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Best wedges of 2026

The wedges the testers rated highest this year, from tour models to game improvement wedges. Ranked from 11 independent outlets. Last checked October 22, 2026.

How we score

MyGolfSpy · Today's Golfer · Golf Digest · National Club Golfer · GolfWRX · 2nd Swing · Golf Monthly · GolfMagic · Golfalot · Plugged In Golf · Breaking Eighty

  1. 1
    Titleist Vokey SM11

    TitleistTour wedge$200 per wedge

    Titleist Vokey SM11

    GolfWRX members' clear favorite with 35 percent of the vote, 2nd Swing's best blade wedge and Golf Monthly's top pick. Testers call it complete and consistent, and only a small step from the SM10.

    What the 11 sources found
    • MyGolfSpy Lab test Third overall and best for spin, strong in wet conditions. Source
    • Today's Golfer Lab test Most grind options, consistent from bunkers and rough though not dominant on data. Source
    • National Club Golfer Panel test Tied second, most build options, lost marks on value. Source
    • 2nd Swing Panel test Fitters' pick for best blade wedge of 2026. Source
    • Golf Digest Panel test Gold medal, top 5 performance across all handicaps. Source
    • GolfWRX Member vote Members' clear favorite with 35% of votes. Source
    • Breaking Eighty Editors' picks Best overall pick; called Vokey's best yet. Source
    • Golf Monthly Editors' picks Top pick; refined and complete, small gains over SM10. Source
    • Golfalot Reviewer test Consistent spin and great fitting tools, expensive, small step from SM10. Source
    • GolfMagic Editors' picks Listed first and called the go-to wedge for top performance. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Recommends it for anyone buying wedges; praises Titleist's grind fitting. Source
    87/100
  2. 2
    Ping s259

    PingTour wedge

    Ping s259

    Runner-up at Today's Golfer for tight dispersion and spin consistency, tied second of 20 at National Club Golfer and a Golf Digest Gold. MyGolfSpy found its accuracy a little behind the leaders.

    What the 10 sources found
    • Today's Golfer Lab test Runner-up: tight dispersion and spin consistency, wide grind range. Source
    • MyGolfSpy Lab test Strong spin and consistency, accuracy a little behind the leaders. Source
    • National Club Golfer Panel test Tied second, consistent across categories with high feel score. Source
    • 2nd Swing Panel test Runner-up among blade wedges. Source
    • Golf Digest Panel test Gold medal, top 5 performance for low handicaps. Source
    • GolfWRX Member vote Fifth with 7%, praised for wet-weather spin. Source
    • Golf Monthly Editors' picks Compact tour shape with strong stopping power and control. Source
    • Breaking Eighty Editors' picks Editor's choice; near the top in every category. Source
    • GolfMagic Editors' picks Listed among the best bladed wedges. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Excellent for mid to low handicaps; looks, sound and feel top class. Source
    86/100
  3. 3
    Mizuno Pro T-1

    MizunoForged$180 per wedge

    Mizuno Pro T-1

    The best overall wedge at both Today's Golfer and National Club Golfer, with high pitching spin and soft forged feel. Golf Monthly notes it isn't very forgiving.

    What the 8 sources found
    • Today's Golfer Lab test Winner: best overall and best dispersion, high pitching spin and soft feel. Source
    • National Club Golfer Panel test Best overall and best looks, strong pitching spin and build options. Source
    • GolfWRX Member vote Third with 9% of the vote. Source
    • Golf Digest Panel test Silver medal, top 5 performance for mid handicaps. Source
    • Golfalot Reviewer test Classic Mizuno feel and looks, consistent carries. Source
    • Golf Monthly Editors' picks Soft forged feel, good in wet lies, not very forgiving. Source
    • Breaking Eighty Editors' picks Softest feeling pick, praised for touch and feedback. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Clean classic tour wedge for skilled players, but nothing new over the T24. Source
    85/100
  4. 4
    TaylorMade MG5

    TaylorMadeForged$200 per wedge

    TaylorMade MG5

    A Golf Digest Gold, praised by Today's Golfer for feedback and by Golf Monthly as one of the best looking wedges of the year. Golfalot liked its spin but called it pricey.

    What the 8 sources found
    • Today's Golfer Lab test Forged switch praised for feel, good spin with slightly higher launch. Source
    • National Club Golfer Panel test Consistent scores, strong feel and spin. Source
    • Golf Digest Panel test Gold medal, top 5 performance for high handicaps. Source
    • GolfWRX Member vote Fourth with 8% of the vote. Source
    • Golf Monthly Editors' picks Among the best looking and feeling wedges of the year. Source
    • Golfalot Reviewer test Great spin and better feel than MG4, pricey. Source
    • GolfMagic Editors' picks Listed among the best bladed wedges. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test More than a cosmetic update; suits elite and recreational players. Source
    84/100
  5. 5
    Cleveland RTZ 2

    ClevelandTour wedge

    Cleveland RTZ 2

    New in September 2026. Runner-up blade wedge at 2nd Swing and Golf Monthly's most underrated pick. National Club Golfer liked the value and spin, but scored the feel lower.

