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How many wedges, which lofts and how much bounce, plus new-model comparisons.
Best wedge? No. 1 is the Vokey SM11 (JPY 29,700 for 1 club)
My No. 1 is the Titleist Vokey SM11. In an overseas comparison test it was the only one of 15 models whose spin did not drop when wet (100.0% retention). On a budget, look at the Mizuno T-1/T-3 (JPY 25,300) or the Cleveland RTZ 2 (JPY 27,500). My reasons are in the wedge ranking.
Choose wedges in this order: how many, which lofts, bounce, then brand
If you start from the brand, lofts overlap or leave gaps. Just changing the order saves you a wasted club.
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| Step | What to decide | Rule of thumb | Related article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How many to carry | If your PW is 44 degrees, three wedges (for example 48, 52 and 56) | How many wedges? |
| 2 | Which lofts | A 4-degree gap each. If you add just one, make it 56 | Combination table |
| 3 | Bounce | If you hit behind the ball a lot, 12 degrees of bounce or more on a 56 | Chunking and bounce |
| 4 | Brand | Wet-day spin, price, number of sole grinds | Ranking and the 11 wedges of 2026 |
My 7-iron goes 160 yards (my own measurement). Say my PW is 44 degrees and about 130 yards. Each 4 degrees takes off roughly 10 yards, so a 56 is about 100 yards (a rough guide based on my measurement). Wherever that 10-yards-per-4-degrees staircase has a hole, that is the next club to add.
Rankings (2)
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Women's Wedges 2026: For BunkersFor women's wedges in 2026, No. 1 is the Kasco Dolphin Wedge, No. 2 the SMARTSOLE FULL-FACE and No. 3 the ONOFF FROG'S LEAP-II. The set PW is 44° and the sand wedge 56°, a 12° gap. Seven wedges compared on the official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Wedges 2026 | 3 Picked on Wet Spin[2026 Edition] A golfer who averages a score of 72 and plays 150 rounds a year picks three wedges: 1. Vokey SM11, 2. PING s259, 3. Cleveland RTZ 2, on dry and wet spin, bounce and price.Updated Oct 7, 2026
New releases (1)
Reviews & comparisons (6)
【Nov 2026 Update】Vokey SM10 vs. SM11: 5% More Groove Volume, New 44°The SM11 differs from the SM10 in three ways: 5% more groove volume, a new 44° loft, and a JPY 2,200 price gap (official release). Why there's no rush if your SM10 grooves aren't worn, and who the SM10 is still enough for.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】PRGR R35 and R50 Wedges | Only 15° of Loft ApartThe PRGR R35 and R50 wedges go on sale Nov 12, 2026, at JPY 33,000 each. The only difference is 15° of loft; both weigh 559 g, 110 g heavier than a typical 50° wedge. As a gear nerd who averages 72, my first pick is the R35. I also cover who each one suits.Updated Nov 1, 2026
【Nov 2026 Update】Lynx Zero Magic II Review | 0° Bounce, 34 InchesLynx announced the Zero Magic II on Oct 6, 2026, and the maker’s own store sells it for ¥13,200. I compare this 0° bounce, 34-inch, approx. 480g wedge with the Slide Sole Master and the PRGR R50 by the numbers. I only addressed it in a shop and have not hit it.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Lynx Slide Sole Master 56° ReviewLynx adds a 56° Slide Sole Master with 1° of bounce. Numbers vs. the Vokey SM11 56° (8–14°), who it fits, who will chunk more, plus price and release timing.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Kasco Dolphin Wedge DW-125G High SpinA hardcore golfer who averages 72 and plays 150 rounds a year compares the Dolphin Wedge DW-125G High Spin (unplated, 56/58/60 degrees, JPY 28,600), released September 11, 2026, with the standard DW-125G by the numbers. I only handled the High Spin in a shop, and I hit the standard version for 15 balls indoors.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Hi-Toe 5 vs MG5 | Compared by Loft, Weight and PriceI compared TaylorMade's Hi-Toe 5 and MG5 wedges on the lofts, bounce, weights and prices in the official spec sheets. Groove machining and forging are shared; the difference is head shape and loft range. You'll be able to decide which one to bag, and at what loft.Updated 2026/11/03
Buying guides and fixes (2)
【Nov 2026 Update】How Many Wedges? Your PW Loft Decides: Set-Makeup ChartHow many wedges should you carry? The lofts depend on your PW. With a 46° PW carry 50/54/58°; with a 44° PW, 48/52/56°: three wedges, and 31 of 40 women tour pros carried three. PW lofts run 6° apart, from 41° to 47°, depending on the model.Updated 2026/11/02
【Nov 2026 Update】Chunked Chips and BounceDoes bounce help with chunked chips? Lean the shaft 10° forward and a 10° bounce wedge enters the ground leading edge first. How to find the cause, and how much bounce to choose at 56°, explained with official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03