Best wedges of 2021: Discussion thread

[dschenker]

Have a TM MG2 52 and 56 and hi-toe 60. Liked the 56 and 60 so much, I went back for the 52. Also got all three finishes so I don't grab the wrong wedges by accident anymore haha

[ChristopherMcDonald]

I still really like my scratch 1018 wedges I picked up. Nice and heavy swingweight without having to use tip weights or anything like that

 

[Jeff58]

BEST lists are useful since they’re search-bait. Wedges may be better served with sub-categories though IMO.

 

BEST for partial shots - Vokey SM8. Their array of lofts and grinds are obviously unparalleled. 
BEST for full shots - Cleveland CBX2. In good part because they aren’t wedges in the classic sense. The reduction in spin and distance fall off is useful to the majority of players in any case.

BEST sand wedge -

Ping Eye2’s. Still making bunker shots easier for the average player.

Vokey D grind. The best mix of dedicated sand profile that remains useful for a variety of other shots and lies.

[Hstead]

Have two MD5 Jaws 54* and 60* on the way with S400 shafts.  54* is S grind and the 60* is the new T grind.  Can't wait to try them out.

[ewaldbeukes]

On 5/30/2021 at 10:16 PM, Jeff58 said:

BEST lists are useful since they’re search-bait. Wedges may be better served with sub-categories though IMO.

 

BEST for partial shots - Vokey SM8. Their array of lofts and grinds are obviously unparalleled. 
BEST for full shots - Cleveland CBX2. In good part because they aren’t wedges in the classic sense. The reduction in spin and distance fall off is useful to the majority of players in any case.

BEST sand wedge -

Ping Eye2’s. Still making bunker shots easier for the average player.

Vokey D grind. The best mix of dedicated sand profile that remains useful for a variety of other shots and lies.

What is the closest retail grind to the one Phil uses? Gets hit some help for bunker shots but when he lays it open it doesnt add bounce?

 

I have a Rotex 3, Low Bounce currently and looking to tweak my setup when I upgrade but really want to be able to lay a low bounce L wedge open without adding bounce...

[Jeff58]

3 hours ago, ewaldbeukes said:

What is the closest retail grind to the one Phil uses? Gets hit some help for bunker shots but when he lays it open it doesnt add bounce?

 

I have a Rotex 3, Low Bounce currently and looking to tweak my setup when I upgrade but really want to be able to lay a low bounce L wedge open without adding bounce...

T or low bounce K probably. When grinds get this “targeted” for lack of a more positive term, it’s very much in your best interest to be able to demo them in the conditions you’ll be using them in. I attended the Vokey fitting fair and what came out as best for me was not what I anticipated going in. Just my experience...

 

https://www.vokey.com/product/WM121.html

[CampagnoloBob]

Rumor has it that new Callaway PM Grind wedges are coming out this fall. Also a Jaws Forged wedge line. But it's only rumored at this point. 

 

[Mookieb10]

as a somewhat relevant aside... I’m not a Callaway junkie but I’ve purchased and played both the Jaws and Jaws forged wedges. While the forged are a beautiful looking wedge, I think the standard MD5 Jaws are a better product for myself. I’m able to produce consistent and higher spin numbers with the standard and I think they feel almost as delicious on full shots. 

[ewaldbeukes]

21 hours ago, Jeff58 said:

T or low bounce K probably. When grinds get this “targeted” for lack of a more positive term, it’s very much in your best interest to be able to demo them in the conditions you’ll be using them in. I attended the Vokey fitting fair and what came out as best for me was not what I anticipated going in. Just my experience...

 

https://www.vokey.com/product/WM121.html

Thanks! Looks like the Zipcore Low also has a bit of all round relief for opening it up?

[HackDaddy360]

I gamed a bunch of different Vokey’s over the last year testing out grinds, different loft pairings/gaps.  Did the special edition black head/shaft ones, traditional finish, sm5/6/7/8 and ultimately decided they’re not for me.  
 

Ended up getting a set of barely (I mean barely) used Jaws in 50/56/60 for $200 with DG TI s400 shafts - all 10 degree bounce - and I’m really digging them.  
 

The Vokey’s felt oddly heavy and - for lack of better scientific term - “clicky” and hard.  Even well struck shots never felt good.  
 

While the Jaws were a major improvement vs. the Vokey’s for me, I’m still playing around with the right wedge setup.  The wedges are really the last piece of the bag I’m not 100% sold on but I’m feeling more confident being even 80% sold on the Jaws - because way better feeling for me than the Vokey’s. 
 

 

[jetmech879]

I think if you want the best feeling wedges out there, go with Mizuno. If you want the most solid feeling and consistent distance, SM8 is hard to beat. Just my opinion. I know there are a ton of great options out there but for me, Vokey just always performs the best. I’ve tried a little of everything over the 30 years I’ve been playing and always go back to good old Vokeys. Just like I always go back to Mizuno irons!🤣