Ping

What it does: The 17 options in this full-service line of wedges all benefit from a new face story. First, the grooves are milled differently depending on the loft. The lower lofts feature steeper sidewalls to more effectively channel debris on full shots, and the higher lofts (54 to 62 degrees) use a more angled wall for better performance on partial shots. A new emery blast to the face also creates more friction for increased grab and spin. 

Why we like it: The four grinds endeavour to match a player’s swing type and the way the club meets the ground to better take advantage of that face’s technologies. This includes the bunker benefits of the E-grind, a new take on Ping’s famous Eye2 L-wedge shape and sole – a long-time favourite of golf-equipment aficionados.

Specs 17 options (46-60 degrees); 4 sole grinds; 1 finish