Are modern wedges easier to hit? Or is this my imagination...

[gregsandiego]

I normally use my old Taylor Made RAC sand wedge to hit any short pitch to the green. I'm not always successful - sometimes I get no loft.

Today I walk into Golf Smith and pick up a Cleveland RTX 588 56 deg wedge and with ease every pitch flies nice and high.

Is this technology, or my imagination?

 

[SavvySwede]

Taylormade RAC is modern technology so I wouldn't jump to that conclusion after just one day. My guess would be.

1. You were having a good day
2. Cleveland SW had a swingweight/feel that is better suited to your swing
3. You've only used it on mats this far.

[mvmac]

3 hours ago, gregsandiego said:

Is this technology, or my imagination?

Technology is basically the same. Might be the look, weight, grind, whatever, is just better for you than the TaylorMade wedge.

[gregsandiego]

6 hours ago, mvmac said:

Technology is basically the same. Might be the look, weight, grind, whatever, is just better for you than the TaylorMade wedge.

I hope it holds true after I purchase the club!

[Mr. Desmond]

Better sole grinds can make for an easier hitting wedge, and more attention is now paid to grind. I think most have also moved the COG closer to the center, instead of the heel, although most favor the heel side. Last I heard, only Edel makes the COG in the center.

Edited January 5, 2016 by Mr. Desmond

[David in FL]

11 hours ago, SavvySwede said:

Taylormade RAC is modern technology so I wouldn't jump to that conclusion after just one day. My guess would be.

1. You were having a good day
2. Cleveland SW had a swingweight/feel that is better suited to your swing
3. You've only used it on mats this far.

Ding ding ding.....  Yup.