Features
S-18 gap wedge is characterized with a modified club head shape, featuring rounded silhouette which makes it easier for the blade to open, while having a thicker top line on the higher lofts, contributes for more spin consistency from high on the face. This yields more forgiveness on the common miss hits and helps golfers to control their spin. Of course, the grooves hold the responsibility for the spin effectiveness and their durability is enhanced with the use of Boron infused steel, perfected with the use of Grain Flow Forged technology with Quad Cut process which is a new type of milling.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
Versatility is what makes this club special since there aren’t many approach wedges that can boast variety in lofts and bounce selection as Mizuno’s S-18 can. From the lowest 46 degrees pitching wedge to the highest 62 degrees lob wedge, with variety of bounce angles it offers maximum convenience for the golfers. Lofts are chosen by the one-degree increment to match the particular golfing style. The sole grinds differ in accordance with the golfers' preferences from full to low and each club comes with a built-in gyro for adjustability of the lie angle.

Cost and Value
According to many golfers and experts, S-18 is one of the most sophisticated gap wedges that you can currently find of on the market and which will help you master your short game shots. The 50 and the 52 degrees loft make it an excellent gap wedge for those 100 yards shots. The price it has is on the high-end, but it doesn’t come as a surprise considering all the features it has.

Features
Rotex Face Technology is the key of its workability as its face will provide you with the most of the spin you could ever hope for in an approach wedge. The grooves are much sharper and deeper, while the laser milling makes the face as rough as possible for more spin and friction on all full, chip and pitch shots. The Progressive Feel Balancing Technology moves the CG closer to where golfers hit the ball, by adjusting it loft by loft. This will provide golfers with more consistency, feel, and control for every possible shot depending on the selected loft.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
Depending on the loft we distinguish the wedges and when it comes to RTX 4, they extend from the lowest 46 to the highest 56 degrees with 2 degrees gap between the two. This also determines the shape of the clubhead, the higher lofts featuring more traditional design, while low lofts feature straighter edge for more feel and control. Every swing type needs a special grind, so for more versatility, Cleveland offers four sole grind options. The Full option is the traditional mid-bounce option for pitch shots and full-shots performance. The Mid grind is V-shaped with trailing edge relief that keeps the edge low when it comes to open-face shots. The Low grind has a C-shape for heel and toe relief and brings ultimate versatility. The XLow is the lowest, and it is excellent for tight lies and hits with the face extremely opened.

Cost and Value
Better players know what makes a gap wedge good one. It delivers enough spin, a lot of versatility, and maximum feel. And this is exactly what Cleveland RTX offers to fully indulge you into the greenside experience. Priced to reflect the quality of the club, it is an investment that will change the way you play the game and increase your satisfaction with your short game performance to the fullest.

Features
Shortly said, Mack Daddy approach wedge integrates a very precise groove architecture with the Groove-in-Groove technology that represents a unique set of features which, as the name implies, involves double grooving process within the grooves. This leads to much-enhanced control and spin for all shots. Made from soft carbon steel and loft-specific centers of gravity which deliver optimal performance and the crisp turf interaction with very enhanced feel. It comes in two finishes, Chrome or Black Matte finish.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
There are four sole grinds that can suit different playing styles, different attack angles and many course conditions. The greatest feature of this model is the extra 16th groove which is added just above the leading edge which Callaway called it Nip-It groove and which provides an extra grab for the thinnest hits of the tight lies. The lofts start from the lowest 46-degree pitching wedge to the highest 64 lob wedge. The gap wedge is available from the 50 to 52 degrees in bounce angle of 12 and 10 degrees in S and W grinds.

Cost and Value
This is one of the most elegant and the most advanced Callaway wedges, featuring all the bells and whistles when it comes to a club of this category. The satisfying feel, the four grinds and the versatility of lofts will find a match for any golfers’ style. It is priced within the average of most of the brand gap wedges that belong to this category.

