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Why We Like It
- The new muscle-back shape has a taller heel section and more mass in the upper portion of the head to bring ball flight down for greater control.
- The head is no longer made from boron but rather a softer 1025 carbon steel to improve feel.
- The sharper leading edge with additional sole camber reduces turf resistance for those who tend to take divots.
- On the 48- through 52-degree wedges, 15 scorelines provide full-swing distance control. They are narrower and deeper to help channel debris. On the higher lofts, 16 scorelines and grooves that are wider and shallower optimize short-game spin.
- Wedges 54 degrees and higher feature microgrooves between the regular grooves for extra spin on short-game shots when the clubface is open.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps
- 16 options (46-60 degrees), 6 sole grinds, 3 finishes
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a classic, compact head that frames the ball beautifully and a uniform weight/feel across lofts, which inspires confidence and makes the 50-degree wedge sit like an iron. Exceptional greenside versatility — effortless flops, controllable runners, strong spin and short-game precision — plus outstanding bunker play and clean turf interaction. Full shots are predictable and stable; some found full-swing feel a touch firm/heavy. Overall, dependable looks, consistent contact and excellent finesse performance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a clean, simple head and perfectly aligned leading edge that inspires confidence at address. Weight and feel are exceptionally consistent across lofts, making gap-to-lob swings play like one extended club. Full shots are solid, predictable and easy to flight; spin and carry dispersion are very tight. Greenside play is outstanding — the face opens easily and feels soft and responsive. Visually striking sapphire-blue finish calms the eye. One caveat: it struggles in soft sand.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a compact head with laser-like greenside precision: huge spin on runners, flops that slide under then land soft, and consistently strong sand performance. Short-game play felt almost automatic — easy to lay open, hugely creative and forgiving from fluffy lies — while full swings produced predictable distance, high launch and soft landings. Slightly heavier feel adds stability and turf interaction is superb. One negative: full-swing feedback can feel firm/heavy and reduce distance control. Distinctive two-tone and matte/shine finishes drew praise.
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Hot List testers noted a beautiful, classic wedge shape with an initially intimidating leading edge that never digs, a firm-yet-pleasant full‑swing feel and easy shot‑shaping with lots of controllable spin. The 50-degree wedge slots seamlessly from the irons—clean setup, crisp divot, stable with a soft edge and reliable short‑shot spin. Sand play shined: the head glides through bunkers, light and balanced for crisp swings and minimal turf drag. One caveat: a few found the face produced extra ball speed but widened dispersion, hurting consistency on some shots.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Face produces a crisp, firm feel with a lot of ball speed. Good distance but dispersion widened more than I’d like. Around the green, shots tended to jump off the face, hurting consistency. Strong bunker performance, though, with a firm, satisfying thump.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Wild, shiny, festival-blue look is totally unique. Full swings never quite felt like hitting a pure sweet spot, but impact wasn’t harsh. Just firm and honest feedback. Very different vibe from anything else.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Great greenside versatility in all conditions and shot types. Full swings were the weak point — dispersion wider and carry short even on good strikes. Performs best in the scoring zone.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Most notable feature is the consistent weight and feel across all lofts. Gap through lob all swing the same, which is incredibly confidence-boosting. Looks uniform too, like one extended club. My favorite look of the test.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Striking blend of matte and shine, which makes for a really sharp look. Incredible precision on tight, short-sided chips. Sand play felt breezy and confident.
