When you are new to the game of golf, one of the most overwhelming aspects of the game can be the various club choices. There are several standard clubs that are necessary for any players success: the driver, a set of irons, and a valued putter. Yet, there is a unique iron that often gets overlooked. This is the wedge. The wedge, unknown to many, quickly becomes a player’s best friend. If you are a newer player, the various choices of wedges can be overwhelming. The ever-changing technological advances, various brands, and the wide range of prices. With all of these factors, let’s break down the top best wedges for beginners.

What to Look For

Regardless of player proficiency, there are few things to keep in mind when purchasing a wedge. A wedge is a unique club that is used in a variety of angles. It is mostly used when attempting to chip to the green, but it can be used to remove the ball out of a poor play. Due to this, it is best to ensure you have a gap between the loft of your wedge and that the shafts are similar to your irons. The combination will allow for the largest range of shots. Essentially, wedges are a go to clutch club when you’re in a jam. This is why it’s particularly important to choose the right style of wedge for your type of play. It is also why many players will have more than one wedge. Each club has its own quirks. As such, here are a wide range of choices, best suited for beginners, to chose from.

MacGregor Mactec X Wedge

This first wedge comes in a variety of finishes and with a loft between 52 and 60 degrees. This wedge has an impressive feel to it: which comes from the large grooves on a soft grip specific to MacGregor. It is a good beginning wedge that comes in black, gun metal, and chrome finishes. Overall, not a poor start to a wedge set.

MacGregor V-Foil Wedge

Another option in the MacGregor set is the V-Foil Wedge. This wedge has lofts of 52-60 degrees and is designed to be a classic. The downside to this wedge is that it is only available for right-handed players: unusual for this day in age but not unheard of. If you are right-handed, however, it does have a better interaction with full shots to land on the green. Many wedges are focused on trouble areas and not turf interaction.

Callaway Sure Out 2 Wedge

This next wedge has a deeper degree of loft at 56-64 degrees. This wedge is a bit different from the previous. While the MacGregor was straightforward, Callaway has made this club for players that tend to have a fat strike. A fat strike is where you catch the turf before the ball: a common issue with beginning players. This clubs face is much larger and has a wider sole. This combination assists with propelling the ball into the air: the goal of a wedge. This enhances the playability of the wedge. A key benefit along with “step down” grip markings to enhance control.

Callaway Mack Daddy CB Wedge

Without even mentioning the brilliance of the name, this wedge sits in a good middle for forgiveness. A loft of 40-60 degrees with forgiveness on full shots, it can be considered one of the most forgiving wedges of the lot. The club has a bit of extra size behind the ball, which enables golfers to achieve a higher consistency.

Cleveland CBX 2 Wedge

The Cleveland wedge is another unique option compared to the Callaway. This wedge is designed for forgiveness but contains a lot of aggression. This comes from the hollow chamber towards the heel and the weight placed in the toe. This wedge may be geared more towards specific shots then the wider play styles for the first few wedges. This club, due to the degree of 46-60, makes for a helpful play in sand traps. The CBX is more of a lob wedge. A useful wedge to have in the bag but one that must be used in the correct locations due to the aggressive boost on spin.

Cleveland CBX Full Face Wedge

This is the second option from Cleveland on this list. The Full-Face wedge has a 56-64 degree lofts and has full face grooves to provide more forgiveness. The groove design is perfect for golfers in various scenarios: the grooves help to maintain spin when a strike is on the heel or toe. Beginning golfers will not always hit the center of the face every stroke. Truly, all golfers will not hit in the center of the face every stroke. This wedge understands that and is designed for these situations.

Cobra King MIM Wedge

Cobra King clubs are known for their more their versatility. The same and design is much more classic than some of the other wedges. The MIM stands for metal injection molded head. This head of this wedge is able to deliver more precision shaping. It also comes in three grind options. Grind options to enhance visibility behind the ball at address. These points, along with 50-60 degree lofts, create a nearly perfect wedge for a beginner. The wide range of option along with a high loft makes it ideal for those tricky spots.

Two Out Lier’s

Most of the wedges presented are well known brands. However, there is something that can be said for brands that are not as known. Two of these are the Decathlon Inesis Wedge 500 and the Benross Rev Wedge. While known to many, both of these wedges present their own benefits.

Decathlon Inesis Wedge 500:

• Loft of 50-60 Degrees
• Forgiving on mis-hits
• Available in several sizes based on height
• Works well in turf, full shots, and around the green due to the V-Sole shape

Benross Rev Wedge:

• Loft of 50-60 Degrees
• Wide versatility
• High forgiveness, control, and high spin

How to Choose

As you can see, there is a wide range of options available. It can be difficult to choose but inexperienced players should value forgiveness and control. In the end, watch how you play and select a wedge that will benefit that style.