Nov 07, 2016 its pretty clear that with the jpx900 mizuno was directly targeting taylormades m1 in trying to create the most adjustable driver possible which theyve definitely succeeded with. Among the enticements to the gameimprovement crowd is a. From the november 2015 issue of golf magazine mizunos mp600 driver was one of the first woods to feature moveable weights. Mizuno claims that the jpx900 driver utilizes harmonic impact technology for the purest sound and. The mizuno jpx850 fairway woods offer the ultimate in playability and forgiveness in a balanced package. The mizuno jpx 850 driver has the most variety of settings of any new driver.
Mizuno jpx850 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Mizunos jpx850 driver is all about adjustability golf digest. Over the years, mizuno has delivered drivers worthy of attention, including its new jpx850. In combination with mizunos quick switch shaft release system, the jpx850 also offers lofts from 7. Nov 14, 2016 i think the matte blue looks much better than the gloss blue of the jpx850. The lofts are a little lower than the mp line, but that is due to the. Fast track there are three different weight port settings for a single 10 gram moveable weight on the mizuno jpx ez driver for easy and instant modifications to dial in your ball flight. Unlike other manufacturers, they had sliding weights way back in 2010, and are now switching to. It took a few swings to get used to but i noticed how it helped me control the club head through my swing. The jpzez is a forgiving game improvement driver, but also promises lower spin. Aug 12, 2014 the jpx850 forged and jpx850 irons cater to the average golfer. When hitting the ball square, the feeling at impact was amazing as the ball just launches off the face of the club, which gave me a great sense of confidence.
Place the weight in the toe for a fade, in the center for a neutral ball flight, and in the heel for a draw. Once dialed in for my swing, the mizuno jpx 900 produced powerful for me drives, with an excellent shot shape. When golfers think of buying a new driver, mizuno might not be the first name that comes to mind. With the successful release of the mizuno jpx ez line there was a lot of excitement from mizuno golf fans when they announced the new jpx 850 line. Slice, hook, fade, draw, sky high or wormburner you can adjust this thing to account for pretty much any swing type with 16 grams of moveable weight. The 2016 mizuno jpx ez driver has a relatively shallow face, which is a good thing. The jpx850 driver was launched into europe during february which has given the mizuno uk fitting staff a little while to get to grips with the new fast track system while the tour players gravitate to a low spin fade weight position middle front and toe, we wanted to see what amateurs and club pros were favoring. Feb 14, 2017 a quick run through the basic fast track settings on the mizuno jpx900 driver. As a reminder, both drivers were hit in the neutral position.
Mizunos jpx850 driver and metalwoods will be available nov. Mizuno has now evolved this break through technology to also be able to customize spin rate and launch angle in the jpx900 driver, jpx850 driver, fairway, hybrid helping all swing speeds achieve maximum possible total yardage. It would likely surprise many to know that mizunos bestselling iron in the united states is this flexibleface cast model. Mizunos jpx850 driver is all about adjustability golf. If you have a good fitter in your area and you will be testing out drivers this upcoming season, do yourself a favor and try out the jpx850. Average ball speeds for the two drivers were effectively the same. Dec 21, 2016 mizunos jpx850 was a very solid driver. The mizuno mp52, 53 and 54 irons are also a similar concept with a forged iron and cnc milled pocket in the 47 irons. But these irons are not all about distance, mizuno worked to create a distance iron in a more reasonalbly sized head and to retain feel and workability. Mizuno jpx 850, 900 adjustable sleeve adaptor driver. But the manufacturers most recent addition might make amateurs change their mind. Playing the jpx850 for 10 rounds leaves no doubt this is a low spin driver so those with swing speeds south of 85 mph will have to adjust the loft to the higher end of the range available and probably go with no weights in the fast track channel.
Mizunos woods for 2011 have the same name as their sensational new irons, and the driver is a product with a massive. I would like you to imagine a really, really adjustable driver. Mizuno jpx 850 fairway mizuno fairway woods golfbidder. The mizuno jpx850 driver has the most variety of settings of any new driver. With forgiveness usually being sacrificed in drivers with moveable weights, the jpxez changes everything with a simple 3 weight system that allows the player to dial in the exact launch trajectory while maintaining its maximum forgiveness.
