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Loft, bounce and grind options for two wedges golfers cross-shop. Ping S259 and Wilson Staff Model ZM each have a full page.
| Spec | Ping S259 | Wilson Staff Model ZM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Tour Grind | Tour Grind |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Loft options | 46° to 62° | 50° to 60° |
| Bounce range | 6° to 14° | 6° to 12° |
| Grinds | B, E, H, S, T, W | - |
| Finishes | chrome | chrome |
| MSRP | $217.5 | $129.99 |
| Technology | - | Forged, Progressive Lofts |
| Loft | Ping S259 | Wilson Staff Model ZM |
|---|---|---|
| 46° | 12° S | - |
| 48° | 12° S | - |
| 50° | 12° S, 14° W | 8° |
| 52° | 12° S, 14° W | 8° |
| 54° | 10° H, 12° S, 14° W | 8° |
| 56° | 10° H, 12° S, 14° W | 10°, 12° |
| 58° | 6° T, 8° B, 10° H, 12° E, 12° S, 14° W | 6°, 10° |
| 60° | 6° T, 8° B, 10° H, 12° E, 12° S, 14° W | 6°, 10°, 12° |
| 62° | 6° T | - |
Each cell lists bounce and grind options on file for that loft; retailers and fitters may carry more.
The Ping S259 and the Wilson Staff Model ZM are both chrome tour grind wedges, but they cover different ground. The S259 runs from 46° to 62° across 9 lofts, with bounce from 6° to 14° and a choice of grinds. That makes it the easier wedge to gap precisely and to match to your turf and attack angle. The Staff Model ZM covers 50° to 60° across 6 lofts with bounce from 6° to 12°, but it is forged, uses progressive lofts, and lists at $129.99 per wedge against $217.5. The S259 suits a golfer who wants a specific loft, bounce and grind for every slot. The Staff Model ZM suits a golfer who wants a forged wedge at a lower price and whose needs fall inside its lineup.
If fit comes first, buy the Ping S259. The extra lofts and wider bounce range give you more ways to dial in gapping and turf interaction, and the 2026 design is the newer of the two. If price or a forged head matters more, the Wilson Staff Model ZM is the pick, and as the 2025 model it is the one more likely to be discounted. If your loft and bounce are in the Wilson lineup, the saving is hard to ignore.