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Wedges. Other than putters, the one category where distance is last on the priority list. Instead, accuracy, consistency and spin efficiency are of utmost importance.
Here are the best wedges of 2022. Let’s take a look!
MOST WANTED SCORING
We have reformulated our 2022 Most Wanted results to a 100-point scoring system. This new system better identifies golf clubs to potentially help you shoot lower scores.
For wedges, we’ve split our key metrics into three categories: accuracy, consistency and spin. Each category is weighted through proprietary methodologies.
Data was collected using Foresight GCQuad Launch monitors. To minimize variables, all testers hit Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. Outliers were removed and data was aggregated before scores were calculated.
Accuracy
The accuracy category plays a vital role in every Most Wanted Test. Our accuracy score for wedges is determined by one sole metric:
- Strokes Gained
Consistency
Without consistency, golf wedges become a wild card when it comes to scoring. You need a wedge that is forgiving and consistent. We have two metrics for consistency:
- Carry consistency
- Dispersion area
Spin
Without question, spin is a key component of golf wedges. Our spin metric consists of:
- Full-swing spin
- 50-yard dry spin
- 50-yard wet spin
- Dry versus wet spin retention
ABOUT MOST WANTED WEDGE TESTING
For our 2022 wedge test, 20 golfers tested 56-degree wedges on full swings as well as 50-yard shots in both wet and dry conditions. Using Foresight GCQuad Launch monitors and Titleist Pro V1 balls, we collected data on roughly 13,000 shots.
KEY FINDINGS
1. FULL SHOT SPIN IMPORTANCE
Sure, spinning a wedge a bunch is a great feeling. However, there is a minute differential from wedge to wedge in terms of spin generated on a full shot. The lowest-spinning wedge produces roughly 94 percent of what the highest-spinning wedge produces. Spin is important but not necessarily from a full-shot perspective.
2. MOISTURE WILL IMPACT PERFORMANCE
Since the implementation of a wet conditions scenario, our testing continues to showcase how well and how poorly wedges perform when moisture is present. Spin is most likely to decrease and launch is most likely to increase. Both of these results can greatly impact a wedge’s performance and consistency. If a wedge cannot manage moisture well, it’ll be tough to maintain consistent carry distances.
3. CONSISTENCY IS KEY
How much a wedge spins is always a talking point. Yet, consistency is the main goal, at least from our perspective. Most wedges are going to spin consistently without the presence of moisture. However, there are wedges that are consistent and those that are not. With a wedge, you are expecting to hit controllable and precise distances a lot. Not just sometimes. Pay attention to our consistency metric which essentially correlates to forgiveness. You want wedges that generate consistent carry yardages and tighter circles.
BEST WEDGES OVERALL
Top of the Board
- TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 is the 2022 Most Wanted Wedge. It excels in all three metrics: accuracy, spin and consistency.
- Titleist Vokey SM9 provides accuracy and efficient spin performance.
- In third place is the PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II. Across the board, it makes for an excellent choice.
- PXG grabbed another top spot with 0311 3x Forged.
- Rounding out the top five is Callaway JAWS Full Toe Raw.
BEST WEDGES FOR SPIN
TOP PICKS: TAYLORMADE MILLED GRIND 3, HONMA T//WORLD W21, TITLEIST VOKEY SM9
- For overall spin performance, TaylorMade MG3 stands above the crowd.
- Honma T//World W21 breaks through and claims the second overall spot for best spin. It is the highest-spinning wedge in our full-shot scenario.
- Titleist Vokey SM9 takes third place.
- Cleveland RTX Full Face and ProtoC Forged complete the top five.
BEST WEDGES FOR CONSISTENCY
TOP PICKS: PXG 0311 3x FORGED, TAYLORMADE MILLED GRIND 3, PXG 0311 SUGAR DADDY II
- PXG 0311 3x Forged proves to be the most consistent wedge for 2022. If you’re looking for efficient carry and dispersion, it is worth the look.
- MG3 is one of the most consistent wedges and finishes second in this category.
- In third place, PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II.
