Which Ping Wedge Is Right For Me?

Check out the latest wedges from Ping and find out which might be best for your game

Sam Tremlett
By Sam Tremlett
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Check out the latest wedges from Ping and find out which might be best for your game

Which Ping Wedge Is Right For Me?

Ping have always made premium performing wedges and the 2020 range is no different with the Glide 3.0 having several different soles and grinds to suit any type of golfer. The Glide Forged is also incredibly popular out on Tour.

Be sure to check out the links through to our reviews, which will help you make a decision on which model from the Ping wedge range will suit your game.

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Ping Wedge Range

Ping Glide 3.0 (Standard)

Ping Glide 3.0 Wedge Review

Price: £129

Key Technology:

  • Five per cent increase in forgiveness over the Glide 2.0 model
  • Softer feel thanks to an Elastomer insert.
  • The Hydropearl 2.0 finish should repel water and reduces friction
  • Half bottom groove near the leading edge, said to increase spin by up to 1,000 rpm in the higher lofts.
  • The grooves are also configured differently by loft.
  • 5g lighter head, 4g lighter shaft and 6g lighter Dyla-Wedge grip

Ping Glide 3.0 Wedge Review

Verdict: A soft, solid feel as well as improved distance control on full shots and added versatility from the extra sole grind options.

Will Suit: Given Ping has opted to focus on improving the forgiveness and playability in the wedge, players who struggle with both of those things will suit this wedge.

Ping Glide 3.0 (Thin Sole)

Price: £129

Key Technology:

  • Five per cent increase in forgiveness over the Glide 2.0 model
  • Softer feel thanks to an Elastomer insert.
  • The Hydropearl 2.0 finish should repel water and reduces friction
  • Half bottom groove near the leading edge, said to increase spin by up to 1,000 rpm in the higher lofts.
  • The grooves are also configured differently by loft.
  • 5g lighter head, 4g lighter shaft and 6g lighter Dyla-Wedge grip
  • Thin-sole grind facilitates precise shot-making and versatility from tight lies.

Will Suit: Players who struggle from tight lies and ideal for those who play in firm conditions.

Ping Glide 3.0 (Wide Sole)

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Price: £129

Key Technology:

  • Five per cent increase in forgiveness over the Glide 2.0 model
  • Softer feel thanks to an Elastomer insert.
  • The Hydropearl 2.0 finish should repel water and reduces friction
  • Half bottom groove near the leading edge, said to increase spin by up to 1,000 rpm in the higher lofts.
  • The grooves are also configured differently by loft.
  • 5g lighter head, 4g lighter shaft and 6g lighter Dyla-Wedge grip
  • Wide sole is the most forgiving of the different Glide 3.0 grinds

Will Suit: Those with a steep angle of attack or players who typically play on soft turf.

Ping Glide 3.0 (Eye 2)

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Price: £129

Key Technology:

  • Five per cent increase in forgiveness over the Glide 2.0 model
  • Softer feel thanks to an Elastomer insert.
  • The Hydropearl 2.0 finish should repel water and reduces friction
  • Half bottom groove near the leading edge, said to increase spin by up to 1,000 rpm in the higher lofts.
  • The grooves are also configured differently by loft.
  • 5g lighter head, 4g lighter shaft and 6g lighter Dyla-Wedge grip
  • The Eye 2 sole matches the original Eye2 sand wedge profile, hosel transition and high toe shape

Will Suit: Those golfers who need help from bunkers or seek better touch around the green.

Ping Glide Forged

Price: £179

Key Technology:

  • Compact, tour-inspired model features a 13g Tungsten toe weight
  • Hydropearl Chrome 2.0 finish
  • Milled From 8620 carbon steel which creates a soft feel.
  • Precision milled, wheel-cut grooves.

Ping Glide Forged Wedge Review

Verdict: Excellent spin control, versatility and an eye-catching look on the shelf combined with a soft feel

Will Suit: At the top of the Ping wedge range, the Glide Forged is designed for skilled golfers seeking the best of what a better-player wedge can offer.

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Sam Tremlett
Sam Tremlett
E-commerce Editor

A golfer for most of his life, Sam is Golf Monthly's E-commerce Editor.

Working with golf gear and equipment over the last six years, Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers, to balls, to shoes. 

He combines this knowledge with a passion for helping golfers get the best gear for them, and as such Sam manages a team of writers that look to deliver the most accurate and informative reviews and buying advice. This takes the form of buying guides, reviews, supporting gear content as well as creating deal content.

This is so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for, at a good price.


Sam now spends most of his time testing and looking after golf gear content for the website, whilst he is also responsible for all content related to golf apparel. 

Additionally Sam oversees Golf Monthly voucher/coupon content which seeks to find you the best offers and promotions from well-known brands like Callaway, TaylorMade and many more.


Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a single-figure handicap. 


Sam's What's In The Bag: 

Driver: Cobra LTDxLS (9 degrees) 

Fairway Wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees), Nike Covert Tour 2.0 (19 degrees) 

Irons (4-PW): Titleist AP2 

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 54˚, 58˚ 

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 

Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond

Shoes: G/FORE Gallivanter/Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3/Cuater The Ringer
(For off the course he goes for Nike Jordan 1 Low G shoes as well)

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