaft I found was very good, but the flight was a little too high for me. The Fubuki shaft gave me the lower flight I was looking for.

The JPX range, from what I've seen, is excellent and just shows Mizuno know how to make excellent woods now and not just irons.

I agree with Gareth on the MP range.

May be just the shaft that suits me down to the ground but the 17* hybrid I have is a great, great club.

Just ordered the 3 wood with the Fubuki shaft to go with it and trying to stop myself trying the MP 630 driver......
 
I agree with Gareth on the MP range.

May be just the shaft that suits me down to the ground but the 17* hybrid I have is a great, great club.

Just ordered the 3 wood with the Fubuki shaft to go with it and trying to stop myself trying the MP 630 driver......

But at £99, it's really a no brainer!
 
But at £99, it's really a no brainer!

You trying to get everyone to have an all Mizuno bag like you Aztecs :)

I know, it is tempting but since I started thinking about it I'm hitting my driver as well as I ever have and not sure there would be any difference......
 
You trying to get everyone to have an all Mizuno bag like you Aztecs :)

I know, it is tempting but since I started thinking about it I'm hitting my driver as well as I ever have and not sure there would be any difference......

:D After the last two weeks I'm not even embarrassed about it any more. The JPX's are by far the best golf clubs I've ever owned. I can't wait to get out and hit them all on the course.

Just seen the driver you have, you're probably right, might not be a huge upgrade (if any) as the 910 is lovely.
 
You trying to get everyone to have an all Mizuno bag like you Aztecs :)

I know, it is tempting but since I started thinking about it I'm hitting my driver as well as I ever have and not sure there would be any difference......

See I'm the opposite. My driving can only be described as erratic at best so I'm considering dropping the driver all together for a 3w, 5w, 3h set-up. With my local course being small the drop in distance off the tee won't hurt too much.

:D After the last two weeks I'm not even embarrassed about it any more. The JPX's are by far the best golf clubs I've ever owned. I can't wait to get out and hit them all on the course.

Well with me turning 30 in less than 7 weeks, I'm considering going and splashing the cash on some irons. JPX are on the list for sure.
 
Well, I've just been to the range with the driver I bought on Saturday. It goes well :)

The hybrid I bought was going very well on Saturday from the tee and off the deck.

Overall they're very good clubs, easy to hit and wont break the bank :)
 
Hmmm very tempted to give the 5w a go. I need something from the fairway which is slightly longer than the mashie hybrid and im not hitting the burner 3 wood well at the moment. Decisions descisions
 
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