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Why We Like It
- A helix milling tool cuts through material much more easily, ensuring a softer feel while creating deeper surface friction to enhance spin.
- The C grind is for square-faced shots, and the RJ grind (named after company founder Robert J. Bettinardi) features more bounce and heel and toe relief for players looking to manipulate the wedge on shorter shots.
- The ladder milling technique on the higher portion of the back flange removes less material, raising the center of gravity for a lower, more controlled flight.
- The hosel was lengthened by one-eighth of an inch to move the center of gravity closer to face center.
- Speed is not always front of mind with a wedge, but by reducing the weight of the club by two grams, a slightly faster swing is possible.
- On the 48- through 54-degree lofts the radius on the leading edge was reduced compared to last year’s HLX 5.0 to reduce digging on full swings.
- Top 5 in Sound/Feel, low-handicaps.
- 11 options (48-60 degrees), 2 grinds, 2 finishes
what our testers said
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Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Performed well on full swing shots, but around the green I had a hard time controlling distance. Too much roll out.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
First time ever hitting a Bettinardi wedge. Got out the sand every time, although it cut through a little more than expected. Nicer performance off the turf. Weight let me hit it high and low with plenty of run out.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
My stock full swing produced a high ball flight that tracked on line. Remained responsive to slight modifications to adjust trajectory and distance. Confidence-inspiring versatility around the green. It was especially useful on high-spin check shots and was wonderful out of the bunker.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
A beautiful wedge. It's a particular delight around the green. Produced exceptional spin. I was getting shots to check up nicely. A really responsive "click" at impact and positive feedback in the hands.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Full swings produced a very high trajectory. Easy to work with around the green, although I had to work a little harder to get the ball out of the sand than I did to chip. The club bounced off the turf but dug into the sand.
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Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Performed well on full swing shots, but around the green I had a hard time controlling distance. Too much roll out.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
First time ever hitting a Bettinardi wedge. Got out the sand every time, although it cut through a little more than expected. Nicer performance off the turf. Weight let me hit it high and low with plenty of run out.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
My stock full swing produced a high ball flight that tracked on line. Remained responsive to slight modifications to adjust trajectory and distance. Confidence-inspiring versatility around the green. It was especially useful on high-spin check shots and was wonderful out of the bunker.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
A beautiful wedge. It's a particular delight around the green. Produced exceptional spin. I was getting shots to check up nicely. A really responsive "click" at impact and positive feedback in the hands.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Full swings produced a very high trajectory. Easy to work with around the green, although I had to work a little harder to get the ball out of the sand than I did to chip. The club bounced off the turf but dug into the sand.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
I like the smaller head. It gave me a lot of confidence on full swings. Lighter overall weight helps in the sand, too. I was able to generate more speed and spin.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Great feel on top of performance—a winning combination. I was able to manufacture a ton of spin on chip shots. Out of the sand I had no problem with soft or firm lies. A master at finessing shots.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Nice looking club. I like the horizontal grooves on the sole, and the crescent moon-shape to the bounce. Nice, soft feel off the face on full swings with high trajectory. Each shot landed super soft with a little bit of spin.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Not a good feeling of forgiveness on full swings. Turf interaction was sluggish, getting hung up somewhat. Shots were almost too spinny. Much easier to control on short chips and pitches, with a healthy balance of controlled rollout and height.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Very light club with strong, firm feedback in the hands. Because of the light weight I was able to be more creative. Felt like I was hitting the ball fat out of the bunker, but was still able to clear the lip.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Love the honeycomb design on the back of the club. Great short game performance. Greenside shots had a light feel with airy contact.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Very classy design. It just looks custom-made, which I like. Full shots performed really well, although the feel was a bit harsh, like I didn't hit the sweet spot. Greenside and bunker shots performed similarly.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Rounded leading edge had some real heft at the bottom of the swing. Full and partial shots took a full divot without slowing down the head. So easy to displace the necessary sand to get the ball out.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Serious distance gains on full swing shots, among the longest in this category. Performance was there, too. Definitely had some bite and grab to the face.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
