Mizuno JPX One Hybrid Review: A Versatile Powerhouse

Mizuno has a well earned reputation for crafting beautiful, compact irons, and in recent years it has seriously raised its game with some of the best drivers, fairway woods and hybrids on the market.

Hybrids have become a staple in the bags of many golfers due to their versatility and user-friendliness. Even tour pros who are capable of striping long irons in a way that average club golfers can only dream of, will sometimes have one of the best hybrids in their bag.

Mizuno’s hybrid game is strong and the new JPX One hybrids take the same engineering principles used across the JPX One metalwood line and apply them to a more compact, purpose-built long-iron replacement. They’re adjustable too, with four settings; standard, low, upright and high.

In terms of the tech advancements in the JPX line up, the standout structural change is the Waffle Crown, which stiffens the crown internally and frees up weight that can be pushed lower and deeper in the head. That weight redistribution helps with launch and adds a touch more stability, particularly on shots struck high or low on the face.

The 1.8mm MAS1C steel face is another key component. Unlike variable-thickness designs, this uniform-thickness face keeps ball speed consistently high across a broad hitting area. This is especially noticeable on hybrid-specific misses, such as the thin strike or the slight heel contact, where the head still produces enough speed to keep distance gaps intact. This was clearly evident in my testing as I missed the center frequently during my first range session with the JPX One, yet the numbers didn’t really suffer.

Mizuno also reworked the CORTECH Chamber to encourages extra flex in the toe and heel sections of the face, which adds forgiveness without making the head feel lively or unstable. Paired with the Speed Bevel sole, the hybrids glide through rough and tight lies more cleanly, maintaining speed even when the strike isn’t ideal.

With lofts from 19° to 28°, the JPX One Hybrids create a smooth, dependable progression at the top end of the bag, while still retaining that trademark solid, muted Mizuno feel.

Visually they hit the spot too. The design is quite simple but stylish I think. The profile at address will appeal to the more skilled ball striker but may not necessarily suit the eye of the higher handicap golfer. My only gripe with the aesthetics is the glossy crown as personally I'm not a big fan of the shiny head.

The data from my testing sessions at the range was really solid, particularly given that - as referenced above - I didn’t find the sweet spot too often on that first run out. It took a little while for me to get comfortable with it but once I did the results stood out.

The feel on good strikes was powerful and the flight was high but penetrating. The dispersion and distance on those shots was tight and overall the JPX One is very consistent when it comes to good strikes. That is true of most modern clubs though, so for many golfers it’s about forgiveness. How does a club perform on the not so good strikes? Again, the consistency was there.

Initially I was often hitting it a little ‘toey’ but that didn’t really show up too much on the data as the distance numbers and ball speed were pretty consistent regardless of strike location.

I did notice a drop off in distance on thin strikes, as you’d expect, but overall it was less than I would have predicted. The spin numbers were right in the window I would want, while the average distance was impressive for me. I’m not a long hitter by any means but I noticed a gain of around 8 yards from my gamer hybrid, which isn’t surprising as I use an older model that has been in and out of my bag for ten years.

The JPX One was also providing more distance than other new hybrids I've been testing recently too though, despite being one degree higher lofted. Extra distance in a hybrid isn't too important for most golfers and can actually pose a problem with gapping, but if you are looking for a bit more 'oomph' then the JPX One certainly provided that for me.

On the course I used it from the tee and fairway, as well as from a variety of lies in the rough. I was getting solid numbers off the tee and was able to hit some nice high approach shots that stopped quickly on longer par fours and shorter par fives. Out of light rough I saw some really nice results, but I prefer a higher lofted hybrid from the slightly thicker stuff and I struggled with the 19 degree option.

On that note, I also tested the 22 and 25 degree models of the JPX One and was similarly impressed with the feel and performance. All in all, the JPX One hybrids are a good option for anybody looking to switch from long irons or to simply upgrade their hybrids in 2026, particularly if extra distance is something you value.