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Callaway X-Tour Forged Wedge Review

Callaway’s X-Tour wedges are a mixture of old and new, especially the models with the PM grind and MD grooves.

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Wedges, however, probably aren’t what you think of in conjunction with Callaway. But the company’s lead golf club designer is a fellow named Roger Cleveland – the founder of Cleveland Golf and designer of many classic wedges, like the enduring 588 line. The X-Tour wedges are the third line of forged wedges he has designed for Callaway. Is the third time the charm?

Roger Cleveland left his namesake company and joined Callaway Golf in 1996. He combined with Big Bertha inventor Richard C. Helmstetter on several designs, including the X-12 irons. The duo collaborated on the Big Bertha Tour Series wedges in 1997, which were cast from stainless steel and aluminum bronze, and the cult favorite X-14 Pro Series wedges in 2000. But it was big news when Callaway released its Cleveland-designed Forged Wedges in 2002. Years in the making as tour prototypes, the wedges weren’t carbon copies of Cleveland’s 588 wedges as many people had expected. Instead, the simply titled Forged Wedges had rather small heads and a very rounded leading edge – both design elements that were meant to help the wedges get the ball out of nearly any lie.

Well, if there’s one thing tour players like, it’s familiarity with their wedges. The Callaway Forged Wedges were just a little too far outside their comfort zone. Two years later, the line was revamped as the Forged+ Wedges, with slightly larger head sizes and a different sole grind.

In the meantime, Roger Cleveland’s old 588 wedges were still popular on tour and were facing a new challenge from Titleist’s Vokey Design wedges. The Vokey wedges had some unique design twists, but had a very 588-esque look at address – which made it easy for tour players to quickly feel comfortable with them.

Callaway and Roger Cleveland don’t seem content to let the 588s and Vokey wedges rule the Darrell Survey. After winning over many tour pros and better amateurs last year with the forged X-Tour irons, Callaway has released the X-Tour forged wedges. They offer something both old and new in an attempt to offer both performance and confidence. I’ve played several rounds with a 58° degree X-Tour wedge, and here’s what I found about how they look and how they play.

Appearance Forget the swooping, rounded teardrop look of previous Callaway forged wedges. At address, the X-Tour wedges are unmistakably a Roger Cleveland design. The straight leading edge, the squarish toe, the high heel – the X-Tour forged wedges look nearly identical to the 588s and Vokey 200 series. That removes a serious stumbling block for tour professionals and other players who trust the look of familiar equipment.

The X-Tour wedges are available in two finishes. The Satin Chrome finish is very rich-looking and less prone to glare than a more polished chrome finish. The Vintage finish is a dark, non-reflective finish that will wear off and rust over time .

The model I’ve been using has the Vintage finish. After two months in the bag, the finish is gone from the sole and lower part of clubface, quickly worn away after a couple full sand shots to reveal the raw 1020 carbon steel beneath. There’s a fair amount of rust already formed along the top half of the club face and on the back of the club, which I like. If you prefer a cleaner look, and more durability and a slightly firmer feel, go with the Satin Chrome finish. But if you like a darker, rougher look, the Vintage finish is for you.

Previous Callaway forged wedges had only a large V-shaped Callaway chevron logo on the back along with the club’s loft. The X-Tour wedges are a bit busier, as they have graphics (red and black on the Satin Chrome version, red and white on the Vintage models) that mimic the medallions in the X-Tour iron cavity. It’s not as clean as previous versions, but it isn’t over the top, and it doesn’t take away from the classic lines of the wedges. The loft of each wedge is on the back, with a circle and smaller number designating the amount of bounce for that wedge. The word FORGED is stamped on the hosel of each club, and there’s a neat little bit of knurling just below the ferrule for an old-school look.

Technology The X-Tour wedges are forged from 1020 carbon steel, a very soft, mild steel alloy. This allows the wedges to be bent to custom lofts and lies fairly easily, and the soft metal also leads to great feel at impact. Many popular wedges, including the aforementioned 588s and other Cleveland Golf models, as well as the Titleist Vokeys and TaylorMade RAC wedges, are cast from stainless steel. Many people can’t tell the difference between cast and forged, but some people find forging to have real benefits in terms of feel and sound.

While the X-Tour wedges have a look that looks back in Roger Cleveland’s career, the design is very forward-looking. Among the eight different loft and bounce angle options are two special versions of the X-Tour wedges. The 58-11 and 60-11 models have the PM Grind and MD Grooves, two design elements that are quite distinctive.

The PM Grind is named for Phil Mickelson, who worked with Roger Cleveland to create a wedge that had enough bounce to work well in bunkers, yet still be able to pick the ball cleanly from tight lies. The solution was to create a sole that is the opposite of the typical rounded sole design you see on irons and wedges. Instead, the PM Grind creates a concave sole, where the leading and trailing edges of the sole are lower than the center of the sole. As a result, the club plays differently from various lies. On a tight lie, the leading edge of the club gets to the ball easily before the trailing edge, thanks to the concave sole. But on explosion shots where the bounce is needed to power through sand or grass, the trailing edge has plenty of bounce to keep the club moving. It’s an ingenious solution, and it enables better players who prefer low-bounce wedges to get the best of both worlds on tight lies and explosion shots.

