THE TRUTH: Square Strike Wedge Review
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2019
- THE TRUTH: Square Strike Wedge Review
In this video Rick Shiels PGA golf professional heads out to The Worsley Marriott Hotel & Country Club to put the Square Strike wedge to the test to see if it can really improve your golf!
You may have seen the commercial that states the Square Strike wedge will improve your short game and help you to play better golf. Is this this case or would it be a waste of your money? Will you stop hitting shots fat, stop duffing and stop shanking your approach shots?
You may have a Titleist Vokey wedge, Cleveland Golf wedge, TaylorMade Golf wedge, Callaway Golf wedge, Mizuno Golf wedge or a Ping Golf Wedge.
Will the Square Strike wedge help you to play like Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka or Dustin Johnson?
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Which brand makes the *BEST* wedges?
Callaway
Taylormade, lots of spin soft feel and stay clean for a while
The one you like best!! For me a Vokey
Ping G is the best😋
Titleiest
Try a whole bag of “as seen on tv” clubs
Yessssss.. gx7 for the win lol
@@cobra1995xx it's... a GOOD club.
@@rorythomson3439 lol that's my favorite part .. you can tell hes tryin to not puke while saying it!! Hahaha
Medicus anyone?
Northwestern "plus 10" driver - I liked it, and the K1 speed :-)
Rick's review of this club was fair and overall positive so why all the ego driven negativity by the " I wouldn't bag this if you paid me" brigade. It's just a super forgiving PW and may well help the average golfer. Maybe we should all go back to using traditional lofted blades and ridicule people when they turn up with their game improvement irons!
Every time I see the commercials for this, I chuckle and think I wont even think about it till Rick does a review.
😂
Kent Cross I got one and yes I thought a chuckle, but if you use it like a putter it WORKS! 😁✌️
@Tucson Jim I've seen the commercials here on UA-cam only.
@@tyeman3039 I may give it a shot. Looks like a good idea when you really need to make a shot count or you'll be buying lunch.
Am I wrong or that is 15 clubs? Only allowed 14 in a bag.
Should have hit some full shots to see how it reacted for fun
I've hit full shots with this club ....goes like a strong pw just goes left because it's so upright haha
Luke 3224 CHELSEA
@Tucson Jim it's the lie angle of a putter...it's much more upright than my PW I promise
@@johnsneade2995 hes not saying its not upright. hes saying thats not why it goes left.
@@jonathangreen6345 upright will make it go left lol. For me it has nothing to do with the weight
Use mine every round. The more I use it, the better I get with it. Also, if you flip your wrist at the bottom, you can actually send it fifty to sevenity five yards to the center. I use instead of my 56 degree wedge anytime there is no hazards in front of the green. Easier to control and never have to worry about the the toe or heel. I love it!!
"In the USA you've probably seen it because the advert gets plastered all over TV."
No, Rick, we've seen it because UA-cam kept showing it before your videos!
im in canada and let me tell you it plays every 10 minutes on tv
My 7i does the same thing bump and run
Used to be a 2 way
I got the UA-cam ad before this video 😂😂
Funny
Used to caddy for an 18+ handicapper that used something similar, he always played in less than 4 hours and tipped $100 per bag. Nothing wrong with helping less skilled/older crowd enjoy the game. We're not all going for the US Open or shooting 72 at Oakmont. Love the fun and interesting content, keep it up!!!
Yeah man it's all about having some fun.
Rick this club is amazing! IT has taken a few strokes off my game. This is my 3rd year of golf my short game was the last thing I have been trying to learn. For the last couple years I have learned to hit Irons and wedges at full power anyway, I used to be the guy that flew the green then flew it back the other way with my wedges. I picked this club up and now I dominate my buddies around the green. They fear the green machine and I use it every hole it seems. I def feel out of all the clubs I have purchased I use this one the absolute most and LOVE IT! I freaking love this club and so do my buddies I golf with when I let em use it.
Thank you for always being honest with your viewers
Thanks 🙏
I just got one of theses. I have used it two times and love it. It is super easy to hit.
G’day Rick,
I’m a 51 year old Chopper from Australia who has taken up golf again after a 20 years.
I’m on way down as far as golf goes now and I play for pure enjoyment, I play with my step son Jack who is 23 and just starting out and showing good signs of being a very good average golfer.
I purchased this square face wedge and I immediately dropped at least a half dozen shots a round.
I don’t hit many greens in regulation and it has just added more enjoyment to my game.
For people like me this is great club.
