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Why We Like It
- The new muscle-back shape has a taller heel section and more mass in the upper portion of the head to bring ball flight down for greater control.
- The head is no longer made from boron but rather a softer 1025 carbon steel to improve feel.
- The sharper leading edge with more sole camber reduces turf resistance for those who tend to take divots.
- On the 48- and 50-degree wedges, 15 scorelines provide full-swing distance control. They are also narrower and deeper to help channel debris. On the higher lofts, 16 scorelines plus grooves that are wider and shallower optimize short-game spin.
- Wedges 54 degrees and higher feature microgrooves between the regular grooves for extra spin on short-game shots when the clubface is open.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps.
- 16 options (46-60 degrees), 6 sole grinds, 3 finishes
what our testers said
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Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Didn't solve all of my problems, but I was chipping it so close, it made me a better putter for sure. I could hit all of the shots. I was able to open it up and hit it high, or get it to go low and run out. I didn't necessarily intend to put spin on it, but it was as if the club was instinctively reading my mind.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like that Mizuno has different color options—blue, black or standard chrome. For whatever reason I hit the black a little better, maybe because it has slightly different shaft options. I like the feel off the face. Ball flight had a little lower trajectory to it, which performs nice in the wind. Still felt plenty of spin coming off the ball.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I love the overall shape of the club, front and back. The positioning of the bounce and weight makes it look like a surgical instrument. The blue color is especially appealing. Full shots felt spectacular, with wonderful distance and trajectory control. Very versatile around the greens.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Smaller face can be intimidating at address, but it has a very large sweet spot and plays more comfortable than it appears. Ball flight starts low but finds plenty of height midway through. Always in control on full shots to where I can take some spin off if I don't need it.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Love, love, love the dark look. Really sharp and professional. It would catch my eye immediately at the store. Great stopping power out of the sand. Lovely, soft reaction off the face on greenside shots. Made me think I was gonna hit every ball within three feet of the hole.
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Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Didn't solve all of my problems, but I was chipping it so close, it made me a better putter for sure. I could hit all of the shots. I was able to open it up and hit it high, or get it to go low and run out. I didn't necessarily intend to put spin on it, but it was as if the club was instinctively reading my mind.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like that Mizuno has different color options—blue, black or standard chrome. For whatever reason I hit the black a little better, maybe because it has slightly different shaft options. I like the feel off the face. Ball flight had a little lower trajectory to it, which performs nice in the wind. Still felt plenty of spin coming off the ball.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I love the overall shape of the club, front and back. The positioning of the bounce and weight makes it look like a surgical instrument. The blue color is especially appealing. Full shots felt spectacular, with wonderful distance and trajectory control. Very versatile around the greens.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Smaller face can be intimidating at address, but it has a very large sweet spot and plays more comfortable than it appears. Ball flight starts low but finds plenty of height midway through. Always in control on full shots to where I can take some spin off if I don't need it.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Love, love, love the dark look. Really sharp and professional. It would catch my eye immediately at the store. Great stopping power out of the sand. Lovely, soft reaction off the face on greenside shots. Made me think I was gonna hit every ball within three feet of the hole.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Easy to produce a variety of shots. I tended to hit higher, spinnier shots, but when you gave it a nudge, it did what you asked. I was thrilled with how accurate the club was on full swing shots. The face definitely feels lively.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Felt like I was getting good control on high-spinning shots. The firmer and more compact the sand, the better it performed. I would prefer a larger face and more visible sweet spot. Smaller face doesn't inspire confidence.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Love the blue finish. It's really sharp and provides a great contrast to the grooves. Around the greens, I was able to hit every shot I wanted. It slid through the sand perfectly, evaporating the sand out of the way.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Club was so easy to square up, even with the blue finish. It's like a visual cheat code. I don't know why, but it works. Every shot reacted perfectly, whether it was a cut or draw. Shots had a really nice check to them.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Love the burnt blue finish. It speaks to me. Really great loft out of the sand. The ball gets out with no problem. Nice spin and performance around the green in general. I didn't skull a single shot.