Features
The Diamonized Black Metal technology is not just any finish that this it has, it delivers maximum wear resistance and versatility, especially by keeping the grooves accurate and durable, acquired by the CNC milling for an enhanced spin across the face. What Cobra also integrated into this model is the popular shot tracking through Cobra Connect, the grip sensors that track gofers’ performance and in conjunction with Arccos, they have the opportunity to monitor their performance.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
When selecting a gap wedge it is more than important to be able to select your grind and the turf so that you achieve maximum accuracy, consistency, and control. Cobra offers golfers to choose from three wedge designs so that every player has the chance to find the one that provides maximum playability and matches his/her style. There are a variety of lofts and bounce combinations which range from the pitching wedge to lob wedge, including the gap wedge, of course.

Cost and Value
Cobra claims that this model is their most precise approach wedge that has tour-validated grinds and shaping, making it the most spin-friendly gap wedge for all turf conditions. These features are going to provide you with much better feel and enhance the performance in your short game. In regard to the price it has, it is in the same category with the rest of the premium group.

Features
Besides the outstanding ZTP grooves which have steeper sidewalls and which are machined for maximum spin, the designers managed to save weight by using a deeper bore design which allows each club with each separate loft to feature a unique center of gravity to maximize the control and the feel. The Precision Weight Port is filled with a soft red polymer which actually moves the weight from the hosel to the center of the club, depending on the loft of the club.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
As golfers drastically differ one from another in their performance style, skills and preferences, thus TaylorMade created different sole grinds to fit each of them. There are three grind options, LB, SB, and HB. Low bounce which is adequate for those golfers who play firmer conditions and whose angles of attack are shallow. High Bounce models meet the needs of those golfers who play softer conditions with steeper angles of attack. Standard bounce, as you can suppose from the name, fits most of the turf and swing types. The leading edges vary from one loft to another delivering optimal turf interaction.

Cost and Value
TaylorMade outperformed itself in this category of golf clubs, providing one more reliable piece of equipment for every golfer who has reached the intermediate point of the game. Since the model is versatile, golfers can select their preferred lofts, including the gap wedges too. And the pleasure that you get from playing with TaylorMade will cost you almost the same as if you picked any other name-brand club.

Features
Another rarity that is not often seen in a gap wedge is the soft feel and the superb ball control. Bridgestone’s designers were able to put these to concepts together and to attract low players who seek a refined purity of every single aspect. Aesthetically, it looks very elegant, coming in two finish options, matte black oxide and brushed satin chrome with a teardrop-shaped club face, a preference of many Tour players. It is stainless steel forged design with centered center of gravity which unfortunately isn’t very forgiving and requires a good player to get its use maximized.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
This model is all about feel and control and it is due to the Sure Contact Sole that delivers consistency in every lie angle with every shot and the sole smoothly glides through the turf without much effort. The face is CNC machine milled with extreme face roughness that increases the amount of spin that is produced with every shot. The aggressive U grooves are not only performance functional, but they channel the dirt and the debris which means the contact with the ball is highly enhanced.

Cost and Value
If you are a better play who hardly ever skip going to the course and who is looking for maximized feel, control, and durability in a gap wedge, Bridgestone is made to meet your expectations. The elegant look and the utmost performance you’ll get make this club one of the most tour-pro premium options for seasoned golfers for a fairly affordable price.

Features
It features maximum volume HM grooves which are enhanced with laser etched Micro Spin Lines that deliver spin on full shots, but on partial shots as well. The perfectly flat milled face yield optimal consistency with each shot. The traditionally shaped heads with the multiple finishes which are rarely found anywhere else, make this approach wedge one of the best looking and recognizable ones on the course, while the sound and the feel are crisp and smooth.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
There are three sole designs, Traditional, Wide Sole and Tour Grind, and three finish options, Tour Frosted, Oil Can and Raw which provide possibilities for multiple bounces and loft options and custom fit adjustability. The gap wedge starts from 52 degrees and that's the lowest loft that can be found, the highest being the lob wedge of 60 degrees. The KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 shaft delivers high launch angle with adds more control, accuracy and stopping power.

