20 Best Sand Wedge For Beginners (2023 Updated)

This will be a strange review simply because I have yet to hit a single shot with these new wedges. Where I live, it snows, and my golf season ended about a month ago. Nevertheless, the Cleveland wedges have a great look and I bought them sight unseen for 2 reasons.

First, the Cleveland name and reputation. I have used Cleveland wedges for many years and in my view they are the best. Secondly, the price. These wedges were $20 to $40 (each) less than other places (and I looked at many both on-line and locally).

My only complaint is the grip. The wedges came with a low end cheap grip which I quickly upgraded. I look forward to using these in the spring after the snow is gone.

Excellent product and as described. The Cleveland CBX 2 wedges provides excellent spin and are very forgiving for most golf players. GolfDiscount came through with everything as stated along with excellent service.

If there was a complaint with the Cleveland Black Satin Wedge is: the black Satin finish is hard to see the club number(s) (which is black paint on black satin) and hard to see when choosing from your bag (50, 56 & 60 gap) My suggestion would be, make the numbers “white” for clarity purpose.

I will modify (paint numbers white). after all, I need to make the correct club choice 100% of the time. Marty Alexander Cincinnati OH.

I have two of these Cleveland CBX 2 in my bag. I found the sales pitch to be correct and spot on about them. Forgiving yet powerful enough for nearly all levels of golfers. I’m a mid handicapper and I’m glad I got them.

I was playing some older Vokey wedges that I’ve had for years. I decided to try something different. I loved the Vokey but I’m going to stick with these now. Try it, you’ll like it!.

Recently cracked the face on my gamer, Adams black super hybrid and was looking for a similar more rounded shaped hybrid which is rare. I tried out the Apex, Apex Pro, Sim2, Sim2 Max, G425, Tour Edge C721, and TSi2 hybrids.

Out of the bunch, I liked the G425 and the regular Apex because they are extremely forgiving but was not a fan of their iron-like looks. I was close to purchasing a regular Apex but randomly came across this club and was convinced by all the great reviews.

They weren’t lying! The biggest reason to buy this club is that it sits flat and a touch open making it much harder to hook than any other hybrid I have tried. Even adjustable hybrids often have more weight in the heel or a lot of offset making them hook monsters.

Also for a “pro” hybrid this club is extremely forgiving and has a large enough sweet spot for all handicaps. This club launches high and straight, with a true flight (no ballooning) and has a great muted sound/feel.

The stock KBS shaft is also perfect for this club. It feels very stable and is so well balanced that is it hard to overswing. It should be noted that the shaft lengths are a bit shorter compared to other models out there so you may see a slight decrease in distance compared to your current hybrid.

The Mavrik Pro 3 hybrid is 40″ compared to the Sim2 Max 3 hybrid which is 40. 75″. I prefer the shorter shaft because it fits in better with my iron distances and is a bit easier to control but some people may prefer more distance oriented hybrids.

The Mavrik Pro is like a combination of the regular Apex and the Apex UW but half the price since it is a year older. I purchased my mine with the current 25% discount for $115 in “like-new” condition which is an absolute steal for the performance.

Not sure how this club flew under the radar but I guarantee, you will not be disappointed!.

First let me say that I am new to golf, I played for the first time on 5/20/2021. I had borrowed a set of clubs to play golf with friends. Obviously I was hooked from that point on. I had played 2 times with borrowed clubs prior to purchasing the Mavrik 5-9, PW, AW, GW, SW.

Also the Mavrik Driver, 3 Wood and 3 Hybrid. Yes, I bought the whole Mavrik line. I figured it was Callaway so it had to be at least decent. I was not disappointed. I first played with these after only 2 times ever playing golf.

We stopped keeping score after 150, I’m pretty sure it doesn’t matter after 150. Haha After getting these, my 3rd time playing with my friends my score was 125 on a par 72. Well after 5 months I broke 100 for the first time.

