The Ping Glide 2.0 is a wedge built for golfers who want short-game help without giving up the ability to hit real shots around the green. Ping released it in 2018 as the follow-up to the original Glide, and the changes were mostly about feel and forgiveness. Cast from 431 stainless steel, it runs the full gap from a 45-degree pitching option up to a 60-degree lob, so you can fill out the bottom of your bag with matched wedges instead of mixing brands.
What sets this line apart is the sole. The wide-sole option gives you more bounce and more material sliding through turf, which keeps the leading edge from digging on fat contact and chunky lies. That matters if you take a bit of a divot or play softer courses. The face has Ping's Gorge grooves, milled tight and sharp, and the Hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish helps the grooves grab in wet grass and out of the rough.
This is not a tour wedge trying to look busy. It has a slightly larger head, a higher toe, and a heavier feel through impact than a thin blade wedge. If you want maximum shot-shaping and open-face wizardry, there are more specialized tools. But for a wedge that forgives mishits and still spins, the Glide 2.0 does its job.
Ping Glide 2.0 Wedge: Key Specs
- Category
- Versatile
- Loft range
- 45 to 60 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 10
- Model year
- 2018
Available Variants
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45° | 10° | SS | Chrome |
| 46° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 50° | 10° | SS | Chrome |
| 52° | 10° | SS | Chrome |
| 54° | 10° | SS | Chrome |
| 56° | 10° | SS | Chrome |
| 58° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 58° | 10° | SS | Chrome |
| 60° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 60° | 10° | SS | Chrome |
Loft and bounce are nominal values. Actual specifications may vary.
Technology
About the Ping Glide 2.0
The cast 431 stainless construction keeps the head a touch larger and more stable than a forged blade, and Ping put a tuning port in the cavity to soften the sound and vibration at contact. The result feels solid rather than clicky, which is a step up from the first Glide. The face is milled with Gorge grooves cut to the legal limit, and the wheel-cut pattern between the grooves adds friction for the half and quarter shots where spin comes from the face texture, not just the groove edges. The wide sole is the headline here. More bounce and a rounded trailing edge let the club glide through sand and soft turf without the leading edge grabbing. On the higher lofts, that same sole makes bunker shots more repeatable for players who struggle to be precise with their entry point. Ping also fits these with a slightly larger Ping 360 grip by default, which some golfers like for reducing tension in the hands on delicate shots.
Who Should Play the Ping Glide 2.0?
- ✓Mid and higher handicappers who take divots and want a sole that resists digging on fat contact
- ✓Players filling out a full wedge set, since the lofts run from 45 up to 60 in matched builds
- ✓Anyone who plays soft or wet courses where extra bounce and the Hydropearl finish help through turf and rough
- ✓Golfers who value a forgiving, stable head over a compact blade shape and open-face versatility
- ✓Bunker players who want a wider sole to make sand shots more repeatable
Frequently Asked Questions
What loft options does the Ping Glide 2.0 come in?
The line runs from 45 and 46 degrees at the pitching and gap end, through 50, 52, and 54, up to 56, 58, and 60 for sand and lob. That spread lets you build matched wedges to cover every gap below your irons.
Is the Glide 2.0 good for high handicappers?
Yes. The larger cast head, wider sole, and higher bounce make it more forgiving than a tour blade. If you tend to hit slightly fat or catch chunky lies, the sole helps the club slide through instead of digging, which is exactly what a lot of mid and higher handicappers need.
What is the wide sole grind and who should use it?
The wide sole gives you more bounce and more surface area under the club, so it resists digging on softer turf and in the sand. It suits players with a steeper angle of attack or those who take deeper divots. If you sweep the ball and play firm courses, a narrower sole option would be a better fit.
How does the Glide 2.0 compare to the original Ping Glide?
The 2.0 has a softer, more solid feel thanks to the tuning port in the cavity, a slightly higher toe for better shot coverage, and the updated Hydropearl 2.0 finish for spin in wet conditions. The face and groove technology carried over, so the biggest gains are in feel and forgiveness.
Does the Glide 2.0 spin well?
It holds up well for a forgiveness-focused wedge. The milled Gorge grooves and the wheel-cut face texture between them create friction on full and partial shots, and the Hydropearl 2.0 finish keeps spin more consistent out of wet grass and rough than a bare chrome face would.
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