LongIronFrenzy 9 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I just tried the new Ping Glide Forged today and they felt really good! However, I'm wondering how many people are going to put these in the bag considering that they are going to retail for near the $200 mark? Just not sure that people are going to forgo the Vokeys and MD4s for a Ping wedge at 40-60 bucks more. But, I've been wrong before. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 7,782 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I think at only 40 bucks more many people will buy them. That is IF they preform better. If they preform better I would definitely spend $40 for a better performing club, especially considering wedges are one of the most important parts of the game. I guarantee you many people would pay $40 for a better driver even for 2 more yards. And those 2 yards are no where near as important as wedges. 2 Quote Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick 1,995 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Just a thought, but maybe a wedge is worth two hundred bucks if you can't get one that you like as much for $199.99 or less. Right now, Mizuno S18s are my favorites among the current new models with Titleist SM7's next. I'm really big on lots of loft/bounce offerings. Glides and Equalizers are both very handsome and seemingly well crafted clubs, but neither were crafted with my swing and the insufficient variety of shots that I know how to hit in mind. Back in the day, I would mix and match Cleveland's three distinct head shapes--the 485, 588, and 691. Again, lots of choices. The first big wave of Vokeys emulated that Cleveland three head shape concept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid 3,945 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 $200 is gonna be the new benchmark for wedges as they are the new irons. How many people buy iron sets of 5-PW or even 6-PW these days? You are no longer buying an iron set of 8 clubs and supplementing with a hybrid and a couple of wedges. Guys are carrying more wedges as bomb and gouge, driver/wedge club selection has become prevalent. The OEMs are cashing in on jacked lofts since the consumer now needs to buy 3 or 4 wedges to cover their higher lofts since the PW is now 43* Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 7 Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongIronFrenzy 9 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I think at only 40 bucks more many people will buy them. That is IF they preform better. If they preform better I would definitely spend $40 for a better performing club, especially considering wedges are one of the most important parts of the game. I guarantee you many people would pay $40 for a better driver even for 2 more yards. And those 2 yards are no where near as important as wedges. I see this all the time. People spending well over the total amount of three of these wedges would cost. Plus you are going to play these wedges, in a normal round, a lot more than a new driver. I just figured people wouldn't even try these because they weren't the main players in the wedge market. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat 1,591 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 this includes customization as well. I think that is why the high price. I think? Quote What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM 1,725 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 $200 is gonna be the new benchmark for wedges as they are the new irons. How many people buy iron sets of 5-PW or even 6-PW these days? You are no longer buying an iron set of 8 clubs and supplementing with a hybrid and a couple of wedges. Guys are carrying more wedges as bomb and gouge, driver/wedge club selection has become prevalent. The OEMs are cashing in on jacked lofts since the consumer now needs to buy 3 or 4 wedges to cover their higher lofts since the PW is now 43* Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Hey, hey, hey, they're not all “that†jacked, after all, the Cleveland CBX iron set PW is at a floppy 44*........ and I just replaced mine with a 46* CBX wedge bent to 45* [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev 25,157 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 It is what it is - Wedges are extremely important, if you map out the clubs that you use and their effectiveness you may discover that they are more important as a group than your irons. Lots of people drop over a grand on their irons and then those clubs become a detriment to their ability to score. . Why not another 600 on the three wedges beneath them? Seriously I think 199 will be the number. Given the pricing of today's clubs that sounds about right. Glad I have a back up set of Hogan TKs in the closet. Also there's a set of Ping G400's R flex graphite with my name on them. They are just on loan to someone else until I buy them on eBay four years from now - if I'm upright and healthy enough to still be whacking it around. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 5 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 10.5 Aldila Ascent Red R flex Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Wilson D7 forged 5-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex Edison Wedges 54 and 59 KBS Tour Graphite 80's EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Still on that elusive hunt for a 3 wood that I'm able to hit - I don't know why, I crush the 5 wood and it's really a 4 wood anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster 31,585 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I've been thinking about this one. I love the wedge game. For me to drop $600 on 3 Wedges that I will probably wear out in a few months... I'm still torn. See I don't get all excited about a big shiny new driver as much as I do that lovely tear drop shape, with the sole grind, well thought out grind... I'll have to ponder it for a while. The little PING Man is cool. But I do love the lack of junk in these. Just a simple looking club. Will these be in the most wanted testing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF 14,103 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 When some of the best wedges on the planet (Hogan Equalizers, IMO) are $100 with a couple of different shaft choices, $200 is a bit much to swallow, again, IMO. 4 Quote In the bag: Driver: TSi2 Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.0 Fairway: 939X 15° Project X Even Flow Blue 6.0 Hybrid: 949X Pro 2 Hybrid Project X Even Flow Riptide 6.0 Hybrid: 939X 3 Hybrid Project X Even Flow Riptide 6.0 Irons: D7 Forged 4-GW Project X Catalyst 80 6.0 Wedge: Smartsole S Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Alpha Convoy 514 Balls: MTB-X or Black Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the Queen, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie 2,462 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I would hope to get a custom grind for $200/wedge. That's what causes me to balk at the price. I'm not a huge fan of Vokey wedges (the toe area is too inconsistent with chip shots) but the grinds they offer will suit just about every player out there. I know these wedges were designed by and for pros but the average golfer needs a different grind because we don't play on the finest courses. I won't ever doubt the performance of Ping products but they've had some head scratchers lately with pricing. