My Edel Wedges (Or 'Super Bounce and Why It's Good for You' or 'The Sweet Spot Is Finally in the Right Place!

[Mr. Desmond]

On 6/23/2017 at 11:11 AM, brg1875 said:

 I've had my 58* and 54* in the DVR grind for a few weeks now and I'm really struggling out of the sand which used to be a strong suit. Because of the bounce when I'm trying to hit the ball out, the club isn't getting underneath the sand to explode the ball out and I've been blading it or catching it thin with the leading edge even though I'm entering the sand well behind the ball. So much so I had to use my Gap wedge that I have with my regular iron set with less bounce. Any thoughts or suggestions out of the sand?

As stated above, you may be engaging the bounce too far behind the ball.

Another item on the checklist is this - the bounce is high at the front and then cuts off quickly, which is why these wedges are so versatile. But it can cause an issue in the bunker if your technique is questionable. Because the DVR and TRP for that matter (my grind) have so much trailing edge and heel and toe relief, if you engage the leading edge in the sand, you are dead meat. I don't know your bunker setup, but you want to feel as if you putting the back of the wedge into the sand first - then the high bounce takes over and you'll have no issues in the bunker. I've found the right setup, slow tempo and relaxed arms works best for me.

Pete Cowan's setup with Roger Cleveland works well for me.

 

[iacas]

2 hours ago, Mr. Desmond said:

As stated above, you may be engaging the bounce too far behind the ball.

Bingo.

Oh, I just noticed that I was the one who replied to the earlier post.  Heh heh.

[georgep]

Have to admit, I've known about Edel wedges for some time but have never taken the plunge. Well, cowabunga! 

They got their first couple rounds last weekend and the early returns are positive. The members of my foursome were all commenting on the amount of spin I could generate on short shots. These get through all but the toughest of greenside rough with no problem, and full shots are pretty consistent with what I'm used to. I can't wait to get some more practice in with them and start really taking advantage of the clubs' features.

[kpaulhus]

5 years after reading into this topic, I finally can say I've got bounce. Unfortunately, Im traveling for work all week and won't be able to use them until Saturday. Im pumped, either way, knowing they're exactly what I need and should be perfect from the very first swing. Not a great picture as my wife sent them to me from unboxing today at home. Zoey, Harper, and Jax are my 3 dogs. Thats one condition my wife had when I was fitted. I think they look great. 

[Wanzo]

those look really nice @kpaulhus and @georgep!

[jsgolfer]

On 11/6/2017 at 10:34 PM, kpaulhus said:

5 years after reading into this topic, I finally can say I've got bounce. Unfortunately, Im traveling for work all week and won't be able to use them until Saturday. Im pumped, either way, knowing they're exactly what I need and should be perfect from the very first swing. Not a great picture as my wife sent them to me from unboxing today at home. Zoey, Harper, and Jax are my 3 dogs. Thats one condition my wife had when I was fitted. I think they look great. 

Very Nice

[billchao]

I always thought these wedges are sweet, but balked at the price. I do need new gap and sand wedges though and I'm trying to talk myself (and my wife) into getting a fitting instead of just buying off the rack Pings or something.

[kpaulhus]

On 11/8/2017 at 2:40 PM, billchao said:

I always thought these wedges are sweet, but balked at the price. I do need new gap and sand wedges though and I'm trying to talk myself (and my wife) into getting a fitting instead of just buying off the rack Pings or something.

Mine were only $30 more than a normal wedge. The fitting alone was worth $75. 

[billchao]

53 minutes ago, kpaulhus said:

Mine were only $30 more than a normal wedge. The fitting alone was worth $75. 

Really? For some reason I have it in my head that they're close to $200 each.

[iacas]

38 minutes ago, billchao said:

Really? For some reason I have it in my head that they're close to $200 each.

MAP is $180.

[Mr. Desmond]

On 11/8/2017 at 1:40 PM, billchao said:

I always thought these wedges are sweet, but balked at the price. I do need new gap and sand wedges though and I'm trying to talk myself (and my wife) into getting a fitting instead of just buying off the rack Pings or something.

Price varies among fitters - some do not charge for the fitting, and if you purchase multiple wedges, the per wedge price may fall a bit. Good luck. I'm putting mine back in the back after hitting Muiras for a year. Just want to see how it goes.

