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Perhaps the most compelling piece of the design story behind the new ES21 wedges from Mizuno is the slight change company engineers made with regards to the positioning of the sweet spot.
Traditionally, they say, those have been located slightly to the heel side. And that often made it difficult for players to hit that area consistently. But these clubs, which are forged in the company’s factory in Hiroshima, Japan, feature a sweet spot that is higher and in a more central part of the club face. And according to those technicians, that helps players make a squarer strike and better control their spin.
These clubs are also designed to be “super stable,” thanks to a multi-piece, stainless steel construction that features a hollow body, for a higher and deeper center of gravity, and a high toe and low heel that promotes stability, even when the face is opened. In addition, Quad-Cut grooves are cut into the Grain Flow Forged face, to promote optimal spin control, while Hydroflow Micro grooves are vertically etched into that surface to ensure that moisture is released and spin maintained in even the dampest conditions.
“We’ve taken a very Mizuno type of approach to the ES21 by keeping the top line very sleek, despite all the technology inside,” said David Llewellyn, the company’s director of research and design. “Our testing showed that there are a lot of good golfers out there who will be surprised at the gains they could make by having more predictable spin numbers.”
The ES21 wedges are available in either a standard- or wide-sole option.