MEMBER REVIEWS: Wilson Golf Staff Model ZM Wedges Testing | See What Members Are Saying!

[GolfWRX_Official]

We have five (5) GolfWRX members testing Wilson Golf's Staff Model ZM wedge series. The members below will report back to the community about the things they noticed while testing this product. Please feel free to ask any questions that you might have, as the testers will be happy to answer them!

The testers are:

 

• @Ben Berube
• @QuigleyDU
• @wam78
• @wcbjr
• @DallasSteve

 

About the Wilson Golf Staff Model ZM Wedge

This family of low, mid and high-bounce wedges delivers short-game confidence for players at every ability level. The forged 8620 carbon steel and precision-milled face provide a soft feel, maximum spin and greater stopping power in all conditions thanks to the unique engineering of the ZM Grooves and our high-tech garnet face blasting.

 

Learn more about the Wilson Golf Staff Model ZM Wedges here.

Thank you to Wilson Golf for putting on this member testing event!

 

[QuigleyDU]

Got these in hand finally but have not been out. I am going to get them outside today and get some thoughts! and post some initial pics!! Thanks so much @GolfWRX_Official for the opportunity! 

[hammergolf]

38 minutes ago, QuigleyDU said:

Got these in hand finally but have not been out. I am going to get them outside today and get some thoughts! and post some initial pics!! Thanks so much @GolfWRX_Official for the opportunity! 

Saw them Friday, they look great.

[QuigleyDU]

1 minute ago, hammergolf said:

Saw them Friday, they look great.

They are a fantastic shape!! If they perform as well as they look, they have a winner on their hands. 

[wcbjr]

Aha!  I've been looking for this thread to pop up.  Wedges are great!  At least the 50 and 54 are.  I was sent a high-toe 60 by mistake and am waiting to hit it until I hear from GolfWRX or Wilson.  Not sure if I need to send it back. 

 

Update: I've been informed that a normal 60* wedge will be sent, was not expecting that!

 

Shipping:  Everything was was packaging nicely, got shipment very promptly.

 

Appearance:  Finish is great.  Not too busy.  Font is nice, like the small insignia.  Clubs are very nice and refined overall.  I notice the 60* HT does not have the 'Forged' text.  Seems to be confirmed by the website that the club is indeed not forged.

 

Build quality / assembly:  A+ here.  Everything is as it should be.  No scratches, dings or nicks.  Shaft labels and grips are straight.  Ferrules are turned properly.  No paper labels that don't peel properly, thank goodness.

 

Specs:  My garage equipment is Golf Mechanix loft and lie, and Golfworks swingweight.  Here's what I got:

 

50* | 35.5" | D4 | 64.25* lie | 49* loft

54* | 35.5" | D3 | 64* lie | 52.75* loft

60* HT | 35.25" | D5.5 | 63.5* lie | 60* loft

 

Advertised specs (from TGW.com)

50* | 35.5" | D3 | 64* lie | 50* loft

54* | 35.5" | D4 | 64* lie | 54* loft

60* HT | 35.25" | D5 | 64* lie | 60* loft

 

The only real discrepancies are bolded, and it's not that much and my equipment could be a smidge off.  I am not a professional club builder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50*

 

 

54*

 

 

60* HT

 

 

Left to right 50*: Wilson ZM, Sub70 286, RTX4, RTX3

 

 

Left to right 54*: Wilson ZM, Sub70 286, RTX ZipCore, RTX4

 

 

Left to right 60*: Wilson ZM HT, Sub70 JB, RTX ZipCore, RTX4

 

 

 

 

Edited May 6 by wcbjr

[Wilson_Golf_Harry]

Hi Everyone,

 

My name is Harry Nodwell, Product Line Manager for Wilson Golf. I can answer any questions you may have and will be responding throughout the testing process.

 

Cheers,

Harry

[QuigleyDU]

20 minutes ago, Wilson_Golf_Harry said:

Hi Everyone,

 

My name is Harry Nodwell, Product Line Manager for Wilson Golf. I can answer any questions you may have and will be responding throughout the testing process.

 

Cheers,

Harry

Thanks Harry! Welcome. 

[eaglestan66]

I'm using 2023 vintage Wilson Staff Forged Wedges and they are amazing. Curious to know how these new wedges compare?

[Ben Berube]

Amazing opportunity presented itself to me which I am honored to tell you all about.

 

The new Wilson Staff ZF wedges.

 

I received my Wilson wedges in NH Friday just in time for my Sat 8am match.

