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Mizuno touts thin faces for faster ballspeed in its JPX-850 irons

September 18, 2014

Forged irons have long been what Mizuno is known for, but its greatest sales success recently has been with flexible-face cast irons.

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Other upgrades include thinner pockets inside the topline and sole for better off-center hits.

Like all its new irons, Mizuno offers any custom steel shaft at no extra charge. The JPX-850 retails for $800.

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