After 7 I broke 90. I am now playing just as well as my friends who have been playing for 20 plus years. I’m sure it’s not all the clubs but they sure are a large part of it. I bought the Mavrik clubs with the Graphite shafts & regular stiffness.

They say they are for someone who is 5 – 15 handicap with my swing speed. That is where I am now and I can honestly say they feel amazing. It is now 3/10/22 and I am consistently shooting in the mid 80/s.

My best score so far has been an 81 on a 7,200 yd course. 10 months and I’m actually shooting what these clubs were meant for. I bought the clubs for where I wanted to be, not for where I was. The only change I made was different grips.

I went with the Golfpride MCC Plus 4 Jumbo grips because my hands are a bit arthritic. Best change I can recommend. The Callaway factory grips feel like they are made for a child. They are so small, It’s so hard to squeeze your hands around them if you are older.

I can hold these grips lightly and they feel awesome. I would definitely recommend these to someone looking to improve their game. They have obviously improved mine.

Received the club by post as expected, within timetable stated. Fully boxed and in perfect condition. Have been using another brand driver for the past 5/6 years and due to ageing have lot some metres.

This Mavrik (great name by the way) came with a seniors shaft as ordered. As soon as I held the club it had great feel, comfortable and felt great in the swing. No practice but was out competing against my mates the very next day.

First drive was out of the centre, straight and directly to my target. In fact as I was aiming fairway left I found the ball had gone through the fairway by about 10 metres. Unusual I thought. During that first 18 holes I missed (mishit as was over did the swing speed) only 2 fairways.

I have now used the club in 3 rounds and without doubt I have added between 30/40 metres onto my normal driving distance with the old competitors club. I am nearly overwhelmed with the accuracy and definitely overjoyed with the distance I have gained.

Helped break my handicap in 2 out of the 3 round. A fabulous possession right there. Recommend to all ageing golfers, if using a regular shaft, go grab a Mavrik.

Great wedge. I Couldnt find this 60 degree wedge anywhere on the online market. Was missing the 60 from my 52 and 56 and needed elevation from short distances for the summer ground. I mainly use it for 50-70 yard full shots, shaft is dynamic gold 105.

Its literally drops and spins. Its also a forgiving club with not hitting the centre of the club.

My son bought wedge. Encouraged me to purchase one. Best advice on golf received in long ty time. Easy to hit.. Flies high . Ball lands softly. Very satisfied. Inexpensive, yet great club.

I bought one of these wedges a month ago. Have used it a few times on the course and a few times of practice sessions. I like it so much, I am back to buy another (I have another set of clubs at another location).

Bunkers are much easier but I was amazed at it’s uses chipping and short pitching. I love the heavy head. Just take the appropriate amount of backswing for the distance and let gravity swing the head through the ball.

Basically, all the claims and features are correct. I would put this as a 2-strokes per round saver off of my 6 handicap. High handicappers will really reap the benefits.

Just after I received it, I went out on the range and started hitting from the sand. Deep lies, shallow lies, hard sand, soft sand, even in foot prints, I managed to get the ball out without a lot of effort.

I really love my 56 Cleveland CG14 it replaces, and granted, the Cleveland feels better as a chipping & pitching wedge, but I just left too many balls in the sand. Maybe I can take out a long iron and carry both.

From 40 yards out you cannot over shoot the green. Takes some practice figuring out chip shots around the green, but once you find your grip and shorten your swing this thing makes it easy to get up and down with a nice stick to finish it off.

It honestly makes your short game so much easier. Other than the occasional blading, I tend to lift my head, this thing is awesome. Everyone should have this club in their bag. Choke up and swing away for the best height you’ve ever has around the green.

This club takes the fringe conditions out of the equation, easy to get under the ball, since there’s no heel. It’s like hitting pop ups to infielders. Absolutely the best $35. 00 you can spend on your short game.

If you are like me, you are playing golf to relax and enjoy a sport, this club takes away the stress you have felt in the two shots it took you to get to the green. Bogie Golf is enjoyable golf in my opinion, and this club will put you in more par situations.

