More forgiving wedges

Equipment
#1

I still haven’t gotten my hands on the new mizuno wedges… the e21s? I think… but I really like the idea of playing more forgiving wedges, at least in the lower lofts…

I’m thinking my next wedge build might be 50 and 54 in the “new” wedge style… Callaway is introducing a similar wedge… that will be used for up to 120 yards and then a solo blade 58 wedge with less bounce and more workability.

Anyone gaming a more forgiving sand wedge?

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#2

More forgiving of what? I’ve never thought of forgiveness with respect to a wedge. Only playability.

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#3

I’ve recently gone this route, and for me it’s been a good move … even as my short game continues to improve!

I went from playing matched premium blade wedges to…

  • Gap - part of my iron set
  • Sand - Cleveland CBX2
  • Lob - low bounce, wide sole blade wedge

I’m really happy with this setup, and feel that I have the “right tool” at hand to cover all kinds of situations out on the course.

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#4

Improve distance control and accuracy from outside of 40 yards is my primary concern… I’d have to get onto a simulator and test it… hopefully something I can get done this winter.

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#5

I’m interested in those Mizunos as well.

I’m gaming the Ping Glide 2.0 for my 50, 54 and 58.

I’m not seeing anything significant, in terms of improved distance control over the blade style wedges I’ve used before. My misses are usually severe enough that no club would help😁.

I’ll probably go back to a blade for the 58/60 and stay with the Glides for full swing wedges.

#6

My wedges (50/55/60) would probably be considered “game improvement” designs, but I’m fine with that. The 50 and 55 are full swing clubs mostly and it does seem like they perform well even if the strike isn’t perfect. The 60* is more of the short game utility club, but even with the design I can still lay it open, so I don’t see any particular reason to go back to a traditional blade wedge.

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