Back in April, we reviewed the new Edel wedges. Premium craftsmanship, but more than “just a wedge”. The ability to manipulate weight in the back of the product to match your game moved to the forefront of the discussion.
Our testing showed it not only worked as described, but possibly better with every aspect of wedge performance exceeding performance with the right fit of placement. Lots of questions came in about those weights, so we asked Chris Koske from Edel to come to the THP Tech Studio and walk you through what they are and how they work.
In the video above, we walk you through the tech specs of the weights and then explain who might benefit from weight placement in certain spots. And most importantly, how changing the weight might alter performance.
After watching that, where do you think you would place the 8g weight in your Edel wedges? For more information on this or their entire product line, check out their website www.edelgolf.com.




Amazing what a 6g difference between the weights can do to to different types of golfers.
Grander continuum is absolutely my phrase of the day.
Based upon my swing I should end up being a weight in the back kind of golfer, good to know for the next time I replace some wedges.
Great in depth discussion on this one, thoroughly enjoyed the discussion of weight placement for swing types.
Great content and explanations. Definitely learned some things!
Very useful video. I’ve been gaming mine in the neutral/middle position. But now I feel like maybe I should have given the heel option more of a chance. I don’t miss often with this wedge but when I do it’s always right. Maybe moving the weight to the heel will help me close the face better.
I’ve got some more testing to do this off-season.
[QUOTE=”Golfers Anonymous, post: 10201003, member: 59233″]
Great in depth discussion on this one, thoroughly enjoyed the discussion of weight placement for swing types.
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Where do you think you would be?
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 10201124, member: 3″]
Where do you think you would be?
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I’m leaning towards the toe as I’m more of a sweeper of the ball. Out of curiosity the weights of 2’s and a 6 work on std length clubs does this increase on the shorter builds and does a much longer wedge require more finite adjustments than a shorter one?
[QUOTE=”Golfers Anonymous, post: 10201171, member: 59233″]
I’m leaning towards the toe as I’m more of a sweeper of the ball. Out of curiosity the weights of 2’s and a 6 work on std length clubs does this increase on the shorter builds and does a much longer wedge require more finite adjustments than a shorter one?
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Thats a good question and I will ask them today.
I really like Koske’s breakdown here. 12 grams of moveable weight in a wedge is kind of crazy in my mind, but as THP testing has shown, it works.
Also, I like the conversation he goes into on how fitting for these wedges could be a precursor to fitting golfers down throughout the rest of the bag.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 10201327, member: 782″]
Also, I like the conversation he goes into on how fitting for these wedges could be a precursor to fitting golfers down throughout the rest of the bag.
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I found that part extremely interesting
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 10201337, member: 3″]
I found that part extremely interesting
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And it really makes some sense in my mind to look at it that way. We’ve had plenty of threads about filling out your bag, do you go top to bottom or bottom to top, but I don’t think anyone has gone to this extent. How he likens it back to Monty’s old irons makes some sense.
I always drew my wedges with a lower stance (whether this was a full swing, 3/4, 1/2, etc). I even drew my longer pitch shots. Martin Hall recommended a more upright stance and holding the club more upright on pitch shots. This has helped me a ton. I still have a little draw flight on my wedges (if I open my stance too much akin to a flop shot I tend to have toe shots and or dig too much).
If I were in an Edel wedge, I’d probably have more weight towards the toe.
I never really thought about perimeter weighting on wedges in this way. I always looked into the internals and where the club design placed weight for forgiveness.
I’ve never done a true wedge fitting, and if I do, these will be on the list to try.
This is a great breakdown of weighting in wedges and the impact is can have on the player. It’s actually really eye opening.
I ? this video. A wedge has always just been a wedge but a wedge with this adjustability really makes you wonder if you could benefit from something like this.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 10201573, member: 5944″]
I ? this video. A wedge has always just been a wedge but a wedge with this adjustability really makes you wonder if you could benefit from something like this.
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I think you would like these a lot.
These are great looking and those weights would eliminate the use of ugly lead tape right??
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 10202113, member: 5944″]
These are great looking and those weights would eliminate the use of ugly lead tape right??
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We actually had a post about this a couple of days ago on Instagram. Chris Koske chimed in and talked about how that is one area where these wedges just shine.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 10202118, member: 3″]
We actually had a post about this a couple of days ago on Instagram. Chris Koske chimed in and talked about how that is one area where these wedges just shine.
