OK, first thing’s first – men and women are different; equal, but different. If we can get that out of the way without triggering anyone, we should be good and ready to continue with the discussion. The topic for today is how to find the best golf wedges for women, whether it’s a gift for your significant other, or a gift to yourself.
As you’re certainly aware, the reason women-specific wedges exist is because women are built differently from men (shocking, isn’t it?). Granted, it’s a shame that the women’s market isn’t as varied and replete with choices as men’s, but then again – the law of supply and demand doesn’t really care.
The Difference
Overall, the issue is not whether you’re a man or a woman, but how tall you are, what your swing is like, and how low/high your handicap is. That’s it. In other words, a woman who is as tall and strong as a man should simply go for a man’s club. Seeing, however, how the average woman is shorter than the average man, it stands to reason they’d profit from a shorter club.
You can simply ask a fitter to shave off ½ inch to 1 inch from your wedge, but here’s the deal – it’s a rare enough occasion (less so in recent times, thankfully) that a manufacturer will target women, so when this does happen, you should at least check out the goods.
On a similar note, the average swing weight for women is lower than for men due to different musculature. What you want here is to get something lightweight, and ideally forged. The debate about how cast clubs are different from their forged counterparts is still on, but most golfers would agree that forged wedges give a softer impact with less vibration.
Your Game is Important
Are golf wedges for women the same as men’s wedges? The answer is at the same time a confident “yes” and a resounding “no”, simply because every golfer has her or his own style of playing – some men might profit from women’s wedges, and some women might rather use men’s. In essence, you’ll be looking for a shorter shaft, while the head choice will depend more on your game than anything else – if you’re a high handicapper, go for forgiveness, if you’re a low one, go for something that lets you open up the face in higher lofts.
The bottom line is – if you have problems with making GIRs and need a tool to improve your short game, get a set of wedges irrespective of what the label says. Ideally, you’d get a configuration with a 4-degree gap (up to six if you can cover the yardage), and you’ll be tapping in for a birdie in no time.
Golf Wedges for Women Comparison Table
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Cleveland Women’s RTX-3 CB Tour Satin Wedge
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Cleveland Women’s 588 RTX CB 2.0 Black Satin Wedge |
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Ping G Le Wedge |
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Cobra Women’s Max Wedge |
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Callaway Solaire Petite Wedge |
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Wilson Profile XLS Women’s Wedge |
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Adams Golf Idea Wedge |
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The 7 Best Wedges for Women Reviews
It can be a frustrating task to find the right bag configuration for your bag, especially if you have limited options in your own target market (it’s probably how men feel when it comes to clothes). All jokes aside, though, if you’re in need for a great set of women’s wedges, check out our list of the seven top rated golf wedges for female golfers and see if there’s anything you like.
1. Cleveland Women’s RTX-3 CB Tour Satin Wedge
Our Rating:
The Cleveland Women’s RTX-3 Cavity Back is one of the best wedges for women currently on the market, and it matches its men-oriented counterpart stroke for stroke (no pun intended).
The loft selection is the most comprehensive on our list – 48 through 60 in 2-degree increments, though the bounce selection does seem rather limited.
On the flipside, it’s a mid-bounce, so you still get plenty of versatility in terms of turf interaction. Whether you’re playing from a greenside bunker or the rough, you’ll be sure to dial in the ball right for a nice GIR.
Pros
- Plenty of loft options
- Easy-to-hit sweet spot, better distance control
- Lightweight and slightly shorter hosel
Cons
- Could come with more bounce options
2. Cleveland Women’s 588 RTX CB 2.0 Black Satin Wedge
Our Rating:
It’s called Cleveland Women’s 588 RTX Cavity Back 2.0, but it feels like a regular second generation of the 588 RTX.
Granted, the choice of lofts could be greater (as it stands, you get only three – 52, 56, and 60), though what you do have left allows you to have plenty of versatility in your short game – short chip shots and bunker shots are a breeze.
You’ll be hard pressed to use them for full pitch shots, though, but then again, the sweet spot is fairly easy to hit, so you shouldn’t have too much difficulty covering the yardage with your approach wedge.
