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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Jack Backhouse brings you the low down on the Mizuno Pro T3 wedges.
Mizuno have released a new line of wedges called the Mizuno Pro T-3 wedges. The use of Pro in the naming of the wedges suggests that these are going to be some pretty special clubs.
Read our Mizuno Pro T-3 Wedges review to find out if these are real contenders for wedge of the year…
NCG SUMMARY
A sharp looking wedge that is extremely inviting at address. These are wedges that promote quality turf interaction to deliver a soft and light feel for more creative shots.
I found these wedges to perform well all over the golf course, whether that be out the bunkers, in the rough or on the fairways. No matter the lie I was able to exude great distance control and get plenty of loft on the ball for better accuracy.
I love the design of these wedges. A big fan of the reduction in add-ons, nothing stuck on the head of the club – it’s all pressed, stamped and forged. It’s nice to know everything is a part of the same head for a cleaner look.
The old school font of the Mizuno Pro caught my eye. Sometimes you need to go back to go forward and this classic font just adds to its classy mystique. I also like that Mizuno haven’t opted for a shiny finish to the clubs but instead a matte silver. There’s no glare to act as a distraction whilst stood over the ball during a sunny day.
Even though this is Mizuno’s cavity backed wedge option, it isn’t visually obvious. In my opinion it looks more like a players’ wedge. The leading edge also looks fairly straight, despite it actually being a touch rounded.
NCG Verdict
These wedges are crafted from 1025 Pure Select Mould Carbon steel. They also have an underlay of Copper that we have grown to expect from Mizuno wedges and irons, certainly in the pro series, to help them feel fantastic.
Initially I hit some short wedges shots around the green at the La Cala Golf Resort in Spain. The club felt soft and light, ideal for trying to execute more creative shots.
Turf interaction was excellent. The weight of the head seemed to go through the turf really well, as my duffed shots still performed nicely. I found it really quite easy to strike the ball with the club face.
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In total, the Mizuno T-3 wedges have three different sole designs. These have different bounces and golfers will particularly see the difference when playing out the sand and rough. I’d recommend testing all three out before making a final decision on which one to purchase, there will be a grind that suits your game more than the others.
I also tested the wedge from hitting of an upslope into an elevated green out of the rough to see how the club reacts in different environments. Mizuno wedges always seem to sit really well for me, even when opening the face. I didn’t feel as though the heel or the toe was in the air much.
Hitting out of the rough I was still able to get plenty of loft on the ball. This is beneficial to help stop the ball quickly on the green as it’s tough to get any spin from the longer grass, so a higher trajectory is essential for keeping the golf ball on the putting surface.
On the shots out of the rough I grounded the club slightly before impact with the ball, but the bounce helped the club squid across the top of the ground. It shows the versatility of the club around the greens, the club will offer plenty of relief no matter what you try to do with it.
In terms of bunker play, I found the Mizuno T-3 wedges to move through the sand really nicely. When I tried adding more loft and opening the clubface, I noticed a significant improvement in how the club moved through the sand. This adjustment really highlighted the benefits of the grind. It was pretty much textbook performance out of the bunkers.
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Overall, I think these Mizunio wedges feel amazing. There was plenty of distance control on offer for longer wedge shots into the green and were soft enough to get the ball to stop quickly with more spin.
A problem a lot of golf club manufacturers have is getting Vokey wedges out of people’s bag, but I would strongly recommend club golfers giving this a go. It’s an all-round good looking wedge that I’m confident can serve any golfer well.
We were fortunate enough to head out to the La Cala Resort in Spain to conduct some of our equipment reviews. A picturesque resort that is located in the Sierra de Mijas, just 30 minutes from Málaga Airport and 20 minutes from Marbella.
The place offers outstanding views of the Andalusian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea as well as three magnificent golf courses. All three were designed by Cabell B. Robinson and it’s a popular choice for players seeking variety, challenge, and stunning scenery. For more information head to La Cala Resort’s website here.
