TG Test Pro Neil Wain and Equipment Editor Simon Daddow test and review the best wedges of 2022.
We show how 22 models compare in data, and narrow down to our favourite five models of the year.
See the test data on our website here https://bit.ly/3LH6zCU
Timestamps:
0:27 Should you be using blade or cavity back wedges?
2:12 Drop off (backspin and carry distance) and shot area data comparison.
4:06 Backspin comparison for all 22 models tested.
5:49 Our best performing wedges of 2022.
Get more information on the leading wedges models on our website below:
Ben Hogan Equalizer II – https://bit.ly/3NVTNT8
TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 – https://bit.ly/3LK6bU5
Titleist Vokey Design SM9 – https://bit.ly/3JdQuD5
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9 Comments
Best wedges are the Kirkland signature from Costco. £150 for three.
A wedge without full face grooves is an unfinished wedge.😉
I’ve been playing the CBX 2 for the last year or so. The CBX ZipCore should not be overlooked for average golfers. Very forgiving and wonderful around the greens.
I do like the regular Zip Core wedges, but I would’ve looked at the CBX wedges if they would’ve been available when I made my purchase. I don’t have much trouble hitting wedges but the CBX’s might’ve paired nicely with my ZX5’s, which are an outstanding iron. Nice job as always guys👍🏻That’s why I subscribe.
I’m enjoying Edison wedges, great choice for many golfers
According to the data, the Vokey wedges don’t seem to be deserving the attention they usually get from the golfers. What would be the reason we often find them in bags ?
I got three second hand Vokey SM8 today as they are everywhere, as the SM9 came out recently I believe.
Great video lads. I hate to admit it but my game transformed when I put a set of cbx2 wedges in my bag. I’ve always played bladed wedges in the past and never realized how penalizing they were at 40+ yards. Ever since I added these more forgiving wedges my scoring improved dramatically. Shots that used never make the green were all of a sudden on the putting surface. And the extra bounce on those slightly heavy chips gave me a better result than deserved. Put your ego aside and lower your scores lol
I've been playing with Cleveland CBX 2's for nearly 2 years I think and really like them. I matched them with Wilson D9 cavity back irons that correspond well to my handicap. The Wilson pitch wedge has a 43° loft typical of game improvement irons, so I got the CBX's in 48°, 54° and 60° to use as gap, sand and lob wedges respectively which cover a good array of distances and shot types. The gapping might be too wide and imprecise for really good players, but I'm playing at around 20 handicap now (down from 30ish 2 years back) and it seems perfect for my level. The only thing I would say is that I don't get those big, flashy back spins when the ball lands on rhe green that you see regularly from pros and golf youtubers. For me the ball lands close to where it pitches if the turf is soft or a few feet forward if the ground is hard. Not sure if that is down to my poor technique or if cavity back irons are just less spiny. Do I need to try new wedges having improved my game? Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Why is the SM9s on the final screen but no mention of them ?