PXG Just Dropped A $199 Wedge That Rivals The Best In The Game

While clubs such as fairway woods and irons don’t need to be replaced too often, wedges should ideally be upgraded every couple of years due to wear and tear on the grooves and how that can negatively impact your performance.

If you are looking to freshen up your wedges this year then there are a number of excellent options on the market, so check out our guides to the best wedges, the best wedges for chipping as well as the best wedges for beginners.

A name that may not immediately spring to mind when you think of wedges is PXG, but the brand has made big strides in this area over recent years and so I was intrigued to see what the new Stick ‘Em forged wedges could do. The first thing to say is that looks wise they were not what I was expecting.

My impression of PXG is that they are very much an “in your face” type of brand. Its gear tends to be loud. I don’t mean that in a negative way, it’s just the identity of the brand and it works for them. They don’t tend to do subtle - in design or product names - and you only have to look at the other wedges in their line up to see that.

The Sugar Daddy wedges offer a bold, high-impact aesthetic very different to what you’d see in a Titleist Vokey SM11 or in TaylorMade MG5 wedges for example. From the name to the design, the Sugar Daddy is unmistakably PXG.

The Stick ‘Em wedges buck that trend though. They’re quite understated and have a much more classical look than PXG is generally known for. Dare I even say they look more ‘mainstream’? PXG prides itself on being different to the traditional brands, but the Stick Em’ wedges look like they’re meeting them somewhere in the middle. Not that I'm complaining, I think this is a very nice looking wedge.

The head profile is a touch larger than what you’ll typically see on the best wedges. This will appeal to those seeking a little more forgiveness and puts the Stick ‘Ems in the discussion amongst the most forgiving wedges of 2026.

The real story with Stick ‘Em though relates to the grooves, which PXG states are deeper and more closely spaced, with an aggressive precision milled face pattern aiding with friction. The result is a high spinning wedge that delivers impressive control around the greens.

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The Stick ‘Em forged wedges are available in two finishes: Chrome at $199 and Xtreme Dark at $219. The lineup includes six loft options in two degree increments from 50-60° along with a choice of two sole designs to suit different playing styles and conditions. Those sole options are the BP-Grind (named after Bob Parsons, founder of PXG) and the S-Grind.

The BP-Grind carries 13 degrees of bounce and a wider sole aimed at golfers with steeper swings or those playing in softer turf. The S-Grind is aimed more at the shot maker and short game wizard. It features 10 degrees of bounce and is built for added versatility, offering more control for finesse shots around the greens.

Its tapered sole and heel-to-toe relief allow it to sit lower to the ground than you might expect from a 10-degree bounce wedge and I was able to open the face and manufacture some nice, creative shots with it.

The BP-Grind keeps things more traditional, delivering stability and forgiveness through its fuller sole design, making it one of the best wedges for mid-handicappers.

I tested both grinds and the difference in turf interaction on full shots was quite negligible to me, mainly due to the course conditions I was testing on. In firmer, bouncier conditions in the summer for example, I’m sure I’d be more drawn to the S-Grind due to the extra versatility around the greens.

I’m not exactly Phil Mickelson, but I do enjoy opening the face and letting the occasional flop shot fly. I suspect I’d find that more difficult with the BP-Grind, but for the course types and conditions I usually play it’s perfectly fine.

The grooves are certainly interesting. In the 50° and 52° models (only available in S-Grind) you will see traditional grooves, but in the higher lofted options there’s a switch to full face grooves in both the S-Grind and BP-Grind.

The groove pattern itself has been refined using the same tour-validated shaping seen in the Sugar Daddy III wedges. By incorporating slightly wider channels, the face is better able to grip the ball while also shedding grass and debris through impact. The aim of this is to deliver consistent spin, predictable launch and improved control from the fairway, rough or bunker.

The models I tested were 56° with full face grooves. The performance was impressive across the board. On full shots it delivered excellent spin and lived up to its name as it was easy to get the ball to ‘stick’, while around the greens the responsive feel and impressive spin meant I really felt in control of the shots I was playing.

The Stick ‘Em wedges are triple forged from 8620 soft carbon steel, so unsurprisingly the sound and feel were pleasant. Very pleasant actually. Soft enough but still a crisp satisfying sound. This triple-forging process increases also the material’s overall strength and helps grooves maintain their sharpness longer to deliver maximum spin.

The full face grooves do take some getting used to at first. Looking down at address on full shots I found it a little off putting initially, but conversely I enjoyed the reassurance of the extended grooves when opening up the face and getting creative.

In summary, the Stick ‘Em wedges are a nice offering from PXG. They come in at a lower price point than the brand traditionally occupies ($100 cheaper than the Sugar Daddy wedges) and offer a good option to the mid-handicap player looking for maximum spin with the reassurance of a bit of added forgiveness.