The Tour-proven s159 wedges are offered in 25 loft/grind combinations and are available for custom fitting and pre-sell at authorised PING golf shops around the world.

“The new wedges represent our most extensive and versatile wedge line to date, significantly advancing wedge performance and expanding fitting options,” PING CEO & President John K. Solheim said.

“They are already winning on Tour and we’re seeing a lot of players converting to them around the world. They love the clean look, the soft feel and, most importantly, the ability to launch and spin their shots with precise control. With six grinds designed to perform in a variety of playing conditions and techniques, we have a wedge to fit every golfer.

“In conjunction with the new wedges, we’re excited to introduce the WebFit Wedge app (https://wedge.webfit.ping.com/en/). It’s a web-based app engineered to help golfers find the best grinds and gapping solutions for their games.

"It’s a quick and easy experience to help golfers cut through a lot of the confusion associated with buying wedges, ultimately making a recommendation on which s159 wedges will allow them to greatly improve their performance around the greens.”

The various grinds (from left) – W, B, S, H, T & E.

Extensive testing with PING Tour players has helped create wedges that will appeal to golfers of all abilities.

The 8620 carbon steel head is cast to an eye-pleasing shape with a more-square lead edge, which is especially beneficial on full shots. An elastomer insert behind the face contributes to the soft and responsive feel.

At address, the compact head features an improved hosel transition with constant offset, which blends seamlessly into the recently released PING Blueprint S and T irons.

Wheel-cut grooves are precision-milled to varying dimensions, depending on loft. The 54-to-62-degree options feature more tightly spaced MicroMax grooves. The 46-to-52-degree wedges have a 20-degree sidewall, milled to maximize groove volume for greater control on full shots.

In combination with the friction-adding face blast, the s159 wedges deliver the launch and spin control to play score-lowering wedge shots from every distance.

The new s159 wedges are available in six grinds, including two new PING Wrx-inspired options – B and H.

There, in total, 25 loft and grind combinations in two performance-enhancing finishes (Hydropearl Chrome and Midnight). The Chrome finish is aiso available in all 10 color codes; midnight finish is offered in plus or minus two degrees from the standard lie angle.

THE GRINDS

New “H” or Half-Moon Grind: A shot-saving option (pictured right) for players with steeper angles of attack who like to manipulate the handle and play with versatility. It performs best in softer conditions. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° lofts.

New “B” Grind: For a shallow angle of attack and neutral face delivery. The low-bounce design sits low on the turf on square face shots, providing forgiveness via the sole width to deliver score-lowering performance in firmer conditions. Available in 58° and 60° lofts.

“T” Grind: PING’S most versatile option allows players to manipulate the face for shot-making precision around the greens. Ideal for medium to firm turf conditions. PING has added a 62-degree at the request of our tour pros for more versatility. Available in 58°, 60°, 62° lofts.

“W” Grind: Maximum forgiveness through the turf. Best fits a steep angle of attack, who might also have a lot of handle lean and a player who prefers the look of a specialty wedge (pictured right) but relies on a little more forgiveness in their scoring clubs. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° lofts.

“E” or Eye2 Grind: Continues to be the ultimate bunker club, carrying on a 40-year tradition of helping golfers get up and down from the sand. It plays with relatively low bounce on square or slightly open face shots. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° lofts.

“S” Grind: Fits a wide variety of conditions and techniques. Designed with ample bounce in the mid-section to play full shots and provides greenside versatility due to heel/trail edge relief.  New 48° option helps in gapping. Available in 46°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° lofts.

RRP: $370 each.

For more information, visit www.americangolf.com.au or www.ping.com