Ram Tour Grind X & PING Tour-W

Ram Tour Grind X wedge, £40

Key technology: A traditional, sleek head is designed to improve playability and allows the face to be opened up for improved versatility. A new groove design helps to improve distance and spin control.

A traditional design with subtle graphics and a good head shape. It offered a decent level of control and is available at a very reasonable price.

PING Tour-W, £90

Key technology: A tungsten weight in the toe of the club, small cavity and tuning port are all combined to give added stability on any length of shot. A compact teardrop head helps give added control on delicate chip shots.

While the technology gives plenty of confidence-inspiring forgiveness on full shots, it is around the greens that this really impresses. Traditionalists may prefer a thinner topline than is on offer here.