The Ping Glide 2.0 wedges feature cutting technology to provide more accuracy and finesse in your short game. How do they perform?

Sharper grooves, milled faces and fitting by sole grinds including SS grind, WS grind, TS grind and ES grind mean that Ping have got the entire spectrum of golfers’ short-game requirements covered.

Ping have come up with a wedge that serves all types of golfers from scratch to high handicap, making this an excellent short game addition to your bag.

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What Ping say about the Glide 2.0 wedges:

“New, sharper grooves are closer together for increased friction, imparting more spin (up to 400 rpm in testing) for precise distance and trajectory control from full swings and finesse shots.

“These specialised grooves increase the spin rate for more control and precision on full and partial shots and offer exceptional spin consistency from both dry and wet conditions.

“To ensure your wedges match your game, you can be fit for a sole grind based on your attack angle, divot depth, and typical turf conditions: SS Grind, WS Grind, TS Grind, or ES Grind.

“The enhanced sole grinds and lead edges in the 431SS heads have been carefully crafted for exceptional surface interaction and versatility, gliding through the turf and sand to enable creative shot making.”

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Ping Glide 2.0 Wedges Design & Features

The key to the Glide 2.0 design is the milled face and new grooves pattern that have been designed to help golfers achieve greater spin rates.

Ping have moved the the grooves closer together, sharpened them and increased the friction provided from the face.

It leads to better control, increased precision and eye-catching spin rates from a variety of lies, whether on the fairway, rough or bunkers.

The no-glare finish is a major attraction with these wedges as it helps eliminate sun-reflection distractions.

But the spin-rate features are what most golfers will love with up to 400rpm achieved in testing. You can certainly expect to see some zip back from the Ping Glide 2.0s.

Ping offers a variety of grip sizes and styles as shaft flex options in steel and graphite to meet your needs and preferences.

The irons are also available in steel or stealth options.

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Ping Glide Wedges Grinds Explained

The term “sole grind” describes the particular shaping of the sole of a wedge. This is normally shaped around the toe or the heel.

Ping’s “Fitting by Sole Grind” is offered on these wedges to make sure the clubs compliment your specific game based on your angle of attack, the depth of your divot, and even the course conditions that you normally play under.

The four grind options are:

SS Grind: The SS provides heel and trail-edge relief and is the right choice for medium attack angles and divots.

WS Grind: The WS grind wedges are designed for golfers with a steep attack angle and help get the club head through the turf.

TS Grind: If you like a open face on wedge shots, the TS grind is the right choice with heel relief a key part of the clubhead shape.

ES Grind: The ES grind is designed for bunker shots.

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Verdict: Are the Ping Glide 2.0 wedges any good?

The Glide 2.0s are impressive wedges and perform well from all conditions, whether playing from the fairway, around the greens, the rough or bunkers.

You will find exceptional spin rates generated from these Ping wedges which are the choice of tour stars.

With four separate grind options, but have got the entire spectrum of swing types covered making these suitable for all forms of golfers from beginner to scratch handicappers.

FAQs

How much do the Glide 2.0 wedges cost?

The wedges are sold from £90 / $120 each per wedge.

What are the different grind options in the Glide wedges?

The wedges come with four grind options. The SS Grind is for medium attack angles and divots, the WS grind wedges is for a steep attack angle, the TS grind is ideal for an open face and the ES grind is designed for bunker shots.

What lofts are available in the Ping Glide 2.0 wedges?

The lofts vary from 46 degrees to 60 degrees with the various grinds available in selected lofts. The SS grind is available in 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees, the WS grind is available in 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees, the TS grind is available in 58 and 60 degrees and the ES grind is available in 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees.