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Why we like it
- The grooves are milled and loft dependent. The 46- to 52-degree wedges maximize groove volume for better control on full shots. The 54- to 62-degreee options are tightly spaced to engage more edges on the ball.
- A face blast adds friction, delivering extra spin and assisting launch.
- The lower-lofted wedges have a straighter leading edge and center of gravity more in line with the center of the face to make the transition from the irons seamless. Higher lofts have extra offset to provide a comfortable look at address.
- The Dylagrip has indicators that are useful for hand position, face angle and shaft lean.
- Aficionados of the iconic E grind used on the Ping Eye2 wedge might welcome the use of the grind in this line but on a more conventional-looking clubhead.
- Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps
- SPECS: 25 options (46-62 degrees), 6 sole grinds, 1 finish
What our testers said
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Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Amazing out of bunkers, gets under it easily and stops fast. But full swings and greenside touch felt heavy and hard to control. Just not ideal for me.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Big-time full-swing performer with plenty of pop. Easy to hit high or flight low when needed. Great for longer chip-outs that need extra run.
Jamie
53, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Good heft on greenside shots—keeps the head moving without extra effort. Full swings feel crisp and firm. Just overall reliable feel.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Loved it on full swings, consistent but still shapeable. Lets me add or take off spin without losing control. Nice blend of workability and forgiveness.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Classic look with a fun racing stripe. Sand performance was excellent, pops it up and stops it quickly. Greenside was solid, and the grip markings could be really useful.
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Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Amazing out of bunkers, gets under it easily and stops fast. But full swings and greenside touch felt heavy and hard to control. Just not ideal for me.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Big-time full-swing performer with plenty of pop. Easy to hit high or flight low when needed. Great for longer chip-outs that need extra run.
Jamie
53, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Good heft on greenside shots—keeps the head moving without extra effort. Full swings feel crisp and firm. Just overall reliable feel.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Loved it on full swings, consistent but still shapeable. Lets me add or take off spin without losing control. Nice blend of workability and forgiveness.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Classic look with a fun racing stripe. Sand performance was excellent, pops it up and stops it quickly. Greenside was solid, and the grip markings could be really useful.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Soft, almost pillow-like feel. Super comfortable on short shots and great control because the ball feels like it sticks to the face. Easy to toss the ball exactly where you want.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Bunker performance is next level, effortless in fluffy sand and just fun to hit. Greenside control inside 60 yards is money. Full shots were the weak link; felt shaft deflection and struggled with trajectory control.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
If you can get past the clicky sound, the performance is excellent. Full swings are fully workable with plenty of spin. Around the green, you can hit anything with confidence.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Longer Dylagrip helps with partial-shot consistency and setup. Turf interaction felt clean. Slightly lighter feel on short shots helped me be more aggressive without digging.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Played 10-degree bounce and noticed it dug too much in soft sand, but great in firm. Nice feel on short shots. On full swings it dug with my steep attack, so a shallower swinger might love it.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Gap wedge looks iron-like at address, which I loved. High launch and predictable distance. Around the green it bites hard, and in the bunker the sole just skims the surface and lifts the ball up.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Bold back line really frames the ball. High launch, soft landings, and a cushiony feel around the green. Grind helped my steep swing and gave unexpected confidence in the sand.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
A great all-around wedge. Plays well in any conditions. Nothing fancy, just dependable.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Not the prettiest and doesn’t have that soft forged feel, but it performs everywhere. Bunkers, short game, full swings—very predictable. You know exactly what you’re getting.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Feels like an A-student wedge: strong everywhere. In the bunker, it’s like having a buddy helping you lift it out gently. Easy to hit lobs or runners and forgiving on full swings.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Slightly heavier wedge but great on full shots. Moves through turf cleanly without digging. Surprisingly good off tight lies thanks to the bounce staying on top of the surface.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Feels like the model from a couple years ago—in a good way. Balanced head/shaft so it never feels heavy. Smooth through the turf and easy to swing.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Heavy through the swing, almost sluggish. Same story in the sand—slow. Chips had some grab, but everything felt like work.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Pure strikes flew beautifully. Great option for a precise ball-striker, less so for those with inconsistent contact through the turf.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Handled tight lies, rough without issue, and always seemed to get under it even with my inconsistent swing. Very easy to manipulate the face. Great for dialing in trajectory.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Ridiculously consistent across the board. Truly plug-and-play. Works in any situation without fuss.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Low ball flight and limited greenside spin—tended to pop and roll out. Didn’t feel very versatile. Just didn’t offer much variety.
Wei
56, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Darker scoring lines frame the ball nicely. Full shots were tough to control height-wise, but distance and direction were reliable. Chips and pitches were fun with plenty of control.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Full-swing contact felt a bit heavy and stiff. Even short shots had a hard feel, but performance was solid—high launch and good stopping power. Just not the softest feedback.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Total standout in the sand—glides without digging. No bladed shots, no bunker stays, which is rare for me. Also popped it over tall lips with ease.
Todd
63, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Around the green, it tended to get stuck in the sand—sluggish bunker performance. But full swings felt solid with great turf interaction. Definitely better the farther I got from the hole.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Elegant look, right size, confidence-building. Full swings feel great and fly even on slight mishits. Easy glide through sand and plenty of spin whether you open the face or keep it square.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Could hit any full or flighted shot I wanted. Strong numbers and a heavier feel I liked. Absolute standout in the bunker with total control.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Strong full-swing forgiveness and easy distance. Ball jumps off the face and feels solid through the grip. Also dependable around the green.
