Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 5
The Mizuno JPX850 Forged irons are an impressive upgrade from their predecessor, offering a sleek design, improved forgiveness, and the addition of boron for increased ball speed. These irons provide the feel and performance of blades, but with the added forgiveness that mid-handicappers will appreciate.
+ pros
- The addition of boron in the steel head creates a stronger material, allowing for a thinner face and increased ball speed.
- The weight distribution around the edges of the club increases forgiveness and the Moment of Intertia (MOI).
- The feel and sound of the forged iron is excellent, providing a joy to hit.
- The club has a medium high flight with good penetration.
- The JPX850 Forged irons offer the look of a better player's blade with the forgiveness of a cavity back.
- The sole grinds on the leading and trailing edge of the sole make it easy to go through the turf.
- The True Temper XP115 shaft is lighter, providing a better feel and increased club head speed.
- cons
- The author does not mention any cons or drawbacks of the Mizuno JPX850 Forged irons.
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Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by envicor.com | 94 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by envicor.com | 94 |
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The TaylorMade RocketBladez Tour irons are a perfect blend of the feel that professional golfers demand and the distance that amateur golfers crave. They have a visually appealing design, provide a soft and springy feel at impact, and offer forgiveness for mid-handicappers.
+ pros
- The TaylorMade RocketBladez Tour irons provide increased speed and distance, making them appealing to both professional and amateur players.
- The improved lie angle of the 6-iron compared to the regular RocketBladez irons is more realistic and allows for better loft.
- The club has a visually appealing design at address, instilling confidence in the player.
- The placement of the Speed Pocket in the middle of the sole and the weight at the back of the club help to launch the ball higher.
- The built-in polyurethane delivers a softer sound and a springy feel at impact, making the iron more enjoyable to use.
- The combination of the KBS shaft and the iron's performance is well-suited for players with a quick swing speed.
- The milled face texture of the grooves promotes high spin and helps shots hold their line in the wind.
- The broad sweetspot minimizes mis-hits and provides strong feedback for improvement.
- cons
- The loud crack of the game improvement RocketBladez iron is not as pleasing as the softer sound of the Tour version.
- The Tour version is still longer than the author's current setup, which may require some adjustment for distance control.
- It is slightly easier to hit a draw than a fade with these long irons, which may not suit all players' shot preferences.
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