The MD Grooves are what Mickelson dubbed the “Mack Daddy” grooves. The grooves on the 58-11 and 60-11 X-Tour wedges are slightly larger and have more aggressive angles to them than the standard modified U-grooves on other Callaway wedges. Wedges with souped-up grooves are all the rage these days, with Titleist’s Vokey Spin Milled wedges and TaylorMade’s RAC TP wedges with Y-cutter grooves getting plenty of play. Callaway’s MD Grooves are also designed to improve trajectory and help regulate distance control.

The X-Tour wedges utilize True Temper’s Dynamic Gold S300 as their stock shaft, though other models are available by custom order, and the stock grip is the Golf Pride Tour Velvet.

Playability As Erik noted in his review of the Vokey Spin Milled wedges last year, aggressive grooves can be a lot of fun. The MD Grooves of the X-Tour wedges generated tons of spin in the 58-11 model I’ve been using. It’s noticeable on full shots in the 75- to 80-yard range, as shots with a full swing tend to hit, hop and come back up to six feet (if you’re using a premium urethane-covered ball, that is) instead of just dropping and stopping.

But the extra spin is most pronounced on partial wedge shots and even on little chips around the green. On 40-yard shots, I’m used to having my 58° wedge hit the green and release forward a few feet. Not anymore. The X-Tour wedge lets me hit the same shot and have it hit, take a quick hop and spin back a foot or two. On chip shots, I can pick the ball cleanly (thanks PM Grind) and have the ball take one hop and stop. I’m not usually a big spinner of the ball, so this is both fun and productive, as I’ve been able to hit several wedge shots stiff that I wouldn’t normally have been able to stop the same way.

The downside of the MD Grooves and other high-spin grooves is that they can shred urethane balls but good. If you’re hitting a full lob wedge shot, you’re picking slices of golf ball cover out of your wedges. That’s the tradeoff for being able to generate so much spin. If you don’t like it, go with the non-MD Grooves models and you’ll be fine. The two models that have the special groove/grind combo are designated by a MD GROOVES stamp on the hosel.

In terms of sound and feel, the X-Tour wedges are as soft and solid as you’d expect from a true forged blade. The Vintage model I’ve been using feels like butter on good swings, and even mishits aren’t too harsh. The sound at impact is a muted click that is very satisfying.

A word of caution to any 15-handicapper thinking about buying these or any other classically styled wedges: These are not forgiving clubs. These are great tools if you know how to use them. But if you struggle to find the center of the clubface even with your wedges, stick to cavity back designs and save yourself some strokes.

Overall A friend of mine says Roger Cleveland is to wedges what Fender is to electric guitars. Namely, the maker of fully functional, esthetically pleasing designs that produce the exact results players want. And while I’m a hack with both guitars and golf clubs, I think my man is right on with is assessment.

The X-Tour wedges are available in right-handed lofts of 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° in PM and non-PM versions and 60° in PM and non-PM versions. Lefties will have to settle for the 52°, 56° and 60° (with PM Grind and MD Grooves) options. MSRP for the Vintage models is $150 and the Satin Chrome lists for $135, but street prices are more like $120 and $110, respectively.

27 thoughts on “Callaway X-Tour Forged Wedge Review”

I like the look of the PM grind, and wish I could easily get something like that on my Vokeys. Having seen yours, I think I like the “oilcan” look more than the “Vintage” look.

I love mine and I’m a 21 handicap!

Erik: Agreed, the Oil Can finish is more aesthetically pleasing than the Vintage finish. It’d be the best of both worlds to have a PM Grind wedge with an Oil Can look.

Headtilt: Wedges are about the only clubs where a high-handicapper can use pretty much the same thing as a touring pro. A lot of people struggle with lob wedges, but I’m glad you’re not one of them! As a rule of thumb, I’d say higher handicappers should have pitching/gap wedges that are cavity backs, then try a blade-type wedge for a sand/lob wedge. That’s my setup (cavity back 46 and 50 wedges, blade 54 and 58).

This was one of the best reviews I’ve read on this site. You gave a clear and easy to understand comparison between the new Callaways and the Vokeys, as well as a comprehensive history of the Callaway wedge design. I tried the first Callaway wedges Cleveland designed and I could never get comfortable with the look of them. I then moved to the Vokey wedges, where I have remained ever since, eventhough I’m now using the spin mill version. As a higher handicap (17), I couldn’t agree more with the sentiment you expressed to Headtilt about using a cavity back pitching and gap wedge. I use the 56.14 Vokey SM for a variety of shots around the green and I own a 60.04 SM, less for playing with over 18 holes, more now for practice until my skill with it increases. Thanks for the great review – makes me want to go try the new X wedges.

These wedges are fantastic. I use the 54 to chip and it will fly 2/3 of the way and spin to a stop the other 1/3, even on really short chips, which I love.

Horrendusly good amount of spin and good look.