Cost and Value
Offering budget-friendly clubs (or at least less expensive than their competitors) is what marks Wilson Staff when it comes to the price of their products. Besides lower prices, they offer decent performance and good quality clubs, and this gap wedge is proof for that.

Features
Even though this approach wedge looks a bit traditional with particularly classic pear shape design, the features it has, make it very versatile, yielding the opportunity to use it from different lies and turf conditions. The clubface features TPE insert which replaces the weight that has been largely removed from the center of the flange which allows more weight to be placed in the area of the heel and toe. As it is designed to provide more spin, the grooves are CNC milled with the maximum allowed depth and roughness.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
The most distinctive feature is the triple sole ground that removes the bounce from the toe and the heel areas. As these two areas slow the club down when the weight is placed there, by removing it from them, the speed of the club becomes drastically increased when used in sand or heavy grass, reducing the drag and providing more speed. This in return will bring much more distance control and consistency in the shots. The lofts range from the lowest 46 degrees to the highest 60 degrees with the bounce angles of 7, 10 and 12 degrees.

Cost and Value
This is one of the most versatile gap wedges with a lot of forgiveness suitable for mid to high handicappers who seek more help coming from the gap wedges. The optimal loft options and the different bounce angles allow you to combine them into the most appropriate for your short game club. In addition to this, its lower price will deliver even more satisfaction from buying it.

Features
This gap wedge is made to meet the needs of high handicappers as it features super-forgiving wide sole with dimples that ensure that no matter what kind of turf there is, it will quickly glide through it ensuring successful shot. The manufacturer claims that with it the chance to produce fat shots are low and that you don’t have to have any special skills to open the face as it will take only squaring it up to take the swing and bring to the hole. It is made with 303 steel which is much stronger and more durable than carbon steel.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
One of the outstanding features of this club is the dimpled sole design that is friction reducing and chunk-proof and which effortlessly cuts-through the rough and the and sand making it the easiest-to-hit wedge from any bunker. There are four available lofts of 52° (the gap wedge), 56°, 60° and 64° allowing golfers to choose their most preferred option to fit their style. With the gap wedge, you can expect successful shots to up to 100 yards and keep the soft feel, while the precision milled grooves, which are grooved to the highest tolerance, allow more spin than you have ever hoped for.

Cost and Value
Harry Taylor is a craftsman that has been involved in clubs designing for more than two decades and which impressive array includes designing clubs for Mizuno and Taylor Made. He has designed these approach wedges to help the average golfer get the most of the game in terms of entertainment, satisfaction and a sense of achievement. And he didn’t want to financially stress them too, so you can get this club for a very reasonable price tag.

Features
Unlike all the other offers in this buying guide, this one comes as a set of three, a gap wedge, asand wedge, and a lob wedge. They are made from stainless steel which delivers great feel and consistency. The wide sole design and the perimeter weighting provide enough forgiveness and consistency to avoid fat shots. The milled faces and the grooves deliver more spin and roughness for more stopping power.

Lofts and Sole Grinds
Maybe there isn’t much versatility when it comes to custom fitting and combinations available as in many premium-designed branded clubs, but the ones that come in this set are functional and effective enough on their own to meet the needs of recreational golfers. The GW comes with 52 degrees loft with 8 degrees bounce, the SW comes with a loft of 56 degrees and 10 degrees bounce, while the LW comes with 60 degrees loft and 8 degrees bounce.

Cost and Value
If you are looking for the most budget-friendly clubs which will allow more versatility within this category, then this Ram Golf set has plenty to offer. According to the golfers who have been using these clubs, they are more than functional and very reliable if you are hoping to get a game-improvement wedge.