GolfWRX Exclusive: TaylorMade ATV wedge NEW finish

[dlefty]

Will definitely be more appealing this way on the racks at retailers.......BUT, I prefer the original finish. I got to see the original finish in person, and liked it a lot. They will still be good, as the pictures look as if the face has the same finish as the XFT's which is still very nice.

[swing981]

What is so special about this wedge...I heard you can play a variety of diff shots

[Wedge Ninja]

[quote name='dlefty' timestamp='1327683033' post='4162209']
Will definitely be more appealing this way on the racks at retailers.......BUT, I prefer the original finish. I got to see the original finish in person, and liked it a lot. They will still be good, as the pictures look as if the face has the same finish as the XFT's which is still very nice.
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This is exactly what I was thinking. They will look good on the racks and in pictures but most golfers prefer a raw/unfinished look, or something that most resembles it when it comes to wedges.....At the very least they should have an option of different finishes available. No clue why TM would limit themseleves to just one finish??

[RACMB's&TP's]

I much prefer the raw finish, but I do think the chrome has the bling that may make it sell better. Why I have no idea...

[T-W]

Still isn't doing it for me, even with the new finish

[DTown3011]

[quote name='carlt9817' timestamp='1327684798' post='4162375']
[quote name='dlefty' timestamp='1327683033' post='4162209']
Will definitely be more appealing this way on the racks at retailers.......BUT, I prefer the original finish. I got to see the original finish in person, and liked it a lot. They will still be good, as the pictures look as if the face has the same finish as the XFT's which is still very nice.
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This is exactly what I was thinking. [b]They will look good on the racks and in pictures but most golfers prefer a raw/unfinished look,[/b] or something that most resembles it when it comes to wedges.....At the very least they should have an option of different finishes available. No clue why TM would limit themseleves to just one finish??
[/quote]

That's actually very untrue. The VAST majority of wedges that are sold on the market are chrome and chrome outsells all finishes when there are options. I would imagine TaylorMade is going to offer both the satin and the chrome finish...but the fact of the matter is chrome is more durable and it's more shiny on the shelves so the average Joe tends to gravitate towards that finish over any other.

[jcesaro]

[quote name='mosesgolf' timestamp='1327681427' post='4162033']Has anyone tried this wedge yet?
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Tried the wedge at demo day in orlando. Its really solid, big improvement over last years. You can hit a lot of different shots with it

[ragolfer95]

Looks like these will look real nice at address..(last pic)

[MCoz]

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[quote name='carlt9817' timestamp='1327684798' post='4162375']
[quote name='dlefty' timestamp='1327683033' post='4162209']
Will definitely be more appealing this way on the racks at retailers.......BUT, I prefer the original finish. I got to see the original finish in person, and liked it a lot. They will still be good, as the pictures look as if the face has the same finish as the XFT's which is still very nice.
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This is exactly what I was thinking. [b]They will look good on the racks and in pictures but most golfers prefer a raw/unfinished look,[/b] or something that most resembles it when it comes to wedges.....At the very least they should have an option of different finishes available. No clue why TM would limit themseleves to just one finish??
[/quote]

That's actually very untrue. The VAST majority of wedges that are sold on the market are chrome and chrome outsells all finishes when there are options. I would imagine TaylorMade is going to offer both the satin and the chrome finish...but the fact of the matter is chrome is more durable and it's more shiny on the shelves so the average Joe tends to gravitate towards that finish over any other.
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Initial plan is to sell the Chrome version only (I confrimed that with a high level exec this week). I told them that they could send me the original finish earlier, it didn't matter to me. I am more about playing it than looking at the back of it in my bag.

[dlefty]

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[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1327709227' post='4164313']
[quote name='carlt9817' timestamp='1327684798' post='4162375']
[quote name='dlefty' timestamp='1327683033' post='4162209']
Will definitely be more appealing this way on the racks at retailers.......BUT, I prefer the original finish. I got to see the original finish in person, and liked it a lot. They will still be good, as the pictures look as if the face has the same finish as the XFT's which is still very nice.
[/quote]



This is exactly what I was thinking. [b]They will look good on the racks and in pictures but most golfers prefer a raw/unfinished look,[/b] or something that most resembles it when it comes to wedges.....At the very least they should have an option of different finishes available. No clue why TM would limit themseleves to just one finish??
[/quote]

That's actually very untrue. The VAST majority of wedges that are sold on the market are chrome and chrome outsells all finishes when there are options. I would imagine TaylorMade is going to offer both the satin and the chrome finish...but the fact of the matter is chrome is more durable and it's more shiny on the shelves so the average Joe tends to gravitate towards that finish over any other.
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Initial plan is to sell the Chrome version only (I confrimed that with a high level exec this week). I told them that they could send me the original finish earlier, it didn't matter to me. [size="5"][b]I am more about playing it than looking at the back of it in my bag.[/b][/size]
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Couldn't agree more.

