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Bettinardi Debuts HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges in Molten Copper PVD Finish

admin — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:45:47 +0000

A new Molten Copper PVD finish brings a refined look to Bettinardi’s HLX 6.0 wedge lineup.

TINLEY PARK, Ill., — Bettinardi Golf today announced a limited-run release of its HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges in a Molten Copper PVD finish, adding a distinctive new look to the company’s forged wedge lineup. The wedges will be available beginning April 17, 2026, at Bettinardi.com and through select authorized Bettinardi dealers worldwide.

Crafted from Soft Carbon Steel, the HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges are designed to deliver the performance and versatility golfers expect from Bettinardi’s precision-engineered scoring clubs, now with a custom, brand-new finish.

This limited Molten Copper PVD finish pairs a rich copper-toned coating with a copper-plated scoring surface designed to naturally patina through play. Over time, the finish gradually develops a deeper tone and character, giving each wedge a unique appearance while resisting corrosion.

The HLX 6.0 wedges combine refined shaping with Bettinardi’s signature attention to detail and craftsmanship, offering golfers a precise option for scoring shots around the green and on approach.

Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf:

“The HLX 6.0 wedges have been extremely well received by players looking for control and reliability in their short game. This limited Molten Copper PVD finish gives golfers added flair and a bespoke look while maintaining the same performance-driven design.”

The HLX 6.0 Molten Copper PVD Forged Wedges will be available in a limited run beginning April 17, 2026.

The wedges will be available through Bettinardi.com, Studio B Oak Brook, and select authorized Bettinardi dealers worldwide.

Pricing: $250

About Bettinardi Golf

Founded in 1998, Bettinardi Golf is a family-owned manufacturer of precision golf equipment headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. Built on a commitment to American manufacturing, Bettinardi produces its putters, headcovers, and metal accessories in the USA, with every putter designed, milled, and assembled domestically. The company’s forged irons and wedges are designed and assembled in the United States. Bettinardi Golf has recorded more than 100 professional victories worldwide.

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Bettinardi Golf Celebrates Winning Performance at LIV Golf South Africa with HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:43 +0000

Tinley Park, IL — Bettinardi Golf proudly celebrates a standout victory at LIV Golf South Africa, where the champion trusted Bettinardi’s HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges to deliver a world-class short game performance under pressure.

The winning player relied on the soft carbon steel precision-milled, and forged craftsmanship feel of the HLX 6.0 wedges to execute critical shots throughout the week, showcasing exceptional control, spin, and versatility around the greens with the 50 and 56 degree. From tight lies to demanding approach shots, Bettinardi wedges proved instrumental in securing the title.

“Our commitment has always been to design and manufacture the highest-performing products in the game,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “Seeing our wedges perform at the highest level of competition in back-to-back weeks reinforces the precision, feel, and confidence we build into every club.”

The HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges combine Bettinardi’s signature craftsmanship with tour-driven feedback, offering golfers unmatched consistency and performance.

This victory further underscores Bettinardi Golf’s growing presence on professional tours worldwide and validates the brand’s continued investment in innovation, quality, and player-driven design.

For more information on Bettinardi Golf and the HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges, visit Bettinardi.com or contact your Bettinardi sales representative.

Media Contact:

Dan Voss
Head of Marketing and Ecommerce
Dvoss@bettinardi.com

Bettinardi Golf

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TAYLORMADE INTRODUCES FULLY FORGED MILLED GRIND 5 WEDGES

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:43:18 +0000

TaylorMade has unveiled its latest line in the Milled Grind wedge family, Milled Grind 5 (MG5). The MG5 line features numerous proven TaylorMade technologies as well as several new updates designed to enhance feel, spin, versatility and overall performance.

MG5 wedges will be available for preorder on August 7 and at trusted retail outlets on September 4 for £179 / €229 TW Grind wedges will sell for £199 / €259

THERE’S FEEL. THEN THERE’S FORGED FEEL

Having spent countless hours with the best players in the world, the TaylorMade R&D team has learned that a wedge can never feel soft enough in their hands.

That’s why for the first time ever, MG5 wedges are fully forged from soft carbon steel. Not only does the forging process allow golfers to experience soft feel around the green where they need it most, it ensures consistency in the wedge from top to bottom.

The process starts with a billet of soft carbon steel that’s heated and bent into an L-shape. The piece then goes through a rough forging process where excess material is trimmed away, and the wedge begins to take shape.

Next comes precision forging where the cosmetics and the grind begin to form. From there, the grind, face, grooves and hosel are machined to ensure consistency and that each wedge comes out exactly as it was designed.

The final steps involve a slew of cosmetic detailing processes to round out the final product.

