Edison 2.0 Wedges Review

By now, it feels like everyone knows “The Wedge Guy” Terry Koehler, and if you have followed THP for any period of time then you know even more about the journey and passion he has for the short game. The Edison brand is his latest brainchild and while their first wedge met much positive feedback, there was still work to be done, so the Edison 2.0 wedges were created. THP was able to get a full set of the 2.0’s in hand to give a thorough tech and performance rundown. 

Edison 2.0 Wedges Review – Quick Take

A wedge specifically designed for amateur golfers and their needs, but in a very player-like visual package. The Koehler Sole remains the most effective V-Sole on the market and increased weight shift with the secondary “cavity” has brought an even more controlled trajectory for golfers of all skill levels while adding a little more playability too. Not the most “traditional” look, but the performance should overcome that for most. 

Edison 2.0 Wedges Review – Design Rundown

Given the use of 2.0 in the name, you already know this is an evolution on the original Edison wedges. There are some subtle changes like moving to a new finish which uses a bead blasted chrome they refer to as “Pearl Chrome” that definitely increase the eye appeal on the wedges and now they carry a “5X Forged” stamping on each head, although that process is the same from the 1.0’s. Honestly, that is a pretty simple yet smart inclusion as the whole purpose is to denote that these are forged in a world of cast wedges and Koehler and company want that to stand out. 

The “Koehler Sole” is front and center, though to me it will always be referred to as the V-Sole from back in the Eidolon days with Terry. The fact that it has carried on and evolved shows how well it performs, which has been well documented over the years by the THP Community in its many iterations. The big change, however, is in the shaping and weight placement, all done with the intention of creating a wedge that offers forgiveness without sacrificing shot making. 

These are very much amateur driven wedges, not Tour driven, and no matter your thoughts on the looks or any other aspect, you have to give Edison a tip of the cap for that. In the first version, there was a shallow “cavity” scoop out on the rear flange to move mass, now with the 2.0 there is a second cavity which brings the weight movement to 14 to 17 grams depending on the loft in hand. This movement is higher in the clubheads to move the CG up for a flatter flight and more control while also increasing the overall forgiveness possible in a compact wedge. 

Edison 2.0 Wedges Review – In-Play Performance

I’ve been able to have the Edison 2.0’s in hand for an extended amount of time now through testing as well as general play, and one of the most complimentary things I can say about them is they are definitely a TK wedge design. What I mean by that is there is an attention to all the details in each and every one of the lofts available (45-59 in odd numbered lofts which can be bent either way). For this review I worked with the 45, 49, 53, and 57 degree Edison 2.0’s paired with the KBS Tour 120S. 

Visually, if you have sat the first versions down at address before, then you know what you are getting here as they are practically identical at setup. Using calipers, I did denote that the topline is ever so slightly smaller in the 2.0’s than my 1.0’s, but we are talking miniscule. The move to the blasted “Pearl” finish helps make the hosel transition to the topline look much cleaner to my eye and the leading edge remains subtly curved.

I do have to say, the new dual-cavity look is not the cleanest, even as simply and cleanly forged as the head itself actually is. I know that seems contradictory, but what I mean is there are no badges or secondary materials, simply the 5X Forged 1025 Carbon Steel, and yet with the secondary scallop in the back, it still feels a bit busy. That is absolutely a personal take, but it is something that will come up in conversation with these wedges whether you love the look, or not, because those cutouts are what stands out most. 

Speaking of the 5X Forged subject, Terry Koehler has long been an advocate for the benefits of forged wedges versus cast. Now, this is not the place to get into that as a general discussion with so many of the highest selling wedges out there being cast, but rather how it impacts the performance of the Edison 2.0’s. For me, I love a forged wedge, but in a traditionally bladed model I would argue that 95% of golfers cannot discern the difference versus cast. Here, for me, with the dual cavity design there was a more crisp but dense feedback at impact which I very much associate with better golfers in terms of sound. 

Honestly, on the course as well as the launch monitor, the Edison 2.0’s were exactly what I would expect from a TK design as someone who has played his Eidolon, SCOR, Hogan, and now Edison creations. Outdoors the Koehler V-Sole was the biggest standout, having played them in all the conditions possible and from PW to LW lofts, the confidence it gives to go down and get a golf ball never ceases to amaze me. 

From tight lies, to mud, to bunkers, the sole proved a workhorse with the only digging coming because I blacked out and forgot how to swing a club every now and then. The more interesting story for me was that I felt like I was able to really hit different windows with these depending on the shot I needed, and they were all flatter and tighter than with the 1.0. Even in the full swing data you will see the way the ball worked to the apex was flatter and that transferred to the course nicely with the wind I play in. 

I will say that while forgiveness is a major talking point for Edison with the 2.0’s, and they are more forgiving compared to a traditionally bladed wedge, they are still a compact design. What I mean there is you can get away with more than you expect given the weighting and sole design, but they aren’t a magic bullet that will erase all misses. All in all, they are a well done package performance wise that can do all the things pretty well, and for the amateur golfer these are designed for, that is a very positive prospect. 

Edison 2.0 Wedges Review – The Details

The Edison Golf 2.0 wedges are available in odd numbered lofts from 45 to 59 degrees. The offering of only odd numbered lofts further differentiates Edison, but it also helps control inventory as you can request even numbered lofts which will be met by adjusting odd numbered heads. The Edison 2.0 wedges are available now from www.edisonwedges.com and are priced at $199.95 (steel) and $214.95 (graphite) with various shaft options available. 

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