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Maxfli XCW
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Why we like it
- It’s difficult to do things differently in a traditional wedge design. Maxfli accomplishes this by using an internal ceramic-matrix-composite insert that positions mass in the optimal position for trajectory control and a soft feel.
- The grooves are CNC milled “micro grooves” that let more groove edges engage the ball for maximum spin.
- The center of gravity is lower in the low-lofted wedges and higher in the high-lofted options to promote the proper trajectory for each loft.
- The head is forged from 1025 carbon steel using a multi-step forging process, and the face is CNC milled to ensure face flatness for more consistency.
- SPECS: 8 options (50-60 degrees), 3 sole grinds, 1 finish
What our testers said
handicap
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- low
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Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Great turf interaction — clean entry and consistent landings. Easy to loft touch shots or close the face for running chips. In the sand it dug more than it glided.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Tight groove spacing gave me big spin and high, predictable full-shot flights. The sole lines helped it glide on chips. Consistent bunker blasts with good stopping power.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Soft, pleasant feel with above-average turf interaction on full swings. I just struggled to flight the ball the way I wanted. Great feel, mixed control.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Simple look and simple, dependable performance. Doesn’t require tinkering — it just delivers standard shots well. Heel milling helped it move cleanly through turf and kept it from sticking.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Full swings felt a little sticky, like I needed more grass under the ball. Oddly enough, bunker shots came off much better. Greenside punch-and-roll shots were predictable.
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Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Great turf interaction — clean entry and consistent landings. Easy to loft touch shots or close the face for running chips. In the sand it dug more than it glided.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Tight groove spacing gave me big spin and high, predictable full-shot flights. The sole lines helped it glide on chips. Consistent bunker blasts with good stopping power.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Soft, pleasant feel with above-average turf interaction on full swings. I just struggled to flight the ball the way I wanted. Great feel, mixed control.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Simple look and simple, dependable performance. Doesn’t require tinkering — it just delivers standard shots well. Heel milling helped it move cleanly through turf and kept it from sticking.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Full swings felt a little sticky, like I needed more grass under the ball. Oddly enough, bunker shots came off much better. Greenside punch-and-roll shots were predictable.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Longer shots felt tidy, with tight dispersion and solid weighting. But greenside finesse was inconsistent in rhythm and contact. Full-swing performance outshined the short game.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Slightly large and heavy but performs exactly as a wedge should. Cuts through turf, pops the ball up cleanly, and drops it soft with good spin. Very dependable ball flight.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Unique wedge — digs in and launches the ball high with soft landings. You can squeeze extra distance when needed, and it cuts through rough like a machete. Velvety feel in bunkers and great control on short-sided chips.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Great looking, clean, traditional wedge with a forged, bruiser-type feel. Strong, penetrative ball flight and no trouble transitioning to sand shots. Greenside reliability was solid with moderate spin.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
A bit oversized, which cost me some precision. It had mild digging but nothing that wrecked distance or control. Still plenty playable around the green.
Jamie
53, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Pillow-soft feel on full swings with a really comfortable impact. The bounce worked perfectly for big pitch shots and even little pop chips. Very easy to trust.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Firm feel on full swings without adding extra distance. Harder to get the ball up from the bunker, and rollout was more than expected. Not the most responsive overall.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Full swings were tough — lots of thin strikes. But greenside it was excellent, and in the sand it really shined. Great short-game club with limited full-swing help.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Full shots felt clean with nice feedback up the hands. Greenside performance was smooth and predictable through the turf, but touch and distance control weren’t always easy. Solid overall, just not automatic.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Only real highlight was the sand play — easy, automatic bunker exits. Everywhere else it seemed to lacked consistency or feel.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Trust just wasn’t there. Distance and control varied too much. I liked the feel of the swing, but results were all over the map. Felt like a club you’re unsure about from swing to swing.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Really liked the sole milling — it helped me glide through turf without effort. The face texture and grooves let me hit those quick-check chips with confidence. Sneaky good greenside tool.
Wei
56, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Liked the address look with that prominent toe and all those scoring lines. Full swings felt soft and easy to flight down. Super easy height from the sand, and greenside shots were versatile and controlled.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Full shots were rough, big dispersion and unpredictable flight. But the lob wedge was outstanding greenside and in bunkers, with great spin and control. Night-and-day difference between setups.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Very capable greenside wedge with excellent bunker performance. Easy to hit both spinning shots and runners. Good maneuverability for shot-shaping around the green.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Never quite knew what the ball would do — inconsistent landings and reactions. Tough to shape or finesse. Not enough predictability for short-game work.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Very crisp through the turf, especially on greenside shots where you can get real “nippy” action. But in the bunker it tended to dig too much. Great on grass, tough in sand.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
This wedge came close to great for me, but I just couldn’t create enough bite. Good contact, not enough stopping power.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Distance control was inconsistent — yardages jumped by 10–15 yards. It is forgiving on mis-hits, which helps, but tight-lie performance suffered. Not my favorite around the greens.
