Which SMALL Company Makes the Best Wedges?

[WarEagleGolf]

I'd vote edel, but haven't tried their new ones yet.  I'm sure I'll like them.  

 

Definitely sharp leading edge, but when you learn to use the bounce with them...should be fine.  Literally never hit out of any lie I couldn't get them through.  I've even gone under a ball on a tight lie...my mistake of course but once you find the right setup they are money.  

[Jim53]

grindworks makes some really nice wedges in a lot of options

[gsrjc]

Edel

[mat562]

On 11/11/2021 at 2:32 PM, uglande said:

OK, I guess I can rule out Artisan wedges. They are $300/club and require an in-person fitting ... in Fort Worth, TX.

 

Your own or a decent fitter's appraisal followed by the purchase of some Nike VR wedges from eBay would work as a markedly cheaper plan B.

[Maroon_19]

I know you said Artisans are out.

When you are able, put them at the top of your list.  I stand by what every other Artisan poster has put in this thread.  The Artisan wedges in my bag are simply the best clubs I have ever hit/played/skulled/chunked/dunked in my 45 years of playing golf.  I get chills when I get to play any wedge shots during a round.  Sometimes on a really good GIR day, I think "I haven't played enough wedges today..."

[pitbull25]

Sub70 Golf makes some great forged wedges at a great price.  Soft and accurate is a must for me and I am extremely happy.  Both of their wedge designs ranked pretty high on lists I've seen this year.  www.golfsub70.com

 

Edited November 19, 2021 by pitbull25

[lefthack]

It's not raining, so I will be playing after lunch today.

 

The 52 is my main wedge usually, the 48 is a gap wedge for the Takomo 101's. 

 

[CasualLie]

That's a good tip that Artisan will blast the face for free.  I was trying to reconcile the idea that if you play/practice a lot, then shouldn't you be replacing wedges every year?  That can get pricey going the custom route every year with a boutique shop.  Not that I wouldn't do that ! 😉

 

 

[Munich77]

I love my Hogan wedges.  

[lefthack]

So far I have been very happy with my Haywood 48 and 52. I will be ordering a 56 next week.

[dmeeksDC]

If you like the classic shapes and a rounded leading edge, check out the 2022 New Levels. The video on their site with Champions Tour winner Steven Alker is great — he talks about how he prefers the rounded leading edges (the opposite of many wrxers!) for aiming versatility over the straight edges that have mostly taken over. I am definitely getting a 54. 
 

The other two I am looking at are the Fourteen RM4 and the Edison wedges that are flying a little under the radar. 

[joey3108]

I’m running a contest to find the player and home for my handcrafted JK wedge:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcdpFQZvXw6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

good luck!

 

 Joe

[hagimihale]

Another vote for Edel here.  My 48* V-grind has been the most valuable club in my bag since I got it...

[LionGolfer]

On 11/11/2021 at 10:44 PM, PEI_Golfer said:

https://www.coreypaulfunctionalart.com/products.html

 

I kind of want to take a flyer on one of the sets of blanks to play around with.

 

https://ca.haywoodgolf.com/products/signature-wedges

 

Second would be if I order a set of the new Haywood CB/MB's, I would likely do a set of the wedges then.  I already have one of their putter heads that will get shafted if I can find a UST frequency filter shaft (always wanted to try one out).  Then I would have irons, wedges and a putter from them.

 

Corey Paul has 2 lines of wedges.  One with Japan forgings and the other China forgings.  

 

A friend plays the Japan forging line and likes it but Corey's grind for his set at least has a shaper leading edge which took my friend some time to get used to. 

[LionGolfer]

I'd go with Artisan or JP. Artisan has a lot of different grind options.  JP's camber design is something else. 

[SwingMan]

On 11/11/2021 at 8:32 AM, uglande said:

OK, I guess I can rule out Artisan wedges. They are $300/club and require an in-person fitting ... in Fort Worth, TX. They look awesome though. 