Playing the jpx 850 for 10 rounds leaves no doubt this is a low spin driver so those with swing speeds south of 85 mph will have to adjust the loft to the higher end of the range available and probably go with no weights in the fast track channel. Among the enticements to the gameimprovement crowd is. A quick run through the basic fast track settings on the mizuno jpx900 driver. Description the mizuno jpxez driver is a high launching, low spinning driver with a large footprint and is also adjustable. Now, six years later, the shiny blue jpx 850 addresses the art of.
The flashy adjustable driver isnt so much an update of then the mizuno jpx 850 but a retooling of the line with serious golfers able to dial in their spin rates and loft angles but it allows the high handicappers to take advantage of a club that is forgiving when you dont find the sweet spot off the tee. He is a scientist who just so happens to focus on the golf swing. Find your ideal setting at a mizuno demo event or fitting centre. G rain flow forged utilizing boron, an element commonly found in the earths crust and throughout the solar system. Given the change in cg position from the 850 to 900, we would expect the newer model to launch higher with more spin. Mizuno jpx850 fairway wood 5 wood adjustable degree used. This is a good contrast to the higher launching mp15 and older mp54. Jan 01, 2016 the jpx 850 driver comes with two removable 8gram weights that can be placed in either the fast track or the lateral weight ports or divided up between both if desired. 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. For a more indepth look at the jpx850 forged irons make sure to check out the embedded video below, in which mizuno golfs top brass discuss the importance of boron in the evolution of mizuno irons.
Im thinking of picking up the mizuno jpx 850 fairway wood but am confused with the how adjusting the loft will affect the face angle. Once the golf industrys standard driver head size became 440cc to 460cc every most driver on the market had a deep face toptobottom height is a way to achieve the 440cc 460cc volume. The seriously impressive aspect of the new jpx 900, is the ability for it to be altered to suit any range of golfer. The mizuno jpx850 are built to increase distance for plyaers in the midto highhandicap range.
Touting maximum strength and the thinnest face of any irons theyve ever produced, the jpx850s are the pinnacle of mizunos lineup. With the mizuno jpx 850 driver, mizuno is running in the opposite direction of many other oems. Mizuno pioneered sliding weight technology in drivers back in 2007 to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. Mizuno jpx 850 forged is a popular and one of the more expensive options. Jul 22, 2014 the jpx ez driver has a bit of a heavier feel than i was used to in a driver. Mizunos jpx 850 driver and metalwoods will be available nov. Paired with the right shaft, this driver is a beast. In the past weve seen the golf industry use boron as a decorative element to create an effective finished look, but not until.
Alan unruh is a class a member of the pga of america, and holds pga certifications in general management, golf operations and player development. Jun 18, 2015 the mizuno jpx 850 driver is a forgiving, lowspin driver with a lot of adjustability. The mizuno jpx900 brings the next level of adjustability to their fairway range with the addition of a sliding fasttrack weight to the adjustable hosel that was on the previous mizuno jpx850 fairway the sole still features the shockwave design to enable the face to flex a little and put more weight in the sole. Over the years, mizuno has delivered drivers worthy of attention, including its new jpx 850. Its also worth noting that the jpx 800 generated good, solid distance too. Unlike other manufacturers, they had sliding weights way back in 2010, and are now switching to removable weights that can be. But it was distinctly geared to the better player, with too little spin to keep the ball in the air at lower swing speeds. The jpx850 driver was launched into europe during february which has given the mizuno uk fitting staff a little while to get to grips with the new fast track system.
For example, both weights can be placed in each of the lateral weight ports to slightly increase stability and moment of intertia moi, translating to improved forgiveness. While the mp irons are made for the purist searching for the flowing forged look and feel of a players iron, the jpx line is made for speed, futurity and something unexpected, according to chuck couch, vice president of product management at mizuno. I personally was a big fan of the jpx ez irons and woods as well, so i personally was interested to see what new technology and changes mizuno had made for the jpx 850 lines. Nov 26, 2015 mizuno pioneered sliding weight technology in drivers back in 2007 to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. The jpx850 forged and jpx850 irons cater to the average golfer. While the tour players gravitate to a low spin fade weight position middle front and toe, we wanted to see what amateurs and club pros were favoring. These 6 drivers will eliminate your slice bryson dechambeau reveals plan to test wildly popular long drive. The jpx850 forged is similar head design to the other jpx models but using the forging process instead of casting. Mizuno jpx850 driver in 2007 mizuno introduced a sliding weight system called fast track to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. From low to high handicappers, longer to shorter hitters, luke donald or even donald duck. 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. As of february of this year, mizuno released the twin brother to the st180, the gt180 driver. The mizuno jpx 850 fairway woods offer the ultimate in playability and forgiveness in a balanced package. Mizuno jpx900 driver video guide to the settings youtube.
