Bang for the buck

[ginsu]

Hi gang. Looking for a little club advice. I am looking to "upgrade" my wedges, but am on a limited budget. I don't have the scratch for $100 or more per wedge. My short game has definitely improved over the last season, and I think it's time to reward myself with improved equipment to match. Who do you recommend as mfrs to consider for "value" in this category? I have a Tour Edge JMax MB gap that I like a lot and was considering more of the same, but am open to other ideas before I hit the shops and start gawking.

Thanks!

[ManchesterGolfer]

Have a look on Global golf for some 2nd hand Callaway X-tour wedges they are superb. The 58 & 60 models have Mack Daddy grooves and don't half rip the ball back!

[Eracer]

I've got a set of Ping Tours that I'll make you a good deal on ($90 for a 52-deg., and a 56-deg., shipping to US included.) I like these wedges a lot, but they can't kick my beloved Srixons out of my bag. I can post photos if interested.

[ualtim]

The Tour Edge wedges are a great deal, I would have snapped some up if they had my lofts when I was looking for wedges. Great deals to be had on the Srixon WG 504's at TGW. They are awesome wedges that were in the $120 range, new, until the 701's came out.

[Eracer]

Originally Posted by ualtim

The Tour Edge wedges are a great deal, I would have snapped some up if they had my lofts when I was looking for wedges. Great deals to be had on the Srixon WG 504's at TGW. They are awesome wedges that were in the $120 range, new, until the 701's came out.

Forgot about that. I would grab the 504's at the price they're at now.

[Slingblade61]

Use the PRO SHOP link at the top of the page to take you right to our very own GG pro shop.

There's loads of wedges there.

[CincyRon]

If your not into shinny and fancy, take look at Cleveland 588 RTGs They work alot like the old Trusty Rusty's. Can be had at great prices right now. I had a set and they served me very well. I gave them to my son cause he got me a new set of CG14s, If the 14's dont work like 588's I am taking them back.

[ThatCanadianGuy]

Another option would be Wilson Staff Tw7's. Less than $100 brand new and they spin a ball very very well. I would look into those. Global must have some somewere..

[ezra76]

Get some used ones in good condition. I'd get raw ones, steel wool them down and get some "gun blue" from Dick's.

[Rockford35]

Games People Play has a 3 peice set of Mizuno MP Raw Haze series wedges for $119.

MIZUNO MP-T RAW HAZE WEDGE PACK 53°,56°,60° - (eBay item 370009238531 end time Jan-03-08 13:18:20 PST)

You won't find a better wedge for $40 per.

They also have the Watson 3 pack for $75 on their retail site. That's a great deal too.

R35

[ginsu]

Failed to mention I was kind of locked into Golfsmith via giftcard...I ended up adding another Touredge Jmax (60*/7*). I will go back for a sandwedge when I decide the bounce I prefer. The sand is usually pretty firm on the courses I play (low buck public courses, suits my low-buck quality of game), so I'm thinking I need a little less bouce in my sand wedge. Thanks all for the advice and suggestions, they all looked great.

[Pa Jayhawk]

You can usually find the Cleveland 588 Gunmetals for under $50. Probably one of my favorite wedges next to the ones I bought, but they were around $100 when I bought mine.

Golfsmith has the 900 for $49, never tried the 900 though. They also have the Callaways for $49