The new Edel SMS wedges are here and we have a full review of what they call Swing Match Weighting and how it can impact performance. From inside the THP Tech Studio we have Chris Koske from Edel Golf with us and we show the swings and breakdown the data.
In this episode of TESTED! we take a detailed look at the Edel SMS wedges and specifically what happens when the Swing Match Weight is moved from heel to toe. As with all episodes, you see swings and then we breakdown the data, with a little bit of tech talk mixed in.
Before going any further, it is important to discuss what was mentioned in the video in regards to the four grinds available.
Below we have a quick look at the different grind options and then a little bit more detailed information of how they might impact your game.
Starting with the C-Grind, this is a cambered shape grind that features lower bounce and a wider sole. Think of this as a bit of a shot maker’s wedge. The wider sole offers some ability to play out of bunkers and deeper rough, while still being able to have success in all turf conditions.
Moving to the T-Grind, this is a Triple Sole Grind with three different surfaces and extremely high bounce leading edge. Following that edge will be a lower bounce crescent shaped surface, and then the T-Grind offers a large amount of heel relief. This grind offers the ability to manipulate the face open without increasing the effective bounce. A great asset for tight lies and also good for golfers with a steeper angle of attack.
The V-Grind is exactly what it sounds like, which is a sole that features medium to high bounce and when you look at it, it is shaped a bit like a V. A higher bounce angle closer to the leading edge will allow the sole to engage the turf quickly.
Finally the D-Grind, which is a Dual Surface Shaped grind with high bounce. A small channel in the midsole area creates two separate bounce surfaces with higher bounce in the leading edge to cut through the turf, while the extremely high bounce on the second surface prevents digging.
There is a lot going on with the technology and the fitting and we hope the video above helps give a better understanding of the Swing Match System from Edel.
Could a Wedge
Optimize your angle of attack?
Optimize your spin?
Optimize your path?
Optimize your dispersion?
Edel believes that the SMS line is the first wedge fit for your swing and it can be done with a simple adjustment.
After watching the video and seeing the grind info, where do you think you would fit? What grind and where would the weight be placed?
The Details
Available: Hitting Fitting Centers Today
Cost: $199 per wedge
Lofts: 48-60 in two degree increments
More Info: www.edelgolf.com
we saw some subtle differences in the results, but with a 3/4 swing, I’d never go all in on what I was seeing because it’s crazy easy to autocorrect with the wrists… Something I did almost instantly after a swing or two with it on the toe. I squared it hard in the video for my second swing with it on the toe – unintentional autocorrect.
While for some it could be the difference between liking the club and hitting hoselbombers, for others it’s just a matter of it being easier to get the head into the zone in the right way, not much different from using a different style of putter.
Good explanation.
Along with a fitting, golf, etc.
54 realm loft, D or V for my steepness? And don’t say go get fit, I can’t yet
Bunker use or more full swings and partial?
Mainly full, only part time for bunkers.
I would probably go D. The higher bounce near the leading edge really works well for the steep.
Thank you!
I did a thing.
How many?
Too many.
I blame Koske and JB for giving me thoughts on grinds.
The potential is HUGE for these imo.
Im already thinking about the weights. For example, my lob wedge is open faced to some degree 90% of the time so I’m thinking toe side weight would help there.
SO MANY OPTIONS.
Do you have a good handle on the what the different sole grinds offer?
Check out our article in first post and we break them down pretty good.
Not shocking, I know.
After talking to JB and Koske about some things, I ended up settled on 48-D, 56-T, 60(62)-C to hit my versatility demands in the bag as well as fit how I use my wedges in general.
Also went Nippon 115 wedge shafts, been a while since I’ve used those.
I was in a hurry. Hahaha
You’re not good? I was hoping for an on course review by now.
Pretty wild experience given the feedback on these continues to be jaw dropping
Fun.
Preliminary indoor tinkering today because the rain is just killing me, and the 60 (bent weak to 62) with the heavy weight in the toe is….wow.
Primarily a chipping club for me.
The 48 has been fun for me indoors, I’m dying to get them out in the turf.
These are SOFT, there’s a lower tone at impact which is at work here and is just not what I expected, in a good way.
My game is garbage coming off three weeks with little to no swings, but, as yesterday progressed I started hitting actual golf shots again, including some really fun flighted 48’s into greens.
Color me very impressed.
Anyway, I’m getting quite dialed in. Went heavy in the toe of the 60 (62) and heel in the 56/48 and it plays SUPER well to how I hit each of those particular clubs. I’ve got SOME data on them, but I’m not going to really dive in until after I get the new Kinetixx wedge shafts in them
based on the article and the video – I think the Swing Match System is legit and the best grind for me would be the V grind
Man, you’re gonna have SO much fun with them.
Lethal combo there. If/when I move on my my Hogans I’ll be giving these a look.
They’re 100% worth it. Even if it was just a regular forged wedge, they’d be great. Add in the weighting system and the number of grinds, and they’re pretty incredible.
The feel on these is pretty badass too. It’s dense in a way that really drives home the sensation of being soft, a bit muted even. Just a beautiful thump through impact.
That how I’d describe my Hogans with recoil wedge protos.
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