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Product Profile: Sole Mates Mizuno MP-R, Sonartec t35, Ping i-Wedge
By Tom Cunneff MIZUNO MP-R Designed with input from Mizuno’s PGA Tour advisory staff, the MP-R feels as soft as the company’s forged irons. The heel-and-toe relief, rolled leading edge and beveled trailing edge allow for a variety of shots. MSRP $120 steel, $155 graphite; mizunousa.com, 800-966-1211 PING iWEDGE Inspired by the Eye2 sand wedge, an all-time tour favorite, the iWedge’s heel and toe are aggressively tapered, allowing the club to slide under the ball easily. MSRP $115 steel, $145 graphite; pinggolf.com, 800-474-6434 SONARTEC t35 Forged from soft 8620 carbon steel, the t35’s multi-grind sole allows the leading edge to be flush with the turf, promoting solid contact and reducing the likelihood of thin shots. The narrow sole and medium bounce add to the club’s versatility. MSRP $120 steel; sonartec.com, 760-930-2454

Product Profile:
Sole Mates
Mizuno MP-R, Sonartec t35, Ping i-Wedge

By Tom Cunneff

MIZUNO MP-R
Designed with input from Mizuno’s PGA Tour advisory staff, the MP-R feels as soft as the company’s forged irons. The heel-and-toe relief, rolled leading edge and beveled trailing edge allow for a variety of shots.
MSRP $120 steel, $155 graphite; mizunousa.com, 800-966-1211

PING iWEDGE
Inspired by the Eye2 sand wedge, an all-time tour favorite, the iWedge’s heel and toe are aggressively tapered, allowing the club to slide under the ball easily.
MSRP $115 steel, $145 graphite; pinggolf.com, 800-474-6434

SONARTEC t35
Forged from soft 8620 carbon steel, the t35’s multi-grind sole allows the leading edge to be flush with the turf, promoting solid contact and reducing the likelihood of thin shots. The narrow sole and medium bounce add to the club’s versatility.
MSRP $120 steel; sonartec.com, 760-930-2454