When it comes to innovation and thinking outside of the box, Tour Edge has quietly become a leader. This comes via their willingness to be different while also acknowledging the trends and evolution of designs as time has gone on. However, their PGA Tour Champions relationships have been just as, if not more, critical in their growth and success via the wealth of knowledge and feedback it has given them from some of the best to ever play this game we all love so much. Time to dive in a bit deeper with our Tour Edge Exotics Wingman Wedges review.
The latest example of all those worlds colliding is Tour Edge releasing their new Wingman wedge designs under the Exotics umbrella. It goes without saying, we have never seen anything quite like this from the company before, and in my opinion, that proves to be a very good thing.

Quick Take
While we have seen high-toe type designs done aplenty, the application of not only offset into the Tour Edge Exotics Wingman wedges, but also their VIBRCOR material has lead to one of the most playable and enjoyable wedges out there. The Wingman offers a blend of precision and versatility which rivals any other on the market right now, not to mention, a quality that will turn misinformed opinions of the brand upside down forevermore.
Tour Edge Exotics Wingman Wedges
While the naming is a bit of a mouthful, I am not entirely sure that people are ready for the level of eye candy that Tour Edge has brought with this one. When I first learned about the Wingman release and saw the same images you did, I will admit, I was underwhelmed. You would think by now I would know better than to doubt this brand, but one more lesson was apparently needed on my end. Upon unboxing the 56 F/S and 60 S/D wedges I was smacked directly in the face with the best finish and attention to detail I have seen to this point from Tour Edge Exotics in any non metalwood.

Right away, the satin finish is one of the cleanest of any wedge design on the market, not only eliminating any concern of glare on the slightly larger face, but also allowing a plethora of milling to shine through. Forged from 8620 Carbon Steel, the Wingman shaping is certainly unique, but the precision milling marks on the sole absolutely pop while the high-toe weight pad balances the look of the VIBRCOR pockets towards the bottom of the clubhead.

That very VIBRCOR is a key element of the design, allowing more weight to be shifted via the milled pockets for which the material sits. That weight has gone to the overall perimeter as well as the “Milled High-Toe Pad” which was done to move the CG both away from the hosel as well as higher in the clubhead to bring down the launch and increase spin. Thankfully, Tour Edge recognized that this needed to be varied based on the different lofts to dial things in rather than implementing a blanket design.
It is all brought together in an offset design which came about via the mind of the companies most notable Tour staff member, the legendary Bernhard Langer. This is both a nod to some of the most legendary wedge designs of the past, as well as Bernhard believing that the offset allows golfers to get their hands more forward without having to force it, a fatal sin for many in their short games. In all, there is 3 mm of offset in each head.

Performance Rundown
By now, some of you are rightfully asking: But do they perform? Well, for me, the answer to that is an emphatic ‘yes’. While on a personal level I do wish they had gone a little easier on all the engraving, these look as premium as anything else out there when you get them in hand, and probably better than most when in the bag. It absolutely took me a bit to acclimate to the offset look at address, but it immediately reminded me of my youth and being introduced to the game with an old Eye 2 wedge of my fathers. It was at that moment when I stopped pressing, literally stopped pressing my hands in the swing, and simply let the clubs work, the simple intelligence of the concept shined through.

Whether it was full swings, or partial swings, as you will see in the Foresight powered data sets for both the 56 F/S and 60 S/D that I worked with, it was when I got out of the way and stopped forcing things that the Wingman wedges had their best performance. The natural flight for me on full swings was repeatable but I found myself still able to manipulate it despite the Dynamic Gold 115 shaft not being a great fit for my swing. Moreover, in the 60 degree I saw the thicker high-toe wight pad go to work with a flatter look than I expected given the offset.