Compared to MG4, MG5 features refined leading-edge curvature and an updated top line blend for a more symmetric overall profile.

“Inspired by some feedback from Collin Morikawa, we set out to make the best feeling wedge TaylorMade has ever created. The best players will tell you having great feel around the greens is critical to having confidence in your short game… and to have the best feeling wedge, it needs to be forged.”

Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation – Iron and Wedge

SAW-MILLED GROOVES

MG5 wedges are the first in the MG family to employ aggressive saw-milled grooves. The saw-milling process allows TaylorMade’s designers to come even closer to the legal limits of groove geometry.

Reengineered with ultra-tight tolerances, steeper walls and sharper radii, these grooves help MG5 produce more spin than previous MG generations.

SPIN RETENTION IN WET CONDITIONS

Like MG generations before, MG5 wedges utilise a RAW face finish and all-new continuous Spin Tread Technology to help golfers maintain spin and control in wet conditions.

The continuous Spin Treads act like all-weather tires on a road as they redirect water away from the face and increase friction at impact.

With Spin Tread Technology working in concert with the saw-milled grooves, MG5 retains 13% more spin than MG4 in wet conditions. These technologies also maintain a more consistent launch angle between wet and dry conditions.

MORE GRIND OPTIONS FOR MORE GOLFERS

MG5 wedges feature six different Tour-inspired grinds that were crafted by TaylorMade master wedge craftsman Greg Cesario to give golfers a wide array of options to fit their game.

Three of those grinds fit TaylorMade’s standard bounce profile that the majority of golfers gravitate toward: the SB, SC and SX grinds.

SB GRIND

The SB grind features a full sole design with constant trailing edge relief for smooth and consistent turf interaction that’s compatible with most swing types.

This grind’s gentle four-way camber allows for increased versatility for golfers that like to manipulate the face.

Additionally, the increased sole width provides an added layer of forgiveness, especially for golfers with steeper swings. Most golfers will find this wedge beneficial in virtually all turf conditions.

SC GRIND

The SC grind is TaylorMade’s signature mid-bounce grind and has quickly become the preferred grind amongst staff club professionals.

The medium-low bounce design with added camber in the middle of the sole also features distinct heel, toe and trailing edge relief.

The result is a grind that’s crafted for ultimate greenside versatility in all turf conditions for players that like to manipulate the face, while providing consistent full-shot stability at the same time.

SX GRIND

A new grind in the MG family, the SX grind features the widest sole and utilises increased curvature to provide consistent turf interaction and performance out of the bunker.

The reverse-C trailing edge provides relief which keeps the bounce consistent as golfers manipulate the face.

This grind is ideal for golfers looking for the ultimate blend of stability and versatility.

“For the first time in my career, the MG5 lineup of wedges represents the closest thing to the perfect array of grinds, shapes, feel and spin in one package that I’ve seen in over 45 years.”

Greg Cesario, TaylorMade Wedge Master Craftsman

In addition to the three standard bounce options, the MG5 line also includes three additional grinds for golfers looking for specialised performance.

HB GRIND

The HB grind is crafted for golfers with steeper swings or that play in soft conditions. Its high-bounce design provides stability and forgiveness.

At the same time, unique heel relief and the tapered trail edge allow for plenty of versatility, and for the wedge to exit the turf quickly without digging.

LB GRIND

The LB grind features minimal bounce and allows the leading edge to sit close to the ground. The modified C-grind emphasises this address orientation, especially when the face is in an open position.

The pronounced beveled leading edge and added camber prevent the leading edge from digging. This grind is perfect for golfers with shallow swings and those that play in tight, firm conditions.

TW GRIND

The TW grind has been updated to reflect Tiger’s most current desires in a wedge. This grind features additional camber, and a new leading-edge blend into the sole for increased effective bounce and less heel relief in the 60° compared to the original TW grind.

“For my entire career, I’ve been a universal player, and that’s been reflected in my wedge setup. Over the years, I’ve specifically honed in on grind profiles that allow me to execute all the shots I need in all different conditions. The MG5 TW grind allows me to do exactly that.”

Tiger Woods

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WILSON GOLF LAUNCHES NEW DYNAPWR FORGED IRON

admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:52:09 +0000

Wilson Golf has officially unveiled the new DYNAPWR Forged iron, a players-distance model created using advanced AI technology and aimed at golfers seeking a blend of distance, control and premium forged feel.

Part of the revitalised DYNAPWR franchise, the new iron is designed to appeal to aspirational and competitive players who want modern ball speed and forgiveness without sacrificing the compact looks and feedback traditionally associated with forged irons.

