A crash course on wedge bounce

Buying new wedges is one of those moments when nuance actually matters. Loft is easy. Grind gets a lot of attention. But bounce? That’s where shots are saved – or quietly ruined.

All about wedges

Getting your wedge make-up right takes a little effort but can save you a heap of strokes. 

Cleveland CBZ cavity back wedge: What you need to know

The Cleveland CBZ marks the fifth generation of the company’s cavity back wedges, and this newest model charts a fresh path forward in feel by employing the same Z-alloy found in the company’s tour-played RTZ line.

Callaway CB12 wedges: What you need to know

Callaway updates its “game-improvement wedge” lineup with the new CB12, a wide-soled cavity-back design that redistributes 12 grams to the perimeter for increased forgiveness not just on full swings but on short-shot mis-hits, too.

Ping s159 wedges: What you need to know

Ping’s most extensive and versatile wedge line to date, the s159 line, features 25 loft/grind options. The grinds and shape were the result of direct feedback from the company’s tour staff.