Buying a new set of Mizuno irons, got a question

[Damien45]

So, I am looking for a good deal on a new set of Mizuno MP 52's. What I am debating is PW vs. 47 Degree MP T Wedge. Any thoughts on getting the set's PW over the MP T series (or vice versa)?

[golf_junkie27]

So, I am looking for a good deal on a new set of Mizuno MP 52's. What I am debating is PW vs. 47 Degree MP T Wedge. Any thoughts on getting the set's PW over the MP T series (or vice versa)?

They both are 47* with a bounce of 5*. It's just going to come down to aesthetics. Would you prefer to play with a wedge that looks like a blade? Do you want a PW with a different finish?

[Damien45]

I will probably go with the chrome finish (to match the 51 degree gap I ordered). I really like the sole of the MP T (the C Grind). It's a lot different than the sole of the PW.

[denver_nuggs_15]

Just a couple questions: 1. Is your handicap correct at 16? 2. What do you primarily use your PW for?

If your handicap is a legit 16, ballstriking could be an issue. In that case, a cavity would probably help more than a blade style wedge. If you use your PW primarily from the fairway on full shots, then why get a traditional style wedge? You'd want your gaps to be consistent as possible. If you use your PW around the greens, that's a different story. The MP-T wedges certainly have better control than MP-52 and it may be beneficial to buy the MP-T instead.

[Damien45]

Just a couple questions: 1. Is your handicap correct at 16? 2. What do you primarily use your PW for?

The biggest numbers in my score are from short game and somewhat from my current irons. Based on the fitting I had, my current irons are 1/2in short and 2 degress flat from what I need. I do top the ball or hit it fat as a result of leaning too far over.

Would the MP-T not be a good idea for full shots? For the most part, right now my PW is used at 120yrd full shots. I use my 56 degree around the greens the most. I am still working on my pitch technique.

[TomDonS]

I have a mixed mizuno set as you will see in MY BAG. I went with the Titleist 200 series wedge and have not looked back. Mizuno makes a good pitching wedge but i get more playability on knock downs and feel shots with the titleist.

[Stacey_E]

Just my $.02.

If you are going to be carrying a GW/AW then you probably aren't going to be hitting a lot of touch or "between" shots with your pitching wedge. If that is this case, it looks to me like you wouldn't be giving up anything and actually gaining a little forgivness by carrying the MP-52 wedge.

As said earlier, if you use you pw a lot from around the greens, or for those shots a little too long for the SW, than the blade style might fit better.

[Shindig]

So, I am looking for a good deal on a new set of Mizuno MP 52's. What I am debating is PW vs. 47 Degree MP T Wedge. Any thoughts on getting the set's PW over the MP T series (or vice versa)?

I went with the wedge instead of the "P iron." When I'm chipping, I strongly prefer the blade wedges, even though I don't use it for a majority of my chips. I'm much more comfortable hitting a half of a 47° than half of an iron. And I so rarely have a full shot of a PW into a green, so it doesn't bother me.

[Petden]

It is all personal preference. But think of it like this. Buying a separate PW is like using blade irons. A PW is usually for full shots, and you usually use a 52* or higher for around the green (the 52 is nice for a tap and roll).

[mikelaw]

I like pw's to match my sw and lw as much as possible. My pw is too squarish to open and flop compared to a sw style wedge.

you should go with the mpt pw.