Previous mizuno drivers allowed you to adjust heeltoe weighting to alter drawfade bias, but the new fast track technology in the jpx850 allows players to adjust the fronttoback positioning of the clubs center of gravity cg as well. The mizuno jpx850 driver takes adjustability to another dimension, literally. Get ready to adjust your expectations with the mizuno jpxez. The jpx 850 head is a compact, powerful 440cc titanium driver that utilizes a rebound crown to maximize ball speeds for unmatched distance. See what the new mizuno driver has to offer and if it could help your golf game and lower your. The jpx ez driver has a bit of a heavier feel than i was used to in a driver. Mizuno jpx 850 fairway wood loft adjustments golfwrx. Its the same concept as how one swings an ax or a hammer, or why a wind up punch is more powerful than a jab. Then, add a splash of blue to the mix and you have the mizuno jpx 900 driver. Mizuno jpxez driver adjustable degree used golf club at. Mizuno has brought to market a great set of clubs this year, the jpx850 forged irons.
The mizuno jpx 850 driver takes adjustability to another dimension, literally. This club allows players to adjust loft, shot shape and spin, says chuck couch, mizunos vp of product development. Youre going to be surprised that a supposed iron company has created such a playable driver. I notice that when i changed the loft from the base 9. If you like the jpx ez, youd be foolish not to give the st180 driver a long hard look and take it for a spin on the driving range or at your nearest launch monitor. Once the golf industrys standard driver head size became 440cc to 460cc every most driver on the market had a deep face toptobottom height is a way to achieve the 440cc.
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. Then, add a splash of blue to the mix and you have the mizuno jpx900 driver the seriously impressive aspect of the new jpx900, is the ability for it to be altered to suit any range of golfer. Mizuno introduced a sliding weight system called fast track to alter a drivers drawfade tendency. On the narrow, treelined fairways of my home course, i managed to play a round without missing a single fairway with the jpx 900. The 2015 mizuno jpx850 forged irons are said to deliver 30% more strength than that of traditional 1025e steel billets. Now, six years later, the shiny blue jpx850 addresses the art. Nov 30, 2015 the 2016 mizuno jpx ez driver has a relatively shallow face, which is a good thing. Sasho mackenzie is probably one of the most respected in the industry. At address, the shape is much more conventional and only slightly bulging toward the heel. 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. Get ready to adjust your expectations with the mizuno jpx. Luke donald was spotted testing a new mizuno jpx 850 driver 9. The jpx850 driver comes with two removable 8gram weights that can be placed in either the fast track or the lateral weight ports or divided up between both if desired.
The mizuno jpx 850 are built to increase distance for plyaers in the midto highhandicap range. Mizuno jpx 850, 900 adjustable sleeve adaptor driver, fairway. Nov 26, 2015 its also worth noting that the jpx 800 generated good, solid distance too. The mizuno jpx 850 driver is a forgiving, lowspin driver with a lot of adjustability. The new shock wave sole enables the entire club to contract and expand at impact leading the more energy transfer from the swing to the ball and thereby increasing distance. Its pretty clear that with the jpx900 mizuno was directly targeting taylormades m1 in trying to create the most adjustable driver possible which theyve definitely succeeded with. The moveable weight system has 5 slots for 2 weights. In the table below we compare the jpx 900 to the jpx 850. 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 primary characteristic of the jpx850as shock wave sole is to enable the entire club head to contract and expand on impact a delivering an additional energy source to the clubface. The jpx850 head is a compact, powerful 440cc titanium driver that utilizes a rebound crown to maximize ball speeds for unmatched distance. The driver comes standard with fujikuras motore vc6. The jpx 850 driver comes with two removable 8gram weights that can be placed in either the fast track or the lateral weight ports or divided up between both if desired. There are 2 slots that are wide, one at the toe and one at the heel.
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