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Koske certainly knows his stuff. I may have to give these a try the could be fun
I need to get in there and watch the video.
If it falls under any element of what I already know about the subtle variances that come from swing match weighting tech I’ll be all in. It’s legit.
[QUOTE=”Golfers Anonymous, post: 10201171, member: 59233″]
I’m leaning towards the toe as I’m more of a sweeper of the ball. Out of curiosity the weights of 2’s and a 6 work on std length clubs does this increase on the shorter builds and does a much longer wedge require more finite adjustments than a shorter one?
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All of our fitting systems come with 2g, 4g, 6g, 8g and 10g weights so people can fit to a specific swing weight if needed. You can go nuts trying all of the weights. Stock is two 2’s and an 8 gram weight.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 10201348, member: 782″]
And it really makes some sense in my mind to look at it that way. We’ve had plenty of threads about filling out your bag, do you go top to bottom or bottom to top, but I don’t think anyone has gone to this extent. How he likens it back to Monty’s old irons makes some sense.
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Look at Rocco, Annika, Monty…all pickers of the ball, all slightly stronger right hand grips. All saw success with irons that were a little longer and had less hosel weight. I could never hit the PM Grind on full shots. I had no idea why I struggled so badly until I was able to weight these wedges and realize I’m not a toe weight guy. It’s pretty wild. We’re not moving the CG much, but you can absolutely feel it.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 10202113, member: 5944″]
These are great looking and those weights would eliminate the use of ugly lead tape right??
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This is effectively what many tour players have done over the years.
Whats an under golfer? I’ve never heard that term before
I’d like to get these in hand & see what the differences are based on my swing. Which I’d say I’m more of a sweeper … I like to pick the ball off the turf & have very shallow divots. So I’m thinking the weight in the toe :unsure:
I would really like to try these wedges but I can’t find anyone around me that carries them. I haven’t been in the Club Champion here yet tho. :unsure:
[QUOTE=”Koske, post: 10202193, member: 51106″]
All of our fitting systems come with 2g, 4g, 6g, 8g and 10g weights so people can fit to a specific swing weight if needed. You can go nuts trying all of the weights. Stock is two 2’s and an 8 gram weight.
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What’s the most interesting weight setup you’ve seen work or seen ordered so far?
[QUOTE=”Koske, post: 10202193, member: 51106″]
All of our fitting systems come with 2g, 4g, 6g, 8g and 10g weights so people can fit to a specific swing weight if needed. You can go nuts trying all of the weights. Stock is two 2’s and an 8 gram weight.
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I love the freedom, but also really enjoyed the weighting profile of the standard 2-2-8 feature.
[QUOTE=”golfinnut, post: 10202254, member: 21902″]
I’d like to get these in hand & see what the differences are based on my swing. Which I’d say I’m more of a sweeper … I like to pick the ball off the turf & have very shallow divots. So I’m thinking the weight in the toe :unsure:
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I’m the same and was kind of thinking that based on that video.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 10202249, member: 5944″]
Whats an under golfer? I’ve never heard that term before
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Is it referring to plane? Shallow/inside/under plane. Steep/outside/over plane.
[QUOTE=”KY Golfer, post: 10202256, member: 21072″]
I would really like to try these wedges but I can’t find anyone around me that carries them. I haven’t been in the Club Champion here yet tho. :unsure:
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come to AZ…you can try my 50 and 58!
[QUOTE=”Koske, post: 10202230, member: 51106″]
Look at Rocco, Annika, Monty…all pickers of the ball, all slightly stronger right hand grips. All saw success with irons that were a little longer and had less hosel weight. I could never hit the PM Grind on full shots. I had no idea why I struggled so badly until I was able to weight these wedges and realize I’m not a toe weight guy. It’s pretty wild. We’re not moving the CG much, but you can absolutely feel it.
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which is funny, I could hit full shots with the PM grind with no real issue. So I guess that would make me more of a toe weight guy. While you aren’t shifting CG all that much, I think most golfers realize just the slightest change can sometimes make the biggest impact. Whether it’s in the club, the grip, or even the ball position.
[QUOTE=”mtbloco, post: 10202288, member: 53632″]
come to AZ…you can try my 50 and 58!