AI-driven face technology delivers speed and consistency

At the heart of the DYNAPWR Forged iron is Wilson’s AI-generated Variable Face Technology, paired with the brand’s PKR-CUP face design. Crafted from Forged 8620 Carbon Steel, the face wraps onto the sole to create a thinner, more responsive hinge area, particularly effective on low-face strikes.

According to Wilson, this construction boosts ball speed and launch while also improving consistency across the hitting area.

By moving the weld line away from the strike zone, engineers were able to fine-tune face performance, reduce manufacturing variation and enhance forgiveness throughout the set.

Refined feel and acoustics through forged construction

Wilson has removed the power holes seen in the previous generation and instead optimised face thickness using AI simulation to improve flex and energy transfer at impact.

The result is increased distance without compromising the control and precision demanded by better players.

The cavity back design is filled with TE-031 Urethane in irons 3 through 9, helping to dampen vibrations and produce a smoother, more refined sound and feel.

This internal damping is designed to deliver a softer response while maintaining ball speed and stability.

Wilson DYNAPWR Forged Polished Mirror Finish

Premium looks with modern playability

Visually, the DYNAPWR Forged iron features a compact, player-inspired profile with a polished mirror finish at address.

Despite its sleek appearance, Wilson says the iron benefits from a high-MOI construction and a strategically lowered centre of gravity to promote higher launch, improved forgiveness and reliable stopping power on the greens.

“The new iron is a statement of Wilson’s dedication to innovation and tradition,” said Ben Hanser, CAD Engineer at Wilson Golf.

“By combining forged precision with AI-driven design, we’ve created an iron that delivers distance, control and feel in perfect harmony.”

The DYNAPWR Forged iron joins the wider DYNAPWR range, which also includes the DYNAPWR Max – the longest and most forgiving model in the family – aimed at golfers prioritising maximum confidence and consistency.

Availability and pricing

The Wilson DYNAPWR Forged irons are available this month. Stock shaft options include KBS Tour Lite steel (R 95g, S 100g) and UST Recoil DART HDC graphite (R 65g, S 70g), paired with a Wilson Lamkin Crossline 360 grip.

Both right- and left-handed options are available, with a 3-iron and gap wedge offered through custom fitting, alongside additional shaft choices.

For more information, visit wilson.com.

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PXG GEN8 irons with adjustable perimeter weighting and forged feel

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:44:09 +0000

PXG’s GEN8 irons rethink iron design with perimeter-based weighting, forged construction and three models built for distinct player types.

Gear: PXG GEN8 T, P, XP irons

Price: $229 per club (chrome), $249 per club (Xtreme Dark)

Specs: Hollow-body construction with forged 8620 carbon steel chassis and face, adjustable perimeter-based tungsten weights and internal polymer core.

Available: Jan. 15

Who it’s for: Better players looking for a compact, workable iron with modern ball speed (GEN8 T), golfers who want a balanced blend of forgiveness and control (GEN8 P), and players prioritizing distance, higher launch and maximum forgiveness (GEN8 XP).

What you should know: GEN8 marks a significant shift in PXG’s iron design philosophy, replacing center-loaded mass with adjustable perimeter weights that increase forgiveness and allows meaningful shot-shape tuning without changing the clubhead itself.

The Deep Dive: It has been 10 years since PXG brought out its first irons, the 0311, and tried to give the golf world something that many people didn’t think was possible—a true game-improvement club that enhanced distance and feel, yet looked like a better-player’s iron.

Today, PXG’s GEN8 irons build on a decade of refinement, but have the same mission.

Recently released PXG irons were designed with a large weight behind the center of gravity in the back of the head. That approach preserved CG location when weights were swapped to adjust the swing weight, but it limited gains in moment of inertia (MOI) and reduced perimeter weighting. Now, with GEN8, PXG split that mass and pushed it out to the heel and toe. Even in the neutral configuration, going with two weights instead of one creates a noticeable jump in forgiveness because the heads are more stable through impact on off-center hits.

More interesting, though, is what happens when the weights move. Shifting mass toward the heel or toe alters both CG location and the club’s resistance to face rotation around the shaft axis, subtly influencing how easily the face closes or stays open. And PXG’s testing showed these changes were not theoretical; players could feel the difference and launch monitor data confirmed measurable differences in face angle and shot pattern when the 10 grams of total mass that is split isn’t split into two 5-gram weights, but instead into a 4-gram and 6-gram or 3-gram and 7-gram.

That adjustability sits on top of a manufacturing process PXG loves to discuss. The GEN8 irons are fully forged using 8620 carbon steel, despite their complex internal geometry, using a five-step forging process allows PXG to create thin walls, deep cavities and internal channels that would normally require casting. It is a more expensive approach, but one PXG believes is essential to both performance and quality.