What a thorough and informative review! I wish I had gone to your site before buying my CG11. After reading your reviews I eBayed the Cleveland and bought the Callaway… all I can say is WOW. I love this wedge, it performs exactly as you described. I am a 9.5 handicap golfer and struggled to make short chips and putts check consistently. Watching a well struck shot run past and often over the hole 4 to 5 times a round was turning my hair grey. Those days are gone now.

Thanks Again!!!

Thank you for a very accurate review. I have 54 and 58PM vintage. 58PM skins ProVx and spins back 8-10 feet on a full shot. Distance is very consistant and works well from tight lies, rough and bunkers. 54 is also a spinner but less aggressive, I find it drops and stops plus or minus a foot from 80-90 yards. I would thoroughly recommend these ahead of vokey, mizuno wedges I have used over last 3-4 years. 58PM worth the money just to impress your buddies when you fly it 8 foot past the pin and draw it back like a pro! 9 hcp.

I really like my Callaway X-Tour 54 and 60.11 PM wedges. Great feel, fairly user friendly and the grooves and face seem to hold up very well after a lot of use. It has been my experience that these wedges hold up through a lot of practice compared to the Vokey Spin Milled and TaylorMade Rac wedges too.

I have 2 of those forged+ wedges with vintage look. Some people say they like its rust, however that make me uncomportable to keep my bag and glove clean. 😕

I have the MD 60-11 wedge. I love it for everything except hitting out of a firm, flat bunker. The bounce, and relatively high leading edge (when open) might prove tricky for many. Curious to know if anyone else shares this concern?

Great clubs, i purchased a 60 and a 56 md 2 months ago, they have totaly transformed my game to the effect where i am now playing to a 10 from a 16. Being a left hander i found them harder to get hold of, and am now looking for a 52 just to fill that gap. Great review.

I’m a lefty so was force to go with the 60MD/PM. I’m an 8.8, and getting better with this new weaponary. Very nice soft feel with quiet click like the review said. (very nice review, btw). I agree with Rick about firm bunkers. It’s not nearly as good as a 60 with lower bounce. It will take more practice to find the right angle of decent and distance behind the ball in the bunkers, even the softer ones. But, bunker play needs touch up sessions anyway. The concave bottom kind of funnels more sand, and doesn’t glide thru quite as easily, so it takes getting familiar with swinging harder for an equal distance shot, without digging too deep, and without skulling it. I’m getting out, but coming up short quite often. That I can work on though, and will. It’s much better, however on the rest of the greenside short shots. I like to use it on tight lies next to or in front of the green, where I’m shortsided 5-15 feet away from the green, where it elevated 2-3 feet. If I putt, distance control is difficult with a 45deg up slope, when you need to stop the ball as soon as it climes the hill. Enter mack daddy. I don’t open it up, but a fraction if at all, put the leading edge at the bottom of the ball, and it comes out with a lower than usual (for a lob), but it hits, hops and stops. It really is easier distance control than putting, or hitting with a lower bounce lob. The pm grind doesn’t get in the way. So, I think it’s the combination of the grooves and grind that bring the advantage to greenside damage control. The center of gravity is a little higher. tight lie, short sided shorts are no longer a nightmare. From the rough around the green I still get some bite as the club easily gets the ball in the air with a more usual lob trajectory, usually with one or two hops and stop. (no back up here, but no running off the green either.) Full fairway lobs don’t happen all that much, but the times I’ve done it, it ends up within 5ft of divot. I don’t swing very hard and my full lob swing is 3/4 at most. The distance control is there for sure. I’ve used cg10’s and cg11’s, but this forged feel is nice. I’ve not used the vokeys, so can’t help compare there. I’m guessing they’re nice. I don’t care what wedge you’re using if you put your time in with it you’ll save more strokes than any other kind of practice. This club, however, can do things others can’t, and practice won’t change the design. If they had a 54MD for lefties I’d get it prolly. Btw, they’re getting rid of the pm grind for the 08 year from what I’ve heard and keeping the mack daddy grooves. Think I’m going to add a vokey spin milled 54/10 and get rid of the 52/56 tandem. This extra effortless spin/stopping power I could get used to. Too many wedge choices can confuse my motor skills. I only hope the vokey is a soft and buttery feeling as the forged MD/PM. If you want the pm grind you better get it now, cause it might be going away. I saw a custom grind vokey that had the same look the other day for righties, and the bidding was up to $435.

Good comments! I think the trajectory is somewhat lower compared to the CG12 and other wedges but over all a really good wedge. I think the 2008 models in the 58 and the 60 are going to have the MD grooves as an option if what I have read online.

9.5 out of 10, but poor ball strikers beware

These wedges are for good ball strikers especially people who like to spin the ball. I play chrome 52.11 gap and 60.11 PM bent to 58.9 and I love getting my 52 to just drop n stop. The 58 with the mac daddy grooves and shallow concave sole grind is good for taking slightly shallower divots and on tight lies and for workability especially opening the face for higher lofted shots or sand shots. From the fairway I can get the ball to just stick or spin back 4 yards. The feel is also great thanks to the wedge being forged and the soft “click” when hit on the sweet spot is nice feedback.

