Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL
Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL (2022) is a game-improvement iron set. It has moderate offset, a medium topline and a wide sole. It is cast. It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 95 mph and handicaps of 12 to 32. It listed at $750 when it launched in 2022. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Mizuno |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $750 |
| Type | Game improvement |
| Construction | Cast |
| Material | Nickel Chromoly |
| Set make-up | 5-PW, GW, SW |
| 7-iron loft | 31° |
| Offset | Moderate |
| Topline | Medium |
| Sole width | Wide |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 55 to 95 mph |
| Handicap range | 12 to 32 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Key technology | High Launch Hot Metal design |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
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Where the fit profile comes from
2 of 9 fit values come from Mizuno or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | game-improvement | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Mizuno says “A higher launching option for players with moderate swing speeds or aggressive shaft lean.” |
| Spin | mid | Rule R-IRN-SPIN |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Our rating |
| Workability | 3 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 12-32 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 55-95 mph | Our rating |
Who the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL suits
- Golfers who want help with distance and mishits.
- Its workability rating is 3 out of 10, so it is not the club for shaping shots on purpose.
- Above 95 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Ben Hogan Golf Edge EXBen Hogan Golf2021 · $650 · 60 to 100 mph
- Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal HLMizuno2024 · $1,000 · 55 to 95 mph
- Callaway Elyte HLCallaway2025 · $1,000 · 55 to 95 mph
- PXG 0311 XP GEN8PXG2026 · $1,603 · 60 to 100 mph
Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL: common questions
Who is the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 95 mph and handicaps of 12 to 32. Golfers who want help with distance and mishits.
How much does the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL cost?
It listed at about $750 at launch in 2022. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Ben Hogan Golf Edge EX (2021), the Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal HL (2024), the Callaway Elyte HL (2025) and the PXG 0311 XP GEN8 (2026).
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