Internally, GEN8 continues PXG’s evolution away from energy-absorbing polymers. Earlier generations of the brand’s irons used softer materials primarily to improve sound and feel. Over time, PXG shifted toward a more resilient internal polymer called QuantumCore that is designed to support the face and return more energy to the ball. The result is a face that flexes efficiently without relying on excessive damping, helping maintain ball speed while still producing a solid, controlled feel.

The lineup within GEN8 is tiered.

The GEN8 T is compact, with minimal offset and a thinner top line, aimed at players who value precision and workability but still want modern ball speed.
The GEN8 P sits in the middle, blending a slightly larger profile with forgiveness that does not overwhelm the better player visually.
The GEN8 XP leans fully into distance and stability, with stronger lofts, wider soles and more offset to help golfers launch the ball high and keep speed on off-center strikes.

Taken as a whole, GEN8 feels less like a tweak and more like a platform shift for PXG. The brand is leaning into adjustability, manufacturing precision and energy management, while still offering distinct shapes and setups for very different types of golfers.

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PXG GEN8 irons bring adjustable weighting to a forged iron design

admin — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:42:37 +0000

PXG’s GEN8 irons rethink iron design with perimeter-based weighting, forged construction and three models built for distinct player types.

Gear: PXG GEN8 T, P, XP irons

Price: TBD

Specs: Five-step forged body construction with deep internal cavities, flexible face, perimeter-based tungsten weighting system, internal polymer core and model-specific sole geometry

Available: TBD

What you should know: The GEN8 iron family marks a significant shift in the brand’s design philosophy, replacing center-loaded mass with adjustable perimeter weighting that increases forgiveness and allows meaningful shot-shape tuning without changing the clubhead itself.

The Deep Dive: There’s always been a reason adjustable drivers have become standard, and adjustable irons are unicorns. Drivers are big enough to house the adjustable mechanisms, and golfers over the last two decades have gotten used to tinkering with loft sleeves and movable weights. Irons, on the other hand, have traditionally been a place where you pick your head, pick your shaft, bend the loft and lie if needed, and call it a day.

Enter PXG with the new GEN8 series of irons. With one look at the back of GEN8 T, GEN8 P or GEN8 XP you will easily see that the Scottsdale, Arizona-based brand is bringing something new to the party.

In previously released irons like the GEN7, PXG irons placed a large weight in the middle of the back of each head. It helped lower the center of gravity (CG) and allowed players to test different swing weights during fitting sessions. With GEN8, PXG split that mass into two weights and pushed them outward, toward the heel and toe. Even in the neutral configuration, that change delivers a noticeable jump in forgiveness because the added max in the heel and toe makes the GEN8 irons more stable and less likely to twist on off-center strikes.

And to answer the question that is likely popping into many golfers’ minds right now, yes, PXG can put different weights in the ports to alter both CG location and the club’s resistance to face rotation. Most golfers will likely have the same amount of weight in the heel and toe, but adding extra weight to the toe should slow rotation for golfers who tend to shut the face too much and hook shots, while adding weight to the heel should encourage rotation and lead to fewer fanned shots to the right. PXG’s testing showed these changes were not theoretical. Players could feel them, and launch monitor data confirmed measurable differences in face angle and shot pattern.

That adjustability sits atop a manufacturing process that PXG is eager to continue using. The GEN8 irons are fully forged in a five-step process that allows PXG to create thin walls, deep cavities and internal channels that would typically require casting, while preserving the consistency of a forged head. It is a more expensive approach, but one PXG believes is essential to both performance and perceived quality.

Earlier PXG irons used softer internal polymers to improve sound and feel. Over time, PXG has shifted toward a more resilient internal polymer material that supports the face and returns energy to the ball more efficiently. The company calls it QuantumCOR, and adding it inside the head of each GEN8 iron results in a face that flexes efficiently and reduces excessive vibrations while still producing a solid, controlled feel.

The lineup within the GEN8 family mimics what we have seen in recent years from PXG:

The GEN8 T is compact, with minimal offset and a thinner top line, aimed at players who value precision and workability but still want modern ball speed.
The GEN8 P sits in the middle, blending a slightly larger profile with forgiveness that does not overwhelm the better player visually.
The GEN8 XP leans fully into distance and stability, with stronger lofts, wider soles and more offset to help golfers launch the ball high and keep speed on off-center strikes.

Taken as a whole, GEN8 feels less like a tweak and more like a platform shift. It is PXG leaning into adjustability, manufacturing precision and energy management, while still offering distinct shapes and setups for very different types of golfers.

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