- PING Glide 4.0 and Titleist Vokey SM9 are also worthy of consideration as they round out the top five.
BEST WEDGES FOR ACCURACY
TOP PICKS: TAYLORMADE MILLED GRIND 3, TITLEIST VOKEY SM9, PXG 0311 SUGAR DADDY II
- Wrapping up its dominant performance, TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 is the best for accuracy.
- Coming second is Titleist Vokey SM9.
- By finishing third, PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II continues to pour some sugar on its overall performance.
- PXG 0311 3x Forged and Callaway JAWS Full Toe Raw are fourth and fifth for accuracy.
WET CONDITIONS
Year after year, we see the impact moisture has on golf wedge performance. It’s mind-boggling at times. PING continues to display astonishing performance in wet conditions. Likewise, Jucie tH, PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II, Cleveland CBX ZipCore, and TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 all perform exceptionally well in wet conditions.
On the flip side, there are products that do not generate efficient results in wet conditions. Haywood Signature Wedge and Argolf AR-F18 saw a 60% plus loss in spin with the presence of moisture.
Here are the best golf wedges for wet conditions:
Wedge Buying Considerations
In addition to our performance data, here are other factors to consider when purchasing a new wedge.
Loft
Generally, the first “specialty” wedge in your bag is a gap wedge. Most iron sets include a pitching wedge. With “standard loft” changing and becoming stronger, we recommend not having more than a six-degree gap between your wedges. The new normal is 50-54-58 for your wedge makeup. However, we encourage a wedge gapping analysis. Doing so can lead to better distance control and possibly lower scores.
Bounce
Wedge bounce is the angle created between the leading edge of your wedge and the lowest point of the sole (trailing edge). It’s the part of the sole that makes first contact with the ground as your club impacts the ball. Wedges with high bounce have a leading edge that sits higher off the ground at address. Conversely, a low-bounce wedge will typically sit closer to the ground. Aligning wedge bounce with both the turf conditions (soft or firm) you’ll face on course and how you deliver the club at impact promotes optimal contact, control and spin.
Typically, low-bounce wedges (4 to 6 degrees) are better for golfers who have a shallow angle of attack (take less divot) but can also work in firm conditions and in bare/tight lies. Conversely, higher-bounce wedges (12 to 14 degrees) are encouraged for golfers with steep attack angles (take more of a divot) and are better suited for softer playing conditions and fluffy bunkers.
A good fitter can help you sort through the confusion but if you’re unsure, a mid-bounce option is the safest play.
Grind
The grind matters. In simple terms, the grind describes the overall shape of the sole. Removing material from heel and toe (common in M and C grinds) can help lower the effective bounce, allowing the leading edge to sit closer to the ground while adding versatility to open the face to hit a greater variety of shots.
In nearly every manufacturer’s lineup, individual grinds are limited to a few select lofts and availability will vary based on the bounce (and sole width). The grind is an undervalued and often overlooked aspect of wedge fitting but, to maximize your potential, an outdoor fitting is likely required. Or you can check out Titleist’s new Vokey Wedge Fitting App.
Lie Angle
Lie angle is a critical part of every fitting but simply matching your iron configuration may not provide the best results. Because a significant number of wedge shots are hit on less than full swings and are often short pitches and chips around the green, the dynamic forces on the head aren’t as great. What that means is that a wedge with the same lie angle progression as your irons will often play a bit more upright. If you find yourself missing left with your wedges, you may want to think about having them bent a degree or two flat.
2022 Most Wanted Wedge Notes
During each test, we look for trends that provide insight into where the market as a whole is moving as well as what noteworthy changes manufacturers have made to improve year-to-year performance. Additionally, we solicit feedback from our testers. We want to understand what they liked, what they didn’t like and why.
Trends and Tweaks
- Full-face wedges are becoming more and more common. Most manufactures are implementing a full-face, full-toe design into their wedge offerings and we saw a handful in the 2022 Most Wanted Wedge test.
- Over the past few years, Japanese wedge offerings have gained momentum or, at least, more notability, especially in the U.S. Don’t sleep on them.
