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Three best for me that I have owned

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Driver = Callaway Smoke-Ai Max-D 

3 wood = Callaway Smoke-Ai Max HL

3 Hybrid = Taylormade Stealth Pro
Irons = 4-PW Miura KM 700
Gap Wedge = Miura HB 50*

Sand Wedge = Taylormade MG3 TW 56*

Putter = LAB DF3

Ball = TP5x v’s Chrome Tour 

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"I actually messaged the guys at Artisan, but I have not heard anything from them. From what I understand they are pretty swamped. I think their wedges look phenomenal!" I heard back form them but essentially they told me to wait my turn :)). They definitely are swamped.

From the one I have tested I really liked my old Clevelands CG10, OR more recently the Pxg 0311 forged; I am waiting for my Miuras to arrive so I can compare :)

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Golf industry consolidation has arguably brought a lot of benefits to the everyday golfer. The loss of the MacGregor brand (excluding the rebranded junk sold today) is not one of them.

Callaway Mavrik SZ 9* @8, Diamana BF 60
Titleist TS3 15*, EvenFlow White T1100 75
Titleist TS2 HY 19* @18, EvenFlow White 90
Titleist 716 T-MB 3i PX 
Titleist T100 '21 4-9 PX
Vokey SM8 Jet Black 46.10, 50.08 @51 PX
Cleveland RTX6 Tour Rack 57* DG Spinner
Bettinardi BB-8W

Chrome Soft X LS

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I had been playing all the T series Mizuno for years until I needed new ones last year and I couldn't wait for the T20 to come out.

I tried several brands and then the Honma Tw-W4's came out. I tried them and instantly loved them. Very soft, Great feel, nice trajectory control!

They also work real well in all types turf around the green and all different sand trap conditions.

Bonus for me is that they are a bit heavier than Mizuno's.

 

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Callaway Paradym TD 10.5* @ 8.5* - Fuji Blue Velocore+ 6s  tipped 1"

2021 Callaway UW 17* & 21* - Fuji Red Ventus Velocore 7X
Callaway Apex TCB  4-pw - Steelfiber i110cw S hard stepped 1"  &  BStone J15CBs 4-pw - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120x

Callaway Jaws Forged TI red dots 52@50/56@55/60*& Jaws Raw Z grind 60*z, DG TI S400

2021 Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K DW & 2021 Eleven slant neck
Ball: 2024 Callaway Chrome Tour X -tested, great feel & spin!

 

 

 

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How do they transition from the j15 pw to gap wedge? I'm curious because I need a gap wedge as mine is starting to get tired. My scratch wedges are fantastic, but I can't find another scratch gap wedge at the moment. Currently playing the tour b cb but am looking for something to transition pretty seamless. The closest thing I found so far are the t20. Thanks!

Mizuno   STZ 230 9.5*   Tensei Raw White 65x

Taylormade   Tour Issue Stealth  3 HL Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5

Taylormade   Stealth+ 5w   Diamana OG Kai’Li 70x  

Wilson   Staff CB 7-P / D9 Forged 5-6  Modus 120x

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Srixon Z Star 💎  OR   Bridgestone Tour B X 

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I have bought numerous wedges over the years. Call it wedge addiction or looking for something that has better sole interaction and spin of course. Must also be able to flight the shot down if needed.

For years I was a Titleist CUSTOM "TVD" Vokey guy. The "K" grind which ironically has a think and wide sole, 12*. But you can lay the wedge open and the leading edge still snuggles up to the turf. The sole mass and weight just gets the ball elevated quickly. And best wedge out of the bunker. I still rotate them in once and a while.

A must demo is the new Ping Glide 3.0. Very close to the same playability as the Titleist "K". Wide sole but the leading edge hugs the ground.

As mentioned in this post is the Fourteen RM-22. This has been in my bag years ago and has been back in the bag for the past 2 years. Great forged feel/soft and a sole that snuggles the ground when laid wide open. Its not the highest spinning wedge but best finesse playing wedge.

The latest experiment is the NEW Bridgestone XW-1 wedge. I demoed it and ordered it right away. Very Fourteen like and feels like it might produce more spin??? We'll see soon.

Don't know if this helps or confuses the journey. ??

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If I understand you correctly you are talking about the gap degrees. I've had my J15CB's bent back to the muscle back spec's. I don't need the new age jacked up lofts. The 1985-2000 lofts work best for my game. So, I have my sticks at: 6I@30*, 7I@34*, 8I@38*, 9I@42* & PW@46* then the wedges at 50,54 & 58. Hopefully that helps. Go give them a test run!

