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The wedge is your get out of jail club. It’s the jumper cables in your trunk or the first aid kit in the glove box. When you pull out your golf clubs and see your wedge looking up at you, it should give you the same feeling as mom coming into the room with a plate of fresh baked cookies. If it doesn’t, keep reading.
When picking out a wedge the main thing to consider is your ability. Are you a player that needs a club that is oversized and forgiving or do you prefer to play a wide variety of shots to escape those dreaded bogeys?
Forgiving – Higher handicappers should choose a wedge with a large cavity back clubface. I like the Cleveland CG14. It has a forgiving cavity back but they’ve put a gel vibration damping material in the back to give it a feel similar to the player’s wedge. Another great choice is the Boccieri Golf Heavy Wedge. This wedge has a balance point closer to your body which helps you keep your hands out of the shot.
Playability – For you short game magicians there are a lot of cool choices out there. I usually look for something small and sleek that is milled with a super sticky clubface. My favorite is the Titleist Vokey Spinned Milled wedge. The face of this thing is so rough that it will actually scuff a Pro V1 golf ball. Another cool wedge is the Cleveland CG15. With this wedge you have your choice of aggressive or nonaggressive grooves, plus the S sole is wider near the heel and narrow near the toe providing a club that is makes it very easy to escape from the bunker without sacrificing your ability to open and close the clubface.
Best Lob Wedge for Your Game
The time will come when you need to make a wedge shot that calls for a high carry, over a water hazard or bunker, to a tight, tucked pin position. The question is -- do you have the right wedge? If you have the usual 56-degree ...
Take one look at the Ping iWedge, and it's not hard to see the inspiration for this club came from the original Ping Eye2 design --a wedge that was much beloved among Tour pros for its versatility, playability, and performance. This updated version features a deep multi-level cavity that helps ...
If you've never heard of F2 Wedges (or any of their clubs, for that matter) don't feel too badly -- neither had I. So, time to do some digging and find out what F2 -- for Face Forward -- is all about.
With innovations in golf club equipment happening nearly ...
"Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" -- a famous quote from none other than Ralph Waldo Emerson, and one that most golf club designers must have hanging over their workbenches. Building the next best golf club, whatever the type, is standard ...
Hardly a household name, Solus wedges are, nonetheless, worthy of a closer look. Touting one of -- if not the most -- innovative wedge design in years, the Solus wedges have a following on the PGA and other pro tours.
At its core, the foundation of the difference in a ...
It's hard to believe the sand wedge was invented less than 80 years ago. Look at the plethora of wedges available now (regular, gap, sand, lob) and the materials they are made in (steel, copper, bronze, and titanium). Not to mention the lofts, lies, and bounce angles, ...
While not nearly as well know as Bob Vokey, Roger Cleveland is no less a virtuoso of wedge design and creation. Mr. Cleveland has now teamed with Callaway to create the Jaws Wedge, bringing his considerable talents to bear on this fine looking golf club. Combining tour proven ...
The original Ping EYE clubs have been around since 1980, and the Ping EYE2 series (with box grooves) was introduced in 1984. Though the EYE2 has changed some over that time, it is available in that same basic design today. That longevity and validity speaks volumes about ...
Karsten Solheim started making putters out of his garage back in the 1950s that went "ping" when you hit them -- and a brand was born that would change the landscape for golf clubs and equipment for years and years to come. Ping has made a ...
Hm. Really, Ping? A 56 degree wedge that has the name "tour" engraved on it? It's just a wedge in brushed silver. Oooh. There's a tungsten toe weight for added forgiveness. That's like saying a car is special because it has a gas ...
We need soft landings. When I fly, I want my pilot to bring me a soft landing. If I fall, I try to twist myself and brace myself for a soft landing. If I happen to place a shot on the green (I know, I ...
Pelz, huh? Call me a mainstream brand nerd, but I have not heard of the David Pelz namesake brand. I have heard of Bobby Jones, so I was excited to check out this wedge. Now you won't hear me say this too often, but folks -- this ...
This is a good-looking Ping Tour wedge that has an even better looking price. This Tour wedge is designed for you "sticks" out there that can appreciate the feel and playability of a milled face. Tour player Lee Westwood carries Ping Tour wedges in his bag.
With ...
This is a great device for you golfers that are still in love with your cherished 1979 rusted-out pitching wedge. It's a groove sharpener, re-grooving tool that will turn that outdated thing back to its original form.
The tool works on both U grooves and V grooves. ...
Time to start stockpiling Ping Eye 2 Wedges! These are going up in value faster than The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brian coffee mugs. You see, some of the boys on the PGA Tour figured out a loophole to the new rule (as of January 2010) that forbids the use of ...
This Callaway Jaws Wedge will bite on the green like a rabid pit bull. Callaway calls these grooves the "Mack Daddy" because they are the maximum conforming depth and width allowed by the USGA. And trust me, they will spin the ball.
The C-grind sole has relief in ...
This wedge utilizes space age polymers! It's has an "elastomeric" coating in the back which improves feel and provides a softer impact across the entire face.
The wedge is also very sharp, literally. The grooves are the sharpest, deepest, and widest as USGA allows. You should ...
This wedge looks like it has arthritis. Man, is this thing ugly! The idea is to make the club "shank proof." The way they've accomplished this is by moving the face forward and the hosel back. Consequently, they've made this wedge look deformed and ...
Are you struggling with your short game? Here's a great game-improving wedge that should get you back on track. Most of us have gone through this phase where we get a little gun shy hitting those touchy lil' pitch or lob shots. All you have to do ...
The first thing you are going to notice when you look at this wedge is the red screw sunk right into the back of it. This is not to make it look like a Frankenstein, but is rather adjustable for weight. You can make the wedge heavier ...