Thanks roger cleveland

I picked up a pair of X-forged wedges two weeks ago after trading in the cg12’s I bought earlier this year. I carry a 52 and a 56 degree wedge and have for years. Right off, I have to say the feel of these clubs is amazing! I’ve found it hard to find a forged wedge that I like, almost impossible, but these definately are those wedges. Also, I’m glad to see that Mr. Cleveland is back to doing what he does best. I’m only 22 now, and started playing seriously around 16, so the 588s were already old when I bought mine, but I couldn’t find anything better back then. And, until my UPS guy dropped these off, I still hadn’t. I never liked the overly rounded front line of most wedges, and I was never a fan of vokeys. Not for lack of trying, I have a garage full of clubs that couldn’t make the cut. These, however have already permanently replaced the 588s that carried me through numerous high-school, college, and club tourneys. Hopefully these will be just as kind to me.

Anyway, I am writing this to thank you for your review, because it was a key play in convincing me to break down and buy another callaway wedge. And I am very thankful that I did! I love the set-up, feel, and playability. An all-around great wedge. They have already improved what was a good short game to begin with. But, does anyone else find it odd that, you can’t get that PHIL MICKELSON grind in LEFT HAND?!?!? I’m a lefty, and I find it ironic that being the same orientation as the man who the design is named for is keeping me from actually getting to play it. Maybe next year…

In March of 2008 I purchased the X-Forged 60 9 MD. I did not choose C-Grind. My index is 13 and I wanted a little more spin than the stock X-20 Lob Wedge offered. Wow. This club (even though I chose regular grind) is awesome. It is aggressive from full swings to delicate down hill chips. Even a mishit has enough spin to help you out where the regular X-20 would roll off the green. I loved it so much, I just purchased the X-Forged 56 14 MD. I had it out last night and hit from 100 yds. It was fairly consistent but I think I need to work out the control and distance issue’s which is not attributed to the club. I practiced 30 yard pitches over a bunker to a medium tucked flag. It hits, checks and rolls very nicely to the flag. I loved my X-20 Sand Wedge but the spin on chips was not what I was looking for. I will make this X-Forged work on 100 yards and in with practice. One more thing, the Mack Daddy grooves do chew up Pro V1’s but hopefully a chewed up ball will be worth it to get to an single digit index.

Thanks for the great article and for making the differences in wedge design so understandable. I play the vintage 52 and 56 wedges from Callaway and absolutely love them. So much that I am now looking for the vintage X tour 60degree to replace my 59 degree Vokey which does have some glare from the finish (i also have the 60 degree lob wedge from a set of X-18 irons but hated it). I like the weighting of the X Tours and looking down at that bronze-look finish. I really think it has taken strokes off my game as birdies are now a realistic putt vs just getting to the green as I had been before.

Thanks again

I am so excited! I have just recieved my 60/11, £20 from Ebay, and didn’t even think to see if it had the MD’s & PM grind! I searched “callaway x tour wedges” in google and up came your review. Excellent info – I can’t wait till sunday now to try this baby out!

I am a fifteen handicapper and I love these wedges (52-11,56-13), i can hit a variety of tajectories with my 56 and they have a nice click at impact. Since it’s winter I ave only been able to hit these wedges indoors, but after reading your comments am looking forward to seeing how these spin the ball.

Does anyone know if the 56/14 MD wedge has a “MD” stamp where it would indicate if it was right or left handed? Not on the tour series just on the X series

Matt, the X-Forged Wedges have “MD” on the hosel under the -R-, if it is Mack Daddy grooved.

In the X-Forged, I know have the 50-12, the 56-14 MD (bent to 55), and the 60-10 MD C-Grind. They are all awesome! Since my original reply in June of ’08 my index was 13. I know have my index down to 10. I guess it’s not much, but I am hoping for a few more shots lower this coming season. The X-Forged wedges were a great help in lowering my index. I also switched from Pro-V1x to the Callaway Tour ix. The Tour ix seems to tolerate the X-Forged MD grooves better that the Pro-V1’s.

Matt, the X-Forged Wedges have “MD” on the hosel under the -R-, if it is Mack Daddy grooved. In the X-Forged, I now have the 50-12, the 56-14 MD (bent to 55), and the 60-10 MD C-Grind. They are all awesome! Since my original reply in June of ’08 my index was 13. I know have my index down to 10. I guess it’s not much, but I am hoping for a few more shots lower this coming season. The X-Forged wedges were a great help in lowering my index. I also switched from Pro-V1x to the Callaway Tour ix. The Tour ix seems to tolerate the X-Forged MD grooves better that the Pro-V1’s.

