Driver · 2026
Mizuno JPX One Select
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 29 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks87
- Distance86
- Forgiveness78
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Rated highest for looks and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a stronger, faster ball-striker who finds the centre often and wants low spin, shot-shaping control and a compact tour look.
You need real forgiveness or an easy, high launch - the standard JPX One, or a faster, more forgiving rival flagship, is the better fit.
Pros
- Genuinely fast and low-spinning - 159-162 mph ball speed with spin in the 2100-2700 rpm range, about 1,100 rpm lower than the standard JPX One
- A workable, tour-compact players' head with a deep face and neutral-to-fade shaping control
- Stunning, tour-preferred looks - earned a place on the 2026 Golf Digest Hot List
- More forgiving than its compact shape suggests - mishits stay remarkably straight
Cons
- Unforgiving outside the sweet spot - it can't match the industry leaders for all-round performance, and isn't for those who need help
- Divisive NanoAlloy feel and sound - firm, a little clunky and less refined than Mizuno's forged irons
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongGood for a compact tour head, but the limiting factor - forgiveness is better than you'd expect from something this compact, with mishits staying remarkably straight. However, its slightly unforgiving performance outside the sweet spot prevents it from challenging the industry leaders in total performance. Stable enough for a good striker, but not a help-you head.
Distance
ExcellentA genuine speed head for the player - ball speeds of 159-162 mph with spin between 2100 and 2700 rpm, around 1,100 rpm lower than the standard JPX One. The Cortech Face expands the high-speed rebound zone over 15 percent - fast and low-spinning out of the centre.
Workability
StrongA real strength versus the standard head - a more compact shape with a neutral-to-fade bias that promises lower spin and more workability, designed for stronger strikers who shape shots and control launch conditions precisely. A genuine players' tool for shaping the ball.
Feel
StrongDivisive, the same NanoAlloy story as the standard head - a firm feel that's a little clunky, with a slight disconnect and a sensation significantly less refined than the soft, dense impact Mizuno achieves in its forged irons. Powerful but firm and not premium.
Sound
StrongFirm and higher-pitched - the NanoAlloy face gives a higher-pitched sound, powerful but less refined than Mizuno's irons. Confident but not a premium note.
Looks at address
ExcellentA standout, in a tour-preferred form - a tour-inspired head with a deep face and small footprint, a compact look at address. The more rounded, compact shape immediately suggests a workable player's driver. Premium and purposeful, sharing the line's striking face aesthetic.
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 One Select Driver Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX ONE Select Driver Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX One Select - 2026 Hot List - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX One Select Driver Review - National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at The Mizuno JPX ONE Select Driver review (2026) - Golfpowers
- Read the full review at Mizuno JPX One Select Driver Review - Golfalot
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno JPX One Select best for?
You're a stronger, faster ball-striker who finds the centre often and wants low spin, shot-shaping control and a compact tour look.
Who should avoid the Mizuno JPX One Select?
You need real forgiveness or an easy, high launch - the standard JPX One, or a faster, more forgiving rival flagship, is the better fit.
What handicap is the Mizuno JPX One Select suitable for?
The Mizuno JPX One Select suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Mizuno JPX One Select best at?
In our research the Mizuno JPX One Select rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno JPX One Select have a shot bias?
The Mizuno JPX One Select is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.