Why I've spent this season searching for the perfect wedges | Fully Fit 2026

This 2026 season has become a quest for perfection for Jake Morrow, a 0.3 handicap golfer, but not in the way one might expect. His target: wedges – clubs that play a crucial role in the short game and around the green. As part of GOLF.com's "Fully Fit 2026" project, designed to provide real-golfer insights into 2026 gear, Morrow underwent a series of fittings and tests, but it was the wedges that became his personal obsession.

The "Fully Fit 2026" project assembled six GOLF content creators of varying abilities to test full bags – from driver to putter – with six major club manufacturers in Phoenix and Carlsbad, Calif. The goal: to help readers see reflections of their own game in the panelists' experiences and glean learnings from their fitting sessions. In this installment, Jake Morrow details his journey with wedges.

The Journey Begins: Ping S259 and Initial Disappointments

Last year, during the Ping stop of the Fully Fit trip, Morrow found a pleasant discovery: the Ping S259 wedges. They offered excellent spin, inspired confidence at impact, and had a shape he liked. However, the stock grinds offered by Ping didn't quite work for him on the course. Specifically, the W grind on his lob wedge, chosen to combat excessive digging on full shots, limited his ability to execute more creative short-game shots.

The solution came through custom fitting. Working with PGA Tour Builder Adam Harding, Morrow found his "perfect" lob wedge. This experience was so positive that he decided not to change it. However, after two months, he noticed the lob wedge began to wear down, losing its initial performance characteristics. Fortunately, Harding had prepared a backup, ensuring a replacement was ready. The issue lay elsewhere: his 50- and 56-degree wedges in the bag weren't fully satisfying, and the experimentation began.

Quick Notes Before Diving into Testing:

• Cobra King: Morrow used Cobra King wedges throughout 2025 and into the start of 2026. They were excluded from further testing based on his personal rule to try new equipment. Nevertheless, he highly praises their RAW finish and patina, calling them the best in their class.
• RTZ 2: Morrow was aware of the upcoming RTZ 2 release and didn't waste time testing previous models, anticipating the new release. The upcoming testing of RTZ 2 promises to be interesting.

The Quest for Perfection: TaylorMade MG5 and Callaway Opus SP

Replacing the lob wedge was put on hold; the priority became the 50- and 56-degree models. The Ping S259, while performing excellently and allowing for versatile play (the 56-degree W-Grind was a "cheat code" in bunkers), didn't evoke the desired aesthetic satisfaction. Morrow admits he couldn't pinpoint exactly why the wedge's appearance caused him to second-guess full swings – perhaps they seemed too "wedge-y" and not "iron-y" enough.

The first candidate for replacement was the TaylorMade MG5. They impressed him as more compact due to their shape, bringing them closer to an "iron-like" style. The feel at impact was firmer, with a sense of compression. Morrow played about 10 rounds with them, and they performed very well. However, a reason for rejection emerged: they "flew too far." The 50-degree model reached 135 yards in the air, and the 56-degree reached 115 yards. While these distances could be adjusted to, it created challenges, and Morrow decided to switch, having access to other equipment.

Next on the list were the Callaway Opus SP. In Morrow's opinion, these wedges showed the best performance this year (50 and 56 degrees) in terms of spin consistency, launch, and dispersion. They provided the necessary spin and allowed for ball control. Technologies like Spin Pocket™ Construction and Spin Gen 2.0 Face™ contributed to enhanced control and stopping power. The "Shape 6" with a Tour-validated profile and the X Grind offered versatility and forgiveness. Despite all the positives, Morrow couldn't fall in love with their appearance. He disliked the interaction between the top of the heel and the topline. Although the performance was top-notch (10/10), the look of the 50-degree wedge caused discomfort on full swings, and the search continued.

The Elephant in the Room: Vokey and an Unexpected Turn

Many might wonder why Vokey wedges weren't on the list. Morrow has an excellent set of Vokeys, fitted by a TPI specialist, featuring the M Grind, which he considers the only stock lob wedge he trusts. Even an additional test with WedgeWorks didn't change his mind – there were simply no issues with Vokeys. However, it was precisely this "flawlessness" that made them too obvious a choice. Furthermore, Morrow had been actively testing GTS3 and decided to give other manufacturers a chance. He admits that Vokeys could likely have ended his search, but that would have deprived the process of enjoyment.

Current Status: PXG Sugar Daddy III

Morrow spent about a week contemplating the choice for his 50- and 56-degree wedges. During this time, he didn't experiment with lob wedges but had some interesting options in mind, such as Mizuno T24, Mizuno Pro T-1, and the underrated Wilson Staff.

The situation changed when PXG sent him a box of apparel. This sparked an idea to contact their tour builder, his friend Anthony Gagliano. Recalling last year's PXG event, where he first tried the Sugar Daddy III and was impressed, Morrow decided to give them a shot. Gagliano, after clarifying why Morrow wasn't ordering a lob wedge and accepting the challenge to surpass the S259, sent him a set of Sugar Daddy IIIs with custom stamping, built to Morrow's specs. Morrow headed to Pinehurst No. 2, taking only this new set with him.

Since then, the PXG Sugar Daddy III wedges have been in Morrow's bag. He notes that he hasn't trusted two wedges this much in a long time, perhaps since his Vokey SM7 wedges, which were the first new wedges he ever owned. The set consists of a 50-degree S-Grind and a 56-degree S-Grind with custom stamping.

Impressions of the PXG Sugar Daddy III:

• Feel: The wedges feel incredible. They "compress" the ball, creating a "heavy" sensation on the face at impact, yet remain responsive.
• Design: Morrow likes the look of the back cavity and the adjustable weight feature for precise tuning.
• RAW Finish: Anthony Gagliano provided the heads in a RAW finish.
• Shape: Compact shape, just as Morrow wanted. The soles have enough bounce for full shots but aren't so wide as to get in the way. The shape proportions are balanced: the toe isn't too high, and the transition from the hosel to the leading edge and top of the heel looks correct. Nothing distracts the eye behind the ball.
• Performance: Flight, spin, and control are exactly as expected. The wedges perform all commands precisely and when needed.

At this point, the search is concluded, and Morrow is pausing further testing. However, he hints at a potential "secret custom-grind war" for the lob wedge spot, promising more to come.

Morrow emphasizes that the golf equipment market is incredibly rich right now. He encourages all golfers to test equipment as much as they can to find what suits them best. For those looking to overhaul their bag in 2026, like the Fully Fit panelists, it's recommended to