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A question for Chris or any of the moderators...

Between the Tourstage 07' X-wedge and the Fourteen MT-28v3, which one of these wedges are easier to hit? Is one slightly bigger in head size than the other and which has the wider sole. I am intrigued by both sets but need a little help from my TSG friends! Also, do the Epons have a better feel in comparison? Wedges have caught my eye this year and I am tempted to pull the trigger on a set. I am limited because I prefer a lower bounce since I am a sweeper not a digger.

Different question, My current wedges are Vokey design with True Temper wedge flex shafts, I could not find wedge flex info on the TT sight and was wondering what the difference would be to put in say the Black Gold stiff shaft, An Axiv Stiff shaft, a Nippon NS1100 Stiff, or the new SL DG300S. Any info would be appreciative.

Thanks in advance to all...
Kent

Hi Kent,

All three wedges would be fantastic choices for your bag. You've asked to compare 3 of the most popular and best performing wedges here! (^_^)

The Epon has the lowest bounce among the wedges you mentioned at least among the lower lofts while the Fourteen V3 has 8 bounce across all the lofts 52/8, 56/8, 58/8, 60/8. The V3 is considered a lower handicap wedge for those with faster swings or in Japan as they call it an "Athlete" model. There is another Fourteen wedge called the J-Spec which in Japan is an "Average" model with a very wide sole and bigger head and low bounce 50/5 52/5, 54/7, 56/10, 58/10.

The Epon Technity and Fourteen V3 probably have the most spin. The Tourstage according to reviews does not have as much spin on all out shots but is more than capable of putting on adequate spin during more controlled short layups.

Both the epon and Tourstage are forged by Endo so the premium soft feel is there.

Like I said all these wedges are great and a lot of it will be up to your personal preference! ^^

I can relate to the spin of the Technity wedge. It is quite a bit. In fact too much for my liking but if you have trouble spinning a ball and need more, going with the Technity would surely help you. The spin was the one reason why I went to the X-models by Epon. Sorry I can't help you about the others as I'm so in love with my Epons I just can't bring myself to hit another wedge.

As for the Black Gold shafts though, I have Nippon 1150's in my irons in x-stiff. My Black Golds are stiff and they feel great, a perfect compliment to my iron set. With the Black Gold's I'm able to control the trajectory of the shot. I like a low trajectory on full wedge shots. I'm able to dial in distances and hit quarter, half and three-quarter shots with confidence. I also feel I'm able to be ultra-smooth on the shot which is something I'm really striving for in the wedge game. They also have tremendous feel at least to me. I really can't say enough about them. My wedge game has never felt better and never been better.

In comparison to the shafts you mentioned, I have hit the wedge flex shafts and feel the Black Golds I have now are far superior to those in all areas I talked about above. My last set of wedges before these X-models were the GFT's by G-Field with NS 1150's in stiff. Good shaft but trajectory was way too high for my liking when it comes to wedge shots. Not good for control and little inconsistent. In my irons, great, in my wedges, give me the Black Golds.

I'm sure others have much more to say about this, but I hope this has been some help to you.

I have been playing with the 2007 X wedge for about a month now, and I love them. I love the look @ address...it has a unique grind. The face is shorter and the toe is longer...only way to describe the toe. The sole may be longer, but the width is about the same as my old Cleveland 900...the heel and toe seems to be wider. These wedges are easy to hit and I would recommend them for all types of players...I am having an easier time out of the bunkers. I can't help you with the shaft, but I am using DG200...seems heavier than my old Cleveland and I am still adjusting to the weight.