I purchased the X wedges, 50,56 and the 60 MD. Truly great wedges.. the 50 is my favorite club. When I throw a ball at the green with my 60 , it stops cold. Took a while to get used to hitting the ball right to flag instead of playing for some run, but it was worth it to have my playing partners express their amazment. “Wow, what was that ?” ” That ? Well, that was a Titleist being eaten alive !” Yup, destroys the ball everytime. I called Callaway and told them it was costing me a ball every shot. Just absolutely takes off strips of the cover. They said to hit 1000 shots and it would be fine. So, I hit a 1000 shots. Tore the yellow cover of many a practice ball. It did not help. Callaway sent me a new 60 MD wedge for free. Same problem. Yes, maybe the Callaway ball is a little tougher, but not much. So now, I carry a 60 degree Cleveland for fun play and to save balls! I put the X in the bag when I am playing for real. I need some money for new balls but the wedge really works. Does Phil tear up a ball each time he hits his wedge ? Cran C 😛

Hi, I just bought an x-tour wedge(60/11) with the ‘Mac Daddy grooves. I am a lefty, but I don’t know if i have the pm grind. Is there any way to tell????If you have the ‘Mac Daddy’ grooves, does that also mean I have the PM grind. HELP ME!!!!!!!!!! 😉

If you have the 60.11 with the MD grooves it should be the PM grind. It should say 60.11 PM or something like that on the hosel. If I remember correctly all X-Tour 60.11’s had the PM grind. The 60.09’s without the MD grooves did not have the PM grind.

I played a full set of these for one season– a 52,56 and 60. Higher bounce in the 56 for sand. I love them. Pros: a very well matched set, spin great, feel great, hit longer than many traditional wedges, tweakable if needed, cheaper than other brands. Cons: very heavy and stiff (not necessarily cons). Shiny in chrome but better than some. Might wear out as they feel soft.

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58 Degree Wedge: What It Is, When to Use It, & Best Brands

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If you are new to the game of golf, you may be wondering what a 58 degree wedge is and whether or not you should have one in your golf bag. There are lots of wedge options out there, so learning about each one can be overwhelming.

The 58 degree wedge is one of the most versatile clubs in golf. This article provides information on what the wedge is, when to use it, and the best wedge brands.

What is a 58 Degree Wedge?

Most golfers refer to a 58 degree wedge as a sand wedge (SW). As its name implies, the sand wedge is incredibly helpful when you need to hit a shot out of a sand bunker.

Most sand wedges have between 54 and 58 degrees of loft, which is only slightly less than a lob wedge . The extra loft of the 58 degree wedge is what makes it an ideal choice for hitting out of extra deep sand bunkers.

This club can be used for full shots, chip shots, or bunker shots. Most golfers find that the 58 degree wedge’s versatility is its greatest asset.

How Far People Typically Hit This Wedge

Most golfers on the PGA Tour can hit a sand wedge between 115 and 120 yards. This is because pro golfers can generate lots of swing speed.

The average male golfer can hit a 58 degree wedge between 60 and 80 yards. The average female golfer can hit a 58 degree wedge between 30 and 45 yards.

Best Situations to Use a 58 Degree Wedge

1. when you end up in the bunker.

Do you ever find yourself in the bunker on the golf course? This is the most common situation to use your sand wedge. The bounce angle of this club will allow you to get the ball up in the air and out of the bunker quickly.

During bunker play, most golfers like to open up the clubface of their 58 degree wedge. This helps them cut through the sand and make better overall contact with the golf ball. The hopeful result will be more opportunities to save par.

2. Chip Shots Near the Green

If your golf ball ends up near the green on the fringe, it could be a great time to bust out your 58 degree wedge. This is especially true if you are needing to hit a high chip shot from a dreadful tight lie. 

Your sand wedge will help you hit a high shot that lands softly near the pin. If you make solid contact with the ball, there shouldn’t be too much rollout on your shot.

3. 80 Yard or Less Approach Shots From the Fairway

Contrary to what a lot of folks believe, the 58 degree wedge can be used for more than just chips and pitches. If you are in the fairway about 60 to 80 yards from the pin, take a full swing with your sand wedge. 

If you strike the ball correctly with a sand wedge from this distance, the result should be a high shot that lands safely on the green with some nice backspin. Learning how to hit approach shots from shorter distances will give you more opportunities to make birdies.

4. When You End Up in the Thick Rough

Some golf courses have roughs that are incredibly thick and hard to get out of. When you wind up in one of those tough situations, think about using your 58-degree wedge instead of your pitching wedge or gap wedge .

The added loft from the 58-degree wedge will help you get up underneath the tall grass and hopefully make solid contact with the golf ball.

Do You Really Need a 58 Degree Wedge in Your Bag?

Yes, you need a 58 degree wedge in your golf bag! While most golfers can survive without a 60 degree lob wedge, every golfer needs a 58 degree sand wedge.

Have you ever tried to hit a golf ball out of a deep bunker with any club other than a sand wedge? It can be done but it’s incredibly difficult. 

Don’t make the game harder than it has to be. Make sure you have a solid 58 degree wedge in your bag!

Best 58 Degree Wedges Currently on The Market

1. Wilson Staff Model Men’s Golf Wedge

Did you know that Wilson has been making high-end golf equipment for well over 100 years? Wilson Staff currently sponsors 37 PGA Tour golfers , so you can rest assured that these folks know how to make high-quality sand wedges.

The engineers at Wilson get constant feedback from the pro players that they sponsor. This type of on-course partnership is one reason why Wilson’s 58 degree wedge is a good choice for golfers of all skill levels.

