Ping Mens Tour Wedge for $59.88

The best price I’ve seen for this wedge at TGW.com.

This is a versatile wedge that tour players love. The unique sole grind enables the leading edge of this wedge to close any gaps with the ground whether the face is open or closed. As typical of Ping irons, the distance control is extremely accurate and consistent (the area Cleveland wedges lack). This is the only club that my coach, works with a number of PGA Tour players, ever recommended.

I’ve been looking for the best price on this wedge as I need a gap wedge with versatility and distance control. At this price point, I’m going to order a couple.

Golf Digest selected this wedge on their hot list for 2008 and 2009:

TECH TALK: The 17-4 cast stainless-steel head has a tungsten toe weight and a small cavity that’s designed to increase the moment of inertia (MOI) and improve feel. A polymer insert in the cavity helps optimize swingweight, dampen vibration and push the center of gravity (CG) low and slightly forward to control clubhead rotation during the swing. The contoured sole helps with shots from a variety of lies. Available in a brushed-silver or black-nickel finish.

PLAYER COMMENTS: (M) “It screams forgiveness.” … (M) “The feel is fantastic, with plenty of spin.” … (L) “Terrific out of the sand. It almost felt like I was hitting a good drive.” … (T) “Recessed area behind the hosel makes it really playable from all lies.”

HOT: It has a sophisticated look and is smart. It’s proof that wedges can facilitate new thinking and the use of different materials but not look like a metal detector.

NOT: Some will like the fact that these grooves won’t scuff your ball. Others won’t.