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Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Face produces a crisp, firm feel with a lot of ball speed. Good distance but dispersion widened more than I’d like. Around the green, shots tended to jump off the face, hurting consistency. Strong bunker performance, though, with a firm, satisfying thump.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Wild, shiny, festival-blue look is totally unique. Full swings never quite felt like hitting a pure sweet spot, but impact wasn’t harsh. Just firm and honest feedback. Very different vibe from anything else.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Great greenside versatility in all conditions and shot types. Full swings were the weak point — dispersion wider and carry short even on good strikes. Performs best in the scoring zone.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Most notable feature is the consistent weight and feel across all lofts. Gap through lob all swing the same, which is incredibly confidence-boosting. Looks uniform too, like one extended club. My favorite look of the test.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Striking blend of matte and shine, which makes for a really sharp look. Incredible precision on tight, short-sided chips. Sand play felt breezy and confident.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The 50-degree feels like a seamless continuation of the irons. Sets up clean, takes a crisp divot, and lets you be aggressive. Stable, with a soft edge to the feel. Short-shot spin was reliable and easy to reproduce.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Sapphire-blue look is striking and calming. Fantastic control and impressive versatility across all shot types. Feels soft and responsive off the face. Just a very pleasing wedge to hit.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Traditional head with a helpful two-tone that frames the ball. Full swings felt lively and it sliced through turf with ease. Plenty of greenside spin and strong sand performance. Really effective across every shot type.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Compact head let me hit every greenside shot with precision. Tons of spin on little runners, and flop shots slid right under and landed soft. Never bladed anything. Strong from bunkers too. Exceptionally solid around the entire green.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Sets up beautifully at address and boosts confidence immediately. Easy to knock flights down on full swings, which better players will appreciate. Feels controlled without effort. Just a really trustworthy look and response.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Classic, clean setup. Sand shots were easy, though getting different heights required more work. Great touch on fluffy lies, though. Distance control felt simple and predictable.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Loved it on full swings — very solid and predictable. Excellent in firm bunkers, but soft sand was a real challenge. Around the green, the face felt deader than others. Still workable, just not as lively.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Swings felt effortless from the start. Not a digger in sand or thick rough, which made it versatile. Even full shots produced ideal divots and turf interaction. Just a wedge that puts a smile on your face.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Spin was uncontrollable. Ball felt like it spun forever without going anywhere. Then on short shots, it wouldn’t stop at all. Hard to make that combination useful.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Took time to adjust to the contrasting head/face, but distance control was strong once settled. Lighter head made greenside touch trickier and lowered spin. Blue topline looked great, especially on the 58. Good idea, mixed execution.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Beautiful, classic wedge shape. Leading edge looks intimidating at first but never digs. Full-swing feel is firm yet pleasant. Easy to shape flight — low into wind or high and floating. Tons of controllable spin around the green.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Blue face is visually bold and takes getting used to, but performance is tour-tight. Spin and carry dispersion were extremely consistent. Requires good hands on tight lies but rewards precision. Full swings are where it feels best.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A short-swing magic stick. Amazing in the bunker and around the greens. A tough one to beat. I wasn't crazy about it on the full swing in the sound and feedback department.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Took a few swings to understand, but once settled, it set up nicely. Contact was solid and predictable. Still not quite fully clicking for me, but it has potential. Just needs more reps.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
32. Glides through sand effortlessly — almost like it eats it and spits out a tap-in. Light, balanced head made crisp swings easy. Turf interaction was minimal and clean. Lots of control built in.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Gorgeous high-gloss look with a useful two-tone face. But shot direction and control were hit-or-miss. Sand play was fine, just unpredictable in terms of how much sand or swing it needed. Pretty, but inconsistent.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Could hit anything — flops, runners, all of it felt natural. Almost like an extension of my arm. But full swings felt heavy and reduced distance control. Better as a finesse tool.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Clean, simple head with a leading edge that lines up perfectly. The weight feels spot-on — almost like the club does the work for you. Very easy to load and let it perform. Just reliable, straightforward execution.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Looks like a compact iron at address, which I liked. Produced consistent full-swing results, even on misses. A bit firm in the hands but bites well around the green. Excellent glide through sand.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Truly shines around the green — face opens easily and inspires confidence. You can hit anything you want with solid spin. Setup is simple, and execution feels comfortable.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Excellent greenside touch — very easy to open the face without digging. Soft feel on delicate downhill shots. Full swings, however, dug too easily on soft turf. Tough for steep players to stay consistent.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