This Tour Grind wedge is perfect for golfers who prefer to hit their bunker shots with an open clubface. Most golfers who use this sand wedge rave about how much greenside spin they can generate with it. This is remarkably helpful in the short game.

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2. TaylorMade Golf MG2 Wedge

Need a 58-degree wedge that continues to get great ratings year after year? Check out the TaylorMade MG2 sand wedge, which is offered in a high bounce or low bounce option. The high bounce club is 11 degrees while the low bounce wedge is 8 degrees.

This club features a TPU insert that helps reduce vibration. This is especially helpful to golfers on those cold days on the course. No more wringing your hands in pain after a tough chip shot!

TaylorMade uses their special Raw Face Technology to create deeper grooves on all of their wedges. This allows golfers to get more spin on all their shots. More spin usually results in more precise shots and more chances at making birdie.

Price: $169.95

3. Callaway Golf Mack Daddy 5 JAWS Wedge

You may recognize this brand of golf clubs from our previous article on the best 60-degree wedges . Callaway has been a major player in the golf equipment industry since 1982. After just a few shots with the MD5 58-degree wedge, you’ll figure out why this company is so successful.

When choosing a sand wedge, golfers must look for a golf club that holds up well. This is because the clubface of a sand wedge takes a beating in lots of hard bunkers.

The Callaway MD5 is made out of 8620 carbon steel, which is highly durable. The platinum chrome finish of this club gives it a classy look and helps prevent rusting.

Callaway offers this 58-degree wedge in four different styles: S-Grind, W-Grind, C-Grind, or X-Grind. If you prefer a low bounce wedge, go with either the W-Grind or C-Grind, as both have only 8 degrees of bounce.

If you like a wedge with a high bounce, consider buying the X-Grind, which has 12 degrees of bounce. If you’re looking for something right in the middle, the S-Grind is probably your best bet, since it has 10 degrees of bounce.

Callaway is all about giving its customers plenty of options. With any of Callaway’s wedges, golfers can opt for either a steel shaft or a graphite shaft. 

Price: $159.99

4. 2020 Cobra Golf King Mim Black Wedge

Cobra has been in the golf industry since 1973 and they make fantastic wedges. This 58 degree wedge will help you get out of even the deepest of bunkers. You’ll also like the unique black finish!

Most golfers rave about this club’s fantastic feel and the high spin rate they’re able to generate with it. The clubface and grooves have been precisely cut with a state-of-the-art CNC milling machine.

Rickie Fowler has consistently been one of the best short game players on the PGA Tour and he trusts Cobra to provide him with high-quality wedges. 

Price: $148.95

5. Titleist Vokey SM7 Lob Wedge 58 12 (Tour Chrome, D Grind)

Last but certainly not least, let’s talk about the Titleist Vokey 58 degree wedge. Titleist considers this golf club a lob wedge, but it can also be used as a sand wedge.

Golfers all over the world trust Titleist for their amazing golf balls. However, this company makes high-quality golf clubs as well. Your confidence will soar while using the Vokey 58 degree wedge because of its iconic consistency.

Titleist spent a lot of time and resources in perfecting the center of gravity location of their wedges. The TX4 grooves will help you take the perfect divot on all of your shots. You’ll also love the low amount of vibration that the Vokey 58 degree wedge gives off.

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5 out of 5 MAC DADDY ...... SPINS FOR FUN. 19 May 2007

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I have a 58 degree Vintage finish wedge with MD - Mac Daddy - Grooves. This is a great club, which I use out of sand, I find it very easy to open up, and spin/control is Excellent too. BE WARNED : These Grooves on the MD spin for fun , even out of the Rough, the ball will pull up very quickly. Better players hitting full shots with a premium ball may get TOO MUCH spin.

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I have just changed my irons,And went for 54 degree x tour wedge instead off the wedge as part off the set.after using a sandwedge that was part off my last set for many years, I was not convinced when my pro said I should go for a specialty wedge.But boy was he right! I have been using it know for about six weeks and have visited many bunkers,And have not yet failed to get out on my first atempt.I have also just got a 60 degree x tour lob wedge off ebay for £40 +p&p.(BARGAIN!!)

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Hi, well heres a wedge i just bought a couple of days ago. The Cally 58 degree and C grind X-forged wedge. I was looking at the different C grind style wedges such as the new Vokey 58 and 60 degree thats patterned after Vokeys MF grind thats shortened to M. The MP R wedge and the Scratch wedges version. Ping has a grind for the Tour W, i believe that uses this style. What are your thoughts on this C grind design? Is there a grind that you like better? Which of these wedges has the best C grind?What are your thoughts on the Cally X-forged c grind wedge? I am thinking of bending mine to a 59 degree lob, 11 degree bounce. which should work well with the C grind. I already have been playing a spin milled 54 degree bent to 55 and my gap is a 52 degree Vokey 452 bent to a 51 degree. My other lob that i have been using is a spin milled 60-08 bent to a 61, good sticks

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love my Cally wedges. I play a 52 and the 58 with the C-grind. I can do anything I want with these two. the C-grind relly lets you open it up, but it's still a great club out of the sand.

