A head-to-head look at two of the top irons in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
2021 Irons
The Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 edges the Mizuno JPX 923 on overall Every18 score (97 vs 96), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 is both the cheaper buy (about $560 used vs $685) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the Mizuno JPX 923 is the more forgiving irons, while the Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 if you fit its profile (tour to distance); choose the Mizuno JPX 923 if you lean toward hot metal to tour.
| Metric | Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 | Mizuno JPX 923 |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 ✓ | 96 |
| Forgiveness | 77 | 84 ✓ |
| Speed | 89 ✓ | 87 |
| Feel | 86 ✓ | 75 |
| Value rating | 84 ✓ | 81 |
| Est. used price | $560 ✓ | $685 |
| Value index | 73 ✓ | 59 |
| Launch | Low to mid | Low to mid |
| Spin | Controllable | Controllable |
| Fit profile | Tour to distance | Hot Metal to Tour |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
On the Every18 editorial score the Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 rates higher (97 vs 96 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 suits tour to distance, while the Mizuno JPX 923 suits hot metal to tour.
The Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $560 for the Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 and $685 for the Mizuno JPX 923, so the Titleist T100 / T100S / T200 / T300 is also the cheaper buy.
The Mizuno JPX 923 rates higher for forgiveness (84 vs 77), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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