Notes from the Testing Pool
Gathering feedback from our testers is an important aspect of any test. While it allows us to provide you with some insight into the test experience, it does not factor in our rankings.
- Golf wedges offer an opportune time for craftsmen to showcase profile and design. Throughout testing, these wedges received praise for their profile and design: PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II, PING Glide 4.0, Titleist Vokey SM9, TaylorMade Milled Grind 3, Sub 70 JB Full Groove and Edison Forged Wedge.
- Feel is extremely subjective, especially when it comes to wedges. These wedges were well-received for feel: Jucie tH, Jucie tT, PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II, PXG 0311 Forged, Edison Forged Wedge, Titleist Vokey SM9, Sub 70 JB Full Groove, Cleveland CBX ZipCore, Cleveland RTX Full Face, PING Glide 4.0 and TaylorMade Milled Grind 3.
2022 MOST WANTED WEDGE SCORES
2022 MOST WANTED WEDGE SCORES
| PRODUCT | OVERALL SCORE | ACCURACY SCORE | CONSISTENCY SCORE | SPIN SCORE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 Check Price | 97.48 | 99.22 | 96.88 | 97.53 |
 | Titleist Vokey SM9 Check Price | 93.02 | 93.71 | 91.58 | 95.71 |
 | PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II Check Price | 91.61 | 91.53 | 95.64 | 87.62 |
 | PXG 0311 3x Forged Check Price | 90.50 | 91.38 | 97.36 | 79.55 |
 | Callaway JAWS Full Toe Raw Check Price | 89.03 | 90.01 | 88.91 | 87.91 |
 | Honma T//World W21 Check Price | 88.75 | 87.58 | 85.73 | 97.23 |
 | Proto Concept ProtoC Forged Check Price | 87.61 | 87.58 | 86.32 | 90.32 |
 | PING Glide 4.0 Check Price | 87.42 | 83.22 | 93.57 | 89.37 |
 | Cleveland CBX ZipCore Check Price | 87.32 | 84.75 | 90.94 | 88.94 |
 | Jucie tH Check Price | 85.56 | 81.26 | 90.31 | 89.36 |
 | Cleveland RTX Full-Face Check Price | 83.75 | 77.71 | 88.78 | 90.96 |
 | Edison Forged Wedge Check Price | 83.45 | 81.92 | 83.41 | 86.93 |
 | Sub 70 JB Full Groove Check Price | 83.37 | 85.97 | 78.57 | 83.60 |
 | New Level SPN Forged Check Price | 82.43 | 87.31 | 74.76 | 81.03 |
 | Jucie tT Check Price | 81.06 | 82.85 | 77.76 | 80.43 |
 | ArGolf AR-F18 Check Price | 76.54 | 83.03 | 65.69 | 74.22 |
 | Haywood Signature Wedge Check Price | 71.78 | 82.73 | 61.28 | 56.45 |
 | Tommy Armour 845 CB Check Price | 69.32 | 58.22 | 82.51 | 72.86 |
2022 MOST WANTED WEDGE DATA
Every Most Wanted Test revolves around independent, in-house data. CLICK HERE for this year’s 2022 Most Wanted Wedge Data.
FAQ
BUYING NEW WEDGES
Q: How often should I buy new wedges?
A: Your wedges will take a beating from the various elements you face on the golf course. A test completed by Titleist shows that after about 75 rounds of golf, the groove wear becomes significant enough to affect performance. That being said, assess your own game to make sure you’re replacing your wedges often enough. For Tour pros, that’s several times a year. For the rest of us, not as often, though avid golfers should consider replacing wedges annually. While developments in wedge technology are not groundbreaking from year to year, ensuring your grooves are fresh is one of the easiest ways to maintain consistency.
Q: How do I determine the right wedges for me?
A: The best way to determine which wedges are best for your game is to have a professional fitting. Ideally, that’s an outdoor fitting. If you don’t have access to professional fitting, use these results as a guide to help narrow down your demo list. While few fitters offer it, given the variety of shots you’ll need to hit with your wedges, you’ll ideally be fitted from a variety of lie conditions, including bunkers.