 

So many of you know me as “Benny the Ho” from the classified section. But with all the testing I do it is to try and progress….  while testing some cool gear.   🙂

 

NH is just opening, barely mowing in north country. But it’s primo already in MA and S NH, ME and VT.

 

First impressions is wow!!! Take a look at these babies and how old school they look.

But right out of the box I was blown away.  They look legit and as they have been in business for a century or something. (Go figure)

 

I asked for raw, if available, but this satin is my next preference. So pretty!
 

My gamer set of irons are Wilson Staff v6 forged 4-GW.  I then add in a 58/60* and my go too for a few years is Cleveland.

 

I was hesitant to replace the v6 gap wedge but I wanted to get the full experience and glad I did.

 

Hit the range at 730am and was late for my 750am tee off. I literally came jogging over from paying and my buds, who don’t know one another, are all laughing at me.

 

On the range these wedges were locked in. It was 52/53* out so chilly and hitting range balls but wow they were in point.

 

Familair shape, top line is perfect which I am a big fan of. I hate thin top lines in wedges and like when they blend well with my irons. These do perfectly.

 

The sound on the range was a little “clicky” from range balls and temp. But immediately I was thumping the 100y flag left and right and then even 20y behind that with the 50*.

 

I do usually play 1up and + 1” which I didn’t even think about asking (my fault) so these are standard in length.

 

The lie angle didn’t bother me but I did have a few half/full groove low that morning which is me needing that .5-1” added length.

 

Team these wedges GO! Sure looks, feel and sound are all important. But kind of hard to screw that up in wedges.

 

I need accurate distances and repeatable feel. These ZF wedges have that factored.

 

Its rinse and repeat and easy done. I do wish the shafts were a bit heavier like a s400 or a s300/125g +. So these Tour Issue Spinner shafts felt a little light, even though I don’t know what their weight is.

 

Otherwise the feel was amazing. I was able to hit a 89y shot with the 58* which I knew was maxing out in distance to a flag I knew it needed to stop and my buddy Hermie who was up there who knew nothing about the wedges said “Holly spin dude what a shot”!!

 

It landed just on, on a down hill and stopped on that down hill which would have been perfect in summer conditions but stuck on the hill.

 

stopping power!

flushing ability!

sounds of a 100yr old company doing its thing!

feel is crisp and while not the softest wedge, it helps get those distances.

 

I have a video where I explain my distances needed.

 

I play 3 wedges on purpose so I can have an extra long iron (2-3-h-7w) in the bag for added help.

 

Lets face it, if you know how to read a clock you can craft out all your needed shots.

 

My bag is 46-50-58/59/60

 

I need 125’s in PW

 

120-80 in GW

 

Then a Lob which is versatile and I can max out to 85/90y.

 

These maxed out easily and even hit a 127y shot with the gap and wasn’t even full tilt.

 

Now that is music to my pocket and my score card.

 

Outside if 3 doubles, no birds or eagles and my 3rd time in 2024 golfing my 83 from a 6900y in 55-65* wasn’t bad.

 

What did kill me was the Ventus 6x I used and murdered the ball as well as my back, legs, groin and am hurting haha.

 

more to come…. Thanks again!

[Ben Berube]

1 minute ago, eaglestan66 said:

I'm using 2023 vintage Wilson Staff Forged Wedges and they are amazing. Curious to know how these new wedges compare?

The balls…. They go.

 

sound and feel are pure. 
 

just awesome wedges that stop.

[QuigleyDU]

21 minutes ago, Ben Berube said:

Amazing opportunity presented itself to me which I am honored to tell you all about.

 

The new Wilson Staff ZF wedges.

 

I received my Wilson wedges in NH Friday just in time for my Sat 8am match.

 

So many of you know me as “Benny the Ho” from the classified section. But with all the testing I do it is to try and progress….  while testing some cool gear.   🙂

 

NH is just opening, barely mowing in north country. But it’s primo already in MA and S NH, ME and VT.

 

First impressions is wow!!! Take a look at these babies and how old school they look.

But right out of the box I was blown away.  They look legit and as they have been in business for a century or something. (Go figure)

 

I asked for raw, if available, but this satin is my next preference. So pretty!
 

My gamer set of irons are Wilson Staff v6 forged 4-GW.  I then add in a 58/60* and my go too for a few years is Cleveland.

 

I was hesitant to replace the v6 gap wedge but I wanted to get the full experience and glad I did.

 

Hit the range at 730am and was late for my 750am tee off. I literally came jogging over from paying and my buds, who don’t know one another, are all laughing at me.

