Review: Mizuno S23 Copper Cobalt Wedge
By Golf Expert
Kyle Emery
Mizuno S23 Copper Cobalt Wedges
$120.00
$159.95
25% off
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The Curated Take
3.8/5
The Mizuno S23 wedge offers excellent forgiveness on full shots with a soft, appealing feel and crisp sound that is well-suited for mid to low-handicap players. Its forged head ensures softness on chip shots and full shots. Although its spin is not as consistent as other wedges, it offers adequate stopping power for approach shots. The wedge offers good value for money compared to other premium options, with its blade-style design offering style and versatility. Despite somewhat less spin on greenside shots, its overall performance, feel, and affordability make it a worthy addition to a golfer's bag.
Ideal for
- Fantastic soft feel on chips and full shots
- Design and shaping are in-line with other blade wedges
- Enjoyed the sound on contact - nice and crisp
Not ideal for
- Found the spin to be minimal or average compared to other blade wedges
Full Shots
I thought the full shot performance was pretty good overall during my testing of the Mizuno S23. The sound and feel on full shots were exactly what I am looking...Read more
Spin
While I found the spin to be pretty average on the Mizuno S23, I can say that I did see a little bit better performance with the full shots. The...Read more
Feel
One big advantage of the forged head offered on the S23 is having a very soft feel on your chip shots and full shots. Mizuno has become well-known for their...Read more
Sound
I found the sound to be great on both chip shots and full shots. I would characterize it as a very crisp sound that didn't have a click to it...Read more
Greenside Spin
When testing the S23 wedge, I tried to hit a variety of shots from around the practice green to get a sense of the spin in a wide range of...Read more
Expert Reviews of the Mizuno S23 Copper Cobalt Wedges
Kyle Emery I took the Mizuno S23 56-degree wedge in an S Grind to my local course to get an idea of how it performs around the greens and on full shots. It was my first time testing out a Mizuno wedge, so I was excited to see what they can do.
My first impressions of the Mizuno S23 wedge were that it had a tremendously soft feel across the entire face. I tend to strike the ball a little bit more towards the toe and didn't notice any excessively firmer feeling shots. Both chip shots and full shots felt outstanding. Mizuno is well-known for their soft-feeling forged clubs, so it's no surprise to me that the wedges fall right in line with how their irons feel. At address, the compact player's blade sits nicely behind the ball, and I believe the shaping will appeal to a wide range of players. Not to mention the Copper finish has a really unique look to it.
As for the spin, I wasn't blown away by what I found around the greens. When comparing these to the Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore or the Callaway Jaws Raw, I was getting noticeably more spin with those wedges. The spin did ramp up a little bit more on full shots on the range, getting some to stop very quickly. Ultimately, I was expecting to see more spin than I did.
In conclusion, I believe the S23 wedges would be a great option for a low to mid-handicap player looking for a soft-feeling wedge.
Product Specs
| Shaft Material | Steel |
| Gender | Men's |
| Used (Y/N) | No |
| Club Type | Wedges |
| Shaft flex | Wedge |
| Shaft launch | Low |
Review Ratings
Full Shots
3/5
Kyle Emery gave 3 of 5 stars. I thought the full shot performance was pretty good overall during my testing of the Mizuno S23. The sound and feel on full shots were exactly what I am looking for with a player's wedge. Classic sound with a soft feel. Mishit still came off nice and high but lacked a little bit of distance from center strikes.
Spin
3/5
Kyle Emery gave 3 of 5 stars. While I found the spin to be pretty average on the Mizuno S23, I can say that I did see a little bit better performance with the full shots. The ability to stop approach shots on a dime is very important to me and did see a few full shots that had great stopping power. Not as consistently spinny as other wedges I own and have tested, but a solid overall option.
Feel
5/5
Kyle Emery gave 5 of 5 stars. One big advantage of the forged head offered on the S23 is having a very soft feel on your chip shots and full shots. Mizuno has become well-known for their forging process to create great feeling clubs and this is carried through on the S23 wedge. I believe this is one of the best overall features that comes with the S23 model.
Sound
5/5
Kyle Emery gave 5 of 5 stars. I found the sound to be great on both chip shots and full shots. I would characterize it as a very crisp sound that didn't have a click to it or was overly muted. The sound of the Mizuno S23 wedge should appeal to most players regardless of skill level.
Greenside Spin
3/5
Kyle Emery gave 3 of 5 stars. When testing the S23 wedge, I tried to hit a variety of shots from around the practice green to get a sense of the spin in a wide range of scenarios. I personally was a little surprised by how much rollout almost every chip had. Even higher-hit flop shots would still have a little bit of roll to them. Compared to my Cleveland RTX or Jaws Raw wedges, I saw noticeably more release on the golf ball.
FAQs
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Kyle Emery My favorite shots with the Mizuno S23 wedges were some of the first chip shots I hit as well as some of the first full shots. I had no expectations other than what I'd read about them, so getting to experience the feel was brand new to me. The softness of the face was immediately noticeable on both chips and full shots.
Why did you choose this product?
Kyle Emery I wanted to test the Mizuno S23 wedge as I've been considering adding new wedges to my bag and have never tested or played with a Mizuno wedge before. I currently play Mizuno irons, so naturally had some curiosity about the feel and performance from the wedges. I tend to gravitate towards wedges that have a blade-style look to them for some added versatility, while still maintaining a little bit of forgiveness, so that's what landed me with the S23 model.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Kyle Emery I believe the value of the Mizuno S23 wedges is one of the best on the market. For a premium blade-style wedge, these come in about $10-$30 less than a lot of other competitor prices. Considering you're going to get a lot of the same durability and performance that you will see from other brands and models, the extra cost savings certainly adds to the value of the S23 wedge.
What do you love about this product?
Kyle Emery I really enjoyed the overall feel, appearance, and forgiveness of the Mizuno S23 wedge. Feel-wise, right from the first shots the soft feel comes through immediately. Even slightly misstruck shots still had an appealing feel to them that wasn't overly harsh. With regard to looks and appearance, these have a similar body shape and style to most of the blade wedges on the market. The thin top line, medium-width sole, and outstanding copper finish were all highlights for me. Lastly, the forgiveness was pretty good for a blade-style wedge. I felt like most of the shots I hit came off with a nice high ball flight on full shots, even ones that are hit a bit closer to the toe.