Skylar
28, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Feels like a basic wedge, nothing too fancy. Heavy head threw off my full-swing consistency. Greenside was serviceable but overall feel wasn’t great.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Best greenside chipper of the bunch—extra scoring lines look good and it grabs nicely. Grass interaction is smooth and the ball checks well. Sand required more effort to get under it, but when you did, it flew high with nice rollout.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Plenty of spin and distance control. Around the green you can be aggressive and trust it’ll check. Really easy to yank it back and control rollout.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Big-time full-swing performer with plenty of pop. Easy to hit high or flight low when needed. Great for longer chip-outs that need extra run.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Classic look with a fun racing stripe. Sand performance was excellent, pops it up and stops it quickly. Greenside was solid, and the grip markings could be really useful.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Soft, almost pillow-like feel. Super comfortable on short shots and great control because the ball feels like it sticks to the face. Easy to toss the ball exactly where you want.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Longer Dylagrip helps with partial-shot consistency and setup. Turf interaction felt clean. Slightly lighter feel on short shots helped me be more aggressive without digging.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Gap wedge looks iron-like at address, which I loved. High launch and predictable distance. Around the green it bites hard, and in the bunker the sole just skims the surface and lifts the ball up.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Bold back line really frames the ball. High launch, soft landings, and a cushiony feel around the green. Grind helped my steep swing and gave unexpected confidence in the sand.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Feels like an A-student wedge: strong everywhere. In the bunker, it’s like having a buddy helping you lift it out gently. Easy to hit lobs or runners and forgiving on full swings.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Handled tight lies, rough without issue, and always seemed to get under it even with my inconsistent swing. Very easy to manipulate the face. Great for dialing in trajectory.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Low ball flight and limited greenside spin—tended to pop and roll out. Didn’t feel very versatile. Just didn’t offer much variety.
Wei
56, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Darker scoring lines frame the ball nicely. Full shots were tough to control height-wise, but distance and direction were reliable. Chips and pitches were fun with plenty of control.
Todd
63, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Around the green, it tended to get stuck in the sand—sluggish bunker performance. But full swings felt solid with great turf interaction. Definitely better the farther I got from the hole.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Could hit any full or flighted shot I wanted. Strong numbers and a heavier feel I liked. Absolute standout in the bunker with total control.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Amazing out of bunkers, gets under it easily and stops fast. But full swings and greenside touch felt heavy and hard to control. Just not ideal for me.
Jamie
53, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Good heft on greenside shots—keeps the head moving without extra effort. Full swings feel crisp and firm. Just overall reliable feel.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Bunker performance is next level, effortless in fluffy sand and just fun to hit. Greenside control inside 60 yards is money. Full shots were the weak link; felt shaft deflection and struggled with trajectory control.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Feels like the model from a couple years ago—in a good way. Balanced head/shaft so it never feels heavy. Smooth through the turf and easy to swing.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Heavy through the swing, almost sluggish. Same story in the sand—slow. Chips had some grab, but everything felt like work.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Pure strikes flew beautifully. Great option for a precise ball-striker, less so for those with inconsistent contact through the turf.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Total standout in the sand—glides without digging. No bladed shots, no bunker stays, which is rare for me. Also popped it over tall lips with ease.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Elegant look, right size, confidence-building. Full swings feel great and fly even on slight mishits. Easy glide through sand and plenty of spin whether you open the face or keep it square.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Strong full-swing forgiveness and easy distance. Ball jumps off the face and feels solid through the grip. Also dependable around the green.
Skylar
28, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Feels like a basic wedge, nothing too fancy. Heavy head threw off my full-swing consistency. Greenside was serviceable but overall feel wasn’t great.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Best greenside chipper of the bunch—extra scoring lines look good and it grabs nicely. Grass interaction is smooth and the ball checks well. Sand required more effort to get under it, but when you did, it flew high with nice rollout.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Plenty of spin and distance control. Around the green you can be aggressive and trust it’ll check. Really easy to yank it back and control rollout.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Loved it on full swings, consistent but still shapeable. Lets me add or take off spin without losing control. Nice blend of workability and forgiveness.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
If you can get past the clicky sound, the performance is excellent. Full swings are fully workable with plenty of spin. Around the green, you can hit anything with confidence.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Played 10-degree bounce and noticed it dug too much in soft sand, but great in firm. Nice feel on short shots. On full swings it dug with my steep attack, so a shallower swinger might love it.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
A great all-around wedge. Plays well in any conditions. Nothing fancy, just dependable.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Not the prettiest and doesn’t have that soft forged feel, but it performs everywhere. Bunkers, short game, full swings—very predictable. You know exactly what you’re getting.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Slightly heavier wedge but great on full shots. Moves through turf cleanly without digging. Surprisingly good off tight lies thanks to the bounce staying on top of the surface.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Ridiculously consistent across the board. Truly plug-and-play. Works in any situation without fuss.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Full-swing contact felt a bit heavy and stiff. Even short shots had a hard feel, but performance was solid—high launch and good stopping power. Just not the softest feedback.
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