Mizuno Golf’s tagline is “Nothing Feels Like a Mizuno”. If you ask most golfers, this tag line is associated with their irons. They’ve nearly perfected the one-piece forged iron, labeled the S-1 in its latest iteration, and the rest of their lineup focuses on maintaining that classic Mizuno feel while progressively adding more assistance to the golfer. While they still maintain their focus on continuing the search for the perfect wrought iron, Mizuno also has golfers covered throughout the bag, including the golf ball. In 2026, Mizuno is no longer just an irons company. I recently took a trip to their new R&D and assembly center, “Writer”, just outside of Atlanta to go through the options in the bag, and I’ll be documenting the testing of a few items, starting today with their new JPX One metal woods.
The JPX One Metal Wood was released earlier this year and they caught me by surprise. again, Mizuno not exactly known for their metal woods. They’ve always been good – usually with a very fast option and a very forgiving option – and they don’t rush them. They are usually on a two-year cycle, if not longer. However, for 2026, Mizuno made a big splash. Their two new drivers – the lower spinning JPX One Select and the more forgiving JPX One – their show NANOALLOY face technologywhich promises faster and more efficient ball speeds.
NANOALLOY face technology allows the face to absorb some of the compression of the golf ball, even some of the compression of the titanium face behind the NANOALLOY material. It’s the biggest step forward Mizuno has ever made in the development of their metal wood, and they’re the first company on the golf course to use the material. Due to the structure of the material, they are able to simultaneously create the thinnest titanium face they have ever built, resulting in greater ball speed.
Right away in my early testing, I had one big question: How will this thing sound and feel from the face? The answer? It’s loud. It’s VERY loud, but somehow manages to maintain a sense of compression at the same time. It also has a very nice field to it. Usually loud drivers also have a very high pitch, which is incredibly uncomfortable. However, the JPX One and JPX One picks sound like you’re hitting one of Mizuno’s composite baseball or softball bats. It’s a very satisfying crack at impact that makes you feel like you’re Rory McIlroy on the 18th at Augusta.
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In the video, Chris Voshall, Mizuno’s director of golf, explains how the NANOALLOY material works in a really cool way. When you run your finger over the face, it feels incredibly stiff, and while the material stays static, it is. But when you make impact with the golf ball, the material becomes almost absorbent. Instead of your typical trampoline effect compressing the golf ball and acting as a return spring, the face begins to compress with the golf ball as well, effectively increasing the actual compression of the golf ball and allowing more energy to be stored in the face as rebound occurs and flight begins. Because the NANOALLOY material is being compressed with the golf ball, they are able to achieve speeds off the face that are still consistent with CT and impact factor measurements, providing the player with more speed than ever before. It’s a truly unique way to create a product to golf’s conforming standards while staying on the cutting edge.
I had only tested stock drivers before my visit to the Foundry, but I got a chance to match up with Foundry fitter Taylor Fulbright (who happens to be an Instagram friend I first met) and had a blast. I have well documented driver issues this year and going into the build I was very nervous about finding a driver that would work, but it took Taylor 15 minutes to dial it up. What struck me most was the JPX One’s forgiveness, which I also noticed in my early testing. We didn’t test the JPX One Select during my build because we didn’t really need to. My tee performance is spin hungry, so going lower in the spin profile wouldn’t have helped. Walking out there really worried about my driving performance was not a fun mindset, but as you can see in the video, I came out with a big smile on my face.
Mizuno JPX ONE Custom Driver
The JPX ONE driver, the world’s first to feature NANOALLOY™ face technology. Developed in collaboration with materials specialists Toray, NANOALLOY™ uses microscopic polymer dispersion to produce a face that dynamically changes its elasticity under impact. The result is a material that stores and releases more energy at impact than traditional titanium or composite constructions, delivering unprecedented ball speeds over a wider area of the face. This breakthrough is accompanied by a newly designed CORTECH Face, up to 0.35mm thinner than previous generations, expanding the CORAREA (high velocity rebound area) by over 15%. In robotic testing, the JPX ONE outperformed leading competitors in both speed and ball carry, producing faster, longer and more consistent results from every impact location. Two models, JPX ONE and JPX ONE SELECT, offer distinct performance profiles. The JPX ONE features a slightly larger footprint for higher stability and straighter ball flight, while the JPX ONE SELECT delivers a more compact, tournament-favorite shape with a neutral fade slant.
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Standing on the tee box with Voshall really emphasized my driver. There was a bunker on the right side of the fairway that you really wanted to carry, but it took about 275 yards to clear it easily. There also wasn’t a ton of room above the bunker, so making sure I drew it above that bunker was on my mind as well. On the left side there was a lot of space to lose, but you were giving up the step on the hole unless you hit a big screaming cut, which ended up being just a straight ball for me as a natural ball drawer. A couple bunker carries and an uncut later, I found myself extremely comfortable with this equipped JPX One build in my hands. Props to Taylor for such a quick fit!
Taylor also quickly set me up for a 5-wood, and I ended up playing with Voshall’s personal setup as well as a slightly shorter Fujikura Ventus Blue Velo+ shaft on it. The big story with their hybrids and their palaces over the past couple of years has been the use of their Coretech chamber. This helps to stabilize ball speed, especially low on the face, and the last iteration has been improved even further, with more spin consistency across the face as well. The biggest thing I’ve always liked about Mizuno flats and hybrids is the look. It’s a great shape for a player that sits on the more compact side of the market, and they stay very square to the ball, which helps eliminate any flight bias. They become very workable clubs while still being very easy to hit.
Mizuno JPX ONE Custom Fairway Wood
JPX ONE Fairways introduces a re-engineered CORTECH Chamber that strategically changes the internal gap between the sole and the chamber wall. This geometry increases face flex toward the toe and heel, enhancing energy transfer across the entire hitting surface without compromising center performance. Available in lofts from 15° to 24°, the JPX ONE Fairways offer the ultimate blend of ball speed, forgiveness and playable trajectory for players looking for easy distance with Mizuno’s signature feel.
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The last 18 months or so have been pretty big for Mizuno, re-launching their iron family with the new signature series and modern series irons, which led to the launch of the new JPX One family earlier this year along with an updated FliHi model as well. I think Mizuno is at the top of their game right now, and they aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. I don’t have any confirmation, but based on previous release cycles, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some new irons this fall, and potentially an addition to the line of drivers coming soon as well. Scribe it’s also a publicly accessible facility, so if you’re in the area or want to have a really fun ride, you can contact the Mizuno Golf team and book your rig with Taylor or other fitters.
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