A solid wedge. Feels pure, offers good feedback and drives through the turf with ease. Delivers a thump out of the sand; no worries about digging. The forgiveness of the bounce and leading edge prevented chunks and made it easy to hit any shot around the green.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Love the texture on both the front and back. For a wedge that looks this nice, I wouldn't expect it to be as forgiving as it is. This is a finesse club. It's there to help you hit your number in a variety of ways.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
It does a lot of things well, I just don’t know that it excels in any one area. Its greatest strength is how versatile it is. On full swings, I was able to hit mid-trajectory shots with good spin control around the green. Very soft feel off the face.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Easy to elevate shots from the sand. Wasn't able to generate adequate amount of spin on greenside chips and pitches, however. Ball was always rolling forward.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
I didn't want to stop hitting this club around the green. You can feel the sole throughout every shot and you know it will do its job. Grabby spin when you need it. The interaction was flawless through the sand and generated huge amounts of spin.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Like a smooth train ride. You could feel the milling on the sole of the club cut through the turf without digging. A great choice for links golf, as it's fantastic off firm, tight ground.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
I love how clean, elegant and sleek it looks. Easy to hit different types of shots around the greens, although from the bunker, it felt like it was almost too easy to get under the ball. I nearly whiffed on one.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I love the honeycomb etching on the outside and brushed silver finish. It looks powerful without being distracting. Incredibly easy to hit. The bottom is thick enough so it picks up the ball well. Found the thick bottom tough to manipulate through the sand or the rough. Super chunky.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Surprised Bettinardi makes a wedge. Most impressed with full swing shots—good turf interaction, spin numbers and distance. Very trustworthy from the sand and tighter lies—it was easy to hit a lower-flighted ball that checks. You feel like you can go at the pin from any lie.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Sweet feel. Overall shape and size was perfectly symmetrical and balanced. Simple action through the turf. Very easy to get the ball to check, or pitch over a bunker. Quick-stopping grab on the greens.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I like the grooves on the bottom of the club. Cut through the sand like a knife through butter. Good lift and spin control, too. Had good control greenside, as well. Very little dispersion on full swing shots.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The milling on the back of the club is nice. Rounder and more subtle sole allows the club to move through the grass easily. The back of the club is flatter, which allowed me to open the face as much as I wanted in the sand.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Quiet sounding off the clubface on full shots; distance was commiserate with that. Wide, square face gave me confidence that I could get under ball and cut through the sand, which it did. I was able to get plenty of spin out of it.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The milled sole and satin finish is beautiful. Around the greens, I can get up and down every time with this club. Sand shots were no sweat. Full swing shots from tight lies weren't as easy; didn't seem to penetrate the turf well.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I like the clean, traditional-looking head at address. The leading edge sits perfect with the turf. On full swings, they can be a little harsh in terms of feel, but not too bad. Mis-hits are very serviceable.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Insanely easy to tear through the sand. You can hit all kind of shots—high, low, spinny, etc. Very receptive spin on all shots.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
It really delivered the club through the turf on full swings with a true sharpness. Around the green, it was easy to roll it out or stop it short if needed. I was able to really drive through and launch the ball from the sand. This is a real powerful club all-around.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
My stock full swing produced a high ball flight that tracked on line. Remained responsive to slight modifications to adjust trajectory and distance. Confidence-inspiring versatility around the green. It was especially useful on high-spin check shots and was wonderful out of the bunker.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Not a good feeling of forgiveness on full swings. Turf interaction was sluggish, getting hung up somewhat. Shots were almost too spinny. Much easier to control on short chips and pitches, with a healthy balance of controlled rollout and height.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Very light club with strong, firm feedback in the hands. Because of the light weight I was able to be more creative. Felt like I was hitting the ball fat out of the bunker, but was still able to clear the lip.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Rounded leading edge had some real heft at the bottom of the swing. Full and partial shots took a full divot without slowing down the head. So easy to displace the necessary sand to get the ball out.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Serious distance gains on full swing shots, among the longest in this category. Performance was there, too. Definitely had some bite and grab to the face.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Easy to elevate shots from the sand. Wasn't able to generate adequate amount of spin on greenside chips and pitches, however. Ball was always rolling forward.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Sweet feel. Overall shape and size was perfectly symmetrical and balanced. Simple action through the turf. Very easy to get the ball to check, or pitch over a bunker. Quick-stopping grab on the greens.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Performed well on full swing shots, but around the green I had a hard time controlling distance. Too much roll out.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
