Friday, December 1, 2006
Wedges Buyer's Guide 2006
| Delacruz Delacruz www.delacruzgolf.com (877) 430-4653 | $99  This high-performance wedge from DeLaCruz is a traditionally styled blade with almost no offset.Features: Unique to this model are straight-back bounce angles and a lack of camber, a design that allows the club to sit precisely under the ball at address to facilitate clean hits. Advantages: Toe and heel areas angle away from the sole to reduce turf drag and fat shots. Benefits: Players can feel comfortable hitting open-faced lobs due to the flat heel, thus making it easier to slip directly under the ball without the face closing at impact. What We Like: This handsome series is polished with a high-chrome finish, save for the scoring lines, which are sand-blasted for durability. Lineup: DeLaCruz, Wolfram Clubhead: Stainless steel Clubface: Same Design: Cast blade Size: Midsized Clubs: 50°/6° PW; 54°/12°, 56°/12° SW; 60°/5° LW (no LH) Shaft(s): Dynamic Gold steel (wedge) |
Cleveland CG11 Black Pearl www.clevelandgolf.com (800) 999-6263 | $129  Building on the success of the original CG11, Cleveland applies a new glare-free finish to a game-improvement cavity-back wedge that’s also finding favor with Tour professionals and better golfers.Features: The über-soft CMM (Carbon Metal Matrix) returns as does the low-, high- and mid-bounce options for most lofts. Advantages: The wide sole and back cavity yield forgiveness without the clunkiness found in other nonblade wedge designs. Benefits: Beginners and high-handicappers will appreciate the wide sole and better players will like the multiple loft and bounce options available. What We Like: Cleveland found a way to make a cavity-back that doesn’t look like one at address. Now that’s talent. Lineup: CG11 BP, CG11, CG10, CG10 BP 588, 588 DSG, 588 GunMetal Clubhead: CMM Clubface: Same Design: Cast cavity Size: Standard Clubs: 46°/6°, 48°/6° PW; 50°/8°, 52°/10°, 54°/10°, 54°/12°, 54°/14° GW; 56°/12°, 56°/14°, 56°/16°, 58°/10°, 58°/12°, 58°/14° SW; 60°/10°, 60°/12°, 60°/14° LW (available LH) Shaft(s): TT DG steel |
| Eidolon V-Sole www.eidolongolf.com (361) 983-4691 | $129  Check out the brilliant dual-bounce sole, which affords golfers the option to significantly open or close the clubface without the club digging into or bouncing off the turf. Each groove is CNC-milled for increased levels of spin and greater face consistency. Features: The dual-bounce sole allows golfers to adjust trajectory without compromising bounce angles. Advantages: The sole near the trailing edge has almost no bounce so it lies flat whether the clubface is square, open or closed. Benefits: Better players will love the shotmaking versatility and the spin-inducing CNC-milled grooves around the green. What We Like: The combination of looks and performance. Lineup: V-Sole Clubhead: Carbon steel Clubface: Same Design: Forged blade Size: Standard Clubs: 52°/18° (3) GW; 56°/30° (7) SW; 60°/25° (6) LW(available LH) Shaft(s): Rifle Spinner steel (F, S) |
For Golfers Only! DW-1 www.forgolfersonly.com (951) 302-1200 | $89  From master equipment maker Don Wood comes the DW-1 wedges, featuring micro-abraded milled grooves that produce maximum spin rates without damaging the golf ball. The high-toe shape and minimal offset enhances versatility. Features: The Tour-like shape of the DW-1 is very inviting and easy to align at address. Advantages: Multiple loft/bounce combinations make finding the right wedge an easy task. Benefits: Neo-classic design for every player. What We Like: The grooves have tremendous bite, especially on the 64° wedges. Lineup: DW-1, DW-1 Personal Grind Clubhead: Carbon steel Clubface: Same Design: Cast blade Size: Standard Clubs: 46°/4°, 46°/8°, 50°/6°, 50°/10° PW; 52°/8°, 52°/12°, 54°/10°, 54°/14° GW; 56°/8°, 56°/14°, 58°/10°, 58°/16° SW; 60°/8°, 60°/16°, 64°/8°, 64°/16° LW (available LH) Shaft(s): Several custom options available |
| KZG Forged www.kzgolf.com (800) 200-8800 | $89 ($99 graphite)  The newest KZG wedges are double-forged and handcrafted from super-soft S20C carbon steel.Features: Each wedge in the set is engineered with the ideal leading edge and sole grind. Advantages: The grind reduces turf drag and creates more efficient clubhead speed. These attractive wedges are finished with high-polish, nickel-chrome plating. Benefits: Any golfer who appreciates high-quality construction, design and materials should give the KZG Forged models a look. What We Like: The raw finish option, which allows the wedge to rust over time for a distinctive look and a slightly different feel. Lineup: Forged, Cast 9500 Clubhead: Carbon steel Clubface: Same Design: Double-forged blade Size: Standard Clubs: 52°/4° GW; 56°/11° SW; 60°/3° LW (available LH) Shaft(s): KZG Tour steel (X, S, R); KZG Control Plus graphite (X, S, R, A, L) |
Mizuno MP-T Series www.mizunousa.com (800) 966-1211 | $159  Tour-inspired wedges in three performance-enhancing finishes: Chrome, Raw Haze (complete with a multi-hued tint that will rust over time) and Black Nickel.Features: Over 20 MP-T wedges, with the Tour-preferred teardrop head shape and multiple lofts and bounces. Advantages: Mizuno’s now-legendary Grain Flow Forging technique produces some of the purest wedges and irons in golf. Benefits: Excellent all-around performance for discerning golfers. The unique finishes will not only attract stares, but also add that needed spin. What We Like: Advanced craftsmanship. Lineup: MP-T Series, MP Series Clubhead: Carbon steel Clubface: Same Design: Forged blade Size: Standard Clubs: 51°/6°, 53°/8° GW; 56°/10°, 56°/13°, 58°/10° SW; 60°/5°, 60°/8° LW (Chrome 51°/6°, 53°/8°, 56°/13°, 60°/8° available LH) Shaft(s): True Temper Dynamic Gold steel (wedge) |
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