T-Series wedges have built a strong reputation through the years for being among the finest in that category, and the Japanese clubmaker Mizuno has released subsequent editions on a consistent basis through the years – generally to great acclaim.
The most recent of those is the T22, which are forged in the facility that Mizuno operates in the city of Hiroshima. Company officials say these have a more compact, “modified teardrop” profile with an “extensively beveled” top edge to make it appear thinner. As for the spin weighted blade design, which is created by tapering the upper portion of the blade, that is included to create more consistent spin and produce a more penetrating trajectory.
Another notable feature is the microlayer of copper that lies beneath the nickel chrome. It is available in two of the three finishes in which these clubs are offered (denim copper and satin chrome, but not raw). And it is designed to deliver “an extra split-second of control at impact,” the company says.
The T22s also employ HydroFlow Micro Grooves, with the intent of promoting better performance in wet weather by the way they are able to release moisture and reduce spin drop-off.
With regards to the grinds, these wedges have four. The S grind possesses minimal sole grind for fuller shots and lower lofts, while the D comes with moderate heel and toe relief, to allow gentle manipulation of the clubface. The C grind has heavy heel and toe relief, for more skilled golfers and those playing in firmer conditions, and the X is endowed with even greater heel and toe relief for what Mizuno technicians describe as “real short-game maestros.”
“I’d look at the T22 as a great balance between the ultra-classic looks of the older T7 and the performance traits of the T20,” says Chris Voshall, golf club engineer at the equipment maker. “We’ve managed to bevel the top edge in a way to retain the performance of the T20’s tapered blade while keeping the more traditional look of the T7. Both models had a following for very different reasons.”