When it comes to shots around the green, skill is the most important asset but there’s certainly an equipment factor. If you want to know what the world’s best short-game players are trusting around the greens, we’ve got you covered.
These 10 golfers currently lead the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained around the green for the 2025 season. Here’s what we found when we looked at their wedge setups.
Wedge setups for the top 10 in SG around the green
| Player | Wedges Used |
|---|---|
| Matt Wallace | Vokey SM10 (50°, 54°), WedgeWorks Proto (60°) |
| Matteo Manassero | Vokey SM10 (50°, 54°), WedgeWorks (58°) |
| Aaron Baddeley | Callaway Jaws MD5 (52°, 56°, 60°) |
| Danny Willett | Cobra Snakebite (50°, 54°, 58°) |
| Hideki Matsuyama | Cleveland RTX 4 Forged Prototype (52°, 56°, 60°) |
| Beau Hossler | Vokey SM9 (48°, 56°), WedgeWorks (60°) |
| Peter Malnati | Vokey SM10 (52°, 56°, 60°) |
| Andrew Novak | Cleveland RTX ZipCore (50°, 54°, 60°) |
| Min Woo Lee | Callaway Opus Platinum (50°), Vokey SM10 (56°), WedgeWorks (60°) |
| Michael Kim | Vokey SM9 (52°), SM10 (56°), WedgeWorks Proto (60°) |
What we learned from the best short-game players
We broke down this data and information to see if there were any trends, what golfers prefer and what amateur golfers can take from it. Here’s what we found.
Vokey wedges are everywhere
Seven of these 10 players are using at least one Vokey wedge. Whether it’s the SM9, SM10 or a WedgeWorks Proto, Titleist clearly has something to offer that Tour professionals can rely on.
60-degree is the finisher
Eight out of the top 10 players in this group carry a 60-degree wedge. Some opt for standard models while others use WedgeWorks protos or custom grinds but that high-lofted lob wedge is always in the mix.
Wedge shaft insights
While most eyes go straight to the clubhead, wedge shafts quietly play a major role in consistency and feel around the greens. The most popular shaft in this group was the True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shafts (S400 or S300).
These shafts help reduce spin inconsistencies on partial shots. There were no lightweight, high-launch shafts found in any wedge setup. It’s all about precision with these.
Final thoughts
Look at your wedge setup and see if it’s helping you perform around the greens. A professional fitting can help you determine the proper loft, bounce and shaft for your wedges, allowing you to become a more accurate player.
Joe Flythe
1 year ago
Would be interesting to know bounce and grind for those ten wedge combinations. I am mid-handicapper with following set-up: 50’/8, 56’/12, and 60’/10.
Considering going to 4 or 6 bounce on lob wedge to change things up. Your thoughts?