2008 Wedge Buyer's GuideIf the golf bag were to have a go to problem solver, hands down, the wedge would be the top pick. Designed to be playable from literally anywhere on the course, the right wedge can be a real lifesaver.
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Adams Watson Key Feature: Two acoustical channels and a molded TPU insert lend a soft feel, and the Tour-inspired grind makes the Watson series one that better players will appreciate.
What We Like: Three for the price of one? That’s one of the best deals we’ve ever seen.
Who It’s For: Anybody who wants some added touch around the greens and the name of the one of the greatest golfers ever imprinted on the back of the wedge. Gunmetal also avail.
Clubhead: Stainless steel • Clubface: Same • Design: Cast blade • Custom Options: No • Clubs: 52°/7° GW; 56/13 SW; 60/7 LW • Shafts: True Temper DG steel (wedge)
adamsgolf.com | $99 (Set of 3) |
Ben Hogan Apex Key Feature: Slight offset is handy to prevent slicing with irons, but on wedges, it appeals to a skilled player looking for total shotmaking and trajectory control from various distances.
What We Like: The deep grooves and Tour-inspired sole design help to spin the ball not only from perfect lies, but also out of gnarly rough and sand.
Who It’s For: Although designed with the aid of Tour pros, these wedges will help any player.
Clubhead: Carbon steel • Clubface: Same
Design: Forged blade • Custom Options: No • Clubs: 52/8 GW; 56/12 SW; 60/6 LW • Shafts: Ben Hogan Apex steel (wedge)
benhogan.com | $135 |
Bridgestone WC Design Key Feature: The wedges were produced with feedback from Tour player Stuart Appleby.
What We Like: The milled U-Grooves produce higher and more consistent spin from all kinds of lies. The 8620 carbon steel is super soft. The WC stands for “West Coast.”
Who It’s For: Shotmakers. Bridgestone’s Variable Bounce Technology creates a sole with less bounce in the heel and toe, providing more shotmaking versatility.
Clubhead: 8620 Carbon steel • Clubface: Same Design: Cast blade • Custom Options: Yes • Clubs: 52/9.5, 54/11.5 GW; 56/12 SW; 60/10.5 • Shafts: Dynamic Gold Wedge steel
bridgestonegolf.com | $120 |
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