{"id":1190,"date":"2006-02-10T11:36:36","date_gmt":"2006-02-10T16:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/uncategorized\/f2_wedge_review\/"},"modified":"2006-02-10T11:36:36","modified_gmt":"2006-02-10T16:36:36","slug":"f2_wedge_review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/b\/clubs\/f2_wedge_review","title":{"rendered":"F2 Wedge Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FaceAccording to Face Forward Technology<\/a> there has not been a major innovation in wedges in the past 50 years. Taking a look at all the wedges in golf shops today and you’ll surely agree that although there are subtle differences that none really stand out.<\/p>\n

Enter the F2 Wedge and its radical design. In fact, the first time I had these out on the range a few passers-by even paused to take a look at this odd looking club. According to the company “both human testing and robotic testing proves that the F2 gets you into the Scoring Zone more often than any other wedge tested.” We’ll see about that…
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\nBy now you may have seen the infomercial featuring Bruce Devlin demonstrating with others the benefits and gains your game will make by using the F2 wedge but can one club really live up to all the hype?<\/p>\n

Technology<\/strong>
\n\"F2First things first: the F2 Wedges do conform to the USGA club standards, so you have no worries about legality with these clubs. Now, the F2 wedge doesn’t get your attention with a fancy finish, “tour” grooves that spin the ball like crazy or even a half dozen bounce and loft combinations. Instead, what first draws your attention is that the leading edge and face of the wedge are actually in front of the hosel. The F2’s design claims to cure many of the ailments that plague golfers of a wide range of abilities and handicaps, from making it virtually impossible to shank the ball, getting the ball airborne from the rough, and improving your greenside chipping and bunker play.<\/p>\n

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F2 stands for Face Forward technology. As you can see with this ingenious design, the face has been moved forward and the hosel back, enabling the ball to strike and leave the clubface before grass or sand can grab the hosel and twist the clubface. The F2 Wedge may look unconventional, but as soon as you hit it, you’ll know why it is the biggest jump in short game technology since the invention of the sand wedge!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Look and Setup<\/strong>
\nA side by side comparison with the standard wedge and you’ll immediately notice the difference in the shape of the face.<\/p>\n

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When comparing the F2 Wedge to a Vokey 200 series wedge on the right and here is where you can really see the difference in setup. With this view you can also see how the shank is next to impossible.<\/p>\n

The F2 does have its face forward of the hosel, which may take a little getting used to. Otherwise the shape of the head is close to a classic teardrop shape with a simple cavity back head and gleaming finish. The club naturally sits open at address and with a rounded leading edge will make you rely on the black painted grooves to line up initially. The first time you pickup the F2 you’ll also notice the weight difference, not so much in the over all weight but how the weight is distributed. With the face forward and thus placing the hosel in the center of the club head mass, this forced me to waggle the club more often than my current wedges in order to get comfortable with it. I also noticed a different feel during my back swing and also had to adjust to that.<\/p>\n

Specs and Pricing<\/strong>
\n\"F2The F2 wedges come in only one finish, a cobalt (grey) and come with a step-less steel shaft (a graphite shaft will run you an additional $19.95) and a velvet-like grip. At this time they are available in the following lofts: 52°, 56°, 58° and 60° in both right and left hands. Which should satisfy the average golfers needs out there. Now pricing is on par with most wedges in the marketplace running $99.99 each and you receive free shipping and additional discounts with the purchase of two or more. So for the same price as others I think they’re worth a shot.<\/p>\n

Performance<\/strong>
\nThe F2 has several advantages<\/a> including:<\/p>\n