The Glide Forged was Ping's first fully forged wedge, and it arrived in 2019 as a shotmaker's tool rather than a game-improvement club. This is the Tour Grind version, which means one sole shape built for players who like to open the face and work the ball around the green.
A single piece of 8620 carbon steel gives it the soft, dense feel forged wedges are known for. The face uses Ping's activated emery blast and precision-milled grooves to hold spin on partial shots. Over the top sits the Hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish, which repels water and cuts friction through wet turf and rough.
Lofts run from 46 up to 60 degrees, with a progressive design so the sole and bounce shift as the loft climbs. This is not a wedge that hides mistakes. Open the face and it rewards you. Catch it thin off a tight lie and it will let you know.
简而言之
The Ping Glide Forged (2019) is a tour-grind wedge built for shotmaking and versatility around the green. Lofts run 46° to 60° across 3 grinds.
Ping Glide Forged 挖起杆: 关键参数
- 类别
- Tour Grind
- 杆面倾角范围
- 46 to 60 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 13
- 型号年份
- 2019
现在买还是再等等？
买或等Refresh due soon
Brands in this category update about every 2 years, and the Glide Forged is 7 years old with no successor yet, so a new model could land any time. Grab it at clearance pricing now, or wait a few weeks to see what replaces it.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
可选版本
| 杆面倾角 | 弹跳角 | 研磨 | 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.
技术
About the Ping Glide Forged
The Tour grind is a low-to-moderate bounce sole with heel, toe, and trailing-edge relief. That relief is what lets you lay the face wide open for flops and cut lobs without the leading edge climbing off the turf. On firm ground and tight lies it sits clean. Out of deep wet rough or soft sand, a higher-bounce grind would do more of the work for you, so this one asks you to bring some technique. Feel is the real headline. Compared to a cast wedge, contact off the forged head is muted and dense, and you get clearer feedback on where the ball met the face. The softer, slightly longer Dyla-wedge grip helps too, since choking down for a three-quarter shot feels natural rather than cramped.
Who Should Play the Ping Glide Forged?
- ✓Better players who like to open the face for flops, cut shots, and creative pitches around the green.
- ✓Anyone who plays firm turf and tight lies, where a low-bounce relieved sole sits cleaner than a wide one.
- ✓Players who want the softer, denser feel of a forged wedge and are willing to pay attention to their contact.
- ✓Golfers setting up gapping through lob wedge in one head, since lofts cover 46 to 60 degrees with progressive soles.
常见问题
Does the Ping Glide Forged only come in one grind?
In this 2019 version, yes. Ping built the Glide Forged around a single Tour grind aimed at players who open the face. If you want more grind options and a slightly more forgiving cast head, the Glide 3.0 line from the same era offered Standard, Thin Sole, Eye2, and Wide Sole choices.
What is the bounce like on the Tour grind?
Low to moderate, with heel, toe, and trailing-edge relief. It sits close to the ground when you open the face, which is what you want for flops and cut lobs off tight lies. Out of soft sand or thick rough it gives you less help than a higher-bounce sole would.
Is a forged wedge worth it over a cast one?
It comes down to feel. The single-piece 8620 carbon steel makes contact softer and denser, and you get clearer feedback on your strike. It will not add distance or forgiveness. If you shape a lot of shots and care about feel, it earns its place. If you just want the ball to go where you aim, a cast wedge does that job for less.
What lofts does the Glide Forged come in?
From 46 to 60 degrees. The higher lofts like 58 and 60 come in multiple builds, and the sole is progressive, so bounce and grind change as loft goes up. That range lets you cover gap wedge through lob wedge all in the same head.
What does the Hydropearl 2.0 finish do?
It is a chrome finish that repels water. The idea is less friction through wet grass and rough, which keeps spin and speed more consistent on shots out of damp conditions. It also slows rust and wear compared to a raw face.
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