Monty_Brown
Tour Rookie
After playing the standard issue wedges with my previous Ping irons for 20+ years, my first purchase of specialist wedges was always going to be a bit of a voyage into the unknown.
After looking at plenty of options including Vokeys, Clevelands, Callaway X Jaws and Ping Tour S, it was the head shape of the Mizuno MP R12 that clinched it for me. The rounder, deep face inspires massive confidence at address. Opening up the clubhead still leaves a deep face area to work with, so sliding the club under the ball to play lofted shots feels easy.
My 56* SW model has fairly hefty bounce on it at 13*, but this is serving me well out of bunkers and round the green from grassier lies. For approach shots off tighter fairway lies, it’s probably not the right club, and I may well slot in a 50* or 52* low-bounce version to give me more options. The 56* will remain the go-to club for greenside recoveries.
The black nickel finish is stunning – more of a soft bronze colour than the heavy black that other manufacturers offer. It cuts out glare while offering plenty of feel, touch and spin.
Well worth investigating if you’re in the market for new wedges.
After looking at plenty of options including Vokeys, Clevelands, Callaway X Jaws and Ping Tour S, it was the head shape of the Mizuno MP R12 that clinched it for me. The rounder, deep face inspires massive confidence at address. Opening up the clubhead still leaves a deep face area to work with, so sliding the club under the ball to play lofted shots feels easy.
My 56* SW model has fairly hefty bounce on it at 13*, but this is serving me well out of bunkers and round the green from grassier lies. For approach shots off tighter fairway lies, it’s probably not the right club, and I may well slot in a 50* or 52* low-bounce version to give me more options. The 56* will remain the go-to club for greenside recoveries.
The black nickel finish is stunning – more of a soft bronze colour than the heavy black that other manufacturers offer. It cuts out glare while offering plenty of feel, touch and spin.
Well worth investigating if you’re in the market for new wedges.