Cally X Fprged C Grind is simply the best wedge I've ever played. C grind is very versatile. Great from turf, rough or sand. Only complaint is that it will chew golf balls a litttle. And it takes a little while to get used to the spin with the Mack Daddy grooves.

Hi Pitch, do you use full swings with your X-forged lob? i save that for my Spin milled 55, i dont like to use full swings with my lobs, plus the MD grooves are only in my lob , so i will have to see how much the ball shreading i get

love the cally ...

JerryMB, yes I take full swings, not hard swings, with the 58* C Grind Mack Daddy. I only carry a 52* and 58*. Now that I've had the MD wedge for a while it seems to shred the ball less. Just breaking in the grooves I guess.

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I love my Cally's X-forged wedges also. I use the 54 and 58. Great wedges that provides you a lot of options.

I love mine, too: 52 and 60(C-G,MD). :)

I also picked up a Cally 58/10 C Grind - it's a versatile wedge that seems to do everything. If you want more durability, get the chrome. The Vintage has a tad more spin at first, but the chrome is more durable.

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anyone notice that the club digs a little? I just switched from a TP Y-cutter 60* to an x-forged MD C 60*, and my divots quite a bit bigger.

very solid club though, but like everyone says, you really can't play the same ball after 1 or 2 full wedge swings. it completely shears the dimples.

anyone notice that the club digs a little? I just switched from a TP Y-cutter 60* to an x-forged MD C 60*, and my divots quite a bit bigger.   very solid club though, but like everyone says, you really can't play the same ball after 1 or 2 full wedge swings. it completely shears the dimples.

Depends on your swing -- if you're steep, it can dig a little. Keep the loft and it won't dig; or go to something with more bounce or less camber.

Shredding wasn't a problem for me after some time -- hit the wedge with range balls to break it in.

Love the clubs i am also playing a 52 58 setup and i noticed exactly what your saying at the demo day the first time i touched them Fatmouse, luckily there was a great Cally rep there and what he told me still holds true, he said trust the the club will go through the turf just like its designed to and it does, I have definitely laid some sod on full shots with these guys since i am a bit of a digger and have not had any problems with that fact. Will agree with the other posters here that once your beat some range balls off them and some practice time in the bunker the shredding will stop and you will just get that nice full spin without the damage.

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I also have one of these, I got it in October in the vintage finsh and it is still shredding golf balls. I don't make anything like a full swing though so the grooves aren't wearing quickly. It think that would generate an uncontrolable abount of spin if I did make a full swing.

I also carry some old Cleveland 588s that for longer distance pitching. The Callaway is by far the best lob wedge I've ever played and I really like the grab that the grooves are generating now, I haven't spent too much time in the practice bunker since i've got it, so hopefully that won't ruin it when I step up the practice in the spring.

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• Adrian Dumont de Chassart what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (9 degrees @10) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (16.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 8 X

See more in-hand photos of Adrian Dumont de Chassart’s WITB here.

5-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (18 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 8 X

Irons: Callaway Apex UT (18 degrees), Callaway Apex CB (3-10) Shafts: Oban CT 115 (18), True Temper Dynamic Gold AMT Tour White X100

Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (50-10S, 54-10S, 58-06C, 58-08Z) Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7 DB

Kevin Streelman WITB 2024 (April)

• Kevin Streelman what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.

Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D1 SureFit setting) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist TSR3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Check out more in-hand photos of Kevin Streelman’s clubs here.

5-wood: Ping G (17.5 degrees) Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 10 X

Irons: Wilson Staff Model CB (4-9) Shafts: Project X 6.5

Wedges: Wilson Staff Model (48-08, 54-08), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-L @59) Shafts: Project X 6.5 (48), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (54, 58)

Putter: Scotty Cameron TourType SSS TG6

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Team McIlowry (Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry) winning WITBs: 2024 Zurich Classic

Rory McIlroy WITB

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @8.25) Buy here. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X (45 inches)

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)  Buy here. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X

Check out more in-hand photos of Rory McIlroy’s WITB in the forums.

5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees)  Buy here. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X

Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4), TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)  Buy here. Shaft: Project X 7.0 (4-9)

Wedges:  TaylorMade MG4 (46-09SB, 50-09SB, 54-11SB)  Buy here,  Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-K @59)  Buy here. Shafts: Project X 6.5 (46-54), Project X 6.5 Wedge (60)

Putter:  TaylorMade Spider Tour X3  Buy here. Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour

Ball:  2024 TaylorMade TP5x  Buy here.

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

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Shane Lowry WITB

• Shane Lowry what’s in the bag accurate as of the Cognizant Classic.

Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (8.5 degrees)  Buy here. Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX

5-wood:  TaylorMade Stealth Plus  Buy here. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X

• Check out more in-hand photos of Shane Lowry’s clubs here.

Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (3, 20 degrees)  Buy here,  Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5)  Buy here,  Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-PW)  Buy here. Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X (3), KBS Tour 130 X (4-PW)

Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (50-10 MID, 54-10 MID)  Buy here,  Cleveland RTX Full Face (58-8)  Buy here. Shafts: KBS Tour Wedge X Black

Putter:  TaylorMade Spider Tour Z  Buy here. Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 1.0

Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV  Buy here.