 

I have a set - the Artisans are best because they personally fit you for 2-2.5 hrs. and then you pick the finishes to your wedges. And you have a blueprint to what really fits you. I also have Ping Glide Forged Pro with custom grinds and Mizuno T22 Wedges and Grinds based on my Artisan fitting. Not an exact fit, Artisans are better but it is close. When the Artisans are worn, I'll get replacements. I need to ask them for a Bandon lob wedge but my normal wedge is already fairly low bounce - 7-8 degrees. I love the beveled leading edge.

Edited April 19, 2022 by SwingMan

[SwingMan]

On 11/13/2021 at 8:21 PM, caniac6 said:

What’s wrong with the wedges made by the big companies?

 

You don't know what really fits you. I was even fit by Titleist twice for Vokey and while they were okay, nothing beats the Artisan fitting. It's a short game lesson and fitting for a bargain price, but you do pay for the wedges. But they fit. You know they will work.

Edited April 19, 2022 by SwingMan

[dmeeksDC]

I ended up going with a combo of Edel SMS wedges (54T, 58C) and a New Level M Type (50). There is no sharp leading edge on the new Edel wedges. They are easy to self-fit with the moveable weights, and it makes a noticeable difference. The NL M Type is simply a highly versatile gap wedge. 

[Hobert]

I grabbed a Sub 70 286 50* wedge and couldn't be happier with it.

[theadvocate_ivan]

On 11/21/2021 at 8:31 PM, Munich77 said:

I love my Hogan wedges.  

 

Would you mind posting pictures of the Hogan wedges?  Also, where id you get them. 

 

Thanks!

[olkev]

Clay Long
Clay Long Design - The putters aren't bad either

REFINED CLASSIC SHAPES, INDIVIDUALLY FORMED LEADING EDGES

 

[LionGolfer]

On 4/19/2022 at 3:47 PM, SwingMan said:

 

You don't know what really fits you. I was even fit by Titleist twice for Vokey and while they were okay, nothing beats the Artisan fitting. It's a short game lesson and fitting for a bargain price, but you do pay for the wedges. But they fit. You know they will work.

 

I love my Artisans..... and my JP Premier wedges as well.

[ChristopherMcDonald]

7 minutes ago, LionGolfer said:

 

I love my Artisans..... and my JP Premier wedges as well.

Curious do they charge for the fitting or is that rolled into the price of the wedge?

 

EDIT: love your JP wedges too, saw them in another thread. 

I am interested in checking out Corey Paul Functional Art as well. Has some very clean work

Edited November 3, 2022 by ChristopherMcDonald

[hammergolf]

For me, Artisan wedges are perfection.

[Bob M]

Edison wedges; I have a 49*, 54* and 59* which the Company just reshafted in graphite for me. If you like Hogan wedges, you will probably like Edisons. 

[Barfolomew]

Anyone try Arias zero offset wedges?

[bikeNslice]

Absolutely love my Miura wedges, but I got a great deal on a brand new older set.  Looking at Geom, Haywood or Sub70 as eventual replacements, but all of these Artisan comments have me thinking that may be a fun summer trip. 

[rukahs]

16 hours ago, olkev said:

Clay Long
Clay Long Design - The putters aren't bad either

REFINED CLASSIC SHAPES, INDIVIDUALLY FORMED LEADING EDGES

 

 

 

 

[VA golfer]

On 11/11/2021 at 10:57 AM, Aaronwilson_95 said:

Edel is pretty good although they have a very sharp leading edge that I wish they would smooth out a good amount. Great for short game but a full wedge shot or even a flighted one is a bit tricky with them.

I have to highly disagree they have a straight leading edge but to say they have a sharp leading edge is misleading. I have been playing golf for 36 years and the Edel SMS wedges are the best I have played ever.

Edited November 4, 2022 by VA golfer

[Aaronwilson_95]

I personally find them sharp. I like sharp, that being said have not used the new stuff.