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Wedge Take: Eidolon, Vokey or CG?


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Having just purchased a new set of irons, I need a gap and a sand wedge. I am going to use the PW from the new set and I have a CG10 60 degree LW already.

I've read several reviews on Eidolon wedge series, CG series and the ever popular Spin Milled Vokey. I was hoping to see what the opinions of the masses are. Since I think wedges are very subjective, I'm curious why you chose the wedges you have and their pros and cons rather than trying to persuade one another.

My initial thought was to go with the 52.08 and 56.14 Vokey SM in the Black Nickel finish. I just read some real glowing reviews of the Eidolon wedges and they seem worth a shot. What do you think?

Driver: Callaway RAZR Hawk 10.5°
3W: Callaway RAZR Hawk 15°
3I Hybrid: TaylorMade Burner 19°
Irons: MP-58 4 - PW, Project X Rifle 6.0
Wedges: Eidolon Chrome Finish 51° and 55° CG10 60 low bounce

Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Mid Slant

Ball: TaylorMade Penta

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I don't think you can go wrong with the Vokeys, but I've never tried the Eidolons. I've tried the CG11s, I just like the Vokeys better
Driver: TaylorMade Super Tri 10.5°
3-Wood: TaylorMadeR580, 15°
Hybrid: TaylorMade Rescue Mid, 19°
Irons: TaylorMade R7 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Spin-Milled Vokey Oil Can 56.14, 52.08Putter: Ping Karsten AnserBall: Bridgestone e5+
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I just got the Vokeys oil can in 50, 56 & 62 with last year's grooves and they are sweet!!! I previously played the CG 14s which were very good too. I guess you can't go wrong with Titleist or Cleveland wedges. Never played an Eidolon wedge.
In my Callaway Warbird stand bag:
Ping G15 10.5* Graphite Design YS-6+ S
Ping G15 4W 17* Aldila Serrano S
Adams IDEA A7 19* UST Mamiya AXIVcore S
TM 2009 Burners 4-PW / Titleist SM Vokeys 50, 56 & 62 / TM Rossa Daytona 1 Ghost / Titleist Pro V1
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As you can see, I've got one Vokey and 2 Clevelands. I like the Clevelands better out of the fairway and the Vokey better around the green. But the differences are pretty minimal, you can't go wrong with either. Never tried the other one you mentioned.

What's in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag:

Driver - Taylormade Superfast 2.0 TP 10.5
3 Wood - Taylormade Burner 15* REAX
Hybrid - Adams Idea Pro 18* GD YSQ-HL

Irons - Callaway X-18 4-PW

GW - Cleveland 588 51*

SW - Cleveland CG 12 56*

LW - Cleveland CG15 60*

Putter - Cameron Studio Style Newport 2

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i play the 09 spin milled vokeys and i love their performance. i'm able to get incredible amounts of spin with them and the control is just incredible. my short game has improved just by purchasing them but i can't compare them to the other two because i haven't had a chance to hit them.
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As you can see, I've got one Vokey and 2 Clevelands. I like the Clevelands better out of the fairway and the Vokey better around the green. But the differences are pretty minimal, you can't go wrong with either. Never tried the other one you mentioned.

I just got a CG14 50.08; haven't used it during a round, but I really liked the smooth feel during the test shots and early partials. The gold cushion insert on the back seems to cut down on vibration, a big plus for me (59 years old). Sensicore shaft inserts do the same thing.

Vibration might not be an issue for fredsco . But, Clevelands really feel smooth, especially CG14 versions.

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. . . several reviews on Eidolon wedge series . . .

Eidolon? Other than Ebay, where could I see one of these for sale in real life? Their website(s) sure doesn't inspire confidence.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.

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I would chose the Vokeys but thats probaly got a lot to do with that i play Vokey wedges and I love them. I played Pings for 5 years before that and Callaways before the Pings and nothing compares to my Vokeys. To me clubs all have to do with feel and if you feel confident with them.

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906 F4 15.5* UST V2
3DX DC 19* UST SR2
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I just got a CG14 50.08; haven't used it during a round, but I really liked the smooth feel during the test shots and early partials. The gold cushion insert on the back seems to cut down on vibration, a big plus for me (59 years old). Sensicore shaft inserts do the same thing.

The CG14s do feel very smooth. I'd probably be more likely to pick up one of these than the CG15. They're really nice.

