Reviewers agree the 2025 Ping BunkR Wedge delivers a classic shape, a consistent strike pattern, and a wide sole that prevents digging on fat shots to make bunker escapes nearly effortless. However, testers split on its versatility, noting that the high bounce can create issues on firm or thin lies, and the club's niche purpose makes it a costly addition that takes up valuable bag space.
Strong consensus: 4 of 4 recommend. 4 reviews from 3 creators. 4 positive. Reviewer scores (0–100): median 92.
Where reviewers agree
Each theme groups reviews that make the same point. The lines under it are each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video — not direct quotes.
What reviewers praise
High loft for instant elevation — Praised in 3 reviews
Mark Crossfield: 64° loft gets ball up immediately in sand (0:41)
Alex Etches Golf: High 67° loft provides instant elevation (2:14)
James Ridyard: 64 degrees of loft generates easy height without effort (1:20)
Square setup eliminates open-face complexity — Praised in 3 reviews
Mark Crossfield: Square setup eliminates tricky open-face swing paths (0:41)
Alex Etches Golf: Eliminates complex 'open face' bunker setups (2:14)
James Ridyard: Square-face setup removes technical complexity
Glides through sand and rough without digging — Praised in 2 reviews
Mark Crossfield: Glides effortlessly through heavy wet sand and deep rough (0:41)
James Ridyard: Wide sole and high bounce prevent the club from digging (1:20)
Massive forgiveness on fat and erratic strikes — Praised in 2 reviews
James Ridyard: Massive forgiveness on fat strikes (up to 10 balls behind) (1:20)
James Ridyard: Forgiving on erratic contact points and poor lies
Classic shape with high spin and consistency — Praised in 2 reviews
Alex Etches Golf: Classic Eye2 head shape with high spin grooves (2:14)
James Ridyard: Vertical strike pattern improves consistency
Where they push back
High bounce and loft limit versatility — Raised in 3 reviews
Mark Crossfield: 64° loft makes normal chipping difficult (0:41)
Alex Etches Golf: High bounce can be difficult for sweepers on firm ground (2:14)
James Ridyard: High bounce can be tricky on very thin sand if adding loft (1:20)
Hard to justify bag slot and price — Raised in 2 reviews
Mark Crossfield: Hard to justify bag slot if you already have solid sand technique (0:41)
Alex Etches Golf: Takes up a valuable spot in the 14-club bag (2:14)
Alex Etches Golf: Premium price for a very niche specialist tool (2:14)
Takes time to dial in distance and looks — Raised in 2 reviews
James Ridyard: Distinctive Ping Eye2 head shape may not suit all eyes (1:20)
James Ridyard: First shots may go further than expected
Will it fix your miss?
Low point / fat: 4 of 4 say it helps
Face control: 4 of 4 say it helps
Every verdict
Each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video.
How this page is made: each reviewer’s verdict, pros and cons, sentiment, score and launch numbers are machine-extracted from their video — summarised, not quoted word for word. The themes are machine-grouped and the intro is machine-written from those summaries. We have not tested this product ourselves. Updated Apr 2026.