Todd
63, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Firm, crisp, well-built wedge with a solid strike. But greenside feedback lacked nuance; everything felt similar off the face. In the sand, though, it was excellent — efficient, clean, and consistent.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Long shots and finesse shots both felt blocky, like hitting a brick. Forced me into bump-and-runs because touch shots were unpredictable. Not much feedback for shaping.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Full swings were the highlight — smooth turf interaction with minimal digging. Around the green the face felt too firm for touch shots. Stronger in firm sand than soft, where it dug a bit.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Classic, traditional wedge feel. Not enough built-in forgiveness for what I want as a low-handicap player. Pure, but demanding.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Full swings had a digging tendency — the leading edge wanted to grab the ground. The heavier feel added to that. Clean look, but it worked against me in the dirt.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Fantastic around the greens with extremely reliable turf interaction. The ball reacted exactly how I pictured it. Full swings were a bit grabby and flighty, and bunker performance was just average.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Great turf interaction — clean entry and consistent landings. Easy to loft touch shots or close the face for running chips. In the sand it dug more than it glided.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Tight groove spacing gave me big spin and high, predictable full-shot flights. The sole lines helped it glide on chips. Consistent bunker blasts with good stopping power.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Longer shots felt tidy, with tight dispersion and solid weighting. But greenside finesse was inconsistent in rhythm and contact. Full-swing performance outshined the short game.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Slightly large and heavy but performs exactly as a wedge should. Cuts through turf, pops the ball up cleanly, and drops it soft with good spin. Very dependable ball flight.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Unique wedge — digs in and launches the ball high with soft landings. You can squeeze extra distance when needed, and it cuts through rough like a machete. Velvety feel in bunkers and great control on short-sided chips.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
A bit oversized, which cost me some precision. It had mild digging but nothing that wrecked distance or control. Still plenty playable around the green.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Trust just wasn’t there. Distance and control varied too much. I liked the feel of the swing, but results were all over the map. Felt like a club you’re unsure about from swing to swing.
Wei
56, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Liked the address look with that prominent toe and all those scoring lines. Full swings felt soft and easy to flight down. Super easy height from the sand, and greenside shots were versatile and controlled.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Full shots were rough, big dispersion and unpredictable flight. But the lob wedge was outstanding greenside and in bunkers, with great spin and control. Night-and-day difference between setups.
Todd
63, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Firm, crisp, well-built wedge with a solid strike. But greenside feedback lacked nuance; everything felt similar off the face. In the sand, though, it was excellent — efficient, clean, and consistent.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Classic, traditional wedge feel. Not enough built-in forgiveness for what I want as a low-handicap player. Pure, but demanding.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Full swings had a digging tendency — the leading edge wanted to grab the ground. The heavier feel added to that. Clean look, but it worked against me in the dirt.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Soft, pleasant feel with above-average turf interaction on full swings. I just struggled to flight the ball the way I wanted. Great feel, mixed control.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Full swings felt a little sticky, like I needed more grass under the ball. Oddly enough, bunker shots came off much better. Greenside punch-and-roll shots were predictable.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Great looking, clean, traditional wedge with a forged, bruiser-type feel. Strong, penetrative ball flight and no trouble transitioning to sand shots. Greenside reliability was solid with moderate spin.
Jamie
53, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Pillow-soft feel on full swings with a really comfortable impact. The bounce worked perfectly for big pitch shots and even little pop chips. Very easy to trust.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Firm feel on full swings without adding extra distance. Harder to get the ball up from the bunker, and rollout was more than expected. Not the most responsive overall.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Only real highlight was the sand play — easy, automatic bunker exits. Everywhere else it seemed to lacked consistency or feel.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Really liked the sole milling — it helped me glide through turf without effort. The face texture and grooves let me hit those quick-check chips with confidence. Sneaky good greenside tool.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Never quite knew what the ball would do — inconsistent landings and reactions. Tough to shape or finesse. Not enough predictability for short-game work.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Long shots and finesse shots both felt blocky, like hitting a brick. Forced me into bump-and-runs because touch shots were unpredictable. Not much feedback for shaping.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Fantastic around the greens with extremely reliable turf interaction. The ball reacted exactly how I pictured it. Full swings were a bit grabby and flighty, and bunker performance was just average.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Simple look and simple, dependable performance. Doesn’t require tinkering — it just delivers standard shots well. Heel milling helped it move cleanly through turf and kept it from sticking.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Full swings were tough — lots of thin strikes. But greenside it was excellent, and in the sand it really shined. Great short-game club with limited full-swing help.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Full shots felt clean with nice feedback up the hands. Greenside performance was smooth and predictable through the turf, but touch and distance control weren’t always easy. Solid overall, just not automatic.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Very capable greenside wedge with excellent bunker performance. Easy to hit both spinning shots and runners. Good maneuverability for shot-shaping around the green.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Very crisp through the turf, especially on greenside shots where you can get real “nippy” action. But in the bunker it tended to dig too much. Great on grass, tough in sand.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
This wedge came close to great for me, but I just couldn’t create enough bite. Good contact, not enough stopping power.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Distance control was inconsistent — yardages jumped by 10–15 yards. It is forgiving on mis-hits, which helps, but tight-lie performance suffered. Not my favorite around the greens.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Full swings were the highlight — smooth turf interaction with minimal digging. Around the green the face felt too firm for touch shots. Stronger in firm sand than soft, where it dug a bit.
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