Launch Monitor Tested: Tour Edge Exotics Wingman Wedge Review
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At a glance
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Pros
- These are very keenly priced, but tech-laden forged wedges.
- There's plenty of fitting opportunity to ensure you get the perfect wedge setup for your game.
- I really like the leading-edge shape.
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Cons
- You will need to like or accept the offset look.
What we say...
The forged Tour Edge Wingman wedge offers golfers constant offset, to help keep hands ahead of the leading edge. The idea promotes a downward strike which eliminates poor contact and inefficient wedge play.
Forged wedges are pretty rare today, even rarer are forged wedges designed with input from Bernhard Langer. Langer is one of the best wedge players on tour, he has racked up 12 PGA Champions Tour wins since turning 60, yet the European Ryder Cup legend has found time to help design the new Tour Edge Wingman wedges.
In the UK, Tour Edge equipment is only available from American Golf’s national network of stores, but if you’re looking for high-performance, good value for money wedges any time soon the Wingman, which are £139.99 a pop, are well worth seeking out.
The key feature is 3mm of constant offset, which Langer feels is really important in helping amateurs and tour pros strike down on the ball and keep their hands ahead of the leading edge. Which, will help increase your wedge play consistency.
“I’m always looking for a forged wedge with the right amount of offset, and eventually started to ask the R&D team at Tour Edge what they thought they could come up with,” said Langer. Adding “What came back astounded me. I put a prototype in play the week I tested them because the design was easier to hit and far more consistent than my other wedges.”
Everything you need to know about Tour Edge Wingman wedges
Expect a forged feel
Unlike a lot of modern-day wedges, the Wingman have forged heads. To ensure golfers get maximum perimeter weighting along with great sound and feel, pockets are machined low into the blade and sole. Each pocket is filled with a lightweight TPU (Vibrcor) so you get forgiveness and great impact feedback.
We all need a Wingman
The mass that’s removed from low in the blade is repositioned higher, creating a modern ‘Winged’ weight pad that ups MOI. Tour Edge says golfers should expect a slightly lower, higher spinning ball flight, which along with the additional offset enhances control and accuracy.
Maximum spin with additional fitting opportunities
Every new wedge boasts of offering golfers maximum spin, but I really like Tour Edge’s Triple-Traction approach to stopping power. If you’re looking for the highest spin wedge available you’ll like how the sole grind, face, and grooves of each head are CNC Milled. There are also additional micro-grooves in between each face scoring, and further machine marks on the toe.
So, no matter where shots hit the face you’re guaranteed maximum traction and control. A 10% larger striking face also helps maximize spin no matter what conditions you’re playing from or in.
Each head also comes with a 5g backweight, which can be changed to give you the feel and weight balance (from 2.5g to 7.5g, 10g, and 12.5) you either prefer or need for swing weighting with an alternative shaft.
It’s a touch I really like, and something you don’t get from many wedge brands (only the PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II offers something similar, but they cost an arm and a leg), it’s certainly something I wasn’t expecting from a wedge that sells for less than $140 or £140.
Sole Grind explanation
To ensure there are options for all golfers and turf/sand types there are three different Wingman sole grinds to choose between.
Tour Edge says the F/S Grind is for firm-ground players who typically have a tendency to sweep shots off the turf and take smaller, less deep divots (this set-up comes with 6° or 8° of Bounce).
The M/N Grind is for players who often play from mid to firm ground or a variety of surfaces that will benefit from a more neutral, less dig-orientated sole setup (the M/N grind comes with 10° Bounce).
And finally, the S/D Grind is for golfers who often play from softer ground and players who have more of a tendency to dig wedges deeper into the turf. Possibly too those who are prone to hitting wedge shots fat (expect 12° or 14° Bounce on this model).
Video: How does the Tour Edge Wingman compare to other leading 2024 wedges?
Verdict: Tour Edge Exotics Wingman Wedge
I’m always on the lookout for good value-for-money golf club options and in 2024 the new Tour Edge Wingman fits that bill perfectly in the wedge market. In the UK Tour Edge can only be bought from American Golf, where the company’s equipment is much more widely available throughout the USA.
The company’s focus has always been on bringing to market good performance equipment that’s built using solid, reliable components for reasonable prices, and the Wingman utterly delivers on its brief.
I love that the heads have been designed in conjunction with Bernhard Langer and unlike most modern wedges it’s forged not cast. Interestingly Langer likes to see offset in his wedges (a feature Nick Faldo looked for in his pomp) as he feels it helps encourage hitting down on the ball and promotes keeping the hands ahead of the leading edge, which he believes helps improve consistency.
Irrespective of why the Wingman is designed this way there is zero doubt in mind this model represents excellent value for money. To my eye, the constant offset heads, which positions the leading edge slightly further back and more in line with the hosel give the impression it’s easy to hit down onto the ball and slip the head under the ball for shorter more delicate approaches. I also loved the impact feel, sound, and feedback too.
At 7982 RPM our test data has the Wingman down as our fifth-highest spinning wedge in 2024, the backspin drop-off was also smaller than our test average. Golfers should then expect good shot-to-shot spin consistency out on the golf course.
Before you get too carried and order online make sure you take a look at the heads in the real world. The offset does give a slightly different appearance at address, but to me, it’s not distracting at all, which means the Wingman is a steal at $139/£139 in 2024.