Callaway Paradym TD 10.5* @ 8.5* - Fuji Blue Velocore+ 6s  tipped 1"

2021 Callaway UW 17* & 21* - Fuji Red Ventus Velocore 7X
Callaway Apex TCB  4-pw - Steelfiber i110cw S hard stepped 1"  &  BStone J15CBs 4-pw - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120x

Callaway Jaws Forged TI red dots 52@50/56@55/60*& Jaws Raw Z grind 60*z, DG TI S400

2021 Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K DW & 2021 Eleven slant neck
Ball: 2024 Callaway Chrome Tour X -tested, great feel & spin!

 

 

 

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Chip built these Miura 2018 Tour Milled wedges, 52/10 and 58/10. Excellent solid feel and great wedges - I played Clevelands, Vokeys, Bridgestone and TM wedges in the past, the Miuras are better for me.

 

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TaylorMade Stealth HD 10.5 Driver
Yamaha RMX 220 17* 5 Wood
Callaway Apex 21 Hybrids - 21* and 24*
Callaway Apex 21 P-6 Irons
Titleist Vokey SM9 Wedges 56-14F and 60-4T
Slighter Seattle Custom Putter
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Uh this clearly confuses because you cited some excellent cast wedges

Callaway Mavrik SZ 9* @8, Diamana BF 60
Titleist TS3 15*, EvenFlow White T1100 75
Titleist TS2 HY 19* @18, EvenFlow White 90
Titleist 716 T-MB 3i PX 
Titleist T100 '21 4-9 PX
Vokey SM8 Jet Black 46.10, 50.08 @51 PX
Cleveland RTX6 Tour Rack 57* DG Spinner
Bettinardi BB-8W

Chrome Soft X LS

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Wedge fitting is 33% off at Club Champion until 01/31/2020

GAMER SETUP:

Callaway AiSmoke TD 8* @ 7* | Tour AD HD 7s 

Callaway AiSmoke TD 3W | Denali Black 6.0 70g

TaylorMade SIM Ti 5W | Tour AD TP 7s

Callaway Apex Black 4-P | Nippon Modus 120 S +1"

Titleist 48* @ 49* Vokey SM9 | Nippon Modus 120 S +1”

Titleist 54* @ 55* Vokey SM9 | Nippon Modus 120 S +1”

Titleist 58* @ 59* Vokey SM9 | Nippon Modus 120 S +1”

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 | 36" - 71* - 3.5*

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Nobody posting in this thread could tell the difference between any of them if we equalized bounce and grind. They just happen to hit their best shots while holding club X, so they "love its feel". Good shots feel good.

Getting a wedge with the correct length, weight, bounce, offset, shaft, grip and grind really matters. Beyond that, you can't tell the difference. You love the Miura feel? I would bet my house that if we took the labels off and equalized the specs the posters here couldn't tell the difference between a Miura and a $19.99 Academy Sports dunlop.

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G400 Max 9* Ventus Red 5X, SIM Ventus Red 6X 

Callaway Mavrik 4 (18*) - AW (46*) Project X 5.5

Vokey SM4 50* SM5 56*

Cameron Phantom 5S

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Pre Vokey Titleist Forged wedges. My favorites were the ELK 61* and DLIII 54*.

Titleist TSr4 10.0*  Mitsubishi 1k Black 65 tx  
TaylorMade BRNR Mini 13.5* Kai'li white- tx
Srixon ZX5 (4-6) ZX7 (7-pw) KBS tour 130-x
Mizuno T20 51* TT x-100

Callaway Full Toe 54*, 60* TT x-100
Callaway PM Grind 64*
TaylorMade Soto Long Neck

Pro V1

 

 

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I bought the Sub 70 raw finish wedges last summer, and they are amazing! Especially for the price. I play the KBS C-Taper (a $20 upcharge) and they still only cost me $114 each, when compared to the Vokey/TM/Callaway models that would have cost $175-$200. Plus, you can easily get them in a raw finish, which I love!

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I gotta throw this out there...

Now I have Mizuno irons because I believe they are the best feeling, best sounding, softest irons out there (maybe Miura is as good or better but I havent personally tried them)...but does anyone else feel like forged wedges are TOO soft? Wedges, I want a bit more feedback into my hands instead of the softest feeling wedges ever which is why I settled on Vokeys. They arent like rocks coming off the face, but theres enough feedback to know exactly where I hit the ball and how far I hit it. I had T5's and T7's and I just couldnt really judge distance on pitches and chips due to them feeling like I was hitting cotton balls. I have Vegas for awhile too and it was the same thing.

I like golf. A lot.

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I had the great pleasure of meeting the guys at Artisan, after travelling from the UK in September. I am a wedge (and putter) junkie.... - Vega’s by the bucket, Miuras, PXG’s etc...., and had a brilliant day with Mike and John at FW. Now using 4 Artisan wedges and a putter.... Cannot stress how good the fitting process was and just how interested Mike & John were. Massively recommended, just love the clubs. If you get the chance, it’s really worth a visit

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