Recommend me some wedges

[abjectplop]

Can anyone recommend some good value wedges? I currently have a couple of Vokeys which need replaced but I see they're wanting £169 each for the latest SM10s.....would prefer to pay somewhere in the region of £100 a club if there's any bargains out there.

Also what's everyone's thoughts on getting fitted.....does it matter as much for wedges? I play a links with firm turf and bunkers with loads of sand so I pretty much know I'd like one with high bounce for the sand and one with low bounce for the tight lies. Do shafts come into it?!

 

[SteveW86]

I think shafts are less important in the wedges as you aren’t putting full swings on them mainly.

I would say getting the correct bounce for your swing would be more important.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I’ve got TM wedges, I much prefer them to vokeys

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Cleveland do great wedges. Well worth checking out.

 

[spongebob59]

Mizuno S23, £144 most places on multi buy.
Free custom fit upgrades too.

 

[jim8flog]

Cleveland are good but do wear more than a Vokey.
You can pick up older models on clearance e.g.

Cleveland RTX 3 Wedges - Clubhouse Golf

Cleveland RTX 3 Tour Satin Chrome Golf Wedge - Shop at Clubhouse Golf for a bigger choice with better value, plus free UK delivery over £30 and 0% finance available.

www.clubhousegolf.co.uk

As per Steve shafts on wedges are pretty much standard across the makes (very often TTDG wedge Flex).

 

[Mandofred]

Don't ignore the Cleveland CBX wedges.....I just picked up an older model at Snainton for about £70.

 

[Orikoru]

Cleveland do great wedges. Well worth checking out.

Yeah, I've stuck with Cleveland for my wedges for years. Great value for money compared to the 'bigger boys'.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I don’t know your playing level, but don’t ignore the benefits of cavity back wedges.

 

[Bazzatron]

Clubhouse golf got the JAWS MD5s for £90

 

[Skytot]

Mizuno S23

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Have a look at the second hand sites. Normally a load of deals on previous years models

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Have a look at the second hand sites. Normally a load of deals on previous years models

Problem with buying 2nd hand wedges is you don’t have nice fresh grooves.

 

[bobmac]

As you can see, there are many to chose from and they're all pretty good.
It's probably going to be down to personal opinion.
Have you decided what loft you are looking for?

 

[GreiginFife]

You can pick up the Mizuno T22 for about then £100 mark now. Good wedges, I have a couple in 51 and 56.

 

[Bdill93]

Kirkland for the win!

 

[nickh]

Take advantage of the new SM10's hitting the market and sweep up some brand new SM9's for £100, or £60-£80 second hand.

..Nick

 

[clubchamp98]

Clubhouse golf got the JAWS MD5s for £90

I went from vokey to MD5 wedges they are great wedges.

 

[abjectplop]

As you can see, there are many to chose from and they're all pretty good.
It's probably going to be down to personal opinion.
Have you decided what loft you are looking for?

I've currently got a 52 and 58 which I was fitted for 5 years ago, so I'll likely just stick with the same lofts. I notice looking back at my fitting that the 52 is 12 degree bounce, and the 58 is 14 degree bounce. I'd actually prefer to go to a lower bounce for my 58 for the firm links lies I'm used to. I actively release the club/use the bounce on chips and pitches......will the lower bounce model actually be more difficult to play in your opinion? Alternative is just to go to my PW for the tighter lies and mostly just play a chip and run type shot.

 

[garyinderry]

I've currently got a 52 and 58 which I was fitted for 5 years ago, so I'll likely just stick with the same lofts. I notice looking back at my fitting that the 52 is 12 degree bounce, and the 58 is 14 degree bounce. I'd actually prefer to go to a lower bounce for my 58 for the firm links lies I'm used to. I actively release the club/use the bounce on chips and pitches......will the lower bounce model actually be more difficult to play in your opinion? Alternative is just to go to my PW for the tighter lies and mostly just play a chip and run type shot.

I really wouldn't recommend a low bounce wedge even if you play links. I play a fair bit of links golf and use high bounce wedges. The bounce is there to help you.
I have decent hands but I find low bounce wedges have a very fine margin of error.
Go medium if you must but I'd recommended most stay clear of low bounce.