By ED TRAVIS
Spring is a great time for resolving to score better and the right wedges and putter in your bag are a good start. There are dozens from which to choose so evaluating to find the best for your game is a must. Below are a few that we can recommend for you to try.
Bettinardi HLX 6.0 Forged Wedge
We really like the looks of the new distinctive and eye-catching Molten Copper PVD finish of the Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges. This limited-edition model is forged from soft carbon steel and the copper finish over time will have natural patina deeper in color that effectively resists corrosion. So far players have enthusiastically responded and like the performance and versatility of the design. $250 bettinardi.com
Cleveland Golf CBZ Wedges
Cleveland uses a new steel alloy called Z-Alloy for the CBZ Wedges that is lighter and softer and created by their engineers just for this line of wedges. CBZ Wedges ($179.99) have a cavity back design with a specially designed TPU insert behind the face’s sweet spot for great feel at impact. The face has Cleveland’s Ultizip grooves and their Zipcore hosel and heel construction for more forgiveness. us.dunlopsports.com
Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot SB Putters
Callaway division Odyssey has a good lineup of zero-torque type putters and the new Tri-Hot SB models are an extension of the previous models they had on the market. For clarification S2S stands for Square 2 Square and SB refers to the shaft’s Single Bend. There are four SB putters in familiar shapes, the Jailbird, #7, and Rossie are priced at $599.99 and the longer length #7 Cruiser is $649.99. odyssey.callawaygolf.com
Scottsdale TEC Putters
Ping says it is better to have the center of gravity behind the shaft so that it is “pulled through” by the stroke giving more stability. These three new TEC models ($435 each) are not zero torque in the usual sense but have the center of gravity behind the shaft so the weighting can be placed to complement various styles of strokes: Ally Blue straight strokes, Ketsch slight arc and the Hayden for a blade-like straight arc. ping.com