First of all, shipping time was really fast on this item, which is why I like to use Walmart. com. I haven’t been able to use this club yet, due to the fact that it’s been too cold, but I looked at the club when I got it and checked it out.

It looks really nice. It has a nice feel and look. The length seems good, too, for an average-height person. The best part is the price. I did some research on these clubs, and this is one of the few companies that I could find that make this exact size wedge.

For the price, you can’t beat it. Now I just can’t wait to get on the course and try it out.

This little gem has done more for my game than a gross of Pro V’s! It pops the ball almost straight up if needed and yet carries 15+ yards if needs be. Can only praise it’s attributes and performance.

Can’t wait to try the 64degree purchased at the same time. Quality at the most reasonable price!!.

These wedges are awesome. They provide accurate feedback through the hit zone. Excellent for chipping it close. Surface of the wedges bite into the ball to provide lots of backspin to throw it close to the hole.

Great for any level player.

Was a bit unsure as they were so cheap brought these during lockdown and actually managed to break them out on the course today. Not disappointed well weighted and feels comfortable. Reduced my number of shots for the day.

Enjoy.

Clean finish. Feels good on off center hits. Gives a lot of forgiveness. Lob, sand or gap gives great height and stops quick.

The title of the listing reads brand new. All of the wedges show signs of being hit. I can see scratches from ball marks on the faces and paint rubbed off the numbers on the bottoms. On top of that, All of the grips are way off center and feel worn down.

Im sure theyll be fine once I regrip them though. *Edit* grips are not off center. They just arent to my liking and need replaced ASAP. All in all. Pretty disappointing. My friends have these same clubs from Costco and none of them were in this condition when they got theirs.

Bought these for my husband. He has tried them on the driving range. They will take time to get used to. He was very pleased with the weight and quality of the clubs. They were very well packaged too.

The rumors are true. These Costco wedges are the real deal. At retail price, they are a great deal. The ones I received looked like they had maybe seen a few rounds of golf. Great deal!

It is good quality product, but it probably will work for smaller (probably female) armpits. My height is 182 cm. and the pads are not covering whole area, so my shirt was still wet (of course less than without the pads).

Also in case of sensitive skin, it may feel discomforted by the end of the day. Despite the abovementioned, the product as I mentioned, is made out of good materials and sticks firmly to the skin during the day.

Nice club for $25. I’ve been using an old Arnold Palmer sand wedge for the last 20 yrs, and finally decided to update my wedge. I’m glad I’d made the purchase because the Pinemeadow wedge is pretty good.

Definitely recommend this brand for simple wedges like P, G, S, and L.

First of all I was surprised that Walmart would carry golf clubs, let alone the Pinemeadow brand! I needed a sand wedge to complete the set of clubs I received for my birthday and low and behold I saw this club! The club is a fine representative of Pinemeadow golf and all my buddies are impressed with how well they are made for the cost.

I am very happy with my purchase!.

Purchased a TW sand wedge with a few custom modifications, I ordered with an alternate shaft and bent strong one degree to be 55*. Club was shipped directly from Taylormade quickly which I was happy about.

Unfortunately after having the club checked by a reputable club builder, basically every spec was off. The length which was supposed to be standard was over half an inch short, the loft was 56, and the swingweight was significantly lighter than what’s listed as standard partially due to the shortened length.

I am extremely disappointed with the build quality from TM and expected more from such a big/reputable brand in this industry. Now I’m stuck with a club that is too short and would have to use a shaft extension to play at standard length.

Subpar quality control from the build shop at TM which unfortunately seems to be a relatively common issue. Side note the club head and grind are great. I’m just disappointed with my experience ordering a club with custom specs.

These Milled Grind 3 wedges are versatile for my game. I can hit it square or open it up on tight or fluffy lies. But the biggest difference I have experienced is how the MG3 gets the ball out of the bunker.