If you’re going for a self-fit, be sure to analyze your game to ensure proper consistent yardage gapping from club to club. From there, understand your angle of attack, divot size and typical playing conditions to make the proper selection for wedge bounce and grind. Remember that if you play in soft conditions, wedges with high bounce are useful. On the other hand, if you play in firm conditions, look for low bounce. While a mid-bounce option is typically a safe play, mixing a variety of bounce options across your wedge set will give you the versatility to hit any shot the course presents.
Q: What should I look for when testing wedges?
A: While golfers have been conditioned to consider wedge spin to the exclusion of nearly everything else, we always recommended looking at the little numbers and looking for small circles. The spinniest wedge is not always going to be your best wedge. When comparing metrics like launch angle and spin rates, be sure to look at your standard deviations (the small numbers usually found under the big ones on the data screen).
Smaller numbers mean better consistency. Similarly, look for tighter dispersion ellipses (small circles). We can’t overstate the importance of consistency with wedges. Ideally, your wedges should perform similarly well regardless of whether you’re in wet or dry conditions. It’s the reason why we suggest you introduce some moisture into the demo process.
MOST WANTED INQUIRIES
Q: How are the wedges in the test fitted to each golfer?
A: We use a fitting process that we call fit from stock. Wedges are fitted to each tester using the stock, no up-charge options from each manufacturer. With the exception of Edison Forged Wedge (55 degrees at stock), we tested a 56-degree sand wedge of each model submitted. When applicable, we fit to flex for each tester in the pool. Occasionally, manufacturers will send multiple wedges with different stock shafts that we can utilize to improve launch conditions.
Q: How is the “Most Wanted” Wedge determined?
A: To determine the Most Wanted Wedge, we collect performance metrics with Foresight GCQuad Launch Monitors. For wedge testing, we use an “out of 100” scoring system. Points are awarded based on performance for each of our metrics. The top-performing wedge in each scoring category receives a score of 100. Scores are aggregated across our three scoring categories (spin, accuracy and consistency) to determine our Most Wanted winner.
Q: How is the “Highest-Spinning” Wedge determined?
A: To determine the highest-spinning wedge, we consider not only spin rates on full shots but also spin on partial and partial wet shots. Finally, we also consider how consistent spin rates are across all scenarios.
Q: How is the “Most Accurate” Wedge determined?
A: This is strictly based off of Strokes Gained.
Q: How is the “Most Consistent” Wedge determined?
A: The most consistent wedge is based on the standard deviations of carry and total yard values across all scenarios in the test. The objective is to identify the wedges that most consistently hit their distance numbers. A point value is assigned to each wedge in each scenario. The wedge with the highest point total is our Most Consistent.
Q: How much does subjective feedback like looks, sound and feel factor into your rankings?
A: ZERO. Our rankings are based purely on launch monitor data and quantifiable performance metrics.
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ole gray
1 week agoIt would be interesting to see a Most Forgiving category added to Most Wanted. The majority of mid to high handicappers lose way too many strokes from 100 yds in. Forgiveness should definitely be figured into overall performance stats.
ole gray
1 week agoIf a Most Forgiving category were available it would be interesting to see how the top five wedges would have compared to the CBX ZipCore wedges. I’ve had the Older CBX wedges in my bag since they came out and I love em! I recently purchased a 56-degree ZipCore and looking forward to comparing it to the older models.
Adrian
4 weeks agoNo mention of Mizuno at all. Did they do that bad?
Nocklaus
2 months agoHow come the TAYLORMADE MILLED GRIND 3 gets higher score in the 2022 test than the 2021 test?
Mel
4 months agoI’m old..lol. I switched to regular graphite shafts in my wedges a few years ago. I love them.. The reason being a stiff shaft wedge felt like hitting a baseball bat. No flex at all.
Have you ever tested regular graphite shafts in wedges?
Any ideas what your dry and wet testing might be?
