HEAD TO HEAD Taylormade MG3 Wedge £149

Mizuno T22 Wedge £155

Lofts: 45-62°

Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

A little more rounded in its profile but no less inviting. There are three finishes: a long-lasting chrome, a raw finish that does rust quickly and a denim copper, which is stunning out of the wrap but does scratch up quite easily.

A pleasing, muted sound and feel, much like you experience with Mizuno’s market-leading musclebacks. It feels surprisingly solid from a wide enough area to assist on full shots when attacking a tight pin.

It spins more than enough around the greens, with chips and pitch shots from clean lies flying low and then grabbing quickly when the spin takes effect. This allows you to be aggressive with your swing and your landing points.

With a wider loft range and four grinds on offer, you’ll be able to get what you need from each wedge. The D-grind in particular has a wide sole but plenty of heel and toe relief, so you can adjust the face angle without the leading edge rising up too much.

A comprehensive, visually arresting wedge range suitable for all abilities. It will be favoured by those who prefer a more traditional look and feel with modern-day performance.

Looks

8 ~9 Feel/sound

9 ~9 Control

8 ~9 Versatility 9 ~8

Overall appeal

9 ~9

Totals/50

Lofts: 46-60°

Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S200

Clean and simple, but still has bags of shelf appeal. The tech on the face is noticeable, and while it will rust over time, the process has been reassuringly slow. A choice of chrome or black satin finishes enhances the premium appeal.

It has a soft, dense sensation at impact, but what we really liked was how the sole skids quickly along the ground, so you don’t finish short as often as you think. This lets you get away with the occasional minor heavy contact.

Practical differences between the two were minimal, but the launch monitor suggested the MG3 spun more on chip and pitch shots. We could certainly make a case for this based on what we saw out on the course, too.

Three sole grinds will cater for the majority of players, although there aren’t as many options as the T22, in particular a very low-bounce choice for competent chippers who play on tight, firm turf like you find on links courses.

A marked improvement on the MG2 and just pips the T22 because of the extra zip on offer, both in terms of the sole through the ground and the spin when the ball lands on the green.