 

On the range these wedges were locked in. It was 52/53* out so chilly and hitting range balls but wow they were in point.

 

Familair shape, top line is perfect which I am a big fan of. I hate thin top lines in wedges and like when they blend well with my irons. These do perfectly.

 

The sound on the range was a little “clicky” from range balls and temp. But immediately I was thumping the 100y flag left and right and then even 20y behind that with the 50*.

 

I do usually play 1up and + 1” which I didn’t even think about asking (my fault) so these are standard in length.

 

The lie angle didn’t bother me but I did have a few half/full groove low that morning which is me needing that .5-1” added length.

 

Team these wedges GO! Sure looks, feel and sound are all important. But kind of hard to screw that up in wedges.

 

I need accurate distances and repeatable feel. These ZF wedges have that factored.

 

Its rinse and repeat and easy done. I do wish the shafts were a bit heavier like a s400 or a s300/125g +. So these Tour Issue Spinner shafts felt a little light, even though I don’t know what their weight is.

 

Otherwise the feel was amazing. I was able to hit a 89y shot with the 58* which I knew was maxing out in distance to a flag I knew it needed to stop and my buddy Hermie who was up there who knew nothing about the wedges said “Holly spin dude what a shot”!!

 

It landed just on, on a down hill and stopped on that down hill which would have been perfect in summer conditions but stuck on the hill.

 

stopping power!

flushing ability!

sounds of a 100yr old company doing its thing!

feel is crisp and while not the softest wedge, it helps get those distances.

 

I have a video where I explain my distances needed.

 

I play 3 wedges on purpose so I can have an extra long iron (2-3-h-7w) in the bag for added help.

 

Lets face it, if you know how to read a clock you can craft out all your needed shots.

 

My bag is 46-50-58/59/60

 

I need 125’s in PW

 

120-80 in GW

 

Then a Lob which is versatile and I can max out to 85/90y.

 

These maxed out easily and even hit a 127y shot with the gap and wasn’t even full tilt.

 

Now that is music to my pocket and my score card.

 

Outside if 3 doubles, no birds or eagles and my 3rd time in 2024 golfing my 83 from a 6900y in 55-65* wasn’t bad.

 

What did kill me was the Ventus 6x I used and murdered the ball as well as my back, legs, groin and am hurting haha.

 

more to come…. Thanks again!

 

Swung it inside on the carpet didnt you? lol. 

 

[boggyman]

26 minutes ago, eaglestan66 said:

I'm using 2023 vintage Wilson Staff Forged Wedges and they are amazing. Curious to know how these new wedges compare?

Have last years model HT in the bag and love them! Curious how the new ones compare. 

[CBraynor]

@Wilson_Golf_Harry hi Harry, these wedges look awesome but I’m curious if there are plans to release a raw version at any point? 
 

thanks!

[Ben Berube]

3 hours ago, CBraynor said:

@Wilson_Golf_Harry hi Harry, these wedges look awesome but I’m curious if there are plans to release a raw version at any point? 
 

thanks!

Agreed. Raw is a must. Especially raw MB’s and CB’s.

 

[eric61]

Really interested to hear how these do in wet weather. 

 

Also, @Wilson_Golf_Harry, any plans to eventually make more lofts available to lefties? Right now all we can get are 52, 56, 60 ... given stronger modern iron lofts, I would think that might leave most people with a potentially significant gap from PW to 52, or from their set GW to 56.

[QuigleyDU]

Ok. First off. Again thank you to Wilson golf and GolfWrx for the chance to try these wedges. 
 

About me. Specifically my short game. It has been a a struggle. At one time I felt like I was a pretty good wedge player. The past year or so I don’t know what happened, but I have lost the feel. So I am glad to get to try these and see if it can pull me out of the dumps. 
 

first off. I think these wedges look fantastic.. they are a great size and shape. The are a chrome plated wedge that has a little bit of a dull finish that is appreciated to ward off glare. I know there is a story with with face that is currently escaping me. Maybe @Wilson_Golf_Harry can pop in and explain it. Something quartz I believe. But there is a roughness to the face that feel like it could really grab the ball. I am curious to see how it wear and how durable it will be. 
 

These came with true temper tour issue spinner shafts. I wasn’t the biggest fan of these the last time I tried them and I actually started to pull them, total wrx move right? Pull shafts of clubs before you even hit them? Well, I decided to not do that and try them as is. So I reinstalled the shaft I pulled. (Oh, by the way I opted for the 52, 56, and 60 high toe. More on that in a min).

