Comments on: The ONE Wedge Review

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:02:46 +0000

In reply to Jacob.

Jacob,

Thanks for adding your thoughts. You’re the second reader who has noted that the counter weighting felt unusual; that’s definitely something for people to consider.

Best,

Matt

By: Jacob

Jacob — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:50:55 +0000

I generally shoot between 84-92. The weakest part of my game is the short game. Living in chicago and playing off of different grasses i have a hard time judging different lies and greenspeeds. I purchased the 56, I tried it out around the practice area and it seemed to be a gamer so I put it in the bag. When I tried it on the course and used it for more of a full wedge shot I couldn’t get the distance dialed in due to heavy shaft. Also on chips I found the weight causing me irregularities and my tempo was off so I was blading my chips. I didn’t find that the spin was any better than my Callaway 56. I couldn’t justify the switch to the pg one wedge from my regular wedge because it wasn’t versatile enough.

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:06:47 +0000

In reply to Pat.

Pat,

I’d love to hear your explanation of why a video “makes more sense” than a carefully written review.

-Matt

By: Ken Alterwitz

Ken Alterwitz — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:46:28 +0000

I bought the 50 and 56 wedges. Absolutely hated the 50. Could not hit it without blading it or coming up 10-15 yards short of my 52 which I was looking for it to replace. The 56 however is money. There was a pretty good chance I would have been very competitive in a “Worst bunker player, ever” tournament. Not any more. I have made more sand saves with this club in the 6 months I’ve owned it then in the 30+ years I’ve been playing this game. Even holed out a few. Even out of the sand, it’s an excellent club around the green. It does take some practice and getting used to, but if you put in the effort, you will get results. 7-9 strokes, I don’t think so. 3 or 4, for sure. YMMV.

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:58:08 +0000

In this day and age it seems to me it would make more sense to include a couple of short videos showing how it performs from a good lie, thick rough, sand, etc.

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:05:42 +0000

In reply to Larry Beller.

Larry,

Sounds like the counterweighting wasn’t for you. Glad you found something that works.

Best,

Matt

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:05:10 +0000

In reply to Ken Balog.

Ken,

Yes. As you would expect, it will not dig. If you understand that and the type of sand you’re playing, it can work really well. That said, it can be tough if the sand is hard-packed or shallow.

Best,

Matt

By: Ken Balog

Ken Balog — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:55:38 +0000

Did you try the 60 degree out of sand? If so, how was it with that big sole?

By: Don Morrison

Don Morrison — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:29:12 +0000

Very good review. Performance Golf has irritating marketing and outrageous claims. That said, the wedge works and, in my opinion, is superior to the Cleveland Smartsole for the target market.

By: Larry Beller

Larry Beller — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:33:04 +0000

In reply to Matt Saternus. Because of my short game issues I listened to the Martin Chuck infomercial and kind of a last resort decided to give it a try. After a couple of practice sessions I took it to the course and found it was as advertised, a club that makes the short game much easier. But there was one major issue for me. The club felt so heavy it was like a sledgehammer in my hands. It was throwing off my feel and tempo with every other club in my bag. I had to send it back and got a refund. Some months later I tried the Cleveland Smart Sole gap wedge and have not looked back. Love that club and am considering getting the sand wedge.