What shafts do Tour players use in wedges?

True Temper’s Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 is by far the most popular wedge shaft with 37% of the top 100 PGA Tour players using it. The Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 is the next most popular and True Temper shafts account for over 70% of the wedge shafts used by this elite group.

Does shaft matter on wedges?

Based on what we have found, it is evident the golf shaft flex does matter, not just when it comes to wedges, but all clubs. If you do not have the correct shaft flex on your wedges you will not maximize the potential of the club.

How important is shaft flex in wedges?

While it varies from player to player, most will notice a slightly lower ball flight and more feel in the hands with a softer flex. For some, it can also help maintain spin compared to using the same shaft across the board. If there’s one thing to keep an eye on when testing wedge shafts, it’s shaft weight.

Are True Temper shafts good?

Overall: We think this shaft will be a great alternative to heavy graphite shafts as the shaft launches higher than most in this weight category and has great feel. For those players that struggle getting the ball in the air with today’s low lofted irons or hybrids, this will be a good option!

How much graphite is in a True Temper wedge?

It makes no sense, for example, to be playing a light weight 70 to 80 gram graphite shaft in your irons and stock off-the-shelf 130+ gram True Temper S330 or S400 shaft in your gap, sand and lob and expect them to feel and perform the same.

What kind of shaft does a Titleist wedge use?

First off, most wedges you buy off the rack will have a standard heavy steel wedge shaft like a True Temper Dynamic Gold. Titleist uses an S200 (130gr) in their SM7 wedges, Callaway uses the new DG S200 Wedge 115 (115 gr) in the JAWS MD5 while Mizuno uses the DG Tour Issue S400 (130 gr) in the T20.

Are there any new wedge shafts for golf?

There have been a lot of new offerings in wedge shafts like the True Temper Dynamic Gold 115 Wedges and KBS Hi Rev 2.0 wedge shafts that offer lighter weight or increased spin and more controlled ball flight. These are great if you need lighter weight to match your iron shafts or lack the technique to hit those punch spin wedge shots.

Are there any new wedges on the market?

But, we only go 10 grams heavier. There have been a lot of new offerings in wedge shafts like the True Temper Dynamic Gold 115 Wedges and KBS Hi Rev 2.0 wedge shafts that offer lighter weight or increased spin and more controlled ball flight.