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2021 Gear Guide – Wedges
It’s recommended that a player replaces their wedges every two years. We’ve got a few recommendations for you.
DRIVERS | FAIRWAY WOODS & HYBRIDS | IRONS
WEDGES | PUTTERS | GOLF BALLS | ACCESSORIES
By Ted Johnson
TITLEIST VOKEY DESIGN SM8
$160
Why You’ll Love it: Makes all wedge shots easier.
Why You Should Buy It: Longer hosel, tungsten in toe means face squares at impact.
Insider’s Insight: Most popular wedge line on PGA TOUR.
COBRA KING SB
$150
Why You’ll Love it: More bite into the ball for control.
Why You Should Buy It: Unique, wavering groove design & sharper edges = short-shot spin.
Insider’s Insight: Another way club designers get max performance.
MIZUNO T20
$150
Why You’ll Love it: Micro grooves and regular grooves.
Why You Should Buy It: Feel is so notable, but grooved-up face channels away moisture.
Insider’s Insight: You’ll notice better shots out of rough and dew.
CALLAWAY MD5
$160
Why You’ll Love it: Unique groove angles on high lofts.
Why You Should Buy It: Oblique angle of grooves on 56-degrees adds more edge contact.
Insider’s Insight: Sharper grooves + more edges = lots & lots of spin.
PING GLIDE 3.0
$150
Why You’ll Love it: Performance club so easy to hit.
Why You Should Buy It: Has same sole design as famed Eye2 models + elastomer insert.
Insider’s Insight: Gives lower launch angles but with higher spin.
PXG SUGAR DADDY
$650
Why You’ll Love it: Ten titanium weights stabilize head.
Why You Should Buy It: When fitted, weights & soles to match will bring new short-game faith.
Insider’s Insight: Expensive, yes; many feel their short-game is worth the price.
This article was also featured in the April Issue of Colorado AvidGolfer.
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