This is a review of two very high end wedges
Specs Hiro M Wedge 56.10 Black with NS850 stiff shaft
Mizuno Custom Japan M Stamp Black Satin 60 deg DGS300
After three chipping session this is what I found
Everything is from chipping only so far, all around the green play
Looks at new- The black looks great on both, the Custom M Stamp only is MUCH simpler making it better to look at, but the Hiro is not bad at all. Both have a great simular shape. Classic styling in both.
Feel- The Hiro gets my vote on this one, it may be the shaft but it is a bit more buttery.
The Mizuno is Great with a bit more Click, some people like that more, just a personal thing.
Wear- Oh Man the Mizuno looks great after hitting tons of balls. The sand shots scratched the face, nothing too bad. The bottom wipes off near new.
The Hiro finish looks very worn. Rusting on the bottom even after wiping off after use, we have high humidity. Each sand shot ate right trough the back finish. It shows a nice hitting area mark.
Grooves- Both are top notch, I like the Mizuno a bit better on fast stopping shots, the Hiro is also very good.
Overall, the Mizunos with the Nippons would win hands down. I like the Mizunos better slightly in playability. The finish on the Hiro is no where near as good as the Mizuno. Both grinds are excelent for me.
For your $200 both are premium wedges with the Mizunos winning slightly, because of looks.