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Why We Like It
- The SMS Pro continues Edel’s tradition of customizable wedges, but on this updated version, a 25-gram weight is used in place of three screws. Those with an over-the-top swing will want more weight in the heel to promote the face staying closed at impact. If you tend to pull wedge shots, the weight goes in the toe.
- A new groove pattern adds three grooves depending on the loft for more spin. In addition to the updated groove pattern, Edel continues its use of cross-hatch laser etching to increase surface roughness for maximum control.
- CNC milling ensures consistent sole geometry on each wedge as opposed to hand polishing.
- Four grinds provide ample options for playing conditions and swing type.
- Low-, standard- and high-bounce options are available.
- Top 5 in Performance on Full Swings, middle-handicaps
- 10 options (48-60 degrees), 4 grinds, 1 finish
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted exceptional turf interaction and sand performance—wide flanges, low-sole weighting and sole grooves were praised for smooth glide through sand and grass. Short-game strengths include phenomenal spin, silky touch on chips and flops, high soft-landing trajectory options and reliable distance control. Heads range from very light (ideal for tight lies and fluffy bunkers) to heavier designs that power through firm sand, plus modern milling/forged looks. One drawback: a number of reviewers found full swings less consistent.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted razor-like leading-edge turf contact and exceptional short-shot control—phenomenal spin on chips and flops that makes creativity around the green effortless. The wide flange and sole grooves deliver extremely easy bunker play, smooth turf glide and a soft, confident feel on tricky chips. Vertical milling and a modern-classy look suggest quicker turf passage. A light head suits tight lies and finesse shots; one caveat: it can feel less stable and more challenging on full swings.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted exceptional full- and half‑swing performance with controllable height, strong spin and reliable distance control. Smooth turf interaction and a wider flange let the head glide through grass and sand; many praised its bunker ease, consistent accuracy, and greenside versatility for flops, checks and shot‑shaping. Rounded shaping encourages center contact and surprising power for a light head. One caveat: the lighter feel can reduce finesse on very short chips and pitches.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted low sole weighting and a compact, rounded profile that delivers excellent turf interaction and a soft, accurate feel. It excels in sand — smooth, grabby bunker action with strong bite into greens — and produces high, soft-landing chips with easy spin and pinpoint control. Nippy full shots feel lively and spin-ready, making it fun to shape shots. One downside: it can be inconsistent on full swings.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Extremely firm feel throughout. Functional with reduced full-swing spin, preventing shots from ripping back.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Inconsistent on full swings but redeeming around the green. Good touch, easy spin and smooth bunker action made this an easy one to handle.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Confidence-inspiring head shape with a soft, accurate feel. Great turf interaction on pitches and surprisingly enjoyable in the sand.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Outstanding full-swing performance with great height control and spin. The club skimmed the turf beautifully. Its lighter feel, however, reduced control on short chips and pitches.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Crisp, clean turf interaction with a razor-like leading edge. Offers excellent control whether you’re spinning it or hitting a flop.
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Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Extremely firm feel throughout. Functional with reduced full-swing spin, preventing shots from ripping back.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Inconsistent on full swings but redeeming around the green. Good touch, easy spin and smooth bunker action made this an easy one to handle.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Confidence-inspiring head shape with a soft, accurate feel. Great turf interaction on pitches and surprisingly enjoyable in the sand.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Outstanding full-swing performance with great height control and spin. The club skimmed the turf beautifully. Its lighter feel, however, reduced control on short chips and pitches.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Crisp, clean turf interaction with a razor-like leading edge. Offers excellent control whether you’re spinning it or hitting a flop.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Exceptional touch on very short shots—silky smooth control. Struggles when the swing length increases, especially from bunkers and on full shots.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Grabby around the green but excellent full-swing turf interaction. Outstanding in sand with strong bite into greens.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Heavy head reduces finesse and increases digging on mishits. The weight helps in firm sand, but around the green it lacks stopping power.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Fantastic bunker performer—light, fast, and easy through sand and grass. Full swings felt a bit light, but the overall ease of use makes it a clear winner.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Extremely easy to hit, especially from sand thanks to the wide flange. Ideal for fluffy bunkers or softer conditions.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Slightly heavy at address, but swings effortlessly and slices through the turf. Versatile trajectory control, especially for lower, trapped shots.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Nippy full shots with a lot of positive spin that would rip. Lots of fun to hit. You can paint pictures with this on the green. Any shot you can dream of, you could hit.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
High, soft-landing chips with great spin and accuracy. Demanding in bunkers and average on full swings.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Not the prettiest, but lightweight with surprising power and consistency. Felt like a reliable scoring tool.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Great aesthetics but underwhelming performance. Dug in the bunker and lacked greenside bite despite the premium appearance.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Low sole weighting improves momentum and turf interaction. Compact feel thanks to its rounded profile and leading edge shape.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
A standout on full and half swings with great control and feel. The wider flange glides effortlessly, never grabbing. Excellent distance control and turf interaction.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Great spin and accuracy around the green. I found the club wanting to hit high floaty chips that landed soft and and stopped quick. It was fun to play with trajectory, and the accuracy was dead on around the green.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
