The 8 Best Wedges of 2020 (Chosen by Experts)

The CBX features a cavity-backed design that certainly helps with improving contact for inexperienced golfers but even the weekend warriors who are creeping up on a single-digit handicap can find the wedge brings an overall boost to their short game.

Cleveland’s zip grooves anchor the face of the CBX for more spin and a softer, higher approach to any shot from outside 30 yards. Whether you are taking a full swing or a half-backswing pitch shot, the CBX offers an efficient contact that you can depend upon from any situation on the links.

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.

One of the big selling points for the RTX4 from Cleveland is the claim that the wedge will put “1,000 new shots in your bag.” While we can’t vouch for that quote explicitly, we can assure you that the club is wildly adept at being put to the test in sand and tall grass and coming out of danger with flying colors.

At the heart of the RTX4 is Cleveland’s proprietary Rotex Face Technology. The innovative face gives the golfer more spin than previous versions with deep, sharp grooves that keep consistent contact on the golf ball. This wedge is versatile in numerous ways and is a blast to hit from the fairway, bunker or rough.

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.

For around the price of a mid-range dozen golf balls, Wilson has created a wedge that can be played with either a square or open stance and features a sole grind that shadows the feeling of a forged iron.

The Wilson Harmonized Golf Wedge comes in five different loft options, but does not allow the golfer to choose the bounce degree. That small aggravation aside, this is a well-constructed club that delivers a nice performance, especially when you factor in the relatively inexpensive cost.

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.

What makes the Cobra wedge stand apart from comparable clubs is the wide assortment of grind and loft options. For less than the cost of a top-notch driver, any golfer can put together a collection of three or four outstanding Cobra wedges that provide an arsenal of options for any shot under 125 yards.

The progressive-spin technology of the Cobra King Black Wedge is innovative and translates well to the course. Instead of the standard deep grooves you’d typically find in a wedge, the Cobra has a mixture of shallow and tight groove options to help you at differing distances.

With three grinds to choose from, a low handicapper who has a better sense of the type of shots they want to hit can find the right combination without much effort.

A club that deserves the accolades but continues to stay underrated, the Cobra King Black Wedge presents the golfer with an exceptional experience that will lower scores without forcing you to take a second mortgage out on your home.

The Pinemeadow Wedge is made from the company’s patented steel that isn’t as soft as you’ll find in other companies’ wedges but it maintains a durability that is hard to find for the price point.

If there is something on the wedge worth highlighting it has to be the large face of the club. This wedge has a lot of room to strike the golf ball and while that might not be the greatest thing for inexperienced golfers looking to advance their short game, it definitely helps beginners get the ball into the air and away from trouble.

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.

The Smart Sole wedge is powered by the extra wide sole that has three tiers that promote forgiveness with incredible turf interaction that prevents snagging.

Our testers had a blast challenging the Smart Sole wedge, putting it to the test in sand, tall grass, and thick rough. On shot after shot, they found the club to be reliable with contact that you could depend upon.

Other features of the Cleveland wedge include the company’s patented Feel Balanced Technology. The company has made the hosel of the wedge lighter and moved that weight around the perimeter of the clubhead with a touch more on the toe for better feel.

And as with all Cleveland wedges, 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.

Carbon steel makes up the bulk of the clubhead and the light metal is put to intelligent use with the Mack Daddy 5 wedge. The shape of the wedge is a distinct advantage for the weekend warrior and provides a wide sole to improve the turf interaction for golfers of any handicap.

The jewel of the Mack Daddy 5 is the JAWS groove system. Callaway has discovered a milling method that allows more grooves to be placed between the larger grooves for additional grip on the golf ball. The spin that this wedge produces is out of this world and measured one of the highest readings of RPMs we’ve ever seen.

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.

One of the more dramatic features of the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 is the raw finish face. The groove system has not been treated with an anti-rust finish and that’s intentional because as the wedge ages, the grooves and center of the face will begin to gracefully take on a rust color giving the wedge more depth and color.

Don’t worry, even as the wedge begins to age, the performance maintains a high level that gives the golfer more spin, control and feel.

The TPU insert is another highlight of the wedge as it sits above the sole of the club and assists with dampening vibration and solidifying the club at impact. Our testers loved the response and feel combination of the MG2 and several made comments about how wonderfully structured the wedge is on a mixture of different shots.

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.