Like I said earlier, I really liked the original finish, both in early pictures that I saw, as well as when I had the chance to see in person a few weeks back. But I understand why decisions like this get made, and it will be fine this way too, as it appears the face is more like the current retail XFT finish, leaving the bright chrome to the back side only, glad the bright chrome doesn't appear to be on the face as well.

[dbleag]

[quote name='mosesgolf' timestamp='1327681427' post='4162033']
Has anyone tried this wedge yet?
[/quote]

I tried it a demo day, also. To me, this wedge sells itself when you hit it. Definitely has a heavier heft and feels more solid. I also liked the longer grip with the markings on it for different grip-down lengths. It's easy to hit all types of shots with the sole design.

I watched several "better" players put this wedge through it's paces at the short game area. They were impressed, as well, and I saw one guy order 3 lofts and another guy order 2 lofts in the span of 5 minutes.

I heard that the new finish will push back deliveries until May 1. I would gladly get mine with the original finish, as I'm not a fan of chrome finishes on a sunny day! I always preferred the "raw" Mizunos, Vokeys and Clevelands over the chrome ones - my $.02!

[WpgMike]

What's with the stripes. Why can't TM make good looking clubs?

[DTown3011]

[quote name='MCoz' timestamp='1327829925' post='4171513']
[b]Initial plan is to sell the Chrome version only[/b] (I confrimed that with a high level exec this week). I told them that they could send me the original finish earlier, it didn't matter to me. I am more about playing it than looking at the back of it in my bag.
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I hope this isn't the case. There are a LOT of people that would prefer the duller satin finish, myself included.

[MCoz]

[quote name='WpgMike' timestamp='1327868870' post='4173931']
What's with the stripes. Why can't TM make good looking clubs?
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Again, another guy looking at the wrong side of the club. It looks great if you look at it from the address position. The last I looked that was the only thing that counts unless you count "looks on the club rack at the clubhouse" but I have never seen that spot win anything!

[is76550]

I like the chrome better than the original finish but I'm not a fan of the stripes.

[cyrus681]

I like the birds-eye view, but the graphics are horrible. It's like something Dodge did

[TheMoneyShot]

This was a very good move by TM IMHO. The wedge looks much better with some bling!

[JOHN GOLIA]

[quote name='MCoz' timestamp='1327870036' post='4174021']
[quote name='WpgMike' timestamp='1327868870' post='4173931']
What's with the stripes. Why can't TM make good looking clubs?
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Again, another guy looking at the wrong side of the club. It looks great if you look at it from the address position. The last I looked that was the only thing that counts unless you count "looks on the club rack at the clubhouse" but I have never seen that spot win anything!
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I totally agree. I could care less what the back looks like. It looks good at address.
The back of the club does not hit the ball.
Back in my old days, everybody said the PING Iron was Butt Ugly. Till they hit it.
The PING EYE 2 SW is ugly but it`s one of the best if not the best SW out of the Bunkers ever.
Hmmmmmm???? And the rest is history.
To each his own. Just my little $.02

[BirdieBob]

Bright chrome and stripes, lol ....TM take a look at a Vokey wedge....PLEASE
Ok, now try again.

[TheMoneyShot]

Did anyone hit this wedge at last weeks demo day? If so, how did it perform?

[turbodog]

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[quote name='mosesgolf' timestamp='1327681427' post='4162033']
Has anyone tried this wedge yet?
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I tried it a demo day, also. To me, this wedge sells itself when you hit it. Definitely has a heavier heft and feels more solid. I also liked the longer grip with the markings on it for different grip-down lengths. It's easy to hit all types of shots with the sole design.

I watched several "better" players put this wedge through it's paces at the short game area. They were impressed, as well, and I saw one guy order 3 lofts and another guy order 2 lofts in the span of 5 minutes.