FWIW. I have Callaway Jaws with UST Recoil ESX 460 F3 shafts.
MIGregB
5 months agoI need your input please. I’m looking at new wedges and based upon their great results I was looking at TaylorMade’s MG3 line. They all appear to utilize a raw face which at this point doesn’t bother or excite me (I’ve never owned a raw finished club to know). But in the product description that I assume is taken directly from TaylorMade’s marketing material, it says “Over time, the wedge’s face will rust, which only serves to increase spin, especially in wet conditions.” Whoa, what?? No Putts Given podcast #111 very specifically says that rust does NOT increase spin. In fact, just the opposite! Would TaylorMade intentionally mislead consumers about this to further hype the raw face feature or is there some narrow window of marketing-speak where this isn’t simply untrue? Thanks
SV
5 months agoIt would be nice if you indicated if a wedge, or any other club, was available left-handed. Looking at the offerings tested I would guess that at least half are not available left-handed.
Rob V.
5 months agoI don’t get it. You catch flak from people that you don’t compare last year’s models against the newer ones. Make Statements you don’t re-test pervious year models. YET you did it here. Has MGS reversed this policy?
Johnny P
5 months agoJAWS RAW FTW!!!!!
mackdaddy9
5 months agoTwo in a row for TM wow! I tried the TM3 TW grind last year when testing for wedges and really liked them. I went with the Renegar Rxf forged wedges. I love the sole design and it versatility. I have the 50/54/58. The Tiger wedges were great but they didn’t come in the lofts I wanted and bending them changes the bounce so I passed on them. When I look at wedges this year I will have to try the TM milled 3. I have played 50/54/58 for over 20 years and know my yardages with them so switching lofts is not appealing to me.
I would love to see a revisit of the Renegar wedges in a review. That sole is amazing.
NC
5 months agoGoes to show you that my real life fitting does not really match up to analytical facts based tests. In my fitting the taylormade was the worst of the name brand bunch for me and the SM9 was at the top with Callaway second. So who knows, I’m about a 10 handicap so I guess it all depends on the person and fitter, perhaps the shaft? I wanted to go with a different brand this time, but I’ve been fitted for Titleist by several different fitters from sm6 through now so I stuck with what works for me.
SHaun
5 months agoI have Calloway 60 and 54 full face raw wedges. I love them! Played in member guess tournament with a old friend from high school and he couldn’t believe how much spin I was getting around the greens. Plus, I won our chip off with my new 54 degree wedge I bought 15 minutes before the chip off. I’m a big fan of the full faced grooves, as I tend to use the toe when I open the face not really needed on my 54, but I like the looks and feel around the greens.
Jeff
5 months agoI was hoping the Bettinardi HLX 3.0 would be included. The H2 303 SS was in 2019 list but HLX 3.0 has not made the 2021 or 2022 lists. Maybe it would have been released for the 2020 list but that list does not appear to exist, have no clue why that might be .
John J.
5 months agoAnecdotal evidence here, but after playing the Ben Hogan Equalizer II wedges for the better part of the year and, needing to replace them, I opted for the Edison wedge, which is good, but seemed to lack consistency. I don’t like raw wedges so I decided to try the PXG 0311 Forged wedge and it is indeed a very, very good and consistent wedge. Reminds me a lot of the Callaway Jaws MD5 but softer feeling and easier to control. Interesting to see its ranking compare with my own assessment.
Dr Tee
5 months agoHave tried them all and agree MG series is top of the heap–best of the best imo is the earlier MG TW grind ( my 60 degree). Not a fan of the hi toe. These are the spinniest wedges you can buy–in fact so spinny it takes some getting used to !!
Justin T.
5 months agoNo cobra wedges? Did I miss it?
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoSame scenario as Mizuno and Wilson. Newest product was testing in 2021. You can view the result here – https://mygolfspy.com/2021-most-wanted-wedge/
Jerry
5 months agoInteresting I’ve never hard of half these companies then mizuno is not included? Please consider top brands before bringing DTC & house brands (Dicks) into the discussion.