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The blue color kind of blew me away. Gorgeous, glossy finish, which hopefully will last for a while. The way the club frames the ball is outstanding. Chip shots had a little extra springiness to them, which is rare. Good overall package.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Soft, light, and really fast. Consistent light weight on bunker shots. Very average turf interaction, but with a little talent you can do a lot with it.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The head is compact, but not so much so that it takes away from the club's forgiveness, playability and versatility. Tremendous spin on greenside shots. Easy to pop the ball up high and soft. Very efficient through the sand on bunker shots.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This is a dart thrower on full swing shots. It's going to go where you want it to. Feels light and easy to swing. Greenside shots were a little more difficult to finesse, but it got the job done.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The softest feeling face of any wedge I hit, but that seemed to cost me distance on full shots. The ball comes off a little deader around the greens, which is actually quite helpful to control distance.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
I love how it looks like a regular iron. It's smooth through the turf and achieved the distances I wanted. Ball pops off the face, but is controllable. Bounce is very effective out of the sand. I was able to get out of the bunker with ease. Generates a lot of spin.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
As far from a traditional wedge as you can get. The blue coloring is pretty cool, though. Pure, flush sounding club that is very easy to flight. Spinny, but in a good way. There wasn't a single shot you couldn't hit with it. Even a chunked, longer bunker shot got to the target.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Love the blue steel finish and the brushed groove face. Full swing performs just like it looks—predictable distance which varies with swing speed and length. Moves through the sand easily and glides over tight lies with no problem.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
The blue head was an interesting look and set up to the ball well. A bit of a firmer feel on full swing shots. Chipping functionality was pretty good. I could get it to spin or run.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Sleek, elegant, thin profile. I felt very comfortable over the ball on full swings. Ball flight was maybe a bit too high on full shots. Couldn't be easier to hit from the sand. Around the green, turf interaction was excellent. Flops, bump and runs, low spinners came easy and natural.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
The head is just the right size. Slides through the sand nicely. Around the green, the ball climbs up on the face just a little too much to affect spin control. You can easily tell which shots come off a foot or two higher.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Classic elegance. The black finish provides the perfect contrast. Performed effortlessly through the grass with just the right amount of spin and release.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
This thing is like a Samurai sword—cuts through anything ahead of it. Head is a bit smallish but it packs a big punch. It’s meticulous with how it attacks shots.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I'm not used to looking down and seeing blue, but I'm wondering if it's something i should get used to. It's unique, and interesting. Performance wise, it's more of a chipping wedge than full swing wedge. It allows you to hit a variety of open- or closed-face shots.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Weight is a little bit heavy, but a good heavy. It's just the weight I want in a wedge. Great contact and compression on full swings. From 60 to 120 yards, you will feel like you can't miss the green.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Performed best on greenside shots. Very easy to get out of the sand and impart spin. Comes off soft. You can really get some check off firmer lies.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the all-blue and black colors. Topline is a little heavy, but it feels like it's going to help you. Mass behind club helps with chunky shots. Soft feel is very consistent on full and greenside shots.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Didn't solve all of my problems, but I was chipping it so close, it made me a better putter for sure. I could hit all of the shots. I was able to open it up and hit it high, or get it to go low and run out. I didn't necessarily intend to put spin on it, but it was as if the club was instinctively reading my mind.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I love the overall shape of the club, front and back. The positioning of the bounce and weight makes it look like a surgical instrument. The blue color is especially appealing. Full shots felt spectacular, with wonderful distance and trajectory control. Very versatile around the greens.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Smaller face can be intimidating at address, but it has a very large sweet spot and plays more comfortable than it appears. Ball flight starts low but finds plenty of height midway through. Always in control on full shots to where I can take some spin off if I don't need it.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The head is compact, but not so much so that it takes away from the club's forgiveness, playability and versatility. Tremendous spin on greenside shots. Easy to pop the ball up high and soft. Very efficient through the sand on bunker shots.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
