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Ping Glide 5.0 Wedge
The Glide 5.0 is Ping's wedge line built for golfers who want help around the greens without giving up the ability to hit the shots they picture. This is the fifth generation of a wedge that has always leaned toward forgiveness rather than pure Tour minimalism. The cast construction keeps the price sensible and the feel consistent from wedge to wedge, and Ping backs it with the vibration dampening insert that has been a Glide signature for years.
Lofts run from 46 all the way to 60 degrees, so you can build a full gapping setup from your set-matching gap wedge down to a lob wedge and never leave the family. The 58 and 60 come in more than one grind option, which is where the wide sole design earns its keep. If you tend to slide the club under the ball and take a shallow divot, the extra sole width keeps you from digging.
Think of the Glide 5.0 as the wedge for the golfer who is a decent player but not a machine. It is forgiving on the mishit, soft off the face, and honest about what it does well. It won't turn you into a spin-manipulating shotmaker overnight, but it also won't punish you for a slightly heavy strike the way a thin-soled blade wedge will.
Ping Glide 5.0 Wedge: Key Specs
- Category
- Versatile
- Loft range
- 46 to 60 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 9
- Model year
- 2025
- MSRP
- $169.99
Available Variants
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5.0
Cast construction is the foundation here. It gives Ping tighter control over the head shape and lets them build in the wide sole geometry that defines this wedge. Behind the face sits an elastomer dampening insert that soaks up the harshness of a strike, so contact feels soft and muted rather than clicky. That soft feedback is a big part of why the Glide line keeps its following among mid handicappers. The wide sole is the design story. More material along the bottom of the club adds bounce and effective forgiveness through the turf, which helps on soft lies, bunker shots, and any full swing where you might come in a touch steep. The higher-loft wedges get multiple grind choices so a player who opens the face a lot can find a version that still sits flush at address, while the wide-sole grind stays planted for the square-faced, get-it-close crowd.
Who Should Play the Ping Glide 5.0?
- ✓Mid handicappers who want a wedge that helps on slightly heavy or steep strikes instead of digging into the turf
- ✓Players who take a shallow, sweeping divot and need the extra bounce a wide sole provides
- ✓Anyone building a full wedge gapping setup from 46 to 60 degrees who wants consistent feel across every gap
- ✓Golfers who value a soft, dampened feel at impact over the firmer feedback of a forged blade wedge
- ✓Higher-loft players who want a choice of grinds at 58 and 60 to match how open they play the face
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ping Glide 5.0 good for high handicappers?
Yes. The wide sole and added bounce make it one of the more forgiving wedge options out there, so a fat strike glides through the turf instead of stopping dead. Pair that with the soft feel from the dampening insert and it is an easy wedge to trust when your contact isn't perfect. Higher handicappers should lean toward the wide-sole grind rather than a thin-sole version.
What lofts does the Glide 5.0 come in and how should I gap them?
It runs 46, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees, with more than one grind at 58 and 60. A common two-wedge setup is a 50 or 52 gap wedge and a 56 sand wedge. If you want three wedges, something like 50, 54 and 58 keeps roughly four degrees between clubs, which is the spacing most players can control.
Why are there two versions of the 58 and 60 degree wedges?
The higher lofts come in different sole grinds. A wider, more cambered grind stays planted for square-faced shots and soft conditions, while a version with more heel and toe relief lets you open the face for flop shots and tight lies without the leading edge sitting up off the ground. You pick the one that matches how much you manipulate the face around the greens.
Is the Glide 5.0 a cast or forged wedge, and does it feel soft?
It is cast, not forged. Ping gets the soft feel from an elastomer dampening insert behind the face rather than from the metal itself. In practice most golfers find it feels muted and pleasant at impact, closer to a forged wedge than the firm, clicky sensation you get from a bare cast head.
How is the Glide 5.0 different from a Tour-style blade wedge?
A Tour blade wedge usually has a narrower sole, less bounce and a shape built for a player who controls turf interaction precisely and shapes shots. The Glide 5.0 trades some of that shotmaking ceiling for a wider, more forgiving sole and a softer feel. If you are a low single-digit shotmaker you may prefer a blade, but for most players the Glide gives up very little and saves a lot of chunked chips.
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