The wedge seems smoother and glides easier (sorry Ping) through the sand (and on grass for that matter). And this is in hard-packed, wet sand or standard muni, coarse sand. My technique is not all that great, but I’m guessing it is due to the milled grind sole, like it won’t get stuck.

Regarding the grooves and “raw” face, the teeth do seem to grab and spin the ball more than my Vokeys, and I play a firm ball. If there is one complaint, the MG3 definitely feels harder than Vokeys with the MG3 using a Tour Issue shaft.

Not sure if that has something to do with it. While I am still getting used to them, I feel more confident out of the bunker and in trying different shots, like flops to a tight pin location. Both of which I normally dread.

While I wish the wedge felt a little softer, I really can’t complain about the versatility and confidence it has given me.

Played these for almost a year now , about 40 rounds. Try to ignore reviews where they state right out of the box or played once and love them. Let’s hit them for awhile and really know the results. I love these irons.

Knew because of loft would be hitting one club less , 8 has replaced 7 and so on , but man these things fly. The 5 iron , nicknamed rocket , is now my driving iron. Being a senior golfer and play form the senior tees do play some par 4s that are less than 340 yards.

Well hello Rocket , so far has maxed out at 231 , averaged off tee 215-220. They are so solid , much easier to hold solid through contact. Slice is now a rarity , wish I could say non existent. Sound off impact is clear solid and refreshing.

Have read some reviews about holding their finish , mine have held up great. I play public courses so terrain not always the best , but mine have held up very well. Made such an impact on me and results one of my golf partners now owns a set and loves them.

They are beautiful irons that fly true straight and long and really help this old body when it doesn’t fell like helping.

Acquired the SIM Max #7 Rescue club about six months ago to replace my (Callaway Strata Ultimate 7 iron with a 34degree loft), which has proven very difficult for me to hit, as a beginner, of two years.

The SIM Max Rescue club allows me to hit 130 yards, or so, with way more ease and accuracy than the evil 7 iron. Yesterday, the recently ordered SIM 2 Max #3 hybrid arrived. Tomorrow, a regulation 18-hole course with this new club is highly anticipated.

The Callaway Strata Plus #3 fairway wood that I’ve been using has worked well for me. However, due to the good success with the #7 SIM Max Rescue club, it will be nice to see how well the #3 works for me.

The SIM2 Max #3 has 19 degrees versus 15 degrees with the Callaway Strata Plus 3 fairway wood. Hoping for straighter shotsy from the fairway with a little more loft and more success, with longer shots form the rough, with this new club.

Bought the 52, 56 and 60. All work great and just look good to stand over. Cant beat the price. Only complaint was the packaging. All came in a flimsy box with no packing that was destroyed by time it got to me.

No damage to clubs luckly. All other clubs i ordered came packed much better in higher qaulity boxes so must just be a different warehouse.

Bought this club for store pickup. When I received the club it looked like it had been played with for multiple rounds. Giant scratch across the whole club face. Go in to return and half the clubs don’t have the plastic covering the head any more.

The response I got was that they let people try them out in store and they can get scratched up because of it. I will not be purchasing any clubs from them again because of this. Do yourself a favor and buy your new club somewhere else.

I had both Cleveland and Calloway wedges and struggled getting under the ball with both of them, especially on Florida winter hard pan. I started with the 60 and loved it. I was able to pick the ball off hard pan constantly.

I then tried the 56 for longer lobs and for the traps. I was sold and then bought the 52 to fill the remaining gap. I’m now playing in Ohio grass and roughs and still loving these wedges. My Cleveland and Calloway wedges are now in my guest bag.

I will start by saying that this wedge has been amazing. I love using it, and I feel extremely confident around the green. When I upgraded to these wedges, I started firing at pins I would never aim at in the past, and the ‘check’ is amazing.

One or two bounces and it just grabs. I’ve definitely got up and down significantly more using these. Love the performance. My complaint is with the black satin finish. It will wear off and leave some very ugly scratch lines on the bottom of the club.

