donzelly Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I see this thread every couple of years and figured I would kick it off for 2020. I currently game the Yururi Raw Gekku in 49, 53 and 57. I love the spin and feel, but I'm tired of having to replace a ball everytime I take a full or 3/4 swing. Those things eat golf ball. So, I am in the market for some new wedges and was wondering if any of the new stuff is any good? I am looking for a versatile set since I swap out my irons pretty often. Currently rotating Yamaha 12 tour, Yamaha 14 mb, srixon 965, and the prgr nabla tours. I know a bunch of the older models are great, but I'm having a hard time finding anything in good condition. Any thoughts on the new Yamahas, prgr, Honma, fourteen anything in the last few years even worth looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I think there are plenty of good wedges on the JDM market now especially with the boutique brands. KYOEI, Seven, CGS Orion, Sky Dream Jump, Crazy etc... I used Miura S-01 wedges a couple of seasons ago til the plating wore off 🙂 I guess I liked those wedges a lot. Haven't tried the R-01 yet but pretty sure they perform well too. I currently bag a pair of JDM Cleveland RTX4 Forged raw. It's very orthodox and spins well. Not Gekku level spin but enough to stop on most greens and don't need to switch balls every 3 holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bngolfer Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I love my SDJ 115 Proto's. Beautiful shape, great grind, small form-factor and lovely soft touch. I have 50/56 and would love to complete the set with a 58 low bounce to bend to 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 wrong.question to ask me but... bridgestone looked good.as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregoire56 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Crazy CRZ-Tour wedge SDJ 115 Proto Seven ST (1st or 2nd gen) CGS Orion SPY-1 ProSpec PRGR iD nabla Tour wedge Kyoei Tour wedge If you’re interested in a wedge that spins like the Raw Gekku but doesn’t chew up the ball, then the S-Yard Bold is one of the closest. The Gekku is non-conforming though, and the Bold is conforming, so it won’t be AS much spin but close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Plenty of nice wedges on the market as mentioned. Onoff have always made a nice wedge. Titleist forged Japan model. Personally I like the Crazy Toyo and current gamer. Loved the Three Lucky wedges. Had a set of Seven 587 wedges that were very nice. Always liked the look of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John sears Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Supo is a master of equipment. How are the new prgr rs wedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) I like those I have a lot of sets of aged prgr wedges back to the early 2000s, prgr as as rule suit my eye.feel is terrific, they are never too big or too small... the nablas are thick chunky and compact. black plating that wears prett ywell. my gamer set is still as good as u cud get. they are EXTREMELY workable as the bottom line is very thin and the top line very thick they are NOT great from close quarters from inside 50m to 10m I thiny the SW falls away so u will need a lob wedge of some description or flared flat low bounce sole with them. the best match for the shape is the toursatge x wedge from 2015 ish. closest pear shape to the nablas.. they are especially good for mthich rougt due t othe fatness of them they punch the ball out with ease and are super on firm hard pan, I use these a ton on links where the idn dries out the ground.. but when ur inside 50 and the close u get to the green the SW fails more until ur right on the green edge and u need to pitch, the sw becomes the ebst there si again. over all if u like a small, extremely workable wedge , these are fabulous Edited April 21, 2020 by supo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzelly Posted April 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Seems like everyone is loving the boutique wedges. If I'm being honest would prefer to stay more main stream like PRGR or Bridgestone that were mentioned. I am not ready to invest in building out a set of boutique wedges, with raw components (and shipping from Japan) yet, unless I find a awesome deal (which probably won't happen). Is TSG the only reputable place to get those heads in the US? supo, what year nablas are you talking about? Anybody game the Bridgestoe that were mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) theres 2 , the RS nabla in black 9 the ones I have and were speaking about ) and the RS tour in satin which cost the earth. but are scalpels, totally different wedges. love both actually. but for very different conditions. theres a thread I did in here some where im sure.. nabla rs wedges. don't think it was tht long ago actually..., here u go some mad ramblings... Edited April 21, 2020 by supo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daamartin Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Yamaha black are best all-round wedges ever made imho. Made at a time ~2008 where everything they made was perfect. I have tried just about everything and I just wish they (or someone?) would make these again. They rust. They are soft, but they are also very durable. Have no idea how they did that. *****Q? What's the closest thing on the market to these today?****** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John sears Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Any opinions on miura k grind 2.0 and miura tour wedges ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Darren ,, the s yard bolds are as close to these as there are, REDICULOULSY similar .. without the crazy spin the yams get bec they are conforming, if u like the shape of the yams then the bolds will be as close as you can see. I do agree the yams are in my top 2 or three.. I think about it and the fourteen protos, these yams and the tourstage x wedge are PROBABLY my faves depending on conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daamartin Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Thanks Stu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John sears Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Stew is amazing his jdm knowledge is amazing..between him and chris tsg...tons of info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, John sears said: Stew is amazing his jdm knowledge is amazing..between him and chris tsg...tons of info Lol...How much did Stew pay you??? Or are you his brother from another mother. But yes Stew has been around the traps and had just about everything.....thrice. At least You will get plenty knowledge and good info around here John....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John sears Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Lol..paid me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzelly Posted April 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Gotta wait on the wedges now, EMS is not shipping to the US from Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John sears Posted August 25, 2020 Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Any update on ems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzelly Posted August 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) I have been using Global Express to ship via FedEx. Edited August 26, 2020 by donzelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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