Martin Hopley
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Of the woods in the Mizuno JPX900 range, it is the hybrid that has undergone the biggest makeover.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

Compared to the previous Mizuno JPX850 hybrid, it is taller and more compact and in short, looks less like a mini fairway wood and more like a hybrid that better players would use.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

If you want that larger fairway/hybrid look then the Mizuno JPX EZ 2016 hybrid is still in the range, but for me the JPX900 style of head is what a hybrid should be like.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

The taller face gives you more options from the tee and longer grass, whilst there is enough depth in the sleek head to assist with the launch and forgiveness that you associate with hybrids.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

What is also new is the Quick Switch adjustable hosel that Mizuno has added to a hybrid for the first time. This enables you to change the loft +/- 2° and the lie +/- 1°, but not at the same time, so there are plenty of options available.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

Changing the loft to the ends of the range did not really change the face angle much, which is a good thing. It had a minor effect on launch and flight so it will be more of a useful tool for fine tuning the spin and launch once you have got the initial head loft selected from the range of 16°, 19°, 22° and 25°.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

I really like the way it sat at address with the classy matte blue head contrasting with the black face for ease of alignment and the dark looks carrying into the shaft unlike the JPX900 driver and fairway.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

It still has a Fujikura shaft but now it is the Pro Hybrid version which I found to be very stable, solid and much more responsive than the previous Orochi shafts.

All these differences became apparent when I took both models on SkyTrak. The more compact head of the JPX900 created a similar launch but with 700rpm less spin and more ball speed to give around 6 yards more carry at my swing speed.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

It also gave a slightly lower flight as you might expect, but it was still descending steep enough to give it chance of stopping on the green.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

The sound is also a big improvement and is much more solid than the JPX850, so all in all there is no reason why you should not upgrade.

Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid

Mizuno has maybe taken this hybrid down the handicap range, but that is no bad thing and any category 1, 2 and maybe 3 players should check the JPX900 out because it is one of the best they have done and a real contender for your bag.

Golfalot Rating: 5 stars
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Mizuno JPX900 Hybrid - Product Details

UK LaunchFebruary 2017
UK Launch RRP£219
USA LaunchFebruary 2017
Handicap Range
Low
High
GolferMens, Women
Hand AvailabilityLeft, Right
Left Handed Lofts16°, 19°, 22°, 25°
Right Handed Lofts16°, 19°, 22°, 25°
MaterialSteel
Colour OptionsBlue
Lie58.5°
Club Length41 inches
AdjustabilityLoft, Face Angle
Shaft NameFujikura Pro Hybrid
Shaft TypesGraphite
Shaft FlexLadies, Regular, Stiff, X Stiff
Shaft Weight76g (Stiff)
GripMizuno M-31
Number/Loft2/16°, 4/22°, 5/25°, 3/19°
Manufacturer's WebsiteMizuno Website

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