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2020 Mizuno JPX Fli-Hi: Long game launch with precision
Talking combo sets and “flow” is commonplace with irons, and after giving the full rundown of the all-new JPX 921 iron series, Mizuno has one more trick up its sleeve for golfers to increase long game precision and maintain proper gapping into their longer clubs—the new 2020 Mizuno JPX Fli-Hi.
What will make the new JPX Fli Hi hybrids interesting is they won’t be found on the shelves at any retail shops and instead will only be available through custom order. They are designed to be the perfect compliment to golfers looking to fit proper hybrids into their long iron gapping with JPX 921 irons, and as a bonus, they will be the same price as the iron they might be replacing.
The technology behind the design
The new 2020 JPX Fli-Hi has gone through a full redesign to expand the COR Area for improved speed, while still offering all of the benefits of the previous line, including lie adjustability—something you don’t hear about with hybrids too often.
Unlike the previous Fli-Hi with the stepped down crown, the conversion back to a standard shape has allowed the 2020 JPX Fli-Hi to have improved acoustics and a lower deeper center of gravity. Engineers achieve this with the traditional shape because the geometry allows for the crown to be thinner. When paired with the progressive head width and face heights to keep the CG better aligned relative to the loft of the club for consistent flight windows, it creates true long iron replacements.
No gaps in this Mizuno Fli-Hi story
To further assure the JPX Fli-Hi’s remain true iron replacements and don’t create further gapping issues, a lot of time was spent to dial in the specs for each club. They feature 3/4-inch graduated lengths instead of the standard half-inch progression like with a traditional iron set, which is still shorter than standard hybrids which can be more than a full inch longer than their iron counterpart.
Specs, price, and availability
Since the JPX FliHi’s will only be available through custom order there is no stock option, but Mizuno is offering any (non-exotic) shaft along with your choice of grip for $125 per club, which is the same price per iron at the JPX921 Hot Metal series irons. it will only be available right-handed and specs ca be found below.
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From the Forums: How are you liking TaylorMade’s Qi10 fairway woods?
In our forums, our members have been discussing TaylorMade’s new Qi10 fairway woods. WRXer ‘ace036’ plans on testing them in the next few weeks, saying: “from how they look from address and frame the ball is much more appealing to my eye versus my current Paradym fairway woods.” And our members have been sharing their positive feedback in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Edwardsr: “I got fit into the Qi10 core model with Ventus TR Black 8X and it’s absolutely amazing for me.During the fitting with my 12-15 swings with it, it was the most efficient combo I’ve ever tested, tons of 1.48 smash and 3 or 4 1.49 smash (which I don’t think I’ve ever gotten on 3 wood on a launch monitor).”
- MiloMalt: “No complaints and so far only high praise for my Qi10 Tour 3 and 5 wood. I’m getting great numbers and a nice penetrating ball flight with great height whereas with my old TSi2 4 wood it was spinny and ballooning and short because of that.”
- courcy75: “The Qi10 Tour 3 wood I just put in play has been outstanding for me. Finally found something I like as much as the 07 burner tp.”
Entire Thread: “From the Forums: How are you liking TaylorMade’s Qi10 fairway woods?”
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/26/24): Cobra Dark Speed X 7-wood
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Cobra Dark Speed X 7-wood.
From the seller: (@Rose Park): “Head only with headcover. $225 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Cobra Dark Speed X 7-wood
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Bettinardi launches first-generation CB24, MB24 irons
We spotted them on the PGA Tour at the Arnold Palmer Invitational; now they’re heading to retail. Bettinardi Golf today announced its first generation irons: Bettinardi CB24 and MB24 irons.
We’ve seen the veteran putter maker dabble in wedges in the past, but this is the first time Bob Bettinardi and company have set their sites on the widest portion of the golf bag.
“Since I founded the company, the focus has been on crafting the finest equipment in the golf industry for professionals and amateurs alike, and our putters have embodied that belief for 25 years,” said Bob Bettinardi, Founder and CEO of Bettinardi Golf. “I’ve always dreamed of expanding beyond the short game, and now that dream has become a reality. You can feel the decades of expertise and the years of research that went into each head, and we can’t wait to finally bring them to market.”
2024 Bettinardi irons: Key technology
One-piece co-forged solid body: Bettinardi co-forges the 1025 carbon steel chassis with the interior iron components in a bid to deliver superb feel and feedback.
Tri-material construction: Military-grade CMC (ceramic matrix composite) plus high-density tungsten plus forged carbon steel. Bettinardi has balanced these elements to deliver forgiveness in a forged iron and achieve desired weight profiles as well as consistency between irons.
Progressive CG: Bettinardi tweaks the positioning of tungsten and CMC elements in each iron. Accordingly, longer irons (lower CG) are easier to launch, and shorter irons (higher CG) deliver a more penetrating flight with controlled spin.
Bettinardi irons: Additional model details
Bettinardi MB24 irons: Bettinardi’s tour blade features a thin topline and muscleback design. Weighting and feel were the focus in these experts’ tools. The company incorporated its signature honeycomb milling on the rear of the club (and does the same in the cavity of the CB24).
Bettinardi CB24 irons: Bettinardi sought to unite classic design with modern engineering in its CB24 irons. Forged feel meets a progressive cavity with perimeter weighting. Easier launching and more forgiving than their MB24 brethren.
Pricing, specs, availability
- Price: $1,600/set
- Pre-order: March 26
- At dealers/Studio B: April 5 (internationally late April)
CB24 irons will be available in left-handed models as well, which will ship in late June. Bettinardi will offer a range of shaft and grip options.
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Michael
Aug 15, 2020 at 12:39 am
I currently play the JPX919 Forged, from my first round with them I was in love and wanted more and more Mizuno products. Problem with that I am a Lefty. It is getting very annoying and almost anger inducing to continue to see these amazing new products Mizuno keeps launching only to see at the end of the article: Right Handed Only. A company as big as Mizuno should be very much able to make every club they release in both right handed and left handed. I know we are “rare” in the golf community but we constantly get the shaft.