Although I only had two of the three grind options in hand, it was enough for me to be confident in saying that Tour Edge did well in their simplification into three different choices. Both the F/S and S/D did precisely what their claimed design intended, and that is enough for me to believe that the M/N would be much the same. What was most surprising for me in this realm was the 12.0 degree bounce 60 S/D showing much more versatility than I anticipated, specifically on tighter lies. Both continued the trend I saw with the offset in that getting out of their way and trusting the design is when it shined most.

Personally, my favorite aspect of the Wingman wedges is the sound/feel. Tour Edge’s VIBRCOR remains a criminally under discussed TPU application among all manufacturers at the moment, but the implementation into these wedges is top-tier. There is a rich, dense, thumpy nature to the wedges from all lies and shot types that just screams “soft”. However, there was at the same time no loss of feedback as it pertained to strike location. Not to mention, the decision to implement adjustable weighting between the VIBRCOR to alter swing weight is a fitting dream. It is standard 5g but other weights will be available for purchase (2.5, 7.5, 10.5, 12.5). This is an absolute game changer in the design for Tour Edge.
The Wingman Wedges Review Details
In all, these are wedges that merit being on golfers short lists to at least try before coming to their own conclusions. Yes, the offset is an odd duck of sorts among the current market, but I would remind you some of the most successful wedges of the last 5 years, let alone of all-time, utilize it too. More than anything though, the versatility, feel, and attention to detail are as good as it gets.
These are the most complete wedges we have ever seen from Tour Edge Exotics. They are priced at $139.99 and available in RH only with loft options from 50 to 60 degrees across the three grind options. All options are available now at www.touredge.com.
[QUOTE=”Bob M, post: 12667698, member: 60765″]
Love to hear about the forgiveness! I’m playing tomorrow for the first time since early September (had surgery) and am using my Wingman 56*. I’ve practiced, but not played with the club yet.
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Good luck, I’ll be curious to hear what you think, but I have a guess you’re going to love it!
[QUOTE=”Bob M, post: 12667698, member: 60765″]
Love to hear about the forgiveness! I’m playing tomorrow for the first time since early September (had surgery) and am using my Wingman 56*. I’ve practiced, but not played with the club yet.
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How did it go?
Instead of playing the day that I thought I would, I did some testing around the practice green at NKGC, in which my CBX4 54* performed better on short chips, so I used it when I did play on Friday. Other than getting out the the sand, however, my performance with the CBX4 was only OK, to my plan is to play the Wingman later this week, after some practice tomorrow at a local pitch and putt.
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Instead of playing the day that I thought I would, I did some testing around the practice green at NKGC, in which my CBX4 54* performed better on short chips, so I used it when I did play on Friday. Other than getting out the the sand, however, my performance with the CBX4 was only OK, to my plan is to play the Wingman later this week, after some practice tomorrow at a local pitch and putt.
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I think its going to surprise you. Maybe THE most underrated release of the past cycle.
So I ordered one of these to test before I knew my dance card would be full for wedges next year. I knew my current wedges weren’t the right fit and were going to be replaced next season.
Initial reaction is that this is very well put together and presented in hand. I thought the back of the wedge looked too busy in the photos, but it does not present nearly as busy when in hand.
The feel was superb. However, I seem to have a little bit of trouble with short chips and adjusting trajectory on those shorter chips on the practice green this evening. Did anyone else have an adjustment on the short chips?
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 12685133, member: 62865″]
So I ordered one of these to test before I knew my dance card would be full for wedges next year. I knew my current wedges weren’t the right fit and were going to be replaced next season.
Initial reaction is that this is very well put together and presented in hand. I thought the back of the wedge looked too busy in the photos, but it does not present nearly as busy when in hand.
The feel was superb. However, I seem to have a little bit of trouble with short chips and adjusting trajectory on those shorter chips on the practice green this evening. Did anyone else have an adjustment. On the short chips?
