Tour Edge TGS Wedge Review

Let me back up and explain what Tour Edge has done here, because it's genuinely clever. The triple-grind sole fundamentally removes bounce from the heel and toe areas while maintaining it through the center. If you're thinking "so what?". I was, too. Until I opened the face for my initial flop shot and watched the leading edge stay low to the ground instead of bouncing up like my traditional wedges.

Here's what this actually means in the course: you can manipulate the face without fighting the turf. Opening the face for a high, soft shot? The reduced heel bounce means you're not adding effective bounce that causes the club to skip. Closing it down for a low runner? The toe relief prevents digging. It's like having three different wedges in one, depending on how you present the club to the ball.

I spent an entire afternoon hitting shots from different lies, tight fairway, fluffy rough, wet sand, hardpan, and the versatility was extraordinary. My 56-degree TGS was handling shots I'd normally need to switch between my 54 and 60 for. The reduced turf drag through thick rough was particularly noticeable. Where my traditional wedges would sometimes get grabbed and twisted, the TGS just glided through.

The TPE (thermal plastic elastomer) insert in the center flange is one of those features that sounds like marketing fluff until you actually hit shots with it. Tour Edge removed steel from the center of the flange and replaced it with this material, which does two things: redistributes weight to the heel and toe for forgiveness, and dampens vibration for better feel.

I'm usually skeptical of "feel-enhancing" technologies in wedges because nothing beats pure forged steel, right? But the TGS surprised me. The feel isn't mushy or dead like some cavity-back wedges I've tested. Instead, there's this subtle dampening that takes the edge off mishits without sacrificing feedback on pure strikes. On those inevitable toe shots from the rough, the club didn't send that harsh vibration up the shaft that makes your hands sting.

What really sold me was hitting bunker shots. The combination of the TPE insert and the sole design made these wedges absolutely sing from the sand. The club entered and exited cleanly, and I could feel exactly where the ball made contact on the face. For a wedge at this price point (we'll get to that), the feel rivals wedges costing twice as much.

Tour Edge milled these grooves to the maximum legal depth, and you can feel the ball grabbing the face. I'm not going to sit here and tell you they spin more than my Vokeys, that would be dishonest. But the difference is marginal, maybe 200-300 RPM less on full shots, which most amateur golfers (myself included) won't even notice during actual play. The aggressive U grooves are specifically engineered to maximize both spin and distance control on every shot.

What really impressed me were the grooves on partial shots and chips around the green. The ball would check up predictably, even from lies where I expected it to release. From 30-50 yards, that awkward distance where you're not quite taking a full swing, the TGS wedges gave me confidence that the ball would grab and stop near where it landed.

I've put about 15 rounds on these wedges now, and the grooves are holding up well. No premature wear, no loss of spin that I can detect. The black carbon finish is showing some bag chatter, but that's purely cosmetic and honestly adds to the tour-worn look I kind of dig.

This is where Tour Edge really surprised me. You can get these wedges in 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 60-degree lofts with bounce options ranging from 7 to 12 degrees. That's comparable to what Titleist or TaylorMade offers. The shaft options include both steel and graphite (with appropriate flex options), and that straight-taper shaft design they use actually does provide better feel on partial shots, it's not just marketing speak. If you're ready to pull the trigger on these, they're available on Amazon with various configuration options and competitive pricing.

I tested the 52-56-60 three-piece set, which Tour Edge offers as a package deal. The gapping worked perfectly for my game, giving me coverage from 110 yards down to the greenside. The consistent 35.25-inch length across all lofts meant I didn't have to adjust my setup between clubs, and the 64-degree lie angle suits most players without needing adjustment.

You can also order these individually if you just want to try one or fill a specific gap in your bag. The grip options are extensive, too. I went with Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips, but you can get everything from standard Tour Velvet to Lamkin Crossline. It's this attention to customization that makes these feel less like budget wedges and more like a legitimate alternative to the premium brands.

After three weeks of testing, here's where the TGS wedges really delivered. From 100 yards and in, I was getting consistent distance control with good spin rates. The forgiveness on off-center hits was noticeably better than my blade-style wedges; shots hit toward the toe or heel still held their line and lost minimal distance.

Around the greens, the versatility of that triple-grind sole became addictive. I found myself attempting shots I wouldn't normally try because I had confidence the club would work with me, not against me. Tight lies, thick rough, hardpan, fluffy sand, the TGS handled them all without requiring major technique adjustments.

The one area where traditionalists might quibble is the slightly larger head size compared to pure players' wedges. It's not chunky by any means, but if you're used to compact tour grinds, you'll notice the difference at address. Personally, I found the extra confidence at the address worth the trade-off.

Absolutely, while the Tour Edge TGS Wedge is a great product, there are a few pros and cons that you need to be aware of:

Pros:

• Triple-grind sole provides exceptional versatility across all lie conditions.

• TPE insert technology delivers a surprisingly good feel and forgiveness at this price point

• CNC-milled grooves generate tour-level spin for consistent distance control.

Cons: 

• A slightly larger head profile might not appeal to traditionalists

• Black carbon finish shows bag wear quickly (though some might like this)

• Brand perception, Tour Edge doesn't have the cache of Vokey or Cleveland