Cleveland Golf CG12 DSG
Golfers have come to expect great
wedges from Cleveland Golf, and these
don’t disappoint. They channel more
grass, dirt and water away from the ball
than traditional grooves, allowing for
more clubface/ball contact at impact
and therefore better spin. The sole’s
grind allows players to hit high and
soft touch shots.
($109; clevelandgolf.com)
Tour Edge Exotics Xtreme Spin
Adjust the club weight quickly via the weight
port in the lower rear, which holds a 2-, 4- or
6-gram screw that also changes the swing
weight from D- 6 to D- 7 to D- 8, respectively.
You will truly notice the difference in feel
and the change in ball flight. The cast steel
head is filled in with an elastomer that
softens the vibrations at impact.
($129; touredgegolf.com)
2008 Bobby Jones-Pelz
Wedge Collection by Jesse Ortiz
Short game guru Dave Pelz co-designed these wedges,
which are cast from soft stainless steel and feature
generous grooves that channel moisture away from the
clubface at impact. Deep-set channels in the back make way
for a low center of gravity that in turn yields a nice
trajectory. The clubface is wear-resistant. Three lofts are
offered in two bounce options, and custom sole
grindings are available upon request.
($150; bobbyjonesgolf.com)
TaylorMade Z TP
Maybe the company’s
most advanced wedge ever,
this boasts large, aggressive
Z-cutter grooves and a
smoky, glare-reducing
finish. Sole and hosel are
matted; the rear is polished.
The company’s familiar
“rac” pockets in the back
enhance feel and playability.
($129; tmag.com)
PING Tour-W
This latest model is
geared toward luring
better players who
might have avoided
Ping wedges in the past
because of their thick
top lines, which take
some getting used to.
The Tour-W has a
teardrop-shaped
clubhead with tungsten
toe weighting, which
stabilizes the club at
impact and forgives
mis-hits. An elastomer
tuning strip across the
back helps soften the
feel of delicate chips.
($125; pinggolf.com)
