PING has been making Glide wedges for generations now, improving and innovating their short games designs again and again. Their newest version is the PING Glide Forged Pro wedges. Designed with the input from PING Tour professionals, these wedges were made for discerning shot-makers and players who like a more compact look. See them in action in TGW’s exclusive video review and read on to learn all about the latest technology.
PING Glide Forged Pro Wedges Review by TGW
Technology
PING Glide Forged Pro wedges are custom-engineered in a smaller shape and forged from 8620 carbon steel. This type of carbon steel provides an incredibly soft feel and control in the short game for a pleasing experience every time you hit the ball.
PING utilities its Friction Face design in these wedges. It all starts with fully machined, steeper wheel-cut grooves that help maximize spin. Then they use their new Emery face blast for added texture to boost friction and spin at impact. This added friction helps maintain spin in both wet and dry conditions so you get consistent performance, round after round.
Finally, PING offers the Glide Forged Pro wedges with two special grinds. The new stock grinds are an “S” grind and a “T” grind to allow every golfer to find the right loft and grind combination that fits their angle of attack and common turf conditions. The “S” grind features moderate bounce and a rounded leading edge that works for almost every swing type and course condition. The “T” grind features a highly versatile, narrow sole with about 3° less bounce than the “S” grind. Golfers with a shallow angle of attack, those who play on firmer turf, or want to use their wedge out of bunkers will find the “T” grind helpful.
Performance
We put the PING Glide Forged Pro wedges to the test with the help of Rick Hatfield. Rick is the Master Fitter at TGW and our resident product expert. To test out the full capabilities of these wedges, Rick hit three types of shots: a full shot, a half-swing from about 45 yards away from the geen, and shots right up near the green.
On a full swing, Rick averaged 9,726 rpm of spin, compared to an average of 6,859 rpm on the half-swing. Around the green is where the Glide Forged Pro wedges truly stood out. Rick noticed, even visually, that he was getting more backspin over his usual wedges. On these shots this short, his golf ball was checking and stopping within just a couple feet of landing, allowing him to attack the pin with confidence.
Who It’s For
PING Glide Forged Pro wedges are for skilled golfers who want the ability to control and create their shots around the greens. Players who like a compact wedge with a soft forged feel will enjoy the way these wedges play and provide the ability to make any shot you need in the short game.
Appearance
The PING Glide Forged Pro wedges feature a compact shot-maker’s profile that is preferred by skilled golfers and pro-level players. These wedges are shorter from heel to toe than previous Glide wedges for a more captured look and confidence at address. They also feature PING’s signature Hydropearl 2.0 finish that not only helps reduce glare and looks great but also repels water for enhanced performance.
Feel & Sound
During our testing, Rick remarked that the PING Glide Forged Pro wedges feel incredibly soft at impact. They have a pleasing feel consistent with their carbon steel construction that golfers will love. Because of this, the sound also tends to be a bit more muted.
PING Glide Forged Pro Wedges