One of the easiest wedges to lay open — flops were effortless. Never grabbed in grass and generated huge spin. Zero trouble contacting the ball. Extremely friendly for creativity.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Rewards precise planning. If you know the shot, it delivers great contact. Slightly heavier feel adds stability. Surprisingly clean out of bunkers and steady around greens. A more demanding wedge, but consistent.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Full-swing feel was heavy and clunky, like hitting a brick. Hard to ignore that sensation. Around the green and in bunkers, spin was actually quite good. But the long-shot feel held it back.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Very controllable distance with a consistent ball flight. Launches high but lands soft. Plenty of spin to stop shots quickly. Just an easy, predictable performer.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A short-swing and bunker standout — almost automatic. Extremely dependable around the green. Full swings were less appealing due to the sound and feedback. But for finesse work, it’s tough to beat.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Face produces a crisp, firm feel with a lot of ball speed. Good distance but dispersion widened more than I’d like. Around the green, shots tended to jump off the face, hurting consistency. Strong bunker performance, though, with a firm, satisfying thump.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Striking blend of matte and shine, which makes for a really sharp look. Incredible precision on tight, short-sided chips. Sand play felt breezy and confident.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The 50-degree feels like a seamless continuation of the irons. Sets up clean, takes a crisp divot, and lets you be aggressive. Stable, with a soft edge to the feel. Short-shot spin was reliable and easy to reproduce.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Spin was uncontrollable. Ball felt like it spun forever without going anywhere. Then on short shots, it wouldn’t stop at all. Hard to make that combination useful.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Took time to adjust to the contrasting head/face, but distance control was strong once settled. Lighter head made greenside touch trickier and lowered spin. Blue topline looked great, especially on the 58. Good idea, mixed execution.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Beautiful, classic wedge shape. Leading edge looks intimidating at first but never digs. Full-swing feel is firm yet pleasant. Easy to shape flight — low into wind or high and floating. Tons of controllable spin around the green.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
32. Glides through sand effortlessly — almost like it eats it and spits out a tap-in. Light, balanced head made crisp swings easy. Turf interaction was minimal and clean. Lots of control built in.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Gorgeous high-gloss look with a useful two-tone face. But shot direction and control were hit-or-miss. Sand play was fine, just unpredictable in terms of how much sand or swing it needed. Pretty, but inconsistent.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Could hit anything — flops, runners, all of it felt natural. Almost like an extension of my arm. But full swings felt heavy and reduced distance control. Better as a finesse tool.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Looks like a compact iron at address, which I liked. Produced consistent full-swing results, even on misses. A bit firm in the hands but bites well around the green. Excellent glide through sand.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Very controllable distance with a consistent ball flight. Launches high but lands soft. Plenty of spin to stop shots quickly. Just an easy, predictable performer.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Wild, shiny, festival-blue look is totally unique. Full swings never quite felt like hitting a pure sweet spot, but impact wasn’t harsh. Just firm and honest feedback. Very different vibe from anything else.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Great greenside versatility in all conditions and shot types. Full swings were the weak point — dispersion wider and carry short even on good strikes. Performs best in the scoring zone.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Traditional head with a helpful two-tone that frames the ball. Full swings felt lively and it sliced through turf with ease. Plenty of greenside spin and strong sand performance. Really effective across every shot type.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Compact head let me hit every greenside shot with precision. Tons of spin on little runners, and flop shots slid right under and landed soft. Never bladed anything. Strong from bunkers too. Exceptionally solid around the entire green.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Classic, clean setup. Sand shots were easy, though getting different heights required more work. Great touch on fluffy lies, though. Distance control felt simple and predictable.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Swings felt effortless from the start. Not a digger in sand or thick rough, which made it versatile. Even full shots produced ideal divots and turf interaction. Just a wedge that puts a smile on your face.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A short-swing magic stick. Amazing in the bunker and around the greens. A tough one to beat. I wasn't crazy about it on the full swing in the sound and feedback department.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Took a few swings to understand, but once settled, it set up nicely. Contact was solid and predictable. Still not quite fully clicking for me, but it has potential. Just needs more reps.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
One of the easiest wedges to lay open — flops were effortless. Never grabbed in grass and generated huge spin. Zero trouble contacting the ball. Extremely friendly for creativity.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Rewards precise planning. If you know the shot, it delivers great contact. Slightly heavier feel adds stability. Surprisingly clean out of bunkers and steady around greens. A more demanding wedge, but consistent.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Full-swing feel was heavy and clunky, like hitting a brick. Hard to ignore that sensation. Around the green and in bunkers, spin was actually quite good. But the long-shot feel held it back.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A short-swing and bunker standout — almost automatic. Extremely dependable around the green. Full swings were less appealing due to the sound and feedback. But for finesse work, it’s tough to beat.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Most notable feature is the consistent weight and feel across all lofts. Gap through lob all swing the same, which is incredibly confidence-boosting. Looks uniform too, like one extended club. My favorite look of the test.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Sapphire-blue look is striking and calming. Fantastic control and impressive versatility across all shot types. Feels soft and responsive off the face. Just a very pleasing wedge to hit.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Sets up beautifully at address and boosts confidence immediately. Easy to knock flights down on full swings, which better players will appreciate. Feels controlled without effort. Just a really trustworthy look and response.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Loved it on full swings — very solid and predictable. Excellent in firm bunkers, but soft sand was a real challenge. Around the green, the face felt deader than others. Still workable, just not as lively.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Blue face is visually bold and takes getting used to, but performance is tour-tight. Spin and carry dispersion were extremely consistent. Requires good hands on tight lies but rewards precision. Full swings are where it feels best.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Clean, simple head with a leading edge that lines up perfectly. The weight feels spot-on — almost like the club does the work for you. Very easy to load and let it perform. Just reliable, straightforward execution.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Truly shines around the green — face opens easily and inspires confidence. You can hit anything you want with solid spin. Setup is simple, and execution feels comfortable.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Excellent greenside touch — very easy to open the face without digging. Soft feel on delicate downhill shots. Full swings, however, dug too easily on soft turf. Tough for steep players to stay consistent.
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