First time ever hitting a Bettinardi wedge. Got out the sand every time, although it cut through a little more than expected. Nicer performance off the turf. Weight let me hit it high and low with plenty of run out.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
A beautiful wedge. It's a particular delight around the green. Produced exceptional spin. I was getting shots to check up nicely. A really responsive "click" at impact and positive feedback in the hands.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Full swings produced a very high trajectory. Easy to work with around the green, although I had to work a little harder to get the ball out of the sand than I did to chip. The club bounced off the turf but dug into the sand.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Great feel on top of performance—a winning combination. I was able to manufacture a ton of spin on chip shots. Out of the sand I had no problem with soft or firm lies. A master at finessing shots.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Nice looking club. I like the horizontal grooves on the sole, and the crescent moon-shape to the bounce. Nice, soft feel off the face on full swings with high trajectory. Each shot landed super soft with a little bit of spin.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Very classy design. It just looks custom-made, which I like. Full shots performed really well, although the feel was a bit harsh, like I didn't hit the sweet spot. Greenside and bunker shots performed similarly.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I love the honeycomb etching on the outside and brushed silver finish. It looks powerful without being distracting. Incredibly easy to hit. The bottom is thick enough so it picks up the ball well. Found the thick bottom tough to manipulate through the sand or the rough. Super chunky.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Surprised Bettinardi makes a wedge. Most impressed with full swing shots—good turf interaction, spin numbers and distance. Very trustworthy from the sand and tighter lies—it was easy to hit a lower-flighted ball that checks. You feel like you can go at the pin from any lie.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I like the grooves on the bottom of the club. Cut through the sand like a knife through butter. Good lift and spin control, too. Had good control greenside, as well. Very little dispersion on full swing shots.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Quiet sounding off the clubface on full shots; distance was commiserate with that. Wide, square face gave me confidence that I could get under ball and cut through the sand, which it did. I was able to get plenty of spin out of it.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
It really delivered the club through the turf on full swings with a true sharpness. Around the green, it was easy to roll it out or stop it short if needed. I was able to really drive through and launch the ball from the sand. This is a real powerful club all-around.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
I like the smaller head. It gave me a lot of confidence on full swings. Lighter overall weight helps in the sand, too. I was able to generate more speed and spin.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
Love the honeycomb design on the back of the club. Great short game performance. Greenside shots had a light feel with airy contact.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
A solid wedge. Feels pure, offers good feedback and drives through the turf with ease. Delivers a thump out of the sand; no worries about digging. The forgiveness of the bounce and leading edge prevented chunks and made it easy to hit any shot around the green.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Love the texture on both the front and back. For a wedge that looks this nice, I wouldn't expect it to be as forgiving as it is. This is a finesse club. It's there to help you hit your number in a variety of ways.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
It does a lot of things well, I just don’t know that it excels in any one area. Its greatest strength is how versatile it is. On full swings, I was able to hit mid-trajectory shots with good spin control around the green. Very soft feel off the face.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
I didn't want to stop hitting this club around the green. You can feel the sole throughout every shot and you know it will do its job. Grabby spin when you need it. The interaction was flawless through the sand and generated huge amounts of spin.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Like a smooth train ride. You could feel the milling on the sole of the club cut through the turf without digging. A great choice for links golf, as it's fantastic off firm, tight ground.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
I love how clean, elegant and sleek it looks. Easy to hit different types of shots around the greens, although from the bunker, it felt like it was almost too easy to get under the ball. I nearly whiffed on one.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The milling on the back of the club is nice. Rounder and more subtle sole allows the club to move through the grass easily. The back of the club is flatter, which allowed me to open the face as much as I wanted in the sand.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The milled sole and satin finish is beautiful. Around the greens, I can get up and down every time with this club. Sand shots were no sweat. Full swing shots from tight lies weren't as easy; didn't seem to penetrate the turf well.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I like the clean, traditional-looking head at address. The leading edge sits perfect with the turf. On full swings, they can be a little harsh in terms of feel, but not too bad. Mis-hits are very serviceable.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Insanely easy to tear through the sand. You can hit all kind of shots—high, low, spinny, etc. Very receptive spin on all shots.
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