I love how it looks like a regular iron. It's smooth through the turf and achieved the distances I wanted. Ball pops off the face, but is controllable. Bounce is very effective out of the sand. I was able to get out of the bunker with ease. Generates a lot of spin.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Classic elegance. The black finish provides the perfect contrast. Performed effortlessly through the grass with just the right amount of spin and release.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like that Mizuno has different color options—blue, black or standard chrome. For whatever reason I hit the black a little better, maybe because it has slightly different shaft options. I like the feel off the face. Ball flight had a little lower trajectory to it, which performs nice in the wind. Still felt plenty of spin coming off the ball.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Love, love, love the dark look. Really sharp and professional. It would catch my eye immediately at the store. Great stopping power out of the sand. Lovely, soft reaction off the face on greenside shots. Made me think I was gonna hit every ball within three feet of the hole.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Easy to produce a variety of shots. I tended to hit higher, spinnier shots, but when you gave it a nudge, it did what you asked. I was thrilled with how accurate the club was on full swing shots. The face definitely feels lively.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Felt like I was getting good control on high-spinning shots. The firmer and more compact the sand, the better it performed. I would prefer a larger face and more visible sweet spot. Smaller face doesn't inspire confidence.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Love the burnt blue finish. It speaks to me. Really great loft out of the sand. The ball gets out with no problem. Nice spin and performance around the green in general. I didn't skull a single shot.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The blue color kind of blew me away. Gorgeous, glossy finish, which hopefully will last for a while. The way the club frames the ball is outstanding. Chip shots had a little extra springiness to them, which is rare. Good overall package.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This is a dart thrower on full swing shots. It's going to go where you want it to. Feels light and easy to swing. Greenside shots were a little more difficult to finesse, but it got the job done.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Weight is a little bit heavy, but a good heavy. It's just the weight I want in a wedge. Great contact and compression on full swings. From 60 to 120 yards, you will feel like you can't miss the green.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Performed best on greenside shots. Very easy to get out of the sand and impart spin. Comes off soft. You can really get some check off firmer lies.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the all-blue and black colors. Topline is a little heavy, but it feels like it's going to help you. Mass behind club helps with chunky shots. Soft feel is very consistent on full and greenside shots.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Love the blue finish. It's really sharp and provides a great contrast to the grooves. Around the greens, I was able to hit every shot I wanted. It slid through the sand perfectly, evaporating the sand out of the way.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Club was so easy to square up, even with the blue finish. It's like a visual cheat code. I don't know why, but it works. Every shot reacted perfectly, whether it was a cut or draw. Shots had a really nice check to them.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Soft, light, and really fast. Consistent light weight on bunker shots. Very average turf interaction, but with a little talent you can do a lot with it.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The softest feeling face of any wedge I hit, but that seemed to cost me distance on full shots. The ball comes off a little deader around the greens, which is actually quite helpful to control distance.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
As far from a traditional wedge as you can get. The blue coloring is pretty cool, though. Pure, flush sounding club that is very easy to flight. Spinny, but in a good way. There wasn't a single shot you couldn't hit with it. Even a chunked, longer bunker shot got to the target.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Love the blue steel finish and the brushed groove face. Full swing performs just like it looks—predictable distance which varies with swing speed and length. Moves through the sand easily and glides over tight lies with no problem.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
The blue head was an interesting look and set up to the ball well. A bit of a firmer feel on full swing shots. Chipping functionality was pretty good. I could get it to spin or run.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Sleek, elegant, thin profile. I felt very comfortable over the ball on full swings. Ball flight was maybe a bit too high on full shots. Couldn't be easier to hit from the sand. Around the green, turf interaction was excellent. Flops, bump and runs, low spinners came easy and natural.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
The head is just the right size. Slides through the sand nicely. Around the green, the ball climbs up on the face just a little too much to affect spin control. You can easily tell which shots come off a foot or two higher.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
This thing is like a Samurai sword—cuts through anything ahead of it. Head is a bit smallish but it packs a big punch. It’s meticulous with how it attacks shots.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
I'm not used to looking down and seeing blue, but I'm wondering if it's something i should get used to. It's unique, and interesting. Performance wise, it's more of a chipping wedge than full swing wedge. It allows you to hit a variety of open- or closed-face shots.
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