While most golfers associate PING with drivers and irons, the brand’s recent wedges have been well received, including notable usage and success on Tour.
If you’re inclined to call them “underrated,” a better description might be under-discussed. The s159 earned strong feedback from reviewers and THP Community members alike, but PING believed there was still room to push visuals and performance further.
Now, the s259 wedges are officially here. They’re immediately recognizable as PING at a glance, but the company has also blended in meaningful changes aimed at delivering what it calls its best all-around combination of looks at address and on-course performance to date.
PING s259 Wedges
For the s259, PING leaned on staff input from multiple worldwide tours to shape the direction of the design. Along with ensuring the sound and feel that have resonated with its players, much of the feedback centered on shaping and visuals.
The PING s259 wedges are still built from cast 8620 carbon steel, but that’s where many of the similarities end. As with prior generations, an elastomer insert is integrated into the back of each head. This time, the insert is larger and reshaped to flow more cleanly through the cavity area. For those unfamiliar, the insert helps to both fine tune sound and feel while also helping PING to shift discretionary weight, similar to how it’s used across the company’s iron lineup.
While the visuals on the rear of the club scream classic PING with how the branding has been applied, setup is a much more square appearance than before. Much of this is thanks to ample work done on the hosel to topline transition, as well as the continuation of a full length bottom groove on each face. Not only does PING believe this adds confidence in the higher lofts at setup, but that it makes the s259’s flow into the irons at lower lofts easier as well
Each s259 wedge features wheel-cut grooves (PING’s “Micro-Max Grooves”) and a fully machined face. The machining is designed to enhance surface texture for increased spin and improved control.
In the higher lofts (54–62), groove spacing is tighter than in the more full-swing-oriented lofts. Those familiar with PING’s recent wedges can also expect continued emphasis on maintaining spin and consistency in less-than-ideal conditions, including moisture.
PING s259 Wedge Grind Options
Perhaps the biggest change is in the grind options. Seeing as PING is a brand historically built around the importance of fitting, they are constantly trying to fine tune their sole options in wedges outside of the WRX department to fit the widest variety of needs they can. With the s259’s there are 6 different grinds which make up a total of 25 different loft/grind combinations. More specifically, they have added 50W/52W, redesigned the E, and made refinements to the T grind.
W Grind: Maximum forgiveness through the turf. Best suited to steeper angles of attack, more shaft lean, and golfers who prefer a specialty wedge look with added forgiveness in scoring clubs. Available in 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°.
H Grind: Inspired by the PING WRX half-moon grind, the H is built for versatility in softer conditions. It supports a variety of face/handle positions and suits steeper swings with strong turf interaction. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°.
B Grind: Designed for shallow attack angles and a square setup. A low-bounce profile sits tight to the turf, while a wider sole adds forgiveness in firmer conditions on full and finesse shots. Available in 58°, 60°.
S Grind: Fits a wide range of players and conditions. A mid-bounce design supports square-faced and full shots, while heel and trailing-edge relief adds greenside versatility. Available in 46°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°.
E Grind: Eye2-style dishing in the mid-sole promotes softer, more controlled shots from tightly mown areas. Wider back-edge bounce helps maintain confidence and consistency from bunkers. Available in 58°, 60°.
T Grind: The lowest effective bounce option (6°). Built for versatility with steeper trailing-edge relief to make open-face shots easier and more controlled. Performs well from tight lies in medium-to-firm conditions. Available in 58°, 60°, 62°.
The Details
Across the 25 loft/grind combinations, PING is offering Hydropearl Chrome (hydrophobic) and a darker Midnight finish. Stock shafts include the PING Z-Z115 steel wedge shaft and PING Alta CB Blue in graphite, with additional no-upcharge and upcharge options available.
Availability begins 1/13/26, with pricing set at $217.50 (steel) and $232.50 (graphite). For more information on the PING s259 Wedges and the rest of their lineup, visit PING.com.
