Equipment
GolfWRX Members Choice presented by 2nd Swing: Best wedge of 2023
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What is the best wedge in 2023? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. Needless to say, that extends to their views on the best wedge of 2023.
The bedrock of GolfWRX.com is the community of passionate and knowledgable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Best wedge of 2023: The top 5
1. Titleist Vokey SM9 (36.56%)
What Titleist says: “Every Vokey wedge is a demonstration of two distinct realities: the precision of engineering and the artistry of craft. The materials and structure of Vokey SM9 wedges represent our most technologically advanced design, tuned for lower flight and higher spin. But the grind applied to each releases a creative edge that only Bob Vokey can impart.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the wedge in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Titleist Vokey SM9 wedges here.
2. Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore (14.52%)
What Cleveland says: “You might think Wedge shots spin far less in rough or wet conditions. But with the all-new RTX 6 ZipCore, when it comes to spin, it’s all lies. By combining our new HydraZip face, UltiZip grooves, and upgraded ZipCore tech, these Wedges are designed to improve spin, conditions be darned.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the wedge in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedges here.
T3. TaylorMade MG3 (6.18%)
What TaylorMade says: “Wedge technology has evolved. The new Milled Grind 3 features RAW Face Micro-Ribs, engineered for added face texture to deliver spin around the greens and added precision on partial shots.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the wedge in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop TaylorMade MG3 wedges here.
T3. Ping Glide 4.0 (6.18%)
What Ping says: “A precision-machined face and grooves and new textured face blast increase spin and consistency, a larger activated elastomer insert helps soften the feel, and four distinct grind options maximize versatility on full and finesse shots. The compact, refined profile provides a confident and captured look at address.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the wedge in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Ping Glide 4.0 wedges here.
5. Cleveland CBX ZipCore (5.34%)
What Cleveland says: “CBX ZipCore delivers the perfect blend of performance and forgiveness for players that never apologize for stepping up their short game.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the wedge in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop Cleveland CBX ZipCore wedges here.
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Equipment
Spotted: PXG prototype putters
PXG’s line of Battle Ready II and 0211 putters contain a lot of different head shapes and options to fit just about any golfer out there. From the high MOI mallets to the classic blade shapes, there is one thing that all PXG putters have in common, a milled pyramid face structure. The pyramid face looks like many small triangles on the face and is designed to optimize the sound and feel upon impact as well as create a smoother roll.
This week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, we spotted a couple of PXG prototype putters on the practice green with a more traditional milled face on them. The putters look to be very traditional Anser head shape with a more squared-off look and sharper corners. One of the putters was naked, with no site lines or dots milled into the topline or flange for a clean and classic look. I don’t see any tungsten weights integrated into the heel and toe bumpers like the retail putters, but the interchangeable sole weights look to be the same as we’d expect.
A more traditional, shallower face milling looks to have been used on the face with PXG’s Darkness skull logo milled into the heel. The sole also features a large PXG logo with many different-sized Darkness skulls around it. We have no word on if this will ever be available at retail or if it just a tour-only prototype. Very cool either way!
- Check out the rest of our photos from the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/6/24): 2023 Titleist T-100 iron heads
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set of 2023 Titleist T-100 iron heads.
From the seller: (@sdaileyiii): “2023 T-100 4-P iron heads. Got these in a trade, but decided to go another route. See condition in pics. $765.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: 2023 Titleist T-100 iron heads
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Whats in the Bag
Alex Noren WITB 2024 (March)
- Alex Noren what’s in the bag accurate as of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (9 degrees @7, draw setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X
3-wood: Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond (15 degrees @14)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 80 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 95 6.5
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Callaway Jaws (46-10S, 50-10S, 56-08C, 60-08C)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (46), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (50-60)
Putter: Odyssey O-Works #1W
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Noren’s clubs here.
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