Data comparison: How does the Tour Edge Exotics Wingman compare to competitor wedges in 2024?
| Model | Loft | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Backspin | Backspin Drop Off | Height | Descent Angle | Carry Distance | Carry Distance Drop Off | Shot Area |
| Vega VWX | 52° | 78.8 MPH | 24.6° | 8974 RPM (1) | 1212 RPM | 18 YDS | 43.4° | 94 YDS | 11 YDS | 62.7 SQ YDS |
| Ram Tour Grind | 52° | 78.4 MPH | 24.2° | 8402 RPM (2) | 1746 RPM | 17 YDS | 42.3° | 94 YDS | 15 YDS | 64.5 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade MG4 | 52° | 78.3 MPH | 25.8° | 8003 RPM (3) | 1092 RPM | 19 YDS | 43.9° | 94 YDS | 8 YDS | 60.8 SQ YDS |
| Mizuno S23 | 52° | 81 MPH | 26.1° | 7987 RPM | 1289 RPM | 20 YDS | 45.2° | 99 YDS | 6 YDS (T1) | 23.4 SQ YDS (1) |
| Tour Edge Wingman | 52° | 80.5 MPH | 25.1° | 7982 RPM | 1382 RPM | 19 YDS | 43.9° | 98 YDS | 12 YDS | 100.8 SQ YDS |
| Ping S159 | 52° | 77.5 MPH | 24.9° | 7974 RPM | 791 (1) | 18 YDS | 42.5° | 93 YDS | 12 YDS | 68.4 SQ YDS |
| Cleveland RTX 6 | 52° | 77.4 MPH | 26° | 7911 RPM | 1791 RPM | 18 YDS | 43.7° | 93 YDS | 9 YDS | 44.1 SQ YDS |
| Sub 70 286 Forged Raw | 52° | 77.9 MPH | 25.5° | 7820 RPM | 2339 RPM | 18 YDS | 43.3° | 94 YDS | 7 YDS | 58.8 SQ YDS |
| Cleveland CBX 4 | 52° | 78.4 MPH | 26.5° | 7800 RPM | 949 RPM (3) | 19 YDS | 44.6° | 95 YDS | 9 YDS | 53.1 SQ YDS |
| Bettinardi HLX 5.0 | 52° | 78.5 MPH | 24.3° | 7797 RPM | 2109 RPM | 17 YDS | 42.1° | 95 YDS | 10 YDS | 45 SQ YDS |
| PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II | 52° | 79.2 MPH | 25.7° | 7741 RPM | 2240 RPM | 19 YDS | 44° | 96 YDS | 10 YDS | 44 SQ YDS |
| Titleist Vokey Design SM10 | 52° | 78.2 MPH | 26° | 7653 RPM | 1926 RPM | 19 YDS | 43.9° | 95 YDS | 15 YDS | 139.5 SQ YDS |
| Vega Alcor | 52° | 79.9 MPH | 25.7° | 7633 RPM | 2006 RPM | 19 YDS | 44.1° | 97 YDS | 9 YDS | 64.8 SQ YDS |
| More MOD 1 | 52° | 79.2 MPH | 25.4° | 7512 RPM | 894 RPM (2) | 19 YDS | 43.4° | 96 YDS | 6 YDS (T1) | 28.8 SQ YDS (2) |
| Callaway Jaws Raw | 52° | 78.9 MPH | 26.3° | 7408 RPM | 2805 RPM | 19 YDS | 44.3° | 96 YDS | 7 YDS | 30.1 SQ YDS (3) |
| Ping Glide Forged Pro | 52° | 78.8 MPH | 26.2° | 7165 RPM | 2246 RPM | 19 YDS | 44° | 96 YDS | 11 YDS | 119.9 SQ YDS |
| Mizuno T24 | 52° | 76.3 MPH | 26.2° | 7059 RPM | 2131 RPM | 18 YDS | 43.1° | 92 YDS | 6 YDS (T1) | 44.4 SQ YDS |
| Wilson Staff Model ZM | 52° | 77.8 MPH | 26.4° | 7003 RPM | 1963 RPM | 19 YDS | 43.8° | 95 YDS | 13 YDS | 81.9 SQ YDS |
| Callaway CB | 52° | 78.9 MPH | 26.1° | 6856 RPM | 1672 RPM | 19 YDS | 43.7° | 96 YDS | 11 YDS | 90.2 SQ YDS |
| Inesis 900 | 52° | 78.8 MPH | 27.6° | 6685 RPM | 2168 RPM | 20 YDS | 45.2° | 97 YDS | 16 YDS | 172.8 SQ YDS |
| Average | 78.6 MPH | 25.7° | 7668 RPM | 1738 RPM | 18.7 YDS | 43.7° | 95.3 YDS | 10.2 YDS | 69.9 SQ YDS |
Specifications: Tour Edge Wingman Wedges
| F/S Grind (Firm Turf / Sweeping Path) | Loft | Bounce | Offset | Length |
| 54° | 8° | 3mm | 35.25″ | |
| 56° | 8° | 3mm | 35.25″ | |
| 58° | 6° | 3mm | 35.00″ | |
| 60° | 6° | 3mm | 35.00″ | |
| M/N Grind (Medium Turf / Neutral Path) | 50° | 10° | 3mm | 35.50″ |
| 52° | 10° | 3mm | 35.50″ | |
| 54° | 10° | 3mm | 35.25″ | |
| 56° | 10° | 3mm | 35.25″ | |
| 58° | 10° | 3mm | 35.00″ | |
| 60° | 10° | 3mm | 35.00″ | |
| S/D Grind (Soft Turf / Digging Path) | 50° | 12° | 3mm | 35.50″ |
| 52° | 12° | 3mm | 35.50″ | |
| 54° | 14° | 3mm | 35.25″ | |
| 56° | 14° | 3mm | 35.25″ | |
| 58° | 12° | 3mm | 35.00″ | |
| 60° | 12° | 3mm | 35.00″ |
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Product Information
Tour Edge Wingman Wedges
RRP: $139.99 / £139.99
Stock shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold 115
Stock grip: Lamkin Crossline Black
Visit the Tour Edge website here