 

but I did extend them 1/4 of an inch and changed the grips. Sorry, I am super picky about grips. I don’t bit play with a glove and so I am really really picky about size and feel of a grip. So the sticks tour velvets were stripped and lamkin cross line cord midsize grips were installed. 
 

I took them to a practice are and hit some short chips and pitches with the 56 and 60. I actually enjoyed the feel. They are a bit more firm. But I am not yet willing to call the “clicky”. I did like the launch window I was seeing coming off the 60. It was coming off and pitching out low.. I love that. That means the face is grabbing the ball and it is not sliding up the face. That means control.. again love it. 
 

the 60 high is the one wedge that is a bit different. But I love the shape. I have loved full face wedges since they became a thing, I think this wedge is the best shape of all the full toe/high to wedges out there.

 

the sole is also a bit different. It is wider but still only has 10 degrees of bounce. To me that means forgiveness and margin for error. I need that at the moment. 
 

Looking forward to getting these on launch monitor and testing some numbers seeing what kind of full swing data I can collect. That may be Thursday or Friday. Then I am hoping to get them out on the course this Friday or Saturday. 
 

 

Edited May 6 by QuigleyDU

[QuigleyDU]

Oh one cosmetic thing I want to call out right now that I am glad to see. It is a super simple thing. But! It is a slightly big deal. 
 

the bottom groove. It’s a full size groove. Not some stupid half groove. The full face wedge is different but that one is ok, because the design and play is different.

 

 

[ChrisATL]

Big congrats to these testers - can't wait to follow this thread for updates!  Loving the pictures so far!

[wam78]

Apologies for the delay here.  Incredibly grateful to @GolfWRX_Official and @Wilson_Golf_Harry and Team Wilson for the opportunity to test these wedges.  Today was a very long travel day which unfortunately keeps me away from testing until the weekend.  

 

I did receive the wedges on Saturday and was able to snap a few pics, but kids and family obligations kept me away from testing.  I know I know, my WRX card should be suspended… Pics attached are comparison between sm10 60s and ZM 60.

 

 

The shape of these are outstanding!  Really love the straighter leading edge and the pinched toe.  Not as round as a vokey and a little more squared off.  Also, really love the look from hosel to leading edge as well, very smooth.  Overall, the shaping from previous release is a little smaller, straighter lines and that squared off toe I mentioned.  Really attractive!

 

Wilson wedges have had my interests since last year.  Currently playing a split set of staff model cb’s and d9 forged irons and absolutely loving them!  I’ve been a fan of Wilson irons for a while now, but ever since the PMP wedges and previous release, I’ve been wanting to give the wedges a go.  Timing is perfect as I need new wedges as well.

 

As soon as I return from traveling for work, I will get these out and test them against Sm10’s, which should be a really good test.  Can’t wait to get them out in the turf!

 

I will get much more pics, numbers and a complete review this upcoming weekend.

Edited May 7 by wam78

[Wilson_Golf_Harry]

20 hours ago, eaglestan66 said:

I'm using 2023 vintage Wilson Staff Forged Wedges and they are amazing. Curious to know how these new wedges compare?

Compared to our older wedges, we took a new look at how we make wedges. The new Staff Model ZM Wedges have a new Groove pattern which are deeper, and sharper compared to the prior gen. We also have a garnet face blasting and mill pattern to ensure higher spin no matter the yardage. All three combined result in a consistent higher spin in all conditions, including wet. The ZM wedges offer low, medium and high bounce offerings to attract all golfers while tweaking the overall profile of each loft making them more compact, player look at address. 

[Wilson_Golf_Harry]

21 hours ago, CBraynor said:

@Wilson_Golf_Harry hi Harry, these wedges look awesome but I’m curious if there are plans to release a raw version at any point? 
 

thanks!

As of right now we only have the one finish but are looking at different finishes for future years

[Wilson_Golf_Harry]

18 hours ago, eric61 said:

Really interested to hear how these do in wet weather. 

 

Also, @Wilson_Golf_Harry, any plans to eventually make more lofts available to lefties? Right now all we can get are 52, 56, 60 ... given stronger modern iron lofts, I would think that might leave most people with a potentially significant gap from PW to 52, or from their set GW to 56.

We are looking at other lofts for lefties for future products. Don't have a timeline yet.