Bill
5 months agoThey did this test at a silly time. If you notice all the wedges are new offerings. Mizuno doesn’t have a new offering to contribute. We should see new products from Mizuno soon.
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoThroughout the 2022 Most Wanted season, we’ve made an effort to only test new products to the 2022 season. Both Mizuno and Wilson wedges were tested in the 2021 test. You can view their results here – https://mygolfspy.com/2021-most-wanted-wedge/
NC
5 months agoIt does make it confusing.. I love to see all the new stuff for sure and appreciate these tests. But somehow I would like to see these meshed in with a rolling comparison of the latest everything on the market in one place, at least the top selling wedges. I’d be curious to see does anything new/unknown knock someone out of the top 10 based on these tests.
David Bartley
5 months agoSo why was the MG3 tested again? By the same logic, it should not have been included in 2022 either.
gws
5 months agoAnother consideration, and for me it is crucial – do some of the wedges require a greater degree os skill That I possess – i.e are the conclusions equally valid for players of all handicaps; are some better suited to higher handicap golfers?
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoIn this test, we have golfers ranging from + handicaps to 15 handicaps. There are a few wedges that offer intentionally wider soles (Cavity Back Design) for playability i.e. Cleveland CBX ZipCore and Tommy Armour 845 CB. In theory, these two clubs might work better for higher handicap players.
Be22
5 months agoWhy no answer to the Muzuno/Wilson questions?
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoThroughout the 2022 Most Wanted season, we’ve made an effort to only test new products to the 2022 season. Both Mizuno and Wilson wedges were tested in the 2021 test. You can view their results here – https://mygolfspy.com/2021-most-wanted-wedge/
Jeff
5 months agoWasn’t the MG3 a 2021 model?
elvis14
5 months agoI’m glad the Cleveland CBX was included. I have bought 2 this year and they are just great for me. Feel good on partial shots, forgiving on full swings, etc. They just work for my game.
JonD
5 months agoBeen playing Cleveland wedges for 30 years. Jumped on the CBX when they first came out. Outstanding. Also bought the newest offering from Cleveland. The current CBX even better. I carry 5 wedges and my short game has never been better. Problem is all wedges are consumables and after a season they are more hit and roll than stop and stick. Looking forward to the next CBX iteration.
Ollie
5 months agoDo you release all the data for the wet shots? I’d like to see how the SM9’s did this year compared with last. Are they making any strides in moisture management at all or not?
Great work,
Ollie
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoGreat question, Ollie. Both articles have data available. You’ll have to select the 50-yard Wet condition first. SM9 did spin slightly more versus the SM8 in the wet condition.
Landon K
5 months agoI find the data to be very confusing.
How does the Ping Glide Spin 200+ RPM in wet conditions versus Dry?
I looked up the 60% spin reduction wedges you mentioned, but when you look at carry and total distance + launch and decent angle, they are pretty much equal with all other clubs and they stop with 1 and 1/2 yards, which is pretty much the same as all the other wedges. How could that be if they are that much lower spinning?
The JuiceT IMO has the most consistent numbers through the whole test.
Need to provide more insight of your final testing result methods because the data doesn’t match your results IMO
Tony Covey
5 months agoRegarding wet vs. dry distances. That’s pretty simple. Our testers are hitting to a set distance and since we don’t mix the wet and dry portions of the test (the setup makes that really difficult), they’re able to adjust to what they’re seeing and change how they’re hitting the ball after a few shots.
On the course, golfers don’t have the luxury of seeing how launch and spin impact distance and changing accordingly. I’d wager most golfers have a 50-yard swing. They don’t have a 50-yard dry, 50-yard a little wet or a 50-yard really wet swing.
So, the larger point I would make is not to focus on the distance portion (that’s testers making adjustments during the wet portion of the test to hit the ball 50-yards) and more on what the data shows, which is very clearly that by some measure (depending on the club), launch angles increase and spin rates (with one exception) decrease in wet conditions. Moisture introduces inconsistency. With the best performing wet wedges, the impact is minimal. With the poorest performing wet wedges it’s significant.
