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Why We Like It
- Cleveland used a proprietary steel alloy that features a tighter grain structure for a softer feel. It also saves six grams.
- In its raw state, the alloy has the benefit of not rusting over time as other steel alloys tend to do. This preserves the look and performance of the grooves.
- The ZipCore material in the hosel saves weight, some of which is repositioned low and toward the toe where golfers tend to strike the ball. The rest of the saved weight is used to make the hosel longer and wider to increase forgiveness.
- A refined face-milling process for the lower lofts enhances carry-distance consistency.
- The leading edge on lower-bounce models is sharper and is more rounded on higher-bounce options. This improves turf interaction based on the type of shots and the attack angles typically played with those bounces.
- New sharper, tighter-spaced grooves maximize contact and channel debris for more spin, particularly on shots hit from the rough.
- Top 5 in Performance from sand, low-handicaps
- 20 options (46-64 degrees), 4 sole grinds, 3 finishes
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed outstanding greenside control and bunker performance — easy, controllable spin and the ability to flight shots precisely. Full swings produced consistent distance and mid-height trajectories with forgiving mis-hit performance. Testers praised smooth turf interaction, soft yet clear feedback, full-face-groove confidence and high-toe versatility for shotmakers. One caveat: it can occasionally dig through turf for steeper swings.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed exceptional spin and spin control with a consistent, easy-to-read mid-height trajectory; head weighting makes desired numbers effortless. Full-face grooves and a high-toe profile inspire confidence, cutting through sand and tight lies with a crisp “zip” and allowing creative face work—versatile and forgiving on mis-hits, strong on full swings and capable of firing bunker shots past the hole to check back. One caveat: feel is firmer and a bit clunkier than some softer wedges.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a dependable, versatile performer with soft, crisp feel, excellent turf interaction and reliable distance control. Greenside control and shot variety stood out — pick your contact point and it responds; natural release and heavy spin let shots stop quickly. Bunkers were nearly automatic, gliding through sand and yielding precise splash control. Full swings produced height, punch and easy workability. One minor caveat: a few found it could dig in heavier turf on certain swings.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted exceptional precision and spin control, with full and partial shots locking into tight windows and a buttery-to-firm feel that inspires confidence. Sand performance stood out — the bounce glides for soft, reliable bunker exits. It fits the hands comfortably, offers consistent gap distances, predictable turf interaction and versatile greenside play. One caveat: it can generate excessive spin at times, causing shots to come up short.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Better for me on full swings than greenside. Produced a slightly higher flight with a clean, crisp sound. Distance control was trickier, and it stuck in the sand at times. Worked better for longer bunker shots than high, soft ones.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Mis-hits were rare. Sounded like a satisfying slap at impact. Incredible in the sand, almost automatic. You can splash it out easily and control both height and distance. Very confident bunker performer.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Smooth, comfortable, and predictable through turf and ball. Plenty of height with good spin. Greenside clipping felt effortless and enjoyable. Handled bunkers softly and cleanly.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Consistent mid-height ball flight on full swings. Cut through every lie without hesitation. In the bunker, you get that crisp “zip” sound you want. Just steady, predictable performance across conditions.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Notably less spin around the greens, which forced more bump-and-runs instead of playing to the hole and checking it. The performance shift was obvious. Still playable, but not for someone who relies on greenside spin.
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Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Better for me on full swings than greenside. Produced a slightly higher flight with a clean, crisp sound. Distance control was trickier, and it stuck in the sand at times. Worked better for longer bunker shots than high, soft ones.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Mis-hits were rare. Sounded like a satisfying slap at impact. Incredible in the sand, almost automatic. You can splash it out easily and control both height and distance. Very confident bunker performer.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Smooth, comfortable, and predictable through turf and ball. Plenty of height with good spin. Greenside clipping felt effortless and enjoyable. Handled bunkers softly and cleanly.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Consistent mid-height ball flight on full swings. Cut through every lie without hesitation. In the bunker, you get that crisp “zip” sound you want. Just steady, predictable performance across conditions.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Notably less spin around the greens, which forced more bump-and-runs instead of playing to the hole and checking it. The performance shift was obvious. Still playable, but not for someone who relies on greenside spin.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The clubhead naturally released through the shot — you never had to force it. Felt utilitarian, like a reliable C-student: nothing great, nothing terrible. Very steady but not particularly lively.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Love the full-face grooves that inspire confidence. Outstanding in the sand, cutting through cleanly and powerfully. Just trucks through without digging.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
