In 2022, Tour Edge made a focused effort to get into the putter game. While that specific segment has been a slippery slope for some brands, Tour Edge entered with a long history of walking the line between providing golfers with options that hit performance and price points.
The Wingman 700 Series was met with overall positivity, but it wasn’t perfect. Tour Edge listened, planned, and moved forward with the knowledge they had gained to create the all-new Wingman 800’s. Although the lineup consists of multiple models which you can read about in our release article here, we got the 801 in for a closer look to see just how far Tour Edge has taken the Wingman putters.
Quick Take
Arguably the biggest 2025 putter surprise thus far. The way that Tour Edge has worked hard to create something which borrows from one of the greatest putter shapes of all time but still kept a level of uniqueness which fits their foundational goals is outstanding. The sound/feel issues from the 700’s have been addressed, and the feel and aesthetic evolution combine to make a fun putting experience which is quirky in all the right ways.
The Education Zone – Wingman 800
The name of the game for Wingman remains stability. Every shape in the lineup has improved MOI compared to the previous release, accomplished thanks to the implementation of a new sole plate system. By installing aluminum in the sole, it allowed for a hollow cavity that shifted the saved weight to the perimeter of each putter shape improving the overall forgiveness and playability.
However, to address the sound/feel aspect, Tour Edge has brought their proprietary VIBRCOR TPU material into the equation. This has been placed behind the entire length of the stainless steel face, which itself uses a unique “W Precision Milled” pattern. The putters all also use a new blue finish which allows the high-contrast white alignment aids on the putters to stand out even more than in the past.
On the Greens with the Tour Edge Wingman 801
Getting the 801 model in-hand specifically was an interesting experience. Obviously, from the pictures it was clear that it took its influence from the legendary Spider, a shape which can be difficult to imitate well. That is why upon getting to see the 801 up close, it was impressive to see how Tour Edge worked to blend it into their high-contrast alignment concept.
The concept itself isn’t totally unique as others do the high-contrast aspect, but the shapes which Tour Edge has implemented it on, specifically in the 800 Series, have a quirkiness to them which keeps it fresh. The showstopper visual, however, is the finish. Not only did Tour Edge swing for the fences to make the putters stand out by going blue, but they also implemented a quality finish which in-hand looks stellar.
Although the looks are stepped up a notch this time around, they aren’t the biggest leap forward when compared to the Wingman 700’s. The 801 feels (sounds) absolutely fantastic. Where the 700’s came off harsh and even clicky, the 801 has a plush, dense, “tock” at impact. The application of VIBRCOR behind the face as well as decreasing the surface area contacting the ball through the “W” milling gives the 801 a feel which rivals much higher priced putters.
Of course, the look is very unique, and with how picky some golfers are when it comes to putters, it might be a barrier to getting more to try them. That said, it is evident that Tour Edge is aware of that, and it is why they chose the trio of shapes they did for the lineup. When it comes to the 801, it takes far less to get used to visually than the others, and the slant neck combined with how the alignment sits at address inspires a lot of directional confidence.
The Details
Bottom line? The Wingman 801 is a very good putter. It delivers performance and feel which rivals not just every other putter in its $169.99 price range, but also those above it. Again, they won’t visually be for everyone, but Tour Edge seems to have done an excellent job in choosing their direction and sticking to it.
The 801 is available at 34” or 35” in RH only and is paired with a premium Golf Pride Pro Only “Blue Star” grip. The entire Wingman 800 putter lineup is available now directly from Tour Edge as well as via authorized retailers.
