Two weeks ago, Mizuno debuted the ES21 wedges and the curiosity from readers immediately rose. A first of its kind design, with the sweet spot centered exactly in the middle of the face and marked on the back.
The wedge has a forged 1025, boron infused carbon steel face attached to a hollow body stainless steel body with two different sole options (wide and standard). Coming in lofts from 54 degrees up to 60 (in 2 degree increments), the goal was to provide not just more spin, but more control for the player looking for performance.
We decided to give it a test in the THP Tech Studio and show you the swings and the data. Does the tech live up to the hype and give us the spin we are searching for? Find out in the Range Days episode below.
The Details
In Stores: 9/17/2020
Cost: $200 Each
Shaft: KBS Hi-Rev 110 Black Wedge Shaft
The GW?
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I’m pretty tempted on these….
I think there is little chatter because it’s a Mizuno wedge and they don’t bring a ton, which is a shame. Combine that with half the golfing public believes it’s a larger soled game improvement style wedge and it’s a recipe for some golfers to stay away, which is a shame because they are incorrect.
I suppose if the perception is game improvement, then the price point certainly doesn’t do them any favors.
In person these wedges look fantastic behind the ball. I don’t like black wedges, but the grey face on these frames the ball soooo nicely.
For me it’s purely because there’s no 50* stateside, otherwise I’d have bought all three lofts I want after hitting them in the Club Lab. They’re crazy impressive.
I bought 50• and 56• in Japan, and just ordered a 60• from the US…
Haha! I won’t lie, I was close to doing the same, but I resisted.
Easier living in Singapore
That’s fair….
For me 100% totally. It’s my favorite looking wedge at address out right now but to swap out 3 wedges at $600 plus tax I just can’t do it.
Especially with other capable offerings like the CBX2/CBX Full Face at a more palatable price point. Also I play a 64* and the mizuno is not offered in a 64*.
This is kinda my thinking as well.
I’m between these and Jaws wedges I think. But to unload an extra hundo on these is tough. Especially when I can’t really test them in playing conditions. Hitting short wedges off a mat and into a net is mostly useless in my mind, as it relates to testing/deciding. Turf interaction, feel for chipping, pitching etc. is king with the wedges.
They are so purdy though….its tempting.
But that is no more.
I play Mizuno MP T20 Wedges, which are very functional, have the wet tech, feel great, and come in raw and $149 with Nippon 125 wedge shaft. The ES21 are appealing and with demo day use, I’d probably grow accustomed to the high toe. They’d probably sell a lot of these if the giant demo days were still around – miss those events.
Yes, in fact that is how you hit some lofts
Thank you!! 56 to 55 it shall be!
Going to take the 56 to 55 and 60 to 61.
Will be very curious to read your thoughts.
btw the 921 gap is phenomenal
Sharp looking club.
Great concept but too unconventional for it to be accepted. Price probably hurt its chances too.
Unconventional has done just fine.
PM Grind. CBX. Smart Sole.
I think Mizzy wedges are sort of synonymous with players wedge. Similar to say a Vokey. Maybe that hurt it’s chances.
The es21 was sort of confusing. Is it a players wedge? is it a game improvement wedge? Is it a hollow body distance wedge, is it a high spinning designed wedge with the higher cg point?
I’m still confused lol
It did get really good reviews.
I love the look. But even with the price reduction, I’ve never been able to pull the trigger on one given how well my CBX Full Face wedges work.
my local shop still has a ton of them which usually they don’t have anything in the back meaning these have been around on the floor for a long time and not selling.
Short game, this wedge has done everything I want – chips, pitch, flop. Love what it does and love the look.
But full swings are another story. Maybe it’s super high spinning, but it’s much shorter full swing wise that what I was expecting and experienced in my previous 58. It’s enough of a gap to my 52° where I’m thinking I need a 56 instead of a 58.
Anyone else seeing similar results if taking full swings?
Yes I have the same issue with my 54. Short game is great but full swings are shorter than my Callaway cb56 or at best the same distance. I just bought a cbx zipcore 54 but have yet to compare them.
I’m thinking of doing the same thing and comparing to a cbx as well. Or I might keep the es21 in the bag along with the beat up 58 it was supposed to replace and play 4 wedges when needed. I can hit the same yardage with that a 60 or 62 could.
You know you want to
I’ll push if you need it
The question is, do i need a 60 degree, a 2 iron, or both?
This wedge in a 60 in your hands sounds fun
I still have a 56 that I use all the time in this line. Love the wider sole model for bunker work
How’s the black finish holding up ?
I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the dark finish on my CBX full faces. But have always been curious about this wedge.
The question is: Who doesn’t need a 2 Iron?