It seems like golf clubs get better every year and wedges are no exception. Most major companies will release a new series of wedges each season, each one with specific benefits and perks. Wedges are often overlooked during the golf club buying process but they are crucial to playing well and shooting lower scores. One of the biggest trends that the majority of wedge makers are focusing on is the placement of the CG or center of gravity. This focus has brought the average player more consistency and a better feeling when striking the ball with their wedges. If you’re due up for a wedge upgrade, use this list to help you decide which model would best suit your game.
#1 – Callaway Mack Daddy 4
The Callaway Mack Daddy 4 is one of the best wedges to ever hit the market. Spin is the main focus of these wedges which is an aspect of the short game that all average players can benefit from. These wedges will allow you to get the ball high in the air with increased stopping spin to allow the player to hold more greens. The milled grooves on these wedges will differ depending on the loft of the wedge in order to provide the player with the best benefits possible from each club. The faces and grooves of these wedges have undergone a new process from Callaway that creates maximum grab on the ball, allowing the ball to use the grooves to their max. There will be nine loft options and four different sole grinds for the Callaway Mack Daddy 4 wedges. The loft options will run from 46-64 degrees. Each one of these wedges will cost you $150.
#2 – Taylormade Milled Grind Hi-Toe
In order to produce precise results from every club, Taylormade has introduced a computer-milling process to create the proper sole for each wedge. The club gets its name from the raised toe design which allows the player to generate more spin on every shot type. A raised toe also moves the center of gravity up higher in the face and allows it to align more with the position the ball will impact the face. The scoring design on the face of these wedges allow for a great deal of spin and can help the average golfer get closer to the hole from all types of lies. This club is offered from 50-64 degrees and their is full face scoring lines on the 56-64. These wedges will cost you $170 each.
#3 – Cleveland CBX
Another great release from Cleveland is there new model of wedges, the Cleveland CBX. The CBX irons that were released this year were highly rated for helping the average player hit more consistent shots with more distance. The CBX wedges will also provide unmatched forgiveness, making them a great fit for golfers of any skill level. These wedges feature a unique cavity back and are shaped more like an iron for the higher lofts while the lower lofts have a wide sole that guides the club through any length turf. With these wedges, the average player can worry less about the dreaded fat or chunked shot that leaves them short of the green. The grooves of these clubs are Cleveland quality and will produce a great deal of spin on impact. These wedges are offered from 46-60 degrees and can be purchased for $130 each.
#4 – Titleist Vokey SM7
Bob Vokey has furthered his reputation as one of the best wedge makers in the world with his new SM7. In these wedges, the center of gravity has been aligned with the impact position which raises with the loft in order to produce consistent results. The precisely milled grooves are also unique to each loft. There are six different grind options to choose from in order to suite the game of every player. Another excellent benefit of the Vokey SM7 wedges is the four finish options, Tour Chrome, Brushed Steel, Jet Black, and SM7 Raw. These wedges will cost you $150 each and are offered from 48-64 degrees.
#5 – Ping Glide 2.0
The newest series of wedges from Ping are arguably the best wedges they have ever created. The new groove design in these clubs moved the grooves closer together for increased grab from the face and improved spin for all skill levels. The sole grinds and leading edge of the Glide 2.0 have been crafted precisely to allow them to glide through any turf length. The takeaway from these clubs is Pings success at creating a club that allows any player to spin the ball more and hold more greens. The higher lofted wedges have more grooves than the original model of the Glide series which makes a great wedge even better. These wedges will be offered from 46-60 degrees and will offer four sole grinds. You will be able to purchase them for $140 each.
