The game puts a lot of emphasis on drivers and putters in the modern game, and you can see where this emphasis comes from.
As a result, many people neglect their wedges. They used what came in the set and didn’t consider their quality. But your approach is just as crucial as your long game and your performance on the green.
If you play the game well, you should spend about a third of your time on the approaches. So you should choose the best wedges you can find.
No one likes spending much money at these less glamorous clubs. But the fact remains that to improve your game. You need a quality wedge that shoots high is comfortable and offers excellent accuracy.
To help you find the elusive wedge that’s affordable but game-changing, we’ve compiled a list of the best cheap wedges we’ve been able to find so far this year. Let’s take a look.
A brief overview
We’ll feature 10 wedges in this review, but if you want to see the top three choices of quality, affordable wedges, do it fast.
1. JAPAN PRON TRG CHROME FINISH WEDGE GOLF CLUB SET
This set of finely crafted, high-performance wedges is easy to hit and allows the ball to go up in the air almost effortlessly.
The heads are made of a combination of stainless steel and carbon iron.
The result is a head that won’t blind you when the sun shines on it.
The face angle is 0 degrees, and the wedges are set at 52, 56, and 60 degrees high.
The shafts are all stainless steel, and you should know that the deep grooves make these wedges unusable for tournament play.
But they are great fun to play mainly because the deep grooves give you endless spin control.
Getting the back or front spin you want with these clubs is stupidly easy.
The pros :
- Excellent rotation control
- Catch the ball well
- Easy to use
Cons :
- Graphite shafts are not available
- Not very forgiving
2. KIRKLAND 3 ROOMS GOLF CORNER ON THE RIGHT SIDE
This Kirkland Signature club set comes with a gap, sand, and lob corners (one each).
The aerodynamic heads on these wedges help with swing speed.
You could even say that these wedges are perfect for seniors.
The gap wedge is 52 degrees high, the sand wedge is 56, and the lob wedge gives you effortless 60-degree arc shots.
The gap and sand wedge offer a 10-degree bounce, while the lob wedge offers 8 degrees of rebound.
Pros and Cons of the Kirkland Set
The pros :
- Perfect for arc shooting
- Good coverage of gaps
- Comfortable Flex
Cons :
- No PW
- Minimum offset
3. PINEMEADOW PRE 3 WEDGE PACK
The good thing about this wedge is that it has a wide sole that narrows towards the tip of the foot.
The result is a forgiving wedge, so it is nice for beginners and intermediate players.
This Pinemeadow wedge is made of high-quality Apollo steel and is comfortable when you make solid contact with the ball.
Overall, it is very forgiving and very satisfying. The shaft is made of stainless steel, is available in standard flex, and is set at 64 degrees loft.
The pros :
- Very forgiving
- Sounds great
- Feels good
Cons :
- The sand wedge has a bounce angle of 12 degrees.
- AW, SW, LW, and UW are available.
4. LAZRUS PREMIUM FORGED GOLF WEDGE SET
It was a surprising set of wedges because they were affordable but offered advanced features.
The micro-milled face technology steals the show. These are for you if you want maximum spin control with your wedges but don’t want to pay for an arm and leg.
They give you a good bite on the ball and tolerable bounce angles.
They are available with bounce angles of 8, 10, and 12 and loft degrees of 52, 56, and 60.
The milled faces also allow a good amount of molding, contributing to considerable spin control.
The pros :
- Précis
- Available right or left-handed
- Several loft options
Cons :
- Not for tournament play
- Shredding is hard on the bales
5. WILSON HARMONIZED GOLF WEDGE
We liked this corner because we like to open our faces to certain approaches.
And this Wilson allowed maximum precision, even on wide shots.
Grinding the sole allows for wider angle shots without losing any precision.
The upper and head are both stainless steel; you can get it in 56 or 60-degree loft versions.
The bounce angle on the 60 loft version is 10. You can choose sand, a lob, or a gap wedge, but all clubs have a low and comfortable center of gravity.
The pros :
- Very forgiving
- Big face
- Ideal for high-level handicapped people
Cons :
- Limited spin control
- Hard on the impacts
6. TOUR EDGE MEN’S TGS TRIPLE GRIND SOLE WEDGE
The pros :
- Triple grinding of the sole
- Ligh
- 2 choices of finis
Cons :
- Draw a little to the left
- Gives a fine “click” sound
7. HARRY TAYLOR GOLF CLUB SERIES 405 DIMPLED WIDE SOLE WEDGE NEW
The pros :
- Ideal for beginners
- Slippery bounce
- Milled grooves
Cons :
- Not great for fast swing speeds
- Not very forgiving
8. EXTREME X5 SENIOR MEN’S COMPLETE GOLF WEDGE SET
The pros :
- Very affordable package
- Ideal for senior players
- Dispersion of tight/li> shots
Cons :
- Difficult to throw high
- Limited manoeuvrability
9. TOUR GRIND COMPLETE GOLF WEDGE SET FOR SENIOR MEN
The pros :
- Good consistency
- No more forgiveness
- Also very affordable
Cons :
- They are a little heavy
- Only right-handed
10. GOSPORTS TOUR PRO GOLF WEDGE SET
Last on our list is an offer from GoSports that will grab your attention. These wedges look much more expensive than they are.
You can get a complete set that includes a 52-degree gap wedge, a 57-degree sand wedge, and a 60-degree lob wedge for only about $100.
They have a brushed steel head design that looks great. Machined grooves in the face help control spin and get an overall feel.
And GS Tour Pro grips round out the feel of these affordable clubs.
The gap wedge has an 8-degree bounce angle, the sand wedge is 12 degrees, and the lob wedge is 10 degrees.
Pros and Cons of Go Sports Wedges
The pros :
- Available in black or brushed steel
- Stainless steel shafts
- Weighted at the bottom
Cons :
- Not for slower swing speeds
- Does not help with erasing
Conclusion
In the end, you’ll have to go out and play with different wedges to find what you like.
Only through experience can you determine which grinds, bounce angles, and grooves you prefer.
Also, note that our list includes a mix of legal and illegal wedges.
But what they all have in common is that they’re affordable.
These are the best quality wedges we could find in a reasonable price range, and they all have merits in their own right.
So look at one or all of these wedges for yourself, go out on the court, and let them rip.