We think anything under 10% is pretty good.
Regarding PING’s spin increasing. This is the 2nd year we’ve seen and the 2nd year for which the majority of testers saw increased spin in the wet portion of our test. I spoke to PING’s VP of R&D about this last year and it turns out it actually does make sense – and it’s something they’ve seen as well.
I don’t want to bungle the explanation of the physics, but basically there are spin curves for dry conditions and spin curves for wet conditions and there is a point (at which they crossover and spin actually increases in wet conditions). It just happens that the ball speeds produced in our 50-yard test happen to fall very close to where the crossover occurs.
If we were to test from a different distance, the expected result is that the PING wedge have the best spin retention but there would be a small percentage drop-off instead of a small percentage increase.
TXGolfJunkie
5 months agoCould shafts have an impact on accuracy and consistency? Both the TM and Vokey have stock DG shafts that are heavier (and better feeling) than some of these lighter weight shafts that come in the PXG and Ping Glide 4.0. The lighter shafts may be beneficial for ball height but it doesn’t benefit on consistency.
Stuart Harvey
5 months agoInteresting wedge review, very informative.
Very surprised Taylormade Hi-toe wedge not included in test, it being a very versatile and popular wedge.
Had it been included would have expected it to be in the top three if not higher.
Jim Lee
5 months agoToo bad that Fourteen Golf wedges didn’t compete in this testing. Would love to see how they stack up.
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoJim, Fourteen RM4 was included in our 2021 test and did well. Definitely worth a look!
Turgon
5 months agoGood analysis, as usual, but where are the Mizuno wedges? It seems you missed a major manufacturer and yet you included a handful of more esoteric brands. I would have expected at least a disclaimer as to why Mizuno was not included in the test. Perhaps the same comment applies to wedges from Cobra and Wilson.
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoThroughout the 2022 Most Wanted season, we’ve made an effort to only test new products to the 2022 season. Both Mizuno and Wilson wedges were tested in the 2021 test. You can view their results here – https://mygolfspy.com/2021-most-wanted-wedge/
DaniloP
5 months agoAlways a great read and always brings ups good points. Would love to have seen Mizuno T22 back in the mix.
Charles Kane
5 months agoWent from PING wedges to Vokey SM9’s this year. A different feel and result with the same input. Took a while to dial in the new clubs but have holed more chip shots this year than ever before. I still suck, just get lucky a little more often. I had used Vokey wedges before but always ended up giving them away to my sons after frustrating myself with them and went back to the PING “set” wedges. But bought new clubs this year. Got fitted to a set of Titleists, bought the Vokeys with the set and forced myself to figure them out. They seem to require a bit more expertise to use effectively, but the results are better once you get them dialed in.
For me anyway. Thanks for your great insights and unbiased views!
Ian
5 months agoOkay I found the data, you kind of hid it.
It doesn’t seem to include spin consistency? Yes you can have a wedge on a 50 yard swing producing 8500rpm but if it is +/-400 rpm from that point then that should be included.
Phillip Bishop
5 months agoIf you take a look at both 50 Yard Dry and 50 Yard Wet, you can see the backspin results for each club, from each condition. Then, some simple math from there.
DKey
5 months agoScratching my head here. I look at the (de minimus) differences in strokes gained and think Callaway should rank higher. No clarity on how e.g., .04 strokes gained becomes graphically large in the visual tables. And why rank wedges on their own spin wet vs. dry when wedges with absolute best performance in wet is what a golfer should focus on? Seems a bit contrived. More transparency please. That said, I’ve tried Edison 58 (great full shot wedge) and went back to Callaway Jaws Raw. I may try MG3 to test one of the article’s conclusions. So much is one’s own individual confidence in the wedge – look, feel, etc. – vs minor strokes gained across golfers. It would help if handicap index rated outcomes and weightings were included.
Bryson
5 months agoGreat point of consistency; the most important!
After that it’s feel/look…something that inspires confidence.
-Why do you play soft feeling irons and brick feeling wedges? At least try something other than SM9 before you buy