[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-sub-70-golf-clubs-sub-70-287-forged-wedges-grinds-and-finishes":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"sub-70-287-forged-wedges-grinds-and-finishes","Sub 70 287 Forged Wedges: Grinds and Finishes","A properly made forged wedge at a price that changes how often you replace it.","\u002Fimg\u002Fsub-70-golf-clubs\u002Fsub-70-287-forged-wedges-grinds-and-finishes_287-wedges.png","Sub 70 287 Forged Wedges: Grinds and Finishes illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"sub-70-golf-clubs","Sub 70 Golf Clubs","\u003Ch3>What it is\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>287 Forged\u003C\u002Fstrong> is Sub 70’s current premium wedge — 1020 carbon steel, CNC milled grooves, multiple sole grinds and lofts, offered in raw and tour satin finishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That specification list would be unremarkable from a major brand. What is remarkable is the price, and the consequence of that price is more interesting than the club itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Why the price matters more than the club\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Wedges are consumables. Grooves are sharp edges that grip the ball, and every shot from sand, rough or a bunker wears them slightly. You will not see it happen — the club looks fine and the spin simply drops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavily used sand wedge is measurably worn after a couple of seasons. A cheaper wedge that you replace on schedule outperforms an expensive one you keep too long, every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Choosing bounce\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Bounce is the angle between the leading edge and the lowest point of the sole, and it determines whether the club digs or skids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Steep swings and soft turf\u003C\u002Fstrong> want more bounce. \u003Cstrong>Shallow swings and firm turf\u003C\u002Fstrong> want less. Handicap does not decide this — look at your divots. Deep and long means high bounce; shallow or absent means low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Choosing grind\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Grind is the sole shape that delivers the bounce. It matters most when the face is open: sole the club normally and bounce dominates, but open the face and the grind decides whether the leading edge rises off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are unsure, take the middle option. It fails least often and suits the majority of club golfers in both the sand wedge and the lob wedge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Raw versus satin\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A raw finish rusts deliberately, which slightly improves grip and reduces glare. The effect is real but small. Choose it because you like the look, not because you expect a different score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Setting the lofts\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Work down from your iron set’s pitching wedge in four to five degree steps. Find that loft before ordering anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Buying tip:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Buy two wedges rather than one premium one, and replace the sand wedge every couple of seasons. Sharp grooves beat a prestigious badge on every single shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Model names current as of September 2026.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",363,{"slug":15,"title":16},"is-cheap-forged-actually-any-good","Is Cheap Forged Actually Any Good?",{"slug":18,"title":19},"sub-70-putters-milled-heads-without-the-premium","Sub 70 Putters: Milled Heads Without the Premium",1788335628832]