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito 2,942 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Pricing is just OK to keep up with the irons and drivers... Drivers used to go for $299 now closer to $400-500 Irons were usually priced at $799-899 and now many of them are north of $1100 2 Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekingGolf 1,801 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 When some of the best wedges on the planet (Hogan Equalizers, IMO) are $100 with a couple of different shaft choices, $200 is a bit much to swallow, again, IMO.I agree I love Ping products but I can attest to the fact that the Ben Hogan equalizers at 100 each is the way to go... Sent from my SM-G960U using MyGolfSpy mobile app 2 Quote "Obviously my iron play is incredible, and when I get going I can get hot, but this course just fits my eye. The shaping of the holes, and just a couple of the doglegs, I'm able to shape shots." – Bryson DeChambeau In my Hoofer Lite Z765 9.5 with Miyazaka Kaula Mizu 6 Stiff Shaft (TrueGolfFit Recommended!!!) F8 3-4 wood 16* Aldilla Blue 70 Stiff shaft Rescue mid 2 iron 16* One Length Forged Tec 4-GW with AMT Black shafts Futura Phantom 2 Tour B330 RX Like Bass Fishing? Check out my one and only article!!! https://www.bassresource.com/beginner/get-started-bass-fishing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR 9,246 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 $500 for a driver most don't bat an eye yet they o my use it 14 times a round at most. $150+ for a wedge or $300+ for a putter which are clubs used way more often and it's expensive. If it works best it's worth the price Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker 7,685 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I dont know if I can stomach $200 for a wedge...and it's not like you usually only get one wedge. Most people will get 3 or 4 wedges so that up to $800 for wedges! I'm comfortable with wedges around $100 to $130. Maybe I'm becoming more frugal/cheap as I get older or looking more for the best bank for the buck. Maybe why I haven't bought anything new the last few years besides a hybrid. MDGolfHacker 4 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: F8 9.5° Project X Even Flow Blue 65g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 5W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Hybrid: 816H2 19° Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1X RangeFinder: NX7 Pro Social Media: Facebook: md golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Currently Testing: 2021 T200's (https://forum.mygolfspy.com/tests/19-test-in-progress-titleist-t-series-irons/?do=findReview&review=38) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket 7,737 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 My wedges all cost about $200 each. They are all Wishon - custom fit and built. My PW is 48* then 52,56,60. Couldn't tell you a thing about grinds ,etc. But they all play beautifully from tight Bermuda fairways. 5 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongIronFrenzy 9 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I've been thinking about this one. I love the wedge game. For me to drop $600 on 3 Wedges that I will probably wear out in a few months... I'm still torn. See I don't get all excited about a big shiny new driver as much as I do that lovely tear drop shape, with the sole grind, well thought out grind... I'll have to ponder it for a while. The little PING Man is cool. But I do love the lack of junk in these. Just a simple looking club. Will these be in the most wanted testing? Good point about wear! Wedges are not the longest lasting clubs in the bag when they are cast - but now subtract months off of that number because of the softer face! While I was testing these, I was saying the same thing about the simplicity of the design [emoji1362] Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraasty 110 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Eh I'm sure they are nice but I'd rather buy a new wedge a couple models old for nearly a quarter of that price Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 3,873 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I just paid $150 each for my Ping G700 UW and SW and I absolutely love those wedges. I paid $99 for my Cleveland 58° wedge that is my money club from 80 yards and in. I wouldn't trade it for the world right now as it is now my favorite club in the bag. I love PING probably more than most golfers, but $200 for wedge is a bit much for my budget. Granted, when you consider I paid $400 for my driver and $229 for my hybrid, just because that's what they cost these days, I imagine the OEMs will figure out a way to make a $200 wedge seem cheap eventually. 2 Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 4,566 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 My Glides (all custom ordered) were all around $170 or so with the graphite shaft up-charge and shipping. $200 would be a stretch for me to justify, but thankfully I do not have to. I won a custom wedge from MGS several weeks ago that is to be customized by the Wedge Wizard himself! https://www.instagram.com/wedge_wizard/?hl=en He and I have been in touch on ideas, and before PING released these, we had decided to wait to get one because of my love of PING and how cool these already look. Since then, I have submitted to him my specs (loft, lie, shaft, grip, etc) which are pretty much the same stuff as my current sticks, but what he's going to do to make this "custom" will have to wait for its own thread. But given the retail of a standard 60* Glide forged with my upgraded shaft AND the custom job Jacob will put to it, I bet this baby would be easily above the $400 line that is certainly well above what I'd ever consider paying for on my own for anything but a driver or maybe even a jewelry-grade putter one day. 4 Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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