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Callaway X-Tour Wedges

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Short-game scoring tools for more accomplished golfers looking for tour-proven precision in their wedges.

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Awesome wedge. This has the signature forged feel and the spin is unreal! I can get chips and pitches to spin backwards effortlessly. My complaints though are that they chew up my Pro V1s like there is no tomorrow, and they have a feel that I find to firm. Firm wedges aren't exactly my forte.

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Titleist Vokey Oil Can 58.12 (Better feel, slightly less spin), Mizuno MP-T (Great feel but not enough spin), Carbite Tour Insert (also chew up ball, and rifle 6.0 shaft too heavy)

A damn good wedge. A very soft feel, yet firm. I find it to be very versatile around the greens for 70 yards and in. Good out of the sand, and it compliments a 52 or 54 degree wedge well. Great on bomb and runs.

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Callaway has good service. They knocked off 10 bucks on the price, and added a new grip free of charge.

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The Xtours are the previous model in Callaway's lineup, and I found it to be a solid wedge. I have the Vintage 58/9 (non MD) and I love my new club. The feel is amazing. I also have the new Vokeys and for my level of play, the Xtours are better suited. The length from head to toe is longer than a Vokey, and I find the Xtour easier to hit. Less accurate than the Titleist, but superior feel and sexier looks. I play a variety of shots from 60 yards in with the 58/9. I may order a 54 soon. Very satisfied with the Xtour Vintage.

Callaway is numero uno in CS.

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The Callaway X-Tour Vintage wedges are the greatest wedges I've ever played with. Very easy to hit, regardless if it is an approach or chip shot. The clubs have a very clean look and give confidence when addessing the ball. Both wedges produce a great amount of spin and control. Be warned that the 58° wedge with MD groves will shred just about any golf ball if you take a full swing. You're more likely to find white shards from a golf ball than grass or dirt in the grooves. I prefer a softer ball like the Srixon ZUR-S, so finding a compatible ball with a durable cover has been a challange. The worst ball i've hit so far has been the Titleist NXT-Tour, which this wedge does more damage to than a cart path. Having been a lifelong user of Cleveland wedges i was a bit hesitant to try a new wedge, especially one from Callaway. I'm glad I made the switch, but wish the 58° wedge with MD groves wouldn't shred every ball it comes into contact with.

Got mine used from the Callaway Pre-Owned website, which made these an even better value. No problems with customer service when used in the past for a broken shaft on my Callaway driver.

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Wow....Picked up this Wedge on Saturday after another day hitting good looking chips and pitches followed by the familiar cry of " Check, Sit Down" only to see the ball roll on 10 feet past. Hit some practice shots on the chipping green and was amazed, this baby just allows you to spin the ball like a Pro, even 15 yard chips just sit down quickly and spin back a few inches, on longer shots it just rips back, out of the rough I was amazed. Its so versatile that you feel you can pour on the spin of dampen it down a bit when required. Amazing, have never been so impressed with a club before. Downside it shreds golf balls like a lown mower but hey its great to be able to spin it like Phil....

I have played golf for a long time and the first time I came across Callaway was their fairway woods. As far as wedges, I have tried Cleveland (very good) Mizuno (look great but heavy feeling) and Titleist Vokey (good looking but not great on anything beyond hard fairways), but admittedly they were lower bounce wedges. I recently tried Callaway X Tour with the increased bounce and they are wonderful in all conditions, hardpan and soft turf. I wish I were a better wedge player and could get up and down from any lie with any club, but these make it heck of lot easier. I would recommend for anyone looking for confidence around the greens or from 100 yds to green.

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I actually had these wedges on the counter and was going to trade them in after 3 weeks of rounds, buckets and backyard chips. I’d say the best way to put it is that for a mid handicap (12) there could be a big learning curve. I already was using a Mizuno lob wedge in this style so I was expecting to do OK. Nope! I really was fighting these things. I could see how coming from a cavity back would be an even bigger problem. Well, now I’m happy the salesman convinced me to keep working with them. Like I said, I always thought I knew what I was doing with this style of wedge, but (like the X-Tour irons) these require some serious consistency. I cleaned up my fundamentals on full swings by using the more repeatable shoulder swing and things seem to be fine now. I took a review of my sand game as well and now the 54-13 has become a monster (my last 3 trips in the sand went up and down). In short, these are “players” wedges but even a mid handicap can work them with practice. Finally yes, like everyone said here, you need a tee to dig pieces of ball out of the PM grind.

Callaway always takes care of you.

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

What is the difference between these 2 Moscow metro tours on the same tour group page? One is less expensive than the other but both have positive reviews.

https://www.getyourguide.com/moscow-l181/moscow-2-hour-metro-tour-t92409/

https://www.getyourguide.com/moscow-l181/moscow-metro-tour-t19283/

We would like to go on this tour but could not decide which one to book. Thank you.

I see the only difference - one mentioned Spanish-speaking guide, the other not-presumably English...

I've seen one more - for 60+ euro!

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