High ball flight but lacking distance on full swings. Excellent greenside bite and strong sand performance with smooth turf interaction.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Soft feel but not especially stable through impact on full swings. Excellent in sand, but inconsistent directional feedback on greenside shots.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Contact feels a little bit heavy, and it definitely does not have the softer feel you're looking for in a wedge. A little bit shorter on distance, but it's Very good green side. Spins nicely and cuts right through the turf.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Sole grooves promote smooth turf glide and even self-correct poor paths. Despite the wide sole, it performed well greenside and excelled in bunkers with soft feel on tricky chips.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Light wedge head is ideal for tight lies and greenside shots. Less stable and more challenging on full swings.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
A modern but classy look. The vertical milling gives the impression of extra speed through the turf.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Awkward to set up at address but clean through the turf. Worked better when played with less spin and allowed to run out.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Phenomenal on short shots—almost magical levels of spin. Makes greenside creativity feel effortless.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Looks a bit generic but performs solidly. Forged feel can be harsh on full swings, yet it’s reliable green-side and consistent out of sand.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Very inconsistent trajectory, but the spin bordered on being unpredictable at times. Excellent in the sand and capable of a wide variety of bunker shots.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Rounded shape encourages center-face contact but feels harsher greenside. Consistent full-swing results and excellent sand performance.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Fantastic greenside versatility—easy flops, checks and shot-shaping. Full swings are balanced and reliable, but bunker play suffers from digging.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Inconsistent on full swings but redeeming around the green. Good touch, easy spin and smooth bunker action made this an easy one to handle.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Confidence-inspiring head shape with a soft, accurate feel. Great turf interaction on pitches and surprisingly enjoyable in the sand.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Exceptional touch on very short shots—silky smooth control. Struggles when the swing length increases, especially from bunkers and on full shots.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Grabby around the green but excellent full-swing turf interaction. Outstanding in sand with strong bite into greens.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Heavy head reduces finesse and increases digging on mishits. The weight helps in firm sand, but around the green it lacks stopping power.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Nippy full shots with a lot of positive spin that would rip. Lots of fun to hit. You can paint pictures with this on the green. Any shot you can dream of, you could hit.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
High, soft-landing chips with great spin and accuracy. Demanding in bunkers and average on full swings.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Low sole weighting improves momentum and turf interaction. Compact feel thanks to its rounded profile and leading edge shape.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Great spin and accuracy around the green. I found the club wanting to hit high floaty chips that landed soft and and stopped quick. It was fun to play with trajectory, and the accuracy was dead on around the green.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
High ball flight but lacking distance on full swings. Excellent greenside bite and strong sand performance with smooth turf interaction.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Soft feel but not especially stable through impact on full swings. Excellent in sand, but inconsistent directional feedback on greenside shots.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Contact feels a little bit heavy, and it definitely does not have the softer feel you're looking for in a wedge. A little bit shorter on distance, but it's Very good green side. Spins nicely and cuts right through the turf.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Outstanding full-swing performance with great height control and spin. The club skimmed the turf beautifully. Its lighter feel, however, reduced control on short chips and pitches.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Fantastic bunker performer—light, fast, and easy through sand and grass. Full swings felt a bit light, but the overall ease of use makes it a clear winner.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Slightly heavy at address, but swings effortlessly and slices through the turf. Versatile trajectory control, especially for lower, trapped shots.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Not the prettiest, but lightweight with surprising power and consistency. Felt like a reliable scoring tool.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
A standout on full and half swings with great control and feel. The wider flange glides effortlessly, never grabbing. Excellent distance control and turf interaction.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Awkward to set up at address but clean through the turf. Worked better when played with less spin and allowed to run out.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Looks a bit generic but performs solidly. Forged feel can be harsh on full swings, yet it’s reliable green-side and consistent out of sand.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Very inconsistent trajectory, but the spin bordered on being unpredictable at times. Excellent in the sand and capable of a wide variety of bunker shots.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Rounded shape encourages center-face contact but feels harsher greenside. Consistent full-swing results and excellent sand performance.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Fantastic greenside versatility—easy flops, checks and shot-shaping. Full swings are balanced and reliable, but bunker play suffers from digging.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Extremely firm feel throughout. Functional with reduced full-swing spin, preventing shots from ripping back.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Crisp, clean turf interaction with a razor-like leading edge. Offers excellent control whether you’re spinning it or hitting a flop.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Extremely easy to hit, especially from sand thanks to the wide flange. Ideal for fluffy bunkers or softer conditions.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Great aesthetics but underwhelming performance. Dug in the bunker and lacked greenside bite despite the premium appearance.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Sole grooves promote smooth turf glide and even self-correct poor paths. Despite the wide sole, it performed well greenside and excelled in bunkers with soft feel on tricky chips.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Light wedge head is ideal for tight lies and greenside shots. Less stable and more challenging on full swings.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
A modern but classy look. The vertical milling gives the impression of extra speed through the turf.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Phenomenal on short shots—almost magical levels of spin. Makes greenside creativity feel effortless.
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