Pros
- Generates plenty of spin
- More control on the trajectory
- Very versatile
Cons
- Could have a better selection of lofts
3. Ping G Le Wedge
Our Rating:
The Ping G Le wedges don’t have a line of their own – instead, they are a part of the G Le Irons’ line, which is, in turn, a part of the G Le line of clubs that includes a whole driver, fairways, irons, and putters.
As far as the wedges go, the pickings are a bit slim – you get a PW, GW, and an SW (45, 52, and 58 degrees, respectively), but there’s no lob wedge.
Then again, with a 58-degree sand wedge, you probably don’t even need a lob wedge – just choke up the 58 and open up the face a little bit on impact.
Pros
- Part of a full set of irons/hybrids
- Decent selection of lofts
- Very lightweight, will help you swing faster
Cons
- Lacks a lob wedge
See a full review of the range here.
4. Cobra Women’s Max Wedge
Our Rating:
The Cobra Women’s Max wedges come in a 12-piece set of golf clubs designed specifically for women.
In the way of wedges, the choice is a bit underwhelming, but you do get a pitching wedge (45), a gap wedge (50), and a sand wedge (55). The gap is not ideal, but it’s workable. The only minor grievance with this set is that you don’t get a lob wedge, but you can probably make do with the SW.
One of the major selling points of this puppy is the offset design, which enables you to have an easier time squaring the face at impact so that you can finally enjoy all the fairways and GIRs.
Pros
- Low CG promises plenty of forgiveness on off-centre hits
- Nice, solid feel
- Offset design helps with squaring the face a bit more easily
Cons
- Could come with a lob wedge
See a full review of the wedge here.
5. Callaway Solaire Petite Wedge
Our Rating:
Callaway is known for making some of the most popular golf wedges for women, and their 13-piece Solaire Petit set clearly showcases that.
As you might’ve inferred from reading the name, the set favours short individuals, and should really come into its own when in hands of a person under 5 ‘5″.
As far as the wedges go, the choice could be richer, to be honest, but the pitching and sand wedges you do get cover most shots, and the set heavily favours hybrids, so it sort of balances out.
Pros
- Very forgiving on off-centre hits
- Should suit short players (under 5 ‘5″) regardless of handicap
- Lightweight
Cons
- Would be nice if the set included approach and lob wedges
See a full review of the wedge here.
6. Wilson Profile XLS Women’s Wedge
Our Rating:
The Wilson Profile XLS Women’s is pretty much what it reads on the tin – a women’s version of the XLS Men’s set. Obviously, this is an 11-piece set, which allows for some wriggle room in your configuration.
In the way of wedges, you get a pitching wedge and a sand wedge, but not a gap wedge (fairly important) or a lob wedge (not as critical).
The PW does generate plenty of spin, so you get more control on the ball when trying to hit the green, and the SW does a great job busting you out of greenside bunkers.
Pros
- Part of a set (11-piece)
- Come in three different sizes (Standard, Petite, and Tall)
- Incredibly lightweight and forgiving
- Comes with a complimentary cart bag
Cons
- Could do with a gap wedge and a lob wedge
7. Adams Golf Idea Wedge
Our Rating:
If you’re looking for a nice and inexpensive way to shave a few strokes off your game, then you might want to check out the Adams Golf Idea for Women (it’s pretty much the women’s counterpart to their Idea for Men, also a nice Game-Improvement set).
As far as the wedges go, the choice could indeed be a bit more varied, but the pitching and sand wedges you do get are very forgiving on mishits, and their light weight means you can get more speed out of your swings.
Pros
- Hard-to-miss sweet spot, lots of distance control
- Plenty of forgiveness on off-centre shots
- Pretty lightweight, feels nice
Cons
- A gap and a lob wedge would be nice
Conclusion
So, there you have it, the best golf wedges for women. We tried to have a little something for everyone, but we mainly focused on those wedges that the manufacturers themselves advertise as women specific. Still, many of these wedges, for example, those coming with full sets, might suit some men, especially anyone looking for a lightweight club to maximize their swing. So, as you can see – choosing the best women’s wedge is not as straightforward as it may seem at first.
Bottom line is – go with what feels right. Check out the women-specific things first, just in case some manufacturer has found the right formula, but if none of it is what you need, don’t stress over it and just check out the men’s department. It all comes down to what your preference is and what will feel good in your hand.
