Best wedges you ever owned?

[ChipNRun]

Until 2008, for the most part I just played with set wedges.

 

Then in 2008, I put aside my 1994 irons with set wedges and became aware of the world of specialty wedges. Since then, two combinations make the best category:

• Cleveland CG14. Settled on 50°/8, 54/°12 and 58°/10. Eventually reshafted from TRAction (~120 gram stock shaft) to KBS Tour (110 grams).  These got replaced as the grooves wore out and I went from traditional hit down on leading edge to engage the bounce, skim wedge sole along ground. The sharper CG14 leading edge was not conducive to engage bounce.
• Callaway MD series. With redo of golf bag, started with MD3 48°/8 and 54°/12 W-sole, and MD PM 60°/10 with U-grind (concave) sole. Eventually went to current wedge set-up (see below). ** 60° simply was too unreliable on distance control outside of 35 yards. 

[gripANDrip1983]

Glide 2.0  stealths for me.

[Smokey227]

The glide 2.0 stealth 60ES grind is by far the best wedge I’ve ever owned. I’ve tried to go away from it so many times and I always go back. I think I’m on my 4th.

 

I liked the original Glide better in the 56

[grm24]

On 5/3/2022 at 11:27 PM, fyrglfr said:

TM Y cutters.... no longer legal, but i could stop those on a cart path

They are still legal for play through at least 2023 unless one is playing events at the highest level of competition under the worthless USGA 2010 groove rule change.

Edited May 7, 2022 by grm24

[elwhippy]

In no particular order. Wilson Staff FG17, Ping Eye 2 Lob Wedge, Ram Tom Watson Cobalt, Original U Groove Cleveland 588, Oil Can Vokey, Snake Eyes 600 Lob Wedge, TM Rac LT PW,

[bobfoster]

On 5/2/2022 at 3:51 PM, nitram said:

Chikara V1 Proto's.

 

Still bagging them.

Just found this old pic. Loved those wedges. Jet back Protos.

[greenomics]

Zipcores!

[14max]

I'm sure to be in the majority when I say that the 588 RTG is far and away the best looking and best feeling wedge in the history of wedges.  If not, screw you guys...

[hammergolf]

Cleveland 588 54TG and 60 Wide sole TG

[aquapig]

This thread is hilarious and yet just so true when it comes to golf equipment. 

 

You asked what the best wedge ever is and you have 4 pages of just about every wedge made. 

 

Love it.

[craz-e]

4 hours ago, Everydaymath said:

I've only owned one set that's bought brand new -- it's these below! 

 

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-3-piece-golf-wedge-set.product.100696718.html

 

The only other comparable is my grandfather's 6000 (?) by Titleist - clearly, I prefer the Costco's.  

 

*Recreational golfer only so pardon the ignorance -- trying to learn more about the game, hence joining the forum 

 

 

Welcome aboard Everydaymath. You play whatever you want buddy, its all about the fun 

[tigercolt77]

Edel sms 54 v grind.. I love it

[Mp14forlife]

Cleveland reg 588 tour action. I also had a Cleveland 900 series 60 degree I loved. I will say the zipcores have that same feel to me. 

[Big_BenB]

Nike VR

then Cleveland RTX 4

[North Butte]

On 5/7/2022 at 9:47 PM, aquapig said:

This thread is hilarious and yet just so true when it comes to golf equipment. 

 

You asked what the best wedge ever is and you have 4 pages of just about every wedge made. 

 

Love it.

Yeah, you could ask

 

"What driver has the best alignment marking"

 

And you'd get dozens of people listing whatever driver is in their bag right now.

 

Then you start another thread

 

"What driver has the best shape to the back side of the crown".

 

or

 

"What driver gets the most distance out of poor swings".

 

And you'd get the same list of whatever driver everyone is using right now.

[Veridium]

I have a wacky set of wedges but they really work for me in random specific occasions and lies. I can't really pin down on specific brand/line of stuff that I could say is "best"

PW- SM7 raw with a $-Taper 130X at 48 degrees.

Great for full swings and I love to hit knockdown shots with it at any yardage

 

GW- 52 degree Muira HB tour wedge with a TI S400

Hilarious feel, distance control, and spin control. Also great for bump and run shots due to a very consistent roll out. Just don't miss the center of the face, it hurts.

 

SW- 56 degree Callaway MD3 X grind with a TI S400 in it. 

Has a nice pop to it around the green. Basically use it for any kind of shot under 50 yards. 

 

LW- Muira Tour 60 degree with a TI S400 in it. Cut short 1/2 an inch.

If I need a shot to land soft or with a lot of spin this baby comes out. It feels very head heavy and will swing itself. Great for any lie. Like before, don't miss the center of the face with it though.

 

I'll be sticking with this set up until the grooves burn out.

[j.b.newton]

2 hours ago, Big_BenB said:

Nike VR

then Cleveland RTX 4

the VR and the SV Tours were always really good to me....and a bit under rated IMO.

[SFloridaGolf954]

RTX Zipcore raw finish has become my line of wedges, played them for the first time last week. Amazing feel, great spin, and the address over the ball just spells confidence.

 

switched from Vokey SM7 wedges, never turning back 

[SE Gamer]

On 5/2/2022 at 3:58 PM, Pepperturbo said:

THE BEST wedges I ever played were the Original Snake Eyes by Ernie Vadersen.  They were so outstanding, in the 90s, I bought 3, 4 club sets at $175 ea club that lasted to around 2013 when I switched to Miura.  I still have a few of them in my office for chipping.

 

Agreed on Snake Eyes. But my favorite, and currently what I play, are the 685BX in 52, 56, and 60. Are just super consistent with great feel, ball flight, and the right amount of spin. 

 

Funny thing is, yesterday I was wondering if I still had my old Snake Eyes wedge heads. Found them in the garage. Not sure they're the exact set you're referencing. But I would have acquired them in the late 90s. The 52 and 56 are still in good shape. But the 60 is a little chewed up from being a stupid kid trying to play out of a hazard, and making really solid contact with a few rocks. 

 

I also have always liked Cleveland wedges. But didn't play them. Tried Vokey's and never cared for them. 

[theothertwo]

Brought these out of the garage after almost 15 years not playing them. Had my best short game in a few months.  I guess familiarity with favorite wedges is better than new wedges.  Cleveland TA 588 56/14 and 60/3 all time favorites. 

 

 

[WarEagleGolf]

Edel...once you know, you know.  

 

Of course those artisans look pretty sporty... should've probably checked that out while I lived nearby ...

[ArGolfHawg]

Edel!!!

[Richsgbox]

SM6 for me. 

[Jack Pearsall]

 

 

Mizuno MP R 52,56,60 with black nickel finish and spinner shafts.

Hogan Forged 52,56 chrome apex shafts (1980s-90)

 

Weird how JP has never got along with the Vokey line. Tried. Have no idea why. 

 

[JoeFrigo]

I loved the Nike SV Tour wedges. everything about them were just darn good for me

[aquapig]

Someone give me a count please..must be north of 25 at this point. 

 

 

[Jgiori]

old school cleveland classics 

[Showtime2331]

The Original Mack Daddys were my favorite, they just spun sooo much around the greens. 

 

Have a set of NCW wedges and they are also great

[hammergolf]

These would definitely get an honorable mention from me. The grind on the 60* was perfection.

[agood3putt]

Glide 2.0 Stealths or current RTX ZipCores