No glaring weaknesses, but it truly shines out of the sand and around the green. Tons of spin and the ability to throw a bunker shot past the hole and pull it back a couple feet.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Feel is firmer and clunkier than the softer Cleveland wedges of the past. But the high-toe design around the green is phenomenal. Tight lies, bunkers, anything needing serious spin — this is the club.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A solid, heavy club that drives down through the ball with authority. Feedback is deep and muted. Performs very nicely through sand with minimal effort. Around the green it's steady but not standout.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Felt like it fit the hands perfectly, almost like a tailored glove. Strikes were solid and targets were easy to hit. Spin was very controllable. Around the green it gave helpful forgiveness, and it handled sand confidently. Very intuitive club.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Around the green it needed more touch; felt like it stuck in the turf at times. Maybe operator error, but other wedges pop the ball up and release more naturally for me. This one just didn’t give the same easy lift.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Spin and spin control define this club. Very consistent off the face with an easy-to-read trajectory. The head weighting means you don’t need much effort to produce the numbers you want. Dependable, predictable spinner.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Full swings occasionally jumped, which isn’t what you want from a wedge when precision matters. Sand interaction was exceptional, with the bounce gliding beautifully to produce plenty of spin.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Less forgiving than most, but when you strike it clean the spin is outrageous. Easy to flight high or low. Very spinny out of the traps, letting you fly it right to the hole and stop it quickly. A shot-maker’s wedge.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Precision is the word — full and partial shots both locked into their windows. Cut through turf aggressively and produced a fast-spinning, zippy landing. More spin than I normally prefer, but the feel was buttery.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Full swings had a lively, electric feel, but that same jumpiness showed up in the short game. The ball came off hotter than expected, leading to more rollout.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Full swings had a little extra pop and produced great height. Around the green the dispersion widened, though the bite on the ball was excellent. Turf interaction was smooth, but bunker shots were tougher — the club didn’t glide through sand as easily.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Could generate as much spin as I wanted, sometimes too much and came up short. High, soaring wedge shots with surprising energy at impact. Really lively feel. Great for players who love adding spin on command.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A legitimate bunker wizard. You can place it right behind the ball and create as much spin as you want. Move the ball slightly forward or back and you instantly change rollout.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Full-face grooves give maximum surface area and real confidence when opening the blade. Cuts through sand cleanly without digging. Solid on full shots and gets down into the turf nicely.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Great all-around wedge with a slightly heavier face that encourages a committed full swing. Crisp feel around the greens with tons of spin on landing. In the bunker it slid through both firm and fluffy sand with ease. Always finished with strong stopping power.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Packs a punch on full swings, climbing high yet easy to flight down. Bunker shots felt pillowy and effortless. Pure strikes were incredibly satisfying and consistently tight to the pin. High or low, it’s versatile everywhere and especially confident around the green.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Heavier feel but without affecting face control. Above-average ball-striking distance with easy workability both directions. Muted sound at impact. Just a steady, slightly weighty wedge.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Where many wedges excel in one area, this one performs across the board. Forgiving in the bunker, controllable around the green, and accurate on full-swing approaches. A true all-phase wedge. Very balanced.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
A really good all-around utility wedge with a clean, modern-traditional look. Full swings were functional and consistent—nothing flashy, just solid work. Greenside and sand performance were easy and predictable. Plenty of spin to hold greens without being overly aggressive. Short chips were simple to control.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Tended to dig through the turf rather than glide. Same trait appeared around the greens, though less severe. A shallow-swing player could make it work, but steep players might struggle. Not the smoothest mover.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Excellent greenside control with a ton of shot variety. Felt like I could choose my contact point and the club responded exactly how I wanted. Glides through turf effortlessly.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Really strong on full swings and surprisingly forgiving on mis-hits. If you like using different face positions, this wedge welcomes creativity. It feels built for shotmakers. Versatility is the big win.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Great turf interaction and very reliable distance control. Soft feel, clean feedback, and no surprises. It just did everything well without demanding any adjustment. A trustworthy all-around performer.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Traditional wedge with firm feel and great spin. Gap wedge offered consistent distance and the greenside spin was manageable. Felt like I could do anything with the face. Very trustworthy on a wide range of shots.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
On the heavier side overall. The bounce shape caused frequent heavy strikes on both full and greenside shots. Hard to find clean contact consistently. Just didn’t match my swing.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Better for me on full swings than greenside. Produced a slightly higher flight with a clean, crisp sound. Distance control was trickier, and it stuck in the sand at times. Worked better for longer bunker shots than high, soft ones.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Smooth, comfortable, and predictable through turf and ball. Plenty of height with good spin. Greenside clipping felt effortless and enjoyable. Handled bunkers softly and cleanly.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A solid, heavy club that drives down through the ball with authority. Feedback is deep and muted. Performs very nicely through sand with minimal effort. Around the green it's steady but not standout.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Felt like it fit the hands perfectly, almost like a tailored glove. Strikes were solid and targets were easy to hit. Spin was very controllable. Around the green it gave helpful forgiveness, and it handled sand confidently. Very intuitive club.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Full swings occasionally jumped, which isn’t what you want from a wedge when precision matters. Sand interaction was exceptional, with the bounce gliding beautifully to produce plenty of spin.