What's in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag:

Driver - Taylormade Superfast 2.0 TP 10.5
3 Wood - Taylormade Burner 15* REAX
Hybrid - Adams Idea Pro 18* GD YSQ-HL

Irons - Callaway X-18 4-PW

GW - Cleveland 588 51*

SW - Cleveland CG 12 56*

LW - Cleveland CG15 60*

Putter - Cameron Studio Style Newport 2

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I've played all three of the wedges. My preferences. Cleveland products was ok. I prefer the old school Vokeys to the spin mills. The spin mills are very good but the increased mass on the sole launches the ball a bit high for me, Also the added weight chipping is troublesome for me. The Eldollon wedges are very very good. The multiple bounce also me to control the trajectory of each shot. Rather than 3 or 4 wedge set up it's like having 6 to 8 wedges in the bag. Spin control is excellent and a very good feel.

Now notice in my signature I play Reid Lockhart wedges. Lockhart originally designed the dual and quad bounce system (basically a custom grind). Lockhart then went to Eidolon. But there are still a few Reid Lockhart offerings on ebay (Hill Country Golf out of Austin Texas) that can be had at 1/2 the cost of the Eidolon offering.

that said wedges are a very personal selection as is your putter choice.

All three of the offerings are very good and I would throw in the Lockhart product also.

9* Geek No Brainer with red Stiff Gallofory shaft
15* R5 3 wood with Burner shaft
21* 24* Nike CPR hybrid Aldila by you shaft
5-pw Titleist 680 cb irons-SK Fiber graphite shafts
52*, 56*,60* Reid Lockhart Dual Bounce spinner shaftScotty Cameron Newport MidSlant with Tiger Shark GripTM LDP Red balls---used because I'm...

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  • 3 weeks later...
Well, I ordered the Eidolon wedges: 52 and 56. I took advantage of the customizations they offer getting a larger grip size and the firm stiffness for the shaft. They arrived today and they look really good. I can't wait to try them out!

Driver: Callaway RAZR Hawk 10.5°
3W: Callaway RAZR Hawk 15°
3I Hybrid: TaylorMade Burner 19°
Irons: MP-58 4 - PW, Project X Rifle 6.0
Wedges: Eidolon Chrome Finish 51° and 55° CG10 60 low bounce

Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Mid Slant

Ball: TaylorMade Penta

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I have just replaced my Vokeys with Eidolons (52, 56 and 60). Eidolons are amazing wedges, although they do take a little to get used to. As a lefty, I really appreciate the shot options available with Eidolons, something that I didn't have with Vokeys. For example, my 56* Vokey had 14* of bounce, I couldn't hit this wedge from the fairway or on the collar of the green. No problem with the Eidolon. Customer service at Eidolon is first rate.

Driver & FW: Ping G10 12* Driver & 17* 4W w UST Proforce V2 HL Reg
Hybrids: Adams A7 19* & 22* w UST Mamiya ProForce AXIVCore Reg
Irons: MP-60 5 - 9 w Nippon Shaft 950GH Reg
Wedges: Eidolon 48* 52* 56* 60* w SCoR Graphite Reg
Putter: Scotty Cameron Red X3

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vokey they are the best, but they are all good nowadays

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910 D3 9.5 Diamana Ahi'
906 F2 15 Proto x
4dx 17 690 MB 2 iron 710 MB 3-PW Oil can 54, 60 California Del Mar

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  • 1 year later...

How have those Eidolon wedges worked out for you?   I really like the idea of the V sole being able to handle any kind of lie.    How has that sole worked out for you?

Driver: Taylor Made  Rocketballz Stage 2
3 wood: Rocketballz Stage 2
4 wood: Rocketballz Stage 2
Hybrids: Cleveland 20 and 23.5 degree
Irons: Mizuno MP57 5-7, Mizuno MP62 8-9 Wedges: Mizuno MP62 Pitching Wedge, 49 degree,  Titleist Vokey SM4  55.13 (bent from 56.14) Sand Wedge, Titleist Vokey SM4 60.10 Lob wedge

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  • 8 months later...
As a follow up to this thread, I just wanted to comment with two seasons removed from trying these wedges. The Eidolon wedges really are working out tremendously for me. They have a great feel and I have been continuously improving in my wedge play. I actually just reduced the loft on them to 51 and 55 to better fir my distance profile. I think the others are great also but I am very happy with the choice!

Driver: Callaway RAZR Hawk 10.5°
3W: Callaway RAZR Hawk 15°
3I Hybrid: TaylorMade Burner 19°
Irons: MP-58 4 - PW, Project X Rifle 6.0
Wedges: Eidolon Chrome Finish 51° and 55° CG10 60 low bounce

Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Mid Slant

Ball: TaylorMade Penta

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