The Ping Glide 3.0 arrived in 2019 as the wedge for golfers who want spin and forgiveness without stepping into a bladed, tour-only shape. It is cast from 431 stainless steel, which keeps the head durable and gives it a slightly softer feel at impact than you might expect from a cast wedge. Ping built this one around a wider sole, so it is aimed at players who take a bit of turf and want the club to glide rather than dig.
The grooves are where this wedge earns its keep. Ping used a precision-milled groove pattern with a rougher face blast between the grooves, and the higher-lofted heads add half-groove spacing to grab the ball on shorter, faster swings. That means more consistent spin on partial shots and out of the rough, where wedges usually lose bite. Add the longer Dyla-wedge grip and you get a club that is genuinely built for choking down and controlling distance.
With lofts running from 45 up to 60, the Glide 3.0 covers everything from a gap wedge that fills the hole under your pitching wedge to a full lob wedge for flop shots and bunker escapes. This is a forgiving wedge, but it is not a game-improver iron pretending to be a wedge. You still have to hit it. What it does is make the good swings repeatable and the mediocre ones survivable.
简而言之
The Ping Glide 3.0 (2019) is a versatile all-around wedge that suits most swings and turf. Lofts run 45° to 60° across 2 grinds.
Ping Glide 3.0 挖起杆: 关键参数
- 类别
- Versatile
- 杆面倾角范围
- 45 to 60 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 10
- 型号年份
- 2019
Ping Glide 3.0: the wedge lineage
The Glide 3.0 is the 2nd of 3 generations Ping has released in this line, from the Glide 2.0 (2018) to the Glide 4.0 (2023). It followed the Glide 2.0 (2018). The Glide 4.0 (2023) replaced it.
- 2018Glide 2.0
- 2019Glide 3.0You are here
可选版本
| 杆面倾角 | 弹跳角 | 研磨 | 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.
技术
About the Ping Glide 3.0
The Wide Sole grind on this Glide 3.0 is the version to know about. It has more sole width and higher bounce, so it resists digging on soft turf and out of fluffy lies. If you tend to hit down steeply or you play courses with lush fairways and soft sand, the wide sole keeps the leading edge from burying and helps you slide under the ball cleanly. Ping rounded the leading edge and added relief to the heel and trailing edge to keep the wider sole from feeling clunky around the green. The cast 431 stainless head sits with a mid-size profile that looks solid behind the ball without going bulky. Standard hydropearl chrome finish cuts glare and helps water bead off the face, which matters more than it sounds when you are hitting out of wet grass.
Who Should Play the Ping Glide 3.0?
- ✓You take a steep divot and need a sole that glides instead of digging into the turf.
- ✓You play soft conditions, wet fairways, or fluffy sand where a thin, low-bounce sole would bury.
- ✓You want reliable spin on partial wedge shots and pitches from the rough, not just full swings.
- ✓You are a mid handicapper who wants a forgiving wedge that still gives you real greenside control.
- ✓You like the longer Dyla-wedge grip for choking down and dialing in distance.
常见问题
What is the difference between the Glide 3.0 sole grinds?
Ping offered the Glide 3.0 in several grinds. The Wide Sole (WS) has the most sole width and highest bounce for steep swingers and soft turf. The Standard Sole (SS) is the all-around option, the Thin Sole (TS) is lower bounce for firm conditions and shallow swings, and the Eye2 is a heel-relieved bunker-focused grind. This version is the Wide Sole, so it is best if you take a bit of turf or play softer courses.
Which lofts should I get in the Glide 3.0?
The lineup runs from 45 to 60 degrees. A common setup is a 50 or 52 gap wedge, a 54 or 56 sand wedge, and a 58 or 60 lob wedge. Match the gap wedge to whatever your pitching wedge loft is so you do not leave a hole in your distances. If you carry a strong-lofted iron set, the 45 or 46 fills that gap well.
Is the Glide 3.0 good for high handicappers?
Yes. The wider sole and cast forgiveness make it easier to hit than a thin tour blade, and the milled grooves give you spin even when your strike is not perfect. It will not fix a bad swing, but it is one of the more forgiving true wedges you can play, and the Wide Sole grind in particular helps if you tend to hit behind the ball.
How much spin does the Glide 3.0 produce?
Plenty for a cast wedge. Ping used precision-milled grooves with a rougher face blast between them, and the higher lofts get tighter, half-spaced grooves to grab the ball on shorter shots. You get consistent spin on full shots, and more importantly, it holds up on partial shots and out of the rough where most wedges lose grip.
Is the Glide 3.0 still worth buying in 2026?
For the right player, yes. It has been replaced by newer Glide models, so you can usually find it at a lower price than current-year wedges. The grooves and grind still perform, and 431 stainless holds up over time. If you want maximum spin off a fresh face you might look newer, but as a durable, forgiving wedge at a value price, the Glide 3.0 holds its own.
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