Choose a gap wedge that blends with your iron set's profile for better distance control and use a 'friendly' sole if you prefer neutral chipping over complex manipulation.
Their scorecard
Versatility: 3/5 — Best for straight face chips, harder to open up
Turf interaction: 5/5 — Glide and bounce help for neutral strikes
What they rate
Cavity back wedges provide better distance control from the rough
Thicker soles prevent digging on neutral chip shots
Blending lofts prevents massive distance gaps between irons and wedges
What they don’t
Specialized thin-sole wedges are unforgiving on off-center hits
Traditional blades can feel 'dead' when hit high on the face
Choose a gap wedge that blends with your iron set's profile for better distance control and use a 'friendly' sole if you prefer neutral chipping over complex manipulation.
Cavity back wedges provide better distance control from the rough
Thicker soles prevent digging on neutral chip shots