[QuigleyDU]

38 minutes ago, Wilson_Golf_Harry said:

Compared to our older wedges, we took a new look at how we make wedges. The new Staff Model ZM Wedges have a new Groove pattern which are deeper, and sharper compared to the prior gen. We also have a garnet face blasting and mill pattern to ensure higher spin no matter the yardage. All three combined result in a consistent higher spin in all conditions, including wet. The ZM wedges offer low, medium and high bounce offerings to attract all golfers while tweaking the overall profile of each loft making them more compact, player look at address. 

Garnet.. I said quartz. lol. Thanks! 

 

How much did tour players help with these wedges compared to in the past? I know there was imput. But how much?

[Wilson_Golf_Harry]

4 minutes ago, QuigleyDU said:

Garnet.. I said quartz. lol. Thanks! 

 

How much did tour players help with these wedges compared to in the past? I know there was imput. But how much?

Our tour players have always had input on prior gen wedges and the new ZM wedges. As our tour players eyes adapt, so does the product shape, leading edge, topline, the works. Is it 100% based on their feedback, no, but they have a considerable amount of input with the overall look and what they want from a performance basis. 

[QuigleyDU]

4 minutes ago, Wilson_Golf_Harry said:

Our tour players have always had input on prior gen wedges and the new ZM wedges. As our tour players eyes adapt, so does the product shape, leading edge, topline, the works. Is it 100% based on their feedback, no, but they have a considerable amount of input with the overall look and what they want from a performance basis. 

Thank you!

[eaglestan66]

Thanks for the informative input Harry!

[BigtimeHC]

Major shelf/bag appeal on these. Looking 🔥

[Ben Berube]

22 hours ago, wam78 said:

Apologies for the delay here.  Incredibly grateful to @GolfWRX_Official and @Wilson_Golf_Harry and Team Wilson for the opportunity to test these wedges.  Today was a very long travel day which unfortunately keeps me away from testing until the weekend.  

 

I did receive the wedges on Saturday and was able to snap a few pics, but kids and family obligations kept me away from testing.  I know I know, my WRX card should be suspended… Pics attached are comparison between sm10 60s and ZM 60.

 

 

The shape of these are outstanding!  Really love the straighter leading edge and the pinched toe.  Not as round as a vokey and a little more squared off.  Also, really love the look from hosel to leading edge as well, very smooth.  Overall, the shaping from previous release is a little smaller, straighter lines and that squared off toe I mentioned.  Really attractive!

 

Wilson wedges have had my interests since last year.  Currently playing a split set of staff model cb’s and d9 forged irons and absolutely loving them!  I’ve been a fan of Wilson irons for a while now, but ever since the PMP wedges and previous release, I’ve been wanting to give the wedges a go.  Timing is perfect as I need new wedges as well.

 

As soon as I return from traveling for work, I will get these out and test them against Sm10’s, which should be a really good test.  Can’t wait to get them out in the turf!

 

I will get much more pics, numbers and a complete review this upcoming weekend.

I played D7’s forn2 seasons and been looking for a D9/CB set for a while.

 

Perfect combo and these complete the set.

 

Unfortunately Wilson Staff’s sure will not allow the mix up.

 

[Ben Berube]

6 hours ago, Wilson_Golf_Harry said:

Compared to our older wedges, we took a new look at how we make wedges. The new Staff Model ZM Wedges have a new Groove pattern which are deeper, and sharper compared to the prior gen. We also have a garnet face blasting and mill pattern to ensure higher spin no matter the yardage. All three combined result in a consistent higher spin in all conditions, including wet. The ZM wedges offer low, medium and high bounce offerings to attract all golfers while tweaking the overall profile of each loft making them more compact, player look at address. 

The shot I explained above from 89y with the new 58* stopped on a section it should NOT have stopped.

 

The green is two separated by a big /steep ridge.

 

I played the shot perfectly by landing on the ridge to allow release back and down.

 

The ball did not release. My buddy Hermie even said “wow look at that spin”.

 

This is wet conditions in 65* weather with TP5’s. This would never have happened with my Tour Cleveland. 

[hammergolf]

6 hours ago, Wilson_Golf_Harry said:

Compared to our older wedges, we took a new look at how we make wedges. The new Staff Model ZM Wedges have a new Groove pattern which are deeper, and sharper compared to the prior gen. We also have a garnet face blasting and mill pattern to ensure higher spin no matter the yardage. All three combined result in a consistent higher spin in all conditions, including wet. The ZM wedges offer low, medium and high bounce offerings to attract all golfers while tweaking the overall profile of each loft making them more compact, player look at address. 

You guys did a GREAT job!