    What the 7 sources found
    • 2nd Swing Panel test Runner-up among blade wedges on the current page. Source
    • National Club Golfer Panel test Good value and pitching spin, feel scored lower. Source
    • Today's Golfer Reviewer test Soft feel, outstanding spin and consistency; among the pricier wedges. Source
    • Golf Monthly Editors' picks Clean premium look and compact shape for better players. Source
    • Golfalot Reviewer test Clean looks, good spin and value, little change from RTZ. Source
    • GolfMagic Editors' picks Listed among the best bladed wedges. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Traditional looks with lots of spin and more forgiveness than expected. Source
    84/100
  6. 6
    Mizuno Pro T-3

    MizunoForged

    Mizuno Pro T-3

    The more forgiving partner to the T-1: 4.8 out of 5 at Golf Monthly and runner-up cavity back wedge at 2nd Swing. Golfalot found it no more forgiving than the T-1.

    What the 7 sources found
    • 2nd Swing Panel test Runner-up among cavity back wedges. Source
    • National Club Golfer Panel test Balanced scores, a bit more forgiving than the T-1. Source
    • Golf Monthly Reviewer test Strong from rough with extra full-swing forgiveness; only three soles and one finish. Source
    • Today's Golfer Reviewer test Great feel and surprising forgiveness; fewer grinds and may not suit firm turf. Source
    • GolfMagic Editors' picks Listed among the most forgiving wedges. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Same looks and feel as the T-1 with a little mishit help. Source
    • Golfalot Reviewer test Lukewarm: no more forgiving than the T-1, short on distance, same price. Source
    83/100
  7. 7
    Callaway Opus SP

    CallawayTour wedge

    Callaway Opus SP

    A Golf Digest Gold and five stars at National Club Golfer, and both Golf Monthly and Breaking Eighty picked it for spin. Golfalot found it harder to use around the greens.

    What the 7 sources found
    • Golf Digest Panel test Gold medal, top 5 performance for all handicaps. Source
    • National Club Golfer Reviewer test Five stars over five rounds; forgiving and spinny, feel may be firmer than some like. Source
    • Golf Monthly Editors' picks Called a contender for wedge of the year, high spin. Source
    • Breaking Eighty Editors' picks Best for spin control, Callaway's most spin-focused wedge. Source
    • GolfMagic Editors' picks Listed among the best bladed wedges. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Strong follow-up keeping Callaway in the top tier for skilled players. Source
    • Golfalot Reviewer test Low launch and good distance control, harder around greens. Source
    83/100
  8. 8
    Cleveland CBZ

    ClevelandGame improvement wedge

    Cleveland CBZ

    2nd Swing's best cavity back wedge and a Golf Digest Silver for sand play. MyGolfSpy found it among the least consistent wedges in its field.

    What the 10 sources found
    • MyGolfSpy Lab test Good spin, lowest-tier consistency in the field. Source
    • 2nd Swing Panel test Fitters' pick for best cavity back wedge. Source
    • Golf Digest Panel test Silver medal, top 5 from sand for mid handicaps. Source
    • National Club Golfer Reviewer test Five stars; blade looks at address with cavity back help and spin from all lies. Source
    • Golf Monthly Reviewer test Confidence-inspiring footprint, forgiving sole and consistent spin; higher flight won't suit all. Source
    • Today's Golfer Reviewer test Forgiving yet soft; the reviewer says it cut shots from his scores. Source
    • Breaking Eighty Editors' picks Best for beginners, a cavity back for game-improvement iron players. Source
    • GolfMagic Editors' picks Listed among the most forgiving wedges. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Best cavity back wedge the reviewer has played; easy pick for cavity iron players. Source
    • Golfalot Reviewer test Very forgiving with good spin, feel not the best. Source
    82/100
  9. 9
    Avoda W2

    AvodaTour wedge$192 per wedge

    Avoda W2

    Today's Golfer's pick for maximum spin, with the highest spin in its test, and 4.75 out of 5 at Golf Monthly. Plugged In Golf praised its versatile sole and compact head.

    What the 3 sources found
    • Today's Golfer Lab test Highest spin overall with good greenside turf resistance. Source
    • Golf Monthly Reviewer test Highly rated; very shallow strikers may prefer the lower-bounce W1. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Versatile sole, excellent spin and a precise compact head. Source
    82/100
  10. 10
    PXG Sugar Daddy III

    PXGForged$300 per wedge

    PXG Sugar Daddy III

    Fourth of 20 at National Club Golfer, where it won five categories including both spin tests but lost marks on price and looks. Golf Monthly noted the chrome wears quickly.

    What the 3 sources found
    • National Club Golfer Panel test Won five categories including both spin tests, held back by price and looks. Source
    • Golf Monthly Reviewer test Strong rating; chrome wears quickly and grind options are limited. Source
    • Plugged In Golf Reviewer test Reviewer thoroughly impressed; still expensive at $300. Source
    81/100

How we score

We don't test gear ourselves. We read the major independent tests and reviews, turn each verdict into a score out of 100, and combine them. Lab and robot tests count twice as much as one reviewer's opinion, and panel tests one and a half times, so no single outlet can carry a product. Each outlet counts once per product.

A product needs reviews from at least 3 different outlets to be ranked, at least two of them established publications, labs or creators rather than small one-person sites, and its score starts near the middle until enough of them agree, so a few rave reviews can't put it at the top. We leave out any review where the reviewer has a deal with that product's brand, or where the video is a paid partnership for it. Affiliate links and ads are common across golf media, so on their own they don't rule a source out.

Product photos are the manufacturers' own. Prices are what the testers listed, shown only when they agree. We don't use affiliate links, and nobody pays to be on this list.

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