[Shindig]

I've been thinking of them lately.  I really should get a fit for the bottom of the bag, too.  With my new irons, I have a bit too much spacing between W and 50, so I'm debating picking up the utility wedge from my iron set and then getting fit for 1-2 wedges at the bottom -- probably around the same time I figure out the woods at the top too.  Otherwise I'd probably end up with just a 54 and 58 in Ping's Glide 2.0.  

How often are we supposed to replace wedges anyway?  Pros probably do so every few weeks, but I've had my wedges for I think two years, maybe two and a half, and they're still good I think.

[kpaulhus]

1 hour ago, Shindig said:

I've been thinking of them lately.  I really should get a fit for the bottom of the bag, too.  With my new irons, I have a bit too much spacing between W and 50, so I'm debating picking up the utility wedge from my iron set and then getting fit for 1-2 wedges at the bottom -- probably around the same time I figure out the woods at the top too.  Otherwise I'd probably end up with just a 54 and 58 in Ping's Glide 2.0.  

How often are we supposed to replace wedges anyway?  Pros probably do so every few weeks, but I've had my wedges for I think two years, maybe two and a half, and they're still good I think.

I go 200 rounds, so every 18 months for me 

[Divot Master]

I met up with Iacas a couple months ago for a fitting.  Figured my Vokeys had 300+ rounds on them, they were looking pretty beat and not getting as much spin as they used to.  I had also been re-reading this thread and a few others, and suspected I didn't have enough bounce (50-8, 54-11, and 58-8) for my swing style and local turf conditions.

Went with the DVR grind  and KBS 110 R shafts, but stayed with the 50,54,58 degree lofts.

Got about six rounds in with them before the courses closed for the year, and am quite happy.  Sand play is a breeze with them, and my chips (not my strongest suit) are more consistent, too.  My only surprise was (as others have noted) about 5 yards shorter on full shots than the Vokeys.  However, working now at the indoor range, I am experimenting with moving the ball position back about an inch, and it seems like I am hitting the wedges more solidly.  It may also just be me getting more used to a bit different clubhead weight and shaft flex.  Always nice to have something to work on.

[billchao]

I'm finally adding my own wedges to this thread! Some people here have played with me and know the "set" of wedges I have been playing with was well overdue for replacement.

Special thanks to @iacas and @david_wedzik for helping me with the fitting/demo process while I was visiting Erie. I was able to play a round with these and try them out extensively at Golf Evolution before I decided on the purchase.

It was with the Edel LW that I finally was able to complete the Flop Shot Challege (and off a mat, no less), so I have great confidence that these will give me a variety of greenside options that I previously thought I didn't have the skill for. Turned out the head design matters.

A few thoughts:

1. Obviously I love the stamping design (duh, it's mine) but they're very well done and the paint fill is clean.
2. Love the satin finish. That should reduce glare a bit while still maintaining the overall aesthetic of my bag.
3. I like that the grooves go so far out towards the toe. Not that I need it or anything 

Here's how they look in the bag:

Can't wait to hit them. Unfortunately it rained all last week and so far this week I'm on the shelf due to a neck injury I sustained on Friday.

[boogielicious]

11 hours ago, billchao said:

I'm finally adding my own wedges to this thread! Some people here have played with me and know the "set" of wedges I have been playing with was well overdue for replacement.

Special thanks to @iacas and @david_wedzik for helping me with the fitting/demo process while I was visiting Erie. I was able to play a round with these and try them out extensively at Golf Evolution before I decided on the purchase.

It was with the Edel LW that I finally was able to complete the Flop Shot Challege (and off a mat, no less), so I have great confidence that these will give me a variety of greenside options that I previously thought I didn't have the skill for. Turned out the head design matters.

A few thoughts:

1. Obviously I love the stamping design (duh, it's mine) but they're very well done and the paint fill is clean.
2. Love the satin finish. That should reduce glare a bit while still maintaining the overall aesthetic of my bag.
3. I like that the grooves go so far out towards the toe. Not that I need it or anything 

Here's how they look in the bag:

Can't wait to hit them. Unfortunately it rained all last week and so far this week I'm on the shelf due to a neck injury I sustained on Friday.

They look sweet!!! Driver grind? What do the markings mean? 

[billchao]

32 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

They look sweet!!! Driver grind? What do the markings mean? 

Yea, driver grind. The markings are my kids' initials and Roman Numerals for the loft.

[boogielicious]

20 minutes ago, billchao said:

Yea, driver grind. The markings are my kids' initials and Roman Numerals for the loft.

Cool.