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2020 Gear Guide: Wedges
It’s recommended that a player replaces their wedges every two years. We’ve got a few recommendations for you.
By Ted Johnson
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BETTINARDI HLX 3.0 | $190
Why you’ll love it: So pretty you won’t want to hit it
Why you should buy it: Buttery feel from Bettinardi milling with honeycomb finish
Insider’s insight: Keep an eye on it; many will want to try it out
COBRA MIM | $150
Why you’ll love it: Blend of metals, less polishing
Why you should buy it: Instead of forging, this cast club reduces machine treatment for soft feel
Insider’s insight: More loft-sole options for 2020
TAYLORMADE MILLED GRIND 2.0 | $170
Why you’ll love it: Raw finish for sharper grooves
Why you should buy it: Based on Tiger’s wedge specs, the grooves and face produce a grabby club
Insider’s insight: A high-tech design for advanced wedge players
PING GLIDE 3.0 | $150
Why you’ll love it: Redesign includes iconic Eye2 shape
Why you should buy it: Overall new wedge affording feel, forgiveness and performance
Insider’s insight: Get fitted to match bounce to angle of attack
TITLEIST VOKEY SM8 | $160
Why you’ll love it: PGA TOUR’s most popular wedge
Why you should buy it: SM8 offers the longest hosel, tungsten weight on toe; 2 groove shapes
Insider’s insight: You’ll gain so much on those delicate shots
CLEVELAND SMART SOLE 4 | $120
Why you’ll love it: Unique wide sole for forgiveness
Why you should buy it: Designed to eliminate mis-hits, making sand escapes easy and predictable
Insider’s insight: A little practice eliminates short-game jitters
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This section appeared in the 2020 April issue of Colorado AvidGolfer.
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