Mizuno · Wedge · 2021
T22
CaddyIndex™ breakdown: what our research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You play off 18 or better, strike your wedges cleanly and want a soft, classic forged tour blade with a wide grind choice - now keenly priced at around £90-110.
You need greenside forgiveness or the latest spin - a newer Mizuno Pro T-3 or a cavity-back wedge suits better.
Pros
- Pure, buttery Grain Flow Forged feel with a copper underlay - a clear upgrade over the firmer T20
- Loft-specific Quad Cut and HydroFlow grooves keep spin consistent, including in the wet
- Four grinds (S, D, C, X) across the loft range for full shotmaking versatility
- A clean, classic modified-teardrop shape with a rich Denim Copper finish option
Cons
- A blade-style design with limited greenside forgiveness
- A players' wedge that demands a clean strike
- Now superseded by the S23 and Pro T-series on spin and forgiveness
By dimension
Forgiveness
Blade-level, with spin-weighting help - the tapered blade places extra mass high in the head for more consistent spin and a penetrating flight regardless of where the face is struck, though greenside forgiveness is not great. A players' blade that demands a clean strike.
Distance
Consistent, dependable spin - the loft-specific Quad Cut milled grooves and HydroFlow micro grooves keep spin consistent and reduce drop-off in the wet, with plenty of spin and good distance control, and a flat, penetrating trajectory. Strong, repeatable distance control.
Workability
A versatile forged shotmaker - four grinds (S minimal, D moderate, C heavy relief, X extreme heel-toe-leading relief for short-game artists) let players manipulate the face and bounce, the compact modified-teardrop blade aiding shot control. Among the most versatile players' wedges for shaping shots.
Feel
Best-in-class - the one-piece Grain Flow Forged HD construction with a copper underlay (as on the MP-20 irons) gives a pure, buttery feel that upholds the Mizuno reputation, soft and responsive even on range balls. A clear step up from the firmer T20, and among the softest wedge feels.
Sound
A soft, quiet note - the T22 pairs its buttery feel with a very quiet impact sound, a soft, understated acoustic from the copper underlay. A clean, muted impact note matched to the soft feel.
Looks at address
Clean and classic - the compact modified-teardrop frames the ball without excess, a clean wedge with classic styling that is a little rounder and softer than some, with a beveled top edge and rich Denim Copper finish. Among the better-looking wedges, a touch less razor-sharp than the T20.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons we read while grading this club.