This is a gorgeous-looking player's wedge. I'm not big on the goofy looking "X" on the club head, but everything else is butter.
This Callaway X is forged with 1025 carbon steel to give it that sweet feel that you better players really appreciate. The radius from ...
You found it. This is one of my favorite wedges out there. Actually, I'm not that original; this is one of the most popular wedges on the market. Let me tell you why.
First, the CG15 is just pleasing to look at. I like the Black Pearl ...
Who's Tom Watson anyway? And what does that old guy know about wedges?
Answer: He's that guy who at 60 is still winning golf tournaments. Oh, and he came within a heartbeat of winning the British Open in 2009. (Losing to Stewart Cink in a playoff.)
Tom ...
Ever heard of a "Quad-Cut" groove? Wow, it sounds like it could put spin on a bowling ball! Mizuno says it allows them to control the width, depth, and draft angle and shoulder radius of each groove. This, of course, gives the wedge an ...
If you are looking for a wedge that plows right through the rough, this one is my pick. The TaylorMade TP xFT does everything well, but is really good out of the thick stuff.
This clubface is specifically designed to promote increased spin. The face is made separately and ...
These Scratch Golf wedges have developed a cult following for two reasons: They are very soft and have a different grind to suit every swing type.
When you first look at the club, it looks a bit generic, just a plain smoky chrome finish with an "S" on ...
Earlier, I did a couple reviews on some beautiful new Mizuno Irons: the Mizuno MP-58s and Mizuno MP-68s. This Mizuno MP Wedge is the perfect complement to either of these sets.
The Mizuno MP Series Wedge is a winner of Golf Digest "Recommend" Wedges. Well, there you ...
Hey kids! That's right; you are looking at Tiger Woods' Wedge. The very wedge that he hit on the 72nd hole of the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines. Of course you remember it set up his 5-foot birdie putt that forced an 18-hole playoff with Rocco ...
Wedges: not just for golfers anymore. THEY ARE NOW A LIFE SAVING DEVICE! (Just ask Tiger.)
If you do plan on using this club for golfing, you are going to love these zip grooves. Man, I've got to get me some ZIP GROOVES, BABY! This wedge puts tremendous spin ...
Check out this Bobby Jones Lob Wedge -- it has a face insert! We've all seen the soft inserts in our putters, but this is the first insert that I've seen in a wedge. That's not all, either. Club maker Jesse Ortiz and short game specialist David Pelz ...
This is a very inexpensive wedge brought to you by Affinity Revo. (Isn't that a car?) This is what I would call a Walmart-quality club and is for those high handicappers that aren't discriminating about their wedges.
The best thing about this club is the "Power Sole." This is ...
This is a gorgeous looking chrome-colored Cleveland Wedge. The 588 is a tour-quality wedge. It has DSG (Dynamic Sole Grind) design. When opening the clubface at address, this allows for the leading edge of the club to remain close to the ground. In addition, it has a ...
There are some clubs that are just plain nice. Of course in the past I have raved about Nike clubs, and even my Cobras that I'm so proud of but can't seem to hit...
But Callaway sure makes a nice product. One thing about this individual iron (this one being the ...
This HiPPO HWT Wedge is not a bad-looking forged golf club. The gunmetal finish is very sharp looking, and the forged blade looks to be very responsive. The club face has V grooves and is sand blasted, thus the club will impart a lot of spin on those shots around ...
This looks like a splendid addition to your X-22 irons. Let me guess: you left your old lob wedge out on the green during your last round of golf? That was a bonehead mistake! I suppose you already called the course ten times and nobody has turned ...
Here's a cute little chipper. It's not really a wedge, and it certainly isn't a putter. Why it's a "Wudger!"
This club is very similar to the Odyssey White Hot XG Marxman Putter, only they've added some loft to the club to get the ball in the air quicker ...
With today's technology, you need to select the right club for you. Even with the simple ol' sand wedge.
Here's a very nice forgiving wedge from Mizuno. This club is designed for the mid to higher handicappers that are looking for a club that they don't have to hit on ...
With all the technology being focused towards our drivers, and our hybrids, and even our putters, we hardly hear much about the wedges. Solus is taking the lead on this.
The Solus RD 4.1 Wedge is cutting-edge new design featuring "The Crescent Cut Sole Contour." Basically, they've shaved down the leading edge ...
Here's a gorgeous wedge from Cleveland. It's so pretty -- I'd just like to have it in my living room as an ornament. I could lean it up against my Jack Nicklaus statue.
The black gunmetal design is super slick and has a very soft feel. This wedge is "FormFORGED" ...
If there's one thing Cleveland makes extremely well, it's the wedge.
I have toted a Cleveland sand wedge ever since I can remember, and it is still truly one of my favorite, most confident clubs to hit. Yes, even out of the sand.
As I ventured out for some window shopping this week, ...
I try not to drool when reviewing a product, but this one has me toweling off my keyboard. This isn't just a golf club; it's a work of art.
Where do I start? The Titleist Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can Wedge could impart spin on a bowling ball. This ...
How's your short game these days? Can you get it up and down? Do your pitch shots land soft with spin and stop quickly? A lot of it comes down to practice -- but just like in your long game, you could probably benefit from some of the latest technology.
This ...
The experience of buying a wedge is nothing like the experience of buying a driver. When you go shopping for a driver, there are all types of colors, shapes, and sizes to choose from, as well as dozens of features and new technology to help you differentiate one from another. ...
The Wilson Sandy Andy Sand Wedge is a quality, inexpensive golf club that, while not boasting a huge variety of features or technological innovations, serves its purpose and is a good buy for golf novices.
The main difference you will notice with the Sandy Andy is the oversized club face, not ...
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