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I had the same issue with short chips with my 56*. While short pitches (20-yards or so) were “money” short chips (10-yards or so) were not, so I’m interested in the answer to this question as well.
I had a few ah ha moments with the 56* yesterday, I tried to use it from a few different yardages and around the greens and I really figured out how to pinch it on the turf just right for some spin and the ball comes off so great, it’s super easy to get distance out of it that now with the added spin it’s going to be great from 90ish yards and in!
As part of the 2023 TEEm I got the Wingman Wedges in 50* S/D and 56* M/N. The 56* is still in the bag, and chipping with it has been better than expected. Normally I had used my 50* for most shots around the greens, so having a 56* that worked well for me on short chips was a big benefit, and it’s really good from bunkers too. The 50* on the other hand did not work out as well. It was great on full and partial shots, but the chipping just never came around, so I have actually pulled it from my bag and gone back to a Cleveland 50*.
One thing I noticed with the 56* my last two rounds, I am going to need to upgrade the grip to a midsize to match all my other clubs, it’s noticable when I go back to a thinner grip.
But I so long this thing, out of bunkers and on more full shots in that 105-95 yard range, this thing is dangerous!
I think the offset and grid is a huge asset on this thing.
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Played a short par 3 and JR course with my son this weekend during our indoor simulator session and to make it more fair for him, on the few hole round we played, I used only my 56* wingman, and this thing was deadly, I’m still getting great height on all my shots, regardless of length, and the spin I’m still getting on this is awesome.
As long as my kids don’t steal it, I can see this being in my SW slot for a while, until the grooves wear, which so far hasn’t been much at all.
I do think I’m going to add a Midsize grip to it, to match the rest of my set. But this stock shaft is still working great!
Absolutely killer day with my wedges. My round wasn’t great and I wasn’t striking the ball well but my wedge game saved the day. Was in the right rough about 60 yards out. 56 under the tree branch, over the bunker, and directly over the flag. Saved bogey.
Had another shot from the greenside after a hammered heavenwood from about 220 out hard into the wind. Chip it close and actually get some spin on the ball with a 1 hop and check. Saved par.
I do have a bit of separation from the ferrule and hosel on 1 wedge but doesn’t bother me at all.
I used the 56* Wingman around Pinehurst this week, and it was my only club, besides my putter for the cradle, and I love how versatile it was from varying distances, lies and conditions, if I was too far off a green to putt, this thing was exactly what was called for, loved the turf interaction!
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I used the 56* Wingman around Pinehurst this week, and it was my only club, besides my putter for the cradle, and I love how versatile it was from varying distances, lies and conditions, if I was too far off a green to putt, this thing was exactly what was called for, loved the turf interaction!
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The upgraded midsize grip to match the rest of the irons was key, so easy of a transition now!
Forgot to post this yesterday
The wedges were I really gained strokes on the back 9. Shot a 51 on the front and my game was a mess then on the back 9 my short game came alive.
Even in the cold the wedges felt great and I was leaving myself in great position to score better and shoot a 43 on the back 9.
On 18 I had a 70 yard uphill shot and I pull the 56* and hit it to 12 feet. On 10 I hit a bomb with my e725 and had around 90 yards in and hit a full 56*. I never thought I would have the confidence to hit a full 56* before picking up a wingman wedge. I hit it to around 3 feet and knock down the putt for my only birdie.
These wedges have been flawless and will remain in the bag for the foreseeable future. Only thing I have found is the ferrule is coming separated from the hotel but that could just be I play in dumb cold weather like an idiot ?
The 56* & 60* have made the trip with me to Briggs and the Titleist experience. I’m looking forward to figuring out how these will perform with the new Pro V balls, which will provide the best launch/spin/feel characteristics.
I really like these wedges but they’ve been out of the bag since receiving the Opus pair late last season.
I feel like these wedges have gotten lost in the shuffle a little bit.
[QUOTE=”Thrillbilly Jim, post: 13096022, member: 50607″]
I feel like these wedges have gotten lost in the shuffle a little bit.
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They should not be slept on, they are great!