Mizuno JPX One

Reviewer testing: forgiveness is another highlight. Not the most forgiving fairway ever hit, but it's up there — mishits rarely went far offline, and ball speed held up well across the face. The re-engineered structural chamber (stainless-steel mass plus elastomer) is designed to elevate MOI by up to 12% versus the prior generation. The multi-thickness steel face delivers an 18% wider high-COR area than prior generations. Industry awards praised the off-centre retention specifically. Top-tier 2026 forgiveness.

Industry awards: launches high with effortless, low-spin distance. Reviewer testing notes the higher spin profile means the head cannot quite compete with the very longest fairway woods on the market for outright distance. The wrap-around composite crown saves 20g+ redeployed for lower CG, but the design priority is consistency over peak distance. Strong but not category-leading — middle of the 2026 fairway field for total distance, top-tier for carry-distance consistency.

Reviewer testing: low spin, tight dispersion on centre strikes and strong workability both ways. Independent hot-list testers noted the head balances control and forgiveness while allowing some shot-shaping while keeping a stable, iron-like feel. The bigger / deeper face plus low-CG profile rewards skilled face manipulation but the design priority is forgiveness — the dedicated tour-spec sibling is the model for low-spin shot-shaping. Above-average workability for a forgiveness-focused fairway.

Industry awards: impact feel is soft yet solid with a satisfying crack. Reviewer testing: felt like you're hitting a really big iron in terms of that more muted, stable feel through impact. The refined sole was specifically called out for a really enjoyable feeling through impact when hitting from the fairway. Premium tactile signature with the brand's signature iron-like feel.

Reviewer testing: feel descriptions ranged from quietly firm with a sharp crack to soft and pleasing. Industry awards: satisfying crack at impact, distinct from the more muted driver acoustics in the family. Acoustic tuning via internal ribbing helps create the expected sound signature. Above-average premium acoustic — closer to a classic forged iron's crack than a tinny fairway-wood pitch.

Industry awards: deep navy-blue carbon finish and elegant look that inspires confidence at address. Wrap-around composite crown makes a clean visual at address. Reviewer testing notes the premium feel of the address profile. Awarded Gold-tier industry recognition specifically for the look-sound-feel category — top-decile aesthetic for the 2026 fairway field.