The Glide Forged Pro is Ping's answer to the golfer who wants a wedge that looks and feels like a blade but still gives back a little help around the greens. It came out in 2022 as a forged, more compact take on Ping's Glide family, built from a one-piece 8620 carbon steel forging that gives it that soft, dense feel better players chase on delicate shots. If you've played Ping wedges before and thought they looked a touch chunky, this is the fix.
The shaping is the story here. Thinner topline, less offset, and a shorter blade length than the standard Glide 4.0, so it sits behind the ball looking like a wedge a tour pro would carry. Ping pairs that with an emery face blast and precision-milled grooves to keep spin high even when you catch one out of wet rough. The higher lofts get a slightly different groove cut to grab the ball on those short, spinny shots.
With lofts running from 46 all the way to 60 in progressive steps, you can build a full short-game setup around this one model. Ping offers multiple grind options at the popular 54, 56, and 58 degree lofts, which is why you'll see those numbers repeat. This is a wedge for the golfer who has decent hands and wants control, not a mistake-eraser.
Ping Glide Forged Pro Wedge: Key Specs
- Category
- Tour Grind
- Loft range
- 46 to 60 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 13
- Model year
- 2022
Available Variants
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 50° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 52° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 54° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 54° | 12° | WS | Chrome |
| 56° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 56° | 12° | WS | Chrome |
| 58° | 6° | TS | Chrome |
| 58° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 58° | 12° | WS | Chrome |
| 60° | 6° | TS | Chrome |
| 60° | 8° | ES | Chrome |
| 60° | 12° | WS | Chrome |
Loft and bounce are nominal values. Actual specifications may vary.
Technology
About the Ping Glide Forged Pro
Ping forged the head from 8620 carbon steel in one piece, which is a big part of why it feels softer and more solid at impact than a cast wedge. The compact profile, thin topline, and reduced offset are aimed squarely at low-to-mid handicappers who want to shape shots and control trajectory rather than just launch it and hope. The face uses an emery blast paired with milled grooves for grip, and the higher-lofted heads get a tighter groove pattern to hold spin on partial and short shots. Progressive lofts across the lineup mean the sole and grind change as you move up in loft, so a 46 or 50 plays more like a gap wedge you can hit full, while the 58 and 60 give you the versatility to open the face and slide it under the ball.
Who Should Play the Ping Glide Forged Pro?
- ✓Lower-handicap players who prefer a compact, blade-like head over a wide, forgiving sole.
- ✓Anyone building a matched set of gap, sand, and lob wedges from a single model with progressive lofts.
- ✓Golfers with reliable contact who want feedback and feel more than help masking mishits.
- ✓Players who fought the bulkier look of standard Ping wedges and wanted a cleaner shape at address.
- ✓Skilled short-game players who open the face often and need multiple grind options at 54, 56, and 58 degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Glide Forged Pro different from the regular Ping Glide 4.0?
The Forged Pro is a one-piece forged head with a smaller footprint, thinner topline, and less offset than the cast Glide 4.0. It feels softer at impact and looks more like a players wedge, so it suits better ball-strikers who want control over forgiveness.
What grinds are available in the Glide Forged Pro?
Ping offers several sole grind options, which is why lofts like 54, 56, and 58 appear more than once. The choices cover everything from tighter, low-bounce grinds for firm turf and open-face shots to fuller soles for softer conditions, so you can match the grind to your swing and course.
Is the Glide Forged Pro forgiving enough for a mid handicapper?
It can work for a mid handicapper who makes solid contact, but it is not built to hide mishits. The compact head rewards center strikes and gives clear feedback when you miss. If you want a wider, more stable sole, the standard Glide 4.0 is the more forgiving pick.
What lofts should I get for a full wedge setup?
With options from 46 to 60, a common build is something like 50, 54, and 58, or 52, 56, and 60, depending on the gap to your pitching wedge. Because the lofts are progressive, spacing them four to six degrees apart keeps your distance gaps consistent through the bag.
Does the Glide Forged Pro spin well out of the rough?
Yes. The emery face blast and milled grooves are designed to keep spin up even from wet or thick lies, and the higher lofts use a tighter groove pattern for short, spinny shots. As with any wedge, spin drops as the grooves wear, so fresh grooves matter most here.
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