[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-mizuno-golf-clubs-mizuno-pro-wedges-t-1-t-3-and-s23-explained":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"mizuno-pro-wedges-t-1-t-3-and-s23-explained","Mizuno Pro Wedges: T-1, T-3 and S23 Explained","The differences between Mizuno's wedge models and which one belongs in your bag.","\u002Fimg\u002Fmizuno-golf-clubs\u002Fmizuno-pro-wedges-t-1-t-3-and-s23-explained_mizuno-wedges.png","Mizuno Pro Wedges: T-1, T-3 and S23 Explained illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"mizuno-golf-clubs","Mizuno Golf Clubs","\u003Ch3>Three options, clearly separated\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mizuno Pro T-1\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the tour-shaped forged wedge. Compact profile, minimal offset, and the most feedback of the three. Built for golfers who want to control trajectory and spin precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mizuno Pro T-3\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the slightly more forgiving forged wedge. A marginally larger head and a little more help on off-centre strikes, without losing the forged feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>S23\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the friendlier option, aimed at golfers who want a wedge that helps rather than one that reports back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The choice most people get wrong\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Golfers buy tour wedges because tour players use them, then discover that a compact head with a narrow sole is unforgiving on the thin, fat and heel strikes that make up most amateur short-game misses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your short game is a strength, T-1 rewards you. If it is a weakness, T-3 or S23 will save you shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Bounce matters more than model\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>This is the part that actually decides how a wedge performs, and it gets the least attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Low bounce\u003C\u002Fstrong> works on firm turf and tight lies, and suits golfers who take shallow divots. It punishes steep swings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mid bounce\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the safe default. It handles most conditions and most swings, and if you are unsure, this is the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High bounce\u003C\u002Fstrong> suits soft turf, fluffy sand and steep swings. It prevents digging, at the cost of some versatility on tight lies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choose bounce by your home course and your divot, not by copying a professional whose conditions are nothing like yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Building the set\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A workable structure for most golfers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Gap wedge\u003C\u002Fstrong> — roughly 4–6° from your pitching wedge, mid bounce.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sand wedge\u003C\u002Fstrong> — around 54–56°, mid to high bounce.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lob wedge\u003C\u002Fstrong> — around 58–60°, bounce matched to your turf.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>Whether you carry two wedges or three depends on your pitching wedge loft and how much of your scoring happens inside 100 yards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The gapping check nobody does\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Measure the carry of every wedge you own, on grass, on a normal day. Then look at the gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most golfers find one gap far too large and two wedges carrying almost identically. Fixing that costs one loft adjustment and saves shots immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Grooves wear out\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Wedge grooves degrade with use, and the loss of spin is gradual enough that you will not notice it happening. A wedge you have played for four seasons is not the club you bought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your short irons stop the ball better than your wedges do, your wedges are worn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Coach’s tip:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Take your most-used wedge to a practice bunker before buying. Sand exposes wrong bounce faster than any other shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Model names current as of September 2026.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",450,{"slug":15,"title":16},"mizuno-irons-by-handicap-an-honest-match-up","Mizuno Irons by Handicap: An Honest Match-Up",{"slug":18,"title":19},"building-a-mizuno-wedge-setup-for-your-course-conditions","Building a Mizuno Wedge Setup for Your Course Conditions",1788299817452]