No brand has announced a 2027 wedge yet. Wedges usually run on two-year cycles, so the best 2026 wedges should stay current well into 2027.
No major brand has announced a 2027 wedge yet. Wedges usually follow two-year cycles, so most 2026 wedges should stay current well into 2027.
We check for 2027 news daily. Last checked November 9, 2026. See every 2027 announcement.
Placeholder list: These are the top wedges of 2026, not 2027. 2027 models aren't in stores or independently tested yet. We'll replace this list as 2027 clubs are released and reviewed.
| # | Club | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titleist Vokey SM11 | Best overall | $199.99 |
| 2 | Kirkland Signature GEN3 Forged | Best value | $199.99 for 3 |
| 3 | PING s259 | Best for low handicappers | $199 |
| 4 | Cleveland CBZ | Most forgiving | $179.99 |
| 5 | Callaway Opus SP | Best for spin | $179.99 |
| 6 | TaylorMade MG5 | Best forged | $199.99 |
| 7 | Maxfli XCW | Most consistent | $129.99 |
| 8 | Cleveland RTZ 2 | Best in wet conditions | $199.99 |
| 9 | PING BunkR | Best bunker wedge | $189 |
| 10 | Takomo Skyforger 002 | Best budget | $99 |
Independent Golf Reviews' best overall and MyGolfSpy's best for spin.
Tied for the top score (9.1) in MyGolfSpy's wedge test. Sold as a three-wedge set at Costco.
Independent Golf Reviews' pick for skilled players.
Independent Golf Reviews' most forgiving wedge for higher handicaps.
Independent Golf Reviews' pick for spin.
Independent Golf Reviews' best forged wedge.
Won MyGolfSpy's consistency category at a lower price.
Independent Golf Reviews' pick for wet conditions.
Independent Golf Reviews' pick for sand.
Independent Golf Reviews' best budget wedge, sold direct.
Most golfers carry a pitching wedge plus two or three more, spaced about 4° to 6° apart in loft.
The shape of the sole. It changes how the club moves through turf and sand.
Grooves wear faster than any other club. Frequent players often replace scoring wedges every one to two seasons.