Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Wedges Buyer's Guide 2007
Known as the most versatile club in the bag, the wedge is a bona fide score saver
| Cobra King Cobra C cobragolf.com (800) 225-8500 | $79  Designed to be both forgiving and versatile, with increased bounce and a widened sole for less digging into the turf and sand. A soft, vibration-absorbing urethane insert helps create the feel of a traditionally shaped blade-style wedge. Features: The King Cobra C is one of few perimeter-weighted new wedges on the market for players who crave extra control. Advantages: Short swings need forgiveness, too. Benefits: Solid performers for players who tend to struggle with excess digging on pitch shots. What We Like: Making a forgiving wedge that looks great is a tall order, but Cobra did a fine job. The price is desirable, too. Lineup: King Cobra C Clubhead: Stainless steel Clubface: Same Design: Cast cavity-back Size: Oversized Clubs: 50°/8° PW; 52°/8°, 54°/9° GW; 56°/11°, 56°/14° SW; 58°/12°, 60°/8° LW (available LH) Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold steel (S) | Eidolon V-Sole eidolongolf.com (361) 983-4691 | $129  Check out the brilliant dual-bounce sole, which gives 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. What We Like: The combination of looks and top-notch 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) Shafts: Rifle Spinner steel (F, S) |
| F2 F2 Series Plus f2golf.com (800) 683-2390 | $99  F2 follows up their highly popular “face-forward” wedge with the f2 Plus.Features: The new f2 Plus series is 15-percent larger than the original f2 Series wedge, a feature that results in a larger sweet spot. Its hosel still sits more toward the rear of the sole, and its clubface protrudes toward the ball. Advantages: Its unique “face-forward” technology makes shanks a thing of the past. The f2 performs best when the clubface stays square, not opened. Benefits: Players who tend to shank or struggle with sand play will find the f2 to be a life-saving addition to their arsenal. What We Like: After adjusting to its unorthodox looks, we appreciated its advantages, especially from the sand. Lineup: f2 Series Plus, f2 Series Clubhead: 304 Stainless steel Clubface: Same Design: Cast cavity-back Size: Oversized Clubs: 52°/6° GW; 56°/12°, 58°/14° SW; 60°/8° (available LH) Shafts: f2 Steel and Graphite (wedge) | Infiniti IP-3 Pro infinitigolf.com (800) 253-6370 | $89  The Infinity IP-3 was conceived from the ground up and is constructed for better players. Features: A precision-milled flat face produces maximum spin and helps your ball check when it lands, “on the dance floor.” Advantages: Three holes drilled in the toe provide feel and balance and its special heel grind allows you to open the clubface for shots that require touch. Benefits: Better players who crave touch, spin and versatility when playing from a variety of turf conditions. What We Like: Ours came with a red grip. We thought that was cool. The three holes on the back of the toe help balance the club very nicely. Lineup: AW Grind Wedge, IP-3 Pro Clubhead: 304 Steel Clubface: CNC Milled Design: Cast blade Size: Standard Clubs: 51°/8° GW; 56°/14° SW; 60°/5° L Shafts: True Temper Dynalite steel (wedge) |
| For Golfers Only! DW-1 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 enhance 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) Shafts: Several custom options available | KZG Forged kzgolf.com (800) 200-8800 | $89-$99  These 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) Shafts: KZG Tour steel (X, S, R); KZG Control Plus graphite (X, S, R, A, L) |
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