Choosing the appropriate wedge grinds for your wedges can be a confusing and bewildering maze to navigate. We attempt to compare the leading wedges with each other below.
WEDGE GRINDS
We use the new Edel SMS Wedge Grinds as a benchmark. Why? Edel is the only manufacturer to include all four wedge grinds across their entire range. This feature in addition to 15 shafts and internal weighting means a fitter can go deeper and dial in the fitting better than ever before. Let’s take a look at the C, T, V & D Wedge Grinds and the corresponding wedge grinds across most major OEM’s.
EDEL GOLF C WEDGE GRIND
Wedge Grind Description: C stands for “Cambered”. The C Grind features a lower bounce and a wider sole.
Recommended for: Shallow to Moderate Angle of Attack* & Firmer Conditions
Available: From 48* to 60* in 2* increments.
Callaway Comparable Wedge Grind: C Grind (62* Only)
Cleveland Comparable Wedge Grind: Low Sole
Cobra Comparable Wedge Grind: None
PXG Comparable Wedge Grind: None (0311 Forged) & 07 Sole (Milled Wedge 58-60* Only)
TaylorMade Comparable Wedge Grind: Low Bounce (54 to 60* Only)
Titleist Vokey Comparable Wedge Grind: L Grind (60* Only)
EDEL GOLF T WEDGE GRIND
Wedge Grind Description: T stands for “Triple”. High bounce leading-edge, low bounce crescent & extreme heel relief.
Recommended for: Moderate to Steep Angle of Attack
Available: From 48* to 60* in 2* increments.
Callaway Comparable Wedge Grind: S Grind (50-60* Only) & T Grind (58-60*)
Cleveland Comparable Wedge Grind: Mid Sole
Cobra Comparable Wedge Grind: Versatile
PXG Comparable Wedge Grind: None
TaylorMade Comparable Wedge Grind: Standard Bounce (Only 48-60*)
Titleist Vokey Comparable Wedge Grind: F Grind (Only 46, 48, 50 & 52*), M Grind (Only 56, 58, 60 & 62*) & S Grind (Only 54, 56, 58 &60 *)
EDEL GOLF V WEDGE GRIND
Wedge Grind Description: V refers to the peaked shape of the sole. It features a higher bounce closer to the leading edge.
Recommended for: Moderate to Steep Angle of Attack
Available: From 48* to 60* in 2* increments.
Callaway Comparable Wedge Grind: S Grind (50-60* Only) & T Grind (58-60*)
Cleveland Comparable Wedge Grind: None
Cobra Comparable Wedge Grind: Classic
PXG Comparable Wedge Grind: None
TaylorMade Comparable Wedge Grind: None
Titleist Vokey Comparable Wedge Grind: F Grind (Only 46, 48, 50 & 52*), M Grind (Only 56, 58, 60 & 62*) & S Grind (Only 54, 56, 58 &60 *)
EDEL GOLF D WEDGE GRIND
Wedge Grind Description: D stands for “Dual”. There are two surfaces that feature high bounce.
Recommended for: Steep Angle of Attack
Available: From 48* to 60* in 2* increments.
Callaway Comparable Wedge Grind: X Grind (Only 54-60*)
Cleveland Comparable Wedge Grind: None
Cobra Comparable Wedge Grind: None
PXG Comparable Wedge Grind: None
TaylorMade Comparable Wedge Grind: None
Titleist Vokey Comparable Wedge Grind: D Grind (Only 54, 56, 58 & 60), F Grind (Only 50, 52, 54 & 56*) & K Grind (Only 58 & 60*)
WEDGE GRINDS – TERMS EXPLAINED
ANGLE OF ATTACK
*The Angle of Attack has been defined by Trackman as ‘The vertical direction of the club head’s geometric center movement at maximum compression of the golf ball.’ The angle of attack is measured relative to the horizon. Shots hit off a tee with your driver should have a positive angle of attack (hitting up) whilst shots hit off the ground should have a negative angle of attack (hitting down).
BOUNCE
Jeff Sheets defines bounce as the angle the trailing edge (of the sole) extends below the front (leading) edge. Tom Wishon wrote in Common Sense Clubfitting that when discussing bounce, sole angle, sole width and sole radius need to be included. For this reason, an arbitrary bounce number stamped on the wedge is of little consequence
WEDGE GRINDS
Either through wear or through sitting in front of a grinding wheel, the configuration on the sole of wedges is referred to as grind.
LEADING EDGE
The foremost edge of the wedge.