Get the help you need with the feedback you deserve from Mizuno's new Pro T-3 wedge

The Mizuno Pro T-3 wedge has been designed to blur the lines between traditional bladed wedge design and cavity back iron performance

With the introduction of cavity back and distance irons to the Player-orientated market with designs like the JPX 925 Forged or the Apex Pro irons, there is a question being asked more and more of the best wedges in golf. Namely, can you keep up with the new gapping without losing the spin and control expected of a dedicated wedge line? It’s not a question with an easy answer for the Mizuno Pro T-3 wedge.

The nature of the modern, hotter irons means that spin is lower and launch is higher to help achieve the extra yardage on the course, but that’s a total contrast to what classic wedges are aiming to do. Wedge design is typically built around lowering launch and increasing spin to produce flatter ball flights that stop quickly, so gapping wedges to cavity irons tends to prove a challenge in the fitting bay now.

The Mizuno Pro T-3 wedge is looking to address that problem, all while maintaining the feedback that is expected of a premium model wedge.

Looks/Feel – 5/5

There are some strong similarities between the T-3 and its sister model the Pro T-1 wedge. Both feature incredibly clean lines across the entire head, from the rounded toe shape that brings to mind those old-school ‘teardrop’ wedge models, to the more squared-off leading edge that defines the address position.

I’m not normally a fan of the straight leading edges, as I feel like you can have an easier time hitting creative shots with a more rounded edge, but the Mizuno Pro T-3 wedge does a good job of not going too far in either direction. It is square, but it’s not so strong that I’ve felt comfortable opening the face either.

I made a point of how much I enjoyed the Blue Ion finish available in the Pro T-1, but with the Mizuno Pro T-3 wedge, there’s just the one Soft White Satin available. In a way, it’s nice. As I can’t have the Blue Ion being a lefty, having the one shared finish between golfers who stand on either side of the ball makes things feel a lot more even.

I particularly love the detailing on show here, with Mizuno’s ‘running bird’ logo raised up on the badging on the rear of the head. It’s cool to run your fingers across the slightly rougher, bumpy cavity and logo in this design, even if it has no real function to the club. The company has been clever to give the Mizuno Pro T-3 wedge its own style to help define it as its own product, instead of simply a slightly reworked version of the T-1 option.

This is a slightly larger head than the other Mizuno Pro option, but that’s because of how the T-3 has been created to add extra forgiveness from a longer heel-toe measurement. It’s not dramatically bigger, so it doesn’t feel unwieldy, but you can pick up on it when you hold them side by side for sure.

Technology – 4/5

That extra forgiveness is actually a key highlight in the technology this year. Mizuno’s decision to split the development between the traditional and the innovative is a good one; instead of making one club to try and please all, they’ve created options to suit the bags of different kinds of golfers yet you could easily choose to take specifics models from each line and they’ll blend together seamlessly (I quite like the idea of the T-3 in the Gap Wedge before going into the T-1 for clubs I’m not going to ever swing full, like the Lob Wedge.

The blend is helped by the repeated use of the 1025 Mild Carbon Steel over both lines, something taken from the Mizuno Pro iron models like the MP 241, before a layer of copper is included to help provide an even softer feel before the chrome finishing.

This copper layer harkens back to an older Mizuno iron, the legendary TN-87, as a way of using stronger metals for a base while still retaining the feedback you expect from Mizuno products.

The major difference over the Pro T-1 comes in two waves. The first is obvious and we’ve already touched on it: there’s a cavity to the back of the club. This is designed to both match more closely with those distance heads and also to help increase help on off-center strikes. With the stress that high-tariff short-game shots can create, it’s only natural to want some more confidence in the club so Mizuno has addressed this by bringing CG (Center of Gravity) further back for stability.

The second is the selection of grinds on offer. It’s not as expansive of a list compared to the T-1, which offers six different options. The Pro T-3 wedge comes in the S, M, and C-grind options, which are great, but I just wish we’d seen the additional P, X, and V that come in the bladed wedge.

Regarding the grinds, the S is the full sole that plays well for golfers not as comfortable opening the face so will play shots pretty square to the target. M and C are able to be manipulated more thanks to more aggressive relief (the C-grind is the most aggressive option with lower bounce) so there are choices but it’s still better to have more varied options.

Performance – 5/5

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the Pro T-3 wedge. I was expecting, like with most cavity short irons and wedges, to see the ball come out high compared to what I’d normally want. This hasn’t been the case.

There’s plenty of control for the golfer choosing to play these wedges, without any real discernable difference in the flight of the shots, both full and partial. What you do get, is the extra help promised from the company with shots that were caught slightly heel-side (my normal miss) not seeing as dramatic a fall-off as my own wedges produce.

Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t bulletproof, you still need to make decent contact, but there have been over-bunker swings that I was sure would end up not carrying the lip of the sand that still found the grass instead of the beach. It absolutely gives me the confidence to set up for the more aggressive play and trust that I have the best chance of making the distance.

Even the thicker sole seems to help, although I have been testing in soft conditions where I’ll get the most benefit from it. The extra mass lower down seems to act like I’ve got more effective bounce than I actually do, so if you are in softer conditions, or you swing particularly steeply, you still get the turf interaction to make varied shots work.

Flops, bump-and-runs, pitches, and full swings can be made with the same expectations of any other premium wedge, although, like with the Pro T-1 wedge, I do think there’s a need to be a little more aggressive to get the most out of the new Quad Cut+ grooves.

Overall – 4.5/5

There’s not much wrong with Mizuno Pro T-3 wedges. They might not be exactly what I want in my own game when the firmer conditions come in the summer (I create more bounce at impact typically, so narrow soles suit me) but I 100% think there are golfers that will enjoy these all year round.

It’s an impressive wedge for the control and feedback it provides, but it is made even better by the additional help that Mizuno has managed to squeeze out of the still compact head shape.

From a looks perspective, this fits into any golfer’s bag with ease, looking as good alongside premium forged irons as much as game-improver irons like Mizuno’s own JPX 925 Hot Metal family.

About the author

Lewis Daff – Equipment Writer

Lewis joined the Today’s Golfer digital team in 2024, having spent more than a decade in both big-box golf retail and independent stores working as a club fitter and builder.

Experienced with every level of golfer, from beginner to professional, he has achieved Master Fitter and Builder status with most major manufacturers, including Mizuno, Taylormade, and Callaway, helping him to cement both a wide and deep knowledge base, ideal for helping guide golfers towards the correct equipment for them. Lewis specializes in Clubs, Shafts, Training Aids, Launch Monitors and Grips.

In Lewis’ bag is Titleist GT3 Driver (9º) with Fujikura Ventus Black, TaylorMade SIM Max Fairway Woods (15º and 18º), Wilson Staff D9 Forged 3-iron, Srixon ZX7 MKii Irons (4-PW), Titleist SM9 Wedges (52º, 60º), Toulon San Diego Putter, and the Titleist ProV1X Left Dash.

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RRP: £190 / $179.99

LH: Yes

Lofts and Grinds

S-Grind: 46.08 / 48.10 / 50.08 / 52.10 / 54.12

M-Grind: 54.08 / 56.10 / 58.12

C-Grind: 56.06 / 58.08 / 60.10

Finishes: Soft White Satin

Stock shaft: KBS Hi Rev 2.0

Stock grip: MCC Teams Black/Grey

Customizable: Not currently