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This [U]WILL[/U] happen sooner rather than later.
[QUOTE=”KY Golfer, post: 10202294, member: 21072″]
This [U]WILL[/U] happen sooner rather than later.
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Let’s go. Also, there’s a set MUCH closer to try beforehand lmao
[QUOTE=”Koske, post: 10202230, member: 51106″]
Look at Rocco, Annika, Monty…all pickers of the ball, all slightly stronger right hand grips. All saw success with irons that were a little longer and had less hosel weight. I could never hit the PM Grind on full shots. I had no idea why I struggled so badly until I was able to weight these wedges and realize I’m not a toe weight guy. It’s pretty wild. We’re not moving the CG much, but you can absolutely feel it.
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Also follow up question based on the fitting portion and carrying it throughout the bag…Would you consider yourself a toe weight guy in any other spots of the bag?
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 10202296, member: 2320″]
Let’s go. Also, there’s a set MUCH closer to try beforehand lmao
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I’m in on both.
I’d never heard the extension to irons, but it really makes a ton of sense in retrospect.
I tend to hit towards the toe. I’m too shallow. Best strikes during fitting, i was averaging only 1 degree down AOI with 6i. So picker/sweeper. My edels with the weight in the toe side have been a game changer for me. My short game is becoming a strength for me.
(once i get over the fluffy bunker yips)
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 10202296, member: 2320″]
Let’s go. Also, there’s a set MUCH closer to try beforehand lmao
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shussh you……need to come here and play my PTxPro irons.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 10202297, member: 782″]
Also follow up question based on the fitting portion and carrying it throughout the bag…Would you consider yourself a toe weight guy in any other spots of the bag?
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I’ve always been more of a cover/steep golfer so the heel weighted or shorter blade length clubs have always been better in retrospect for me. When Callaway came out with the FT-9 Tour Authentic with the hosel my driving game transformed. I had no idea why at the time.
Peter Finch posted a fitting video with these wedges just yesterday.
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I like this concept, and think I would even set the weights up different depending on the loft. I may have the weight in the heel of my gap wedge, while moving the weight towards the toe as I move up in loft.
[QUOTE=”Nick20UK, post: 10203150, member: 65401″]
Peter Finch posted a fitting video with these wedges just yesterday.
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he’s clearly behind THP on this one haha
These are so so good. Ponder engaged.
I’m also very curious about moving the weights and seeing the differences and benefits. [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] had the heavy weight heel side in his that I tried and they worked very well for me, however based on that video I wonder what the toe side would do for me if anything as I do not take what you would call a large divot haha.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 10210249, member: 5944″]
I’m also very curious about moving the weights and seeing the differences and benefits. [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] had the heavy weight heel side in his that I tried and they worked very well for me, however based on that video I wonder what the toe side would do for me if anything as I do not take what you would call a large divot haha.
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Im a toe side guy as it helps me from closing too quickly on the short chips.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 10210262, member: 3″]
Im a toe side guy as it helps me from closing too quickly on the short chips.
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I kind of thought it might make more of a different on shorter shots than it does on full swings but I’m not 100%.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 10210286, member: 5944″]
I kind of thought it might make more of a different on shorter shots than it does on full swings but I’m not 100%.
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I think its both honestly and in my time (only using the 58 currently) its kind of crazy how much of a difference I am seeing.
Can anyone who plays/tested these comment on full swing carry distance compared to previous wedge (same loft comparison)? If so share manufacturer being compared.
TY!
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 10210286, member: 5944″]
I kind of thought it might make more of a different on shorter shots than it does on full swings but I’m not 100%.
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I feel have having the weight behind the area I tend to hit the ball on short chips matters. Since I live out on the tow, the heavy weight out there makes sense. Of course, i’m also a sweeper and live in tight lie worlds….so Toe.
[QUOTE=”mtbloco, post: 10210481, member: 53632″]
I feel have having the weight behind the area I tend to hit the ball on short chips matters. Since I live out on the tow, the heavy weight out there makes sense. Of course, i’m also a sweeper and live in tight lie worlds….so Toe.
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Samesies! That is why I’d love to mess with it an try it in the toe just to see. That being said I had a hole out and a chip in with these yesterday with the weight in the heel so there is that haha