What separates the most expensive wedge from the least expensive? In many cases, less than you’d expect. In our 2025 Most Wanted Wedge test, we evaluated accuracy, consistency and spin in dry and wet conditions.
The PXG Sugar Daddy III BP Grind was one of the priciest wedges in the field while the Takomo Sky Forger 002 was among the most affordable. But as our test results show, price alone doesn’t determine performance. In fact, the gap between these two wedges is much narrower than most golfers would guess.
What do these wedges have in common?
Despite their price gap, the PXG Sugar Daddy III and Takomo Sky Forger 002 share more traits than you might expect. Both produced stable trajectories, reliable launch windows and enough spin (dry or wet) to keep shots controlled rather than chasing distance.
Their accuracy numbers were nearly identical (PXG 8.4, Takomo 8.5) and full-swing carry was separated by less than two yards (92.37/90.64). Neither dominated the field in any single category.
Why is the PXG so much more expensive?
The PXG Sugar Daddy III costs more because it’s built with premium materials, heavy milling and a versatile BP Grind that’s designed to perform in a wide range of turf conditions. PXG puts a lot of time into shaping, machining and finishing their wedges and that level of detail drives the price up.
Takomo takes the opposite approach. The Sky Forger 002 is a straightforward, no-frills design from a direct-to-consumer brand known for value. It doesn’t have the same amount of milling or customization but it delivers reliable performance at a much lower cost.
The PXG is priced for golfers who want every premium feature possible while the Takomo keeps things affordable by focusing on the essentials.
In testing, that extra PXG refinement showed up mostly in consistency. Its launch and spin windows were tighter which means you’re more likely to get the same shot shape and distance over and over again.
Which is the better value?
It’s hard to ignore the price gap here. The PXG Sugar Daddy III offers premium milling and very steady launch and spin numbers which can appeal to golfers who want maximum consistency from their wedges. If you notice small differences in feel and trajectory control, the PXG has an edge.
The Takomo Sky Forger 002 costs far less and still keeps pace in accuracy and overall carry. For most golfers, that makes it the stronger value.
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Jay Holiday
6 months ago
PXG clubs are often packaged at a discount, the actual price I paid was less than $200/club putting them in line with Callaway Opus.