Top 17 Best Golf Wedges Ever (Of All Time)

Another interesting development from Cleveland with the wedge is the introduction of Feel Balancing Technology. Using the cavity-backed design, the company has removed weight from the hosel and distributed it around the perimeter of the clubhead for more balance while enhancing feel.

Our testers loved the complete package presented by the CBX wedge. Even our advanced golfers, who really are not the target for the CBX, found that the club allowed for versatility with a dependable ball flight.

Another area where the wedge from Cleveland excels is with feel and control. The company lowered the center of gravity on the RTX4 for a more reliable ball flight that is slightly above what a golfer would consider moderate for more control, especially on full swings.

As nice as the wedges are for the very economical price, they are heavier and certainly force the golfer to lose a few yards off their expected full swing distance. From shorter distances, say inside 35 yards, the wedges also suffer from a lack of spin that you would normally find on a higher-end short game club.

Design-wise, the Mizuno T7 retains the popular teardrop shape of the successful Mizuno T5 (we had reviewed that one in the following previous article). One thing to keep in mind is that the Mizuno T7 is a blade wedge, meaning it might not be suitable for beginners.

The key highlight of the Mizuno T5 was definitely the sharp, responsive feel. You can definitely tell a well-struck shot, and when you make a mishit, you fingers will know it immediately. It feels very tight and solid, and comes in loft ranges from 46 to 62 degree, with two more different head options from 50-degree upwards.

If you are trying to choose between the Pinemeadow and the Wilson Harmonized wedge, then the Wilson is the way to go as it delivers better spin and a lighter clubhead.

But if you prefer something heavier with a taller face design, then the Pinemeadow Wedge could be worth your investment.

And as with all the best golf wedges from Cleveland, the Smart Sole model has optimized loft to assure the golfer that their contact will be pure and their desired shot can be obtained. Whether it be a high pitch shot over a bunker or a low slashing shot through deep rough, the Smart Sole is more than capable of answering the call to your worst problems on the course.

Most golfers who really hit the course looking to better their short game, loves finding a club that gives them options to tailor their club set specifically for their skill set. Callaway has answered the call for those golfers by creating numerous options with a wide variety of bounce and loft options.

Although it is sure to improve the short game of any golfer, the Callaway JAWS Mack Daddy 5 wedge is just the ticket to knock those last few strokes off the scorecard for low handicappers.

There’s not much to dislike on the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2, but if you are a beginning golfer looking for a deal, then be forewarned, this TaylorMade wedge is better suited for advanced golfers with some change in their pocket. Regardless of your skill level, the MG2 is one fantastic wedge worth the cost.

Along with several grind and sole options, the Vokey SM8 offers flexibility across the entire product line, creating the short game best suited for your style of aggressiveness and play around the greens.

Make no mistake, the Vokey wedges are for serious golfers, and while beginners and high handicappers need not apply here, these advanced players should boldly consider adding these best golf wedges to their bag.

The new C-Grind on these wedges makes shots incredibly easy to hit with the enhanced toe peak on the face powering the ball toward the target.

As you would expect with a Callaway wedge, the Jaws Full-Toe delivers impressive performance from any situation on the course, perfect for mid-handicappers that need more consistency and reliability from their wedges.

When it comes time to save your score from deep rough or sand, the wide sole on the Cleveland RTX ZipCore allows you to play with an open or closed stance for easy, crisp contact.

Another interesting fact worth noting as these best golf wedges have been heat treated by Cleveland to increase durability and extend the life of each club.

Powered by the company’s UltiZip Grooves, the Cleveland RTX ZipCore offers a reliable shot shape that provides consistency and reliability from any situation on the links, whether it be in the sand or from the fairway.

When I took full-swing shots from the fairway with these wedges, I was impressed with the turf interaction and the high shot height with moderately high spin rates.

When evaluating the grooves, I found them to be relatively shallow, a common characteristic when dealing with less expensive wedges. But even with this unfortunate feature, the spin rates registered relatively solid across the board, regardless of the loft.

While you won’t get the feedback or feel that you would from top-tier wedges, if you are starting out, I can recommend the Mile High Life wedges as a nice compliment to your starter set.

Solidly built, the T20s also utilize weight placed high on the blade to increase spin on off-center strikes. 

While wedges aren’t particularly known for forgiveness, the T20’s balance through weighting definitely shines on the course, helping keep shots toward the target with speed.

The highlight of these best golf wedges are the Groove-in-Groove system along the hitting area. The Mack Daddy CB Wedges do a great job of gripping the ball to create spin to help you control your pitch shots, especially from trouble where precision is at a premium.

An impressive new addition to the Callaway family of clubs, the Mack Daddy CB provides reliable shotmaking for all levels of golfers.

At the heart of the wedge, golfers will find a lightweight, but sturdy, Carbon Steel body that increases touch from inside 50 yards and enhances feel.

A dynamic wedge that provides tour-level performance for golfers that need game-improvement clubs, the Wilson Staff Model HT deserves your consideration.

The ES21 also boasts a high toe, low heel shape to help lift open face shots with softness and spin.

For mid and high handicappers, the Mizuno ES21 wedges offer a wide sole with terrific turf interaction, making one of the best performing short game clubs on the market.

The club’s hi-toe design offers outstanding forgiveness on shots that climb too high on the face or creep out toward the toe.

Another cool aspect of the Hi-Toe wedge is the raw face. Over time the face on the Hi-Toe will naturally rust, creating a beautiful finish that won’t affect performance, but instead, enhance the look of the club.

A dynamic wedge that offers a fresh and unique approach to short game play, the TaylorMade Hi-Toe Raw Wedge provides golfers with an exciting alternative to traditional wedges.