I heard that the new finish will push back deliveries until May 1. I would gladly get mine with the original finish, as I'm not a fan of chrome finishes on a sunny day! I always preferred the "raw" Mizunos, Vokeys and Clevelands over the chrome ones - my $.02!
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i hit this for about 30 minutes at my club this weekend. the 60* is the real deal. the sole is very functional. you'd think that you couldn't get through a tight lie with that big a sole, but not so - it works great. great grinds as far as my course conditions are concerned. i didn't try any other lofts, i was so enamored with the 60*.

[ksavy17]

[quote name='TheMoneyShot' timestamp='1327939505' post='4178241']
Did anyone hit this wedge at last weeks demo day? If so, how did it perform?
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my friend did and he was "amazed" to say the least

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='ksavy17' timestamp='1327947179' post='4178963']
[quote name='TheMoneyShot' timestamp='1327939505' post='4178241']
Did anyone hit this wedge at last weeks demo day? If so, how did it perform?
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my friend did and he was "amazed" to say the least
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When it comes to clubs TM is at the pinnacle, no doubt about it.

[granata10]

I am shocked at how many "GUYS" would rule out a wedge by a picture!!!! Seriously if it performs play it!! I don't care what it looks like just as long as it gets the ball in the hole!!!

[MCoz]

[quote name='granata10' timestamp='1327953022' post='4179515']
I am shocked at how many "GUYS" would rule out a wedge by a picture!!!! Seriously if it performs play it!! I don't care what it looks like just as long as it gets the ball in the hole!!!
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Now there you are, like myself, using common sense! Obviously, to many people, it is all about the picture, not about the play.
I think there is a higher percentage of people, here, that want pretty looking blades (that will do nothing to improve their game) in their bag than there is with tour players on all of the major tours of the world! But then there is a higher % of 300 yard drivers of the ball here than there is on tour also.

[Fornesto]

[quote name='MCoz' timestamp='1327972825' post='4181585']
[quote name='granata10' timestamp='1327953022' post='4179515']
I am shocked at how many "GUYS" would rule out a wedge by a picture!!!! Seriously if it performs play it!! I don't care what it looks like just as long as it gets the ball in the hole!!!
[/quote]
Now there you are, like myself, using common sense! Obviously, to many people, it is all about the picture, not about the play.
I think there is a higher percentage of people, here, that want pretty looking blades (that will do nothing to improve their game) in their bag than there is with tour players on all of the major tours of the world! But then there is a higher % of 300 yard drivers of the ball here than there is on tour also.
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themz fightin' woidz round here "GUY"

[MCoz]

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[quote name='MCoz' timestamp='1327972825' post='4181585']
[quote name='granata10' timestamp='1327953022' post='4179515']
I am shocked at how many "GUYS" would rule out a wedge by a picture!!!! Seriously if it performs play it!! I don't care what it looks like just as long as it gets the ball in the hole!!!
[/quote]
Now there you are, like myself, using common sense! Obviously, to many people, it is all about the picture, not about the play.
I think there is a higher percentage of people, here, that want pretty looking blades (that will do nothing to improve their game) in their bag than there is with tour players on all of the major tours of the world! But then there is a higher % of 300 yard drivers of the ball here than there is on tour also.
[/quote]

themz fightin' woidz round here "GUY"
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I Know!

[Fornesto]

how does the wedge i have now limit me from playing "a variety of shots" in a way that this club will not? sounds like hypewash to me.

[grasmuss]

[quote name='MCoz' timestamp='1327972825' post='4181585']
[quote name='granata10' timestamp='1327953022' post='4179515']
I am shocked at how many "GUYS" would rule out a wedge by a picture!!!! Seriously if it performs play it!! I don't care what it looks like just as long as it gets the ball in the hole!!!
[/quote]
Now there you are, like myself, using common sense! Obviously, to many people, it is all about the picture, not about the play.
I think there is a higher percentage of people, here, that want pretty looking blades (that will do nothing to improve their game) in their bag than there is with tour players on all of the major tours of the world! But then there is a higher % of 300 yard drivers of the ball here than there is on tour also.
[/quote]

"Which set of clubs today, Mr. Johnson?" "Bring the blades...and the back-ups, too." Seriously.

As far as the wedge goes, I am kind of digging the stripes and chrome- although satin would look sharp. I wish they would change the Burner 1.0 bottom they are using.

[TheMoneyShot]

What pros on your are playing this wedge?