Irons · 2025
Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 24 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel92
- Distance90
- Sound90
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Rated highest for feel and distance; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
Buyers who already prefer the JPX 925 Forged and want the premium blacked-out aesthetic, plus shaft pairing with the Gunmetal Dynamic Gold Mid 115.
Left-handed players, anyone who wants the cheaper chrome version of the same head, or buyers concerned about long-term PVD wear.
Pros
- Same Hot List Gold-winning Forged head architecture in a premium PVD Black finish.
- Bold, modern look with reduced glare at address — striking finish reduces glare and slims the look of the clubhead.
- Coherent blacked-out package paired with Dynamic Gold Mid 115 Tour Issue Gunmetal shaft.
- All the CORETECH + Contour Ellipse Face tech of the chrome model preserved.
Cons
- ~£200/club vs ~£190 for the chrome Forged — ~£110 premium across a set for finish alone.
- Right-handed only — left-handed buyers locked out of the Black finish.
- PVD finishes wear over time on impact surfaces — long-term durability not tested in the launch window.
By dimension
Forgiveness
FairIdentical head architecture to the silver Forged sibling — same CORETECH design with internal mass structure that moves from the low heel to the high toe to support and retain off-center speeds. Two-piece forged construction (Chromoly 4120 face/neck + 431 stainless steel sole) carries over. The Black PVD finish is purely cosmetic — core technology features are identical between both finishes. Forgiveness matches the silver Forged sibling.
Distance
Class-leadingSame CORETECH design + 30%-thinner Contour Ellipse Face as the silver Forged sibling. COR +14 points vs the prior-generation Forged. Same 4120 Chromoly cup face (4-7 iron) + 1025E carbon steel (8-GW) construction. PVD coating does not affect ball speed — purely surface treatment over the same forging.
Workability
ExcellentIdentical head shape and CG to the silver Forged sibling. Editorial coverage: classic Mizuno shape with a straighter leading edge, rounded toe, and slimmer topline — smallest, slimmest member of the JPX 925 family. 30° 7-iron loft preserved. Multi-thickness CORETECH face maintains the silver sibling's shot-shape window.
Feel
Class-leadingSame Grain Flow Forged HD construction as the silver Forged sibling — 4120 Chromoly 4-7 + 1025E Pure Select 8-GW. Editorial coverage: best sound and feel in golf. PVD Black finish goes right over the soft white satin — coating sits on top of the same forged substrate so the underlying tactile feedback is preserved. Reviewers don't flag a feel difference between chrome and black finishes.
Sound
Class-leadingSame Acoustic Sound Ribs + V-Chassis architecture as the silver Forged sibling. PVD coating is purely a surface treatment — does not change the head's resonant frequency or impact acoustic. Tour-preferred vibration and sound character preserved. Same caliber as the silver sibling.
Looks at address
Class-leadingEditorial coverage: a bold, modern look with reduced glare from the premium PVD Black finish. The striking finish reduces glare and slims the look of the clubhead while preserving all the tech of the chrome model. The Black finish is a meaningful premium aesthetic upgrade for buyers who want the look — paired with a Dynamic Gold Mid 115 Tour Issue Gunmetal shaft for a coherent blacked-out package. Two-point bump over the silver Forged sibling reflects the premium aesthetic appeal.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX 925 Forged and Forged Black irons: 4 things to know — Golf.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX925 Forged — Official Mizuno Golf
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX925 Forged and Forged Black irons: What you need to know — Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX925 Forged Irons Review — Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Iron Review — Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX 925 Forged (black edition) — MyGolfSpy member review
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Irons Review — Golfer Geeks
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black best for?
Buyers who already prefer the JPX 925 Forged and want the premium blacked-out aesthetic, plus shaft pairing with the Gunmetal Dynamic Gold Mid 115.
Who should avoid the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black?
Left-handed players, anyone who wants the cheaper chrome version of the same head, or buyers concerned about long-term PVD wear.
What handicap is the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black suitable for?
The Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black scores strongest for low-handicap golfers, and also suits scratch and tour players.
What is the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black best at?
In our research the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black rates highest for feel and distance, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black have a shot bias?
The Mizuno JPX 925 Forged Black is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.