Equipment

Buying Guide: Wedges


Carl Cross

21 February 2022

As Neil says in the video below, having the right wedges in your bag can make a huge difference. In this article, we’re going to look at what you should be thinking about when buying wedges; finding the right models and the right set-up.

PING Glide Forged Pro Wedges

You might’ve spotted PING’s Glide Forged Pro wedges on Tour already, since a lot of the game’s greatest wedge players rely on its performance in their short-game (Viktor Hovland and Louis Oosthuizen). If it’s good enough for the world’s best, it’s good enough for us. But what makes them so outstanding? Well, they address each of the three keys to great wedge play.
 

Spin

When you’re playing around the greens, maximising your spin is absolutely critical. You want the face of your wedge to grip the ball, and that’s what PING’s wheel-cut grooves and friction face does. The Hydropearl 2.0 finish takes this a step further by making sure you maintain that spin even in wet weather.
 

VIDEO | Finding your perfect wedges

Control

By working closely with its Tour players, PING found a way to create a design that puts more control than ever in your hands. The compact shape frames the ball at address, while the 8620 carbon steel gives you outstanding feel. Together, they deliver consistent, controlled shots.
 

Versatility

This is where PING gets creative, with two different grinds that give you different performance benefits. If you want to pull off that full swing and longer pitch shots, you’ll be pulling out the ‘S’ grind, while the ‘T’ grind is all about turning you into maestro from the fringes of the green. Adding in the unique ‘EYE2’ option – a uniquely-shaped version of the Forged Pro wedge – gives you specific performance than can help you unlock something special.
 

PING Glide Forged Pro wedges

This can all seem pretty daunting, but that’s why we’re here to help. As PGA Professionals, we can fit you with the right set-ups to get the very most out of your short-game; getting you dialled-in and making getting up-and-down a hell of a lot easier!

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