Bunker shots are especially bad for it. At the end of the day, when you swing the club, you can’t see it, but when it sits in your bag, you will definitely notice it. I’ve had the club for just about a month know and the wear is noticeable.

In a year, I expect most of the paint on the sole will be gone at the rate it is coming off.

This is the first golf club review I’ve ever felt compelled to write. Of course, I’ve had several purchases in the past that I saw improvements with. But, these wedges are absolutely amazing. I can’t think of any better way to put it.

I got the 48 and 54, both your satin and with the mid grinds. I just open the face with the 54 if I need any loft higher than that. No real need for a 58 or higher for me. The feel, balance, and overall performance immediately impressed me.

I have played Vokeys, TM Milled Grind, and Ping wedges in the past. I even tried the CBX2 wedges last year too, but the cavity back feel and irregular shot distances got old quick. The spin that I can achieve with these wedges are on a level I’ve never been able to get with other models.

Even the 48 gets the ball to stop on all shots (chips, pitches & full). My shots are so much more predictable and consistent than I’ve ever been able to accomplish with other models too. One other very noticeable difference too is that the durability with these really confuses me.

Four rounds in, including multiple practice sessions, and it seriously looks like I just picked these clubs off of the rack. Every wedge has always shown wear on the very first shot, which is fine with me because I appreciate the look of aged wedges.

These seriously look brand new. This might only be the case with the tour satin finish though, which is incredibly beautiful by the way. I feel like I finally found some amazing scoring clubs that I will have in my bag for a very long time.

I just received my new Cleveland RTX Zipcore wedges. 54 and 58 which filled a distance gap I used to have with my old 56 /60 combo. I was really learning to like these wedges but yesterday on the 15th hole I fell in LOVE! I had a 80 yard carry over water and hit a hard 58 thought it went to far but it hit back of green and spun back to 1 ft from hole for a birdie 3 and then on 18 same club greenside up and over bunker to save par No putting required they threw them back to me.

Love it. Black satin finish is cool. I chose these because they seemed right in between a Game improvement wedge and a pro blade type wedge easy to hit but still lots of feel. Highly recommend Jim 9 handicap.

Received 2 brand new wedges that had ball marks on both and a chip on one. Send pictures of both and approved to replace both. Received fed ex label but unable to print. Replied back to TGW and still have not heard back.

I needed the wedges for a recent tourn so I kept the damaged wedges. Very disappointed that these were repackaged and shipped. Defects were easy to spot. Also , no follow up on the fed ex question.

This was a replacement for my SM6, 52. I play frequently and the grooves finally wore out. This is probably the 3rd or 4th generation of Vokey wedges I have used. They all have been good preforming. I think the consistency of the playability of these wedges is why they are a fixture in my bag.

They just feel good.

I am a big fan of these wedges. They are great for any skill level player. They look and feel amazing and have performed great out on the course. I got the 58 degree with 8 degrees of bounce and the 54 degree with 10 degrees of bounce.

I typically play on firm conditions and these have given me a lot of flexibility on full shots and around the greens.

I recently purchased the g425 3 hybrid with a set of G710 irons. I’m nearly 60 and historically had always hit my irons longer that whom I was playing with. The last few years I found myself “clubbing up” one or two irons due to lack of distance.

I went as far as telling my son my frustrations with accepting old age and made an announcement that I was going to find a set of the most forgiving consistent irons I could find like the old Ping Zings.

Then I saw a set of old zings marketplace 3-9 plus all theee wedges in the correct fitting for me for $80. I bought them and had them cleaned, checked and gripped. Played 8 to 10 rounds with them (30 year old clubs) and didn’t think I could be happier.

For the hell of it one day while out of town I had no clubs with me and played with a demo set of g710 irons with the g425 hybrids. I was completely blown out of the water with both the iron set and hybrids.

I promptly purchased the set of irons and only the G425 3 hybrid as I have a shorter rescue that I will never part with and a driver that works incredibly well for me. I am consistently hitting the G425 3 hybrid 235 to 240 yards.

