SV Tour Wedge

I picked this up in the US when I upgraded my irons (Nike OSS Slingshot), also taking the 52* with 10* of bounce. The 10* was recommended by the shop pro as the 'sand in the bunkers is pretty hard in the UK and it'll help you get under the ball'. Got to say it has really helped my bunker play, especially with the recent weather making them quite heavy, but it does have a tendency to dig in on the grass.

Good backspin due to the milled face profile allows you to give it a bit extra out of the sand to make sure you get it out without fear of running off the other side. I step up to bunkers with this club confident that I will get the ball out first time (not bad for a 26 handicapper!).

All in, I'm well happy with it.

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Based on the performance of the Nike wedge I already have I elected to go for the SV Tour 52* with 10* of bounce. Bought this in the US for $80, however it is available in the UK for around £60.

The shaft is a True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 and offer good feel together with the extremely soft head (according to Nike 45% softer than standard 17-4 stainless Steel).

Fantastic profile and the milled face has an amazing ability to impart spin on the ball, for me this make the club the only choice inside 50 yards.

I would recommend this club to anyone who (like me) struggles at close range, however with such a soft face a cover would be a good idea as it does get marked easily.

FYI Nike offer this wedge in 2* increments from 50* to 60* and various bounce options.

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