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Ping S259 wedges: More spin, more grinds + a refined shape

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I felt like the Ping S159 wedges were the best the company had ever created, but Ping kept working on making its design better. Now, Ping is introducing new S259 wedges with significant improvements for 2026. For this year, we are seeing sole grind updates, new grooves, refined shaping, and changes to the back insert to improve feel.

“The new s259 wedges are already winning on Tour and they continue to find their way into players’ bags around the world on a weekly basis,” said John K. Solheim, Ping CEO & President. “The pros love the clean look, versatility and, most importantly, the ability to launch and spin their shots with precise control. The s259 wedges represent our on-going commitment to advancing wedge performance and expanding fitting options for golfers of all skill levels. We’ve refined two of the grinds and added some loft/grind combinations to better fit more golfers with an emphasis on proper gapping. With six grinds designed to perform in a variety of playing conditions and techniques, we’re confident we have a wedge to fit every golfer.”

Like the S159 wedges, Ping engineers kept with casting the heads using 8620 carbon steel for a soft feel and durability. One of the changes that you will notice is that the elastomer insert has changed shape and size in order to give the S250 wedges even better feel and sound. The elastomer does a great job of absorbing vibration, giving the wedges a nice soft feel and less click on full or partial shots. While the shape changes are subtle, Ping took feedback from tour players to slightly adjust how the wedges look from address. The hosel was shortened for a more traditional look, but that also helps with moving the center of gravity more to the center of the face.

Each face is milled perfectly flat to ensure consistent launch and spin, even if you don’t make impact perfectly in the center. Ping added precise wheel-cut MicroMax grooves for he ultimate control with high spin from any lie. Finally, the face is blasted to enhance surface texture, maximizing friction for higher-spin, lower-trajectory shots.

Ping also updated the sole grind options and even refined the E and T grinds to play even better around the green.

Here are the sole options for the S259 wedge line.

  • “S” Grind: Fits a wide range of players and conditions. A mid-bounce design supports square-faced
    and full shots, while heel and trail-edge relief offer added greenside creativity. Available in 46°, 48°,
    50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°.
  • H Grind: Inspired by the PING Wrx half-moon grind, the H ensures versatility in softer conditions. It
    accommodates various face and handle positions and supports steeper swings with excellent control
    and turf interaction. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
  • B Grind: Tailored for shallow attack angles and a square setup, the B grind features a low bounce
    profile that sits tight to the turf. Its wider sole provides forgiveness in firmer conditions, for full and
    finesse shots. Available in 58°, 60°
  • T Grind: Has the lowest effective bounce at 6°. It’s the most versatile option and features steeper
    trail-edge relief to make open-face shots easier and more controlled. Performs exceptionally well on
    tight lies across medium to firm conditions. Available in 58°, 60°, 62°
  • W Grind: Maximum forgiveness through the turf. Best fits a player with a steep angle of attack who
    might have a lot of shaft lean and prefers the look of a specialty wedge with more forgiveness in their
    scoring clubs. Available in 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
  • E Grind:  Eye2-style dishing in the mid-sole delivers softer, more controlled shots from tightly mown
    areas around the green. Wider back-edge bounce preserves reliable, confidence-building
    performance for bunker shots. Available in 58°, 60°

Finally, Ping updated the wedge-specific grip with a new Dyla-Grip that is longer than a traditional grip. This 3/4-inch extra length allows players to choke down more easily and hit a wider range of shots more comfortably. Ping reduced the taper on the grip and added more markings so you can place your hands more consistently in the right spot for those precision shots around the green. The legendary WebFit app has also been updated with the new wedges and details on the refined sole grinds.

Ping S259 Wedge Specs & Pricing

  • Material: Cast 8620 Carbon Steel
  • Lofts: 50 through 62 degrees
  • Finish: Hydropearl 2.0 Chrome & Midnight
  • Stock Shafts: Ping Z-Z115; Ping Alta CB Blue (SR, R, S)
  • Grip: Ping Dyla-Grip
  • Price: $217.50 (steel)

 

I have been an employee at GolfWRX since 2016. In that time I have been helping create content on GolfWRX Radio, GolfWRX YouTube, as well as writing for the front page. Self-proclaimed gear junkie who loves all sorts of golf equipment as well as building golf clubs!

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
  • MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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