I am stunned at the distance and accuracy. I can absolutely count on putting it on the mark from that far out 98 percent of the time. The random mis hits have been my fault but still left me with a long playable shot.

I am a lifelong slicer with driver (I call it a “power fade” and have been showing up on the tee box on many tight holes with this hybrid since it hits so straight. Did not think I would have a new go to club in the bag so quickly.

I’m an average to above average amature golfer with a swing speed of 110-115 mph. I recently bought a Ping 3 hybrid stiff shaft to replace my 3 iron and fill the gap in yardage between my 5 wood, which typically plays 230-250 yds.

I’m hitting shots and greens with the Ping 3 hybrid that I’ve never hit before from 220 with ease. My 3 iron had a range of about 190-210 yards, however, I’ve always had trouble hitting my 3 iron straight.

For this reason I used my 3 iron maybe once or twice per round, only when I couldnt logically play something else. Shots with the Ping 3 hybrid feel pure no matter what the lie is or the conditions, i.

e. wind/rain. The club feels light, smooth, and comfortable at contact. Range for me in one season can be tuned from 195 up to 230 yards with ease and no change in swing style. My average distance this season has been 210-220 yards, repeatedly.

The best part is 95% of the shots with this club have been straight and on target. I’ve turned from using this club as a 3 iron replacement into my safe club for any shot over 200 yds and am hitting greens from 220 that I’ve usually had to chip onto when using my 3 iron.

This club is a must have for anyone looking to improve their long iron game or just need to have a safe club in their bag no matter if it’s in the middle of fairway or from the rough. As the title reads, it’s been a game saver and is quickly making its way into a top club choice in my bag.

Now if I can just make all these putts I’m not used to getting.

At first I was apprehensive about this club as Ping states that the club would only fit 10% of golfers. But my fitter stated that the data suggested this was a good fit (as was the G425 Max). He suggested that the LST might help my slight downward swing (attack angle average was -3).

Distance average was 250 yards with relatively tight shot dispersion. After several rounds, I’m glad I trusted my fitter. This club truly is great to hit and has been a fairway finder. We also found the Alta shaft (stiff) was best for my swing.

I have been very pleased with Ping; as I’ve improved in golf I’ve found that Ping clubs have helped my game. This G425 LST provides great distance and the mid to low trajectory I prefer to play. I LOVE the sound the club makes on contact! Again, thank you Ping for making great equipment which has translated into greater enjoyment of the game! One last thought regarding forgiveness as I’m sure readers would wonder.

Compared to the G425 Max this club is less forgiving meaning if you miss high-low or toe-heel, you still may have a playable shot but distance will suffer. The loss in distance for mishits was acceptable when I considered that I was obtaining consistent ball flight with the LST (low to mid trajectory).

Again, highly recommend fitting when shopping for golf clubs. Cheers!.

Got this for my 4yr old and he love them. Perfect size cart that us kids uses. Good quality clubs and bag for a fair price. For kids under 10 or so this is the best quality golf Equipment you can buy.

Only draw back is that if your kid plays a lot and takes the game serious for a kid anyway. I wish they would have a set with more clubs. They don’t include the driver, hybrid, or the sand wedge. Of course like I said this would only be for a kid that plays or go to the driving range a lot.

And that would significantly up the price of the set. On the other hand they do offer to buy those clubs separate to add to the bag.

My son – who is 6 and an avid golfer already – was desperate for a degree wedge to add to his bag. I didn’t think any such thing actually existed, but was thrilled to be proven wrong when I found this one.

It’s absolutely awesome! He loves it and has even mastered a pretty killer approach shot with it in hand. The price is great too. Definitely recommend!.

Upgraded my son from an old outdated kids driver to this one. The most important benefit of this driver is the weight. It is much lighter than old school drivers so he is able to swing the club faster and not struggle with is swinging around and hitting him in the back or messing up his joints.

He went from very erratic drives of around 80 yds. to very consistent straight drives of about 130 yds.