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Precision is the word — full and partial shots both locked into their windows. Cut through turf aggressively and produced a fast-spinning, zippy landing. More spin than I normally prefer, but the feel was buttery.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Full swings had a lively, electric feel, but that same jumpiness showed up in the short game. The ball came off hotter than expected, leading to more rollout.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Full swings had a little extra pop and produced great height. Around the green the dispersion widened, though the bite on the ball was excellent. Turf interaction was smooth, but bunker shots were tougher — the club didn’t glide through sand as easily.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Could generate as much spin as I wanted, sometimes too much and came up short. High, soaring wedge shots with surprising energy at impact. Really lively feel. Great for players who love adding spin on command.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Packs a punch on full swings, climbing high yet easy to flight down. Bunker shots felt pillowy and effortless. Pure strikes were incredibly satisfying and consistently tight to the pin. High or low, it’s versatile everywhere and especially confident around the green.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Where many wedges excel in one area, this one performs across the board. Forgiving in the bunker, controllable around the green, and accurate on full-swing approaches. A true all-phase wedge. Very balanced.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Traditional wedge with firm feel and great spin. Gap wedge offered consistent distance and the greenside spin was manageable. Felt like I could do anything with the face. Very trustworthy on a wide range of shots.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Mis-hits were rare. Sounded like a satisfying slap at impact. Incredible in the sand, almost automatic. You can splash it out easily and control both height and distance. Very confident bunker performer.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The clubhead naturally released through the shot — you never had to force it. Felt utilitarian, like a reliable C-student: nothing great, nothing terrible. Very steady but not particularly lively.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Around the green it needed more touch; felt like it stuck in the turf at times. Maybe operator error, but other wedges pop the ball up and release more naturally for me. This one just didn’t give the same easy lift.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Less forgiving than most, but when you strike it clean the spin is outrageous. Easy to flight high or low. Very spinny out of the traps, letting you fly it right to the hole and stop it quickly. A shot-maker’s wedge.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A legitimate bunker wizard. You can place it right behind the ball and create as much spin as you want. Move the ball slightly forward or back and you instantly change rollout.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Great all-around wedge with a slightly heavier face that encourages a committed full swing. Crisp feel around the greens with tons of spin on landing. In the bunker it slid through both firm and fluffy sand with ease. Always finished with strong stopping power.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Heavier feel but without affecting face control. Above-average ball-striking distance with easy workability both directions. Muted sound at impact. Just a steady, slightly weighty wedge.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
A really good all-around utility wedge with a clean, modern-traditional look. Full swings were functional and consistent—nothing flashy, just solid work. Greenside and sand performance were easy and predictable. Plenty of spin to hold greens without being overly aggressive. Short chips were simple to control.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Tended to dig through the turf rather than glide. Same trait appeared around the greens, though less severe. A shallow-swing player could make it work, but steep players might struggle. Not the smoothest mover.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Excellent greenside control with a ton of shot variety. Felt like I could choose my contact point and the club responded exactly how I wanted. Glides through turf effortlessly.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Great turf interaction and very reliable distance control. Soft feel, clean feedback, and no surprises. It just did everything well without demanding any adjustment. A trustworthy all-around performer.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
On the heavier side overall. The bounce shape caused frequent heavy strikes on both full and greenside shots. Hard to find clean contact consistently. Just didn’t match my swing.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Consistent mid-height ball flight on full swings. Cut through every lie without hesitation. In the bunker, you get that crisp “zip” sound you want. Just steady, predictable performance across conditions.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Notably less spin around the greens, which forced more bump-and-runs instead of playing to the hole and checking it. The performance shift was obvious. Still playable, but not for someone who relies on greenside spin.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Love the full-face grooves that inspire confidence. Outstanding in the sand, cutting through cleanly and powerfully. Just trucks through without digging.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
No glaring weaknesses, but it truly shines out of the sand and around the green. Tons of spin and the ability to throw a bunker shot past the hole and pull it back a couple feet.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Feel is firmer and clunkier than the softer Cleveland wedges of the past. But the high-toe design around the green is phenomenal. Tight lies, bunkers, anything needing serious spin — this is the club.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Spin and spin control define this club. Very consistent off the face with an easy-to-read trajectory. The head weighting means you don’t need much effort to produce the numbers you want. Dependable, predictable spinner.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Full-face grooves give maximum surface area and real confidence when opening the blade. Cuts through sand cleanly without digging. Solid on full shots and gets down into the turf nicely.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Really strong on full swings and surprisingly forgiving on mis-hits. If you like using different face positions, this wedge welcomes creativity. It feels built for shotmakers. Versatility is the big win.
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