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Question for Britt.

I replace my wedges every year due to wear and frequency of play.

My wedge play around the greens is pretty good, leaving myself a chance for a 1 putt 70% of the time.

My 54* is the Max 54/6 with 1.05 sole width. I seldom lay the blade open unless I need to carry a bunker. I tend to catch it fat on occasion (it digs) and am looking for a bit more bounce 8-10*.

I’m considering replacing it with the DRT A-54/10 at .950 but am concerned the difference in sole width will cause me to dig/fat the wedge.

I think another option would be the TSW 54/10 with the 1.070 sole width – seems the sole width is greater than 1.05 that the Max offers and would be a good alternate.

Finally my 3rd choice would be the Max 56/10 at 1.05 sole width, which I would bend to 54/8.

Looking for suggestions on the above.

My final concern is my bunker play is atrocious, but has improved with the Maltby Glider 56/8 bent to 58/10. Can get out of the bunkers, but a problem with distance control. In my world, “out” is good. Tend to dig into the bunker. I also use this around the green on occasion which works well, obviously i don’t manipulate the face.

with that in mind I’m leaning towards the forthcoming DRT W 60/6 with the 1.250 sole width bending it to 58/4 or leaving it as is, or the Max 56/10 – 1.05, bent to 58/12.

Again ideas on either choice. Get a bit confused whether bounce or sole width are going to benefit me the best.

TIA

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Answer 1 · 2025-08-27T09:17:56+00:00

I do not think the TSW is an option if you have a tendency to dig. If you are a little steep, the TSW would not be the choice. I really think the DRT A is where I would start. Last year when we first go them and playing in neutral to softer conditions the 56/12 worked well for me, as did the 52/6. Fast forward to this season and after I modified the S grind and received the production samples, I have used them and love them. They are a little more for neutral to firmer conditions and neutral to shallower attack angles, but much more playable, in my opinion, than the TSW. But, enough about me. When conditions get softer or I get to where I am getting a little steep, I go back to the DRT A and they work well for me.

Surprised a little you have trouble with the Max 1.05 54/6 digging, but I do think going to more bounce would help. The DRT A wedge sole width is still good and with the 10 degrees of bounce vs the 6 on your Max, I think it could make the difference. The DRT W grind is always a go to for players who struggle with digging. It’s basically our new version of the Glider. The MAX 56 56/10 would be another good choice and if you want the 58 degree loft, bending it to get to 58/12 would not be a problem.

My suggestion would be the DRT A in the 54/10. I would also consider the DRT A in the 58/8 for sand, or the 60/6 if you wanted more loft. The MAX 56/10 1.05 bent to 58/12 would be another alternative and spec wise should provide what your looking for.

Take that for what it’s worth. Wedges are like putters, in my opinion. Just have to experiment a little and find the right combination of specs and sole angle that work for your attack angle and the wear you play most of the time (turf and sand conditions).

Hope this helps.

Britt Lindsey