Love your channel, all the best, John
Thanks U review is great I am in the same boat but I started golfing again at age 53 I put senior shafts on all my clubs except driver and 3 fairway wood ! My nephew calls it the wonder club I use it from 90 yards and in! I have a hummming bird for out of the sand
Never would have thought it would be that effective for a golfer with extreme chipping struggles
Hello Rick! Thanks for all the amazing insights on golf clubs. However, I have two requests. One: there is a putter that stands up on its own to help with alignment. It’s called the s7k stand alone putter. Two: I would love it if you started to review some slightly cheaper clubs that are more for recreational golfers, such as the Callaway X Series clubs. Thank you!
Sir Rick, thank you for caring. It really shows in your videos,and I think that is one of reason you have become so successful. Best of times to you.
Rick, I REALLY REALLY HOPE you read and respond to this comment. I'm in the US and you are right--the ads for this are EVERYWHERE, ALL THE TIME. Here's why this works for a lot of people: the ads say to use a back-and-through putting type stroke (by implication, pendulum swing with no wrist action). Well, ANYONE becomes a more consistent bump-and-run chipper with ANY club and lots of green if you can do that. That was partly validated by the amateurs you featured in the video--their swings were anything BUT straight-back-straight-through, pendulum, no-wrist swings, and their results were horrible. There was ONE swing that finally looked like that, and it was a decent result.
My father in law just bought this in the past month. He’s a very high handicap, senior golfer. I tried it out with a putting swing and it certainly worked fine from the first cut and anywhere it wasn’t buried. I struggled a bit with the deeper shots, as did he. I think it’s a good club for players like him, and he’s getting used to the stroke. Great video!
This is great Rick! Need more of these “ to good to be true” clubs and how they really perform!
The pendulum motion works well with any club when soft shots are needed.
I've been looking forward to someone doing an independent, honest review of these clubs. Thanks Rick. It isn't for me but I have a mate who is really struggling around the greens and reverts to a 6i bump-and-run no matter the situation because he is hitting every wedge fat or thin. This may be his short-term savior.
Hey Rick my greatest thanks are owed to your channel. I’m 48 have had 9 back surgeries so I quit golf for the last 8 years, to be fair I was never great best 18 was a 84. But from watching your channel and just playing around with my clubs has got me out again. First round shot a 125 🤦♂️ it was cold beginning of March here in Michigan in the U.S. BUT IN JUST 3 weeks about $200 spent in new gear I’m now in the 90s shot a 91 on Saturday. I’m having so much fun just being outside on the course, so thanks for all your tips. Ps I used 1 ball last time out NOT A PRO V1 lol maybe I’ll find one in the woods one day and shoot a 84 again. Cheers Mate 💁🏼♂️
I'd like to see Rick review the 60* model - and try it over a bunker with a tight pin. His basic complaint was the loft - but there are three lofted models.
I need a short a game, alright! Keep it up Dude!
Loving the reviews you film. Also huge thanks to your, tutorial videos. They have helped me tremendously. So many thanks to you sir!!
Thanks for the great reviews. I always wondered about these clubs, but after watching this video, I feel confident that the "Square Strike" is not much more than a more forgiving 9-iron. Keep up the good work Rick!
I have one of these and I use it all the time. I was sceptical when I first got it. I decided to try it as I have a habit of blading my shot across the green with my sand or lob wedge. This takes care of that problem. It works great in almost all situations upto about 40 yards out. Only situation it doesn't work when you have to lob it over a bunker and have very little green to work with. If you don't have the time to practise and become an expert chipper get one of these.
Being in Canada I see that ad on UA-cam everytime I log on. Thankfully for only 5 seconds. Is the GX7 driver next Rick?
Don't forget to "throw your old driver in the trash" before testing it!
Great review, I’ve seen the ads and actually really dislike when someone makes a club that promises results that can be obtained from regular clubs and extra practice. Very thorough job in this review, well done.
thanks for the honest review. I play the 45 and 55 degree squarestrike and I love them. I was terrible with my wedges from 50 yards and in, but with these two clubs I may not be tap-in but I have a chance. Like you said, if you have a good short game these aren't for you because you don't need them. The shot you demo'd over the bunker with the 45 was difficult, but if you do that same shot with the 55 or 60 it will flop and stick!
Holy crap, the review I've been waiting for! GX-7 next!
How about reviewing the C3i, the other wedge they keep shoving down out throats on Golf Channel in the US?
Just bought this club, a couple of weeks ago. And I agree with you. It's not for everyone. Great review.
I have something similar. It was a 7 iron head on a putter. It worked really well and taught me how to chip. Now I just use my 7 iron and choke up and it does the same thing. It is a good club for beginners and teaches the fundamentals of chipping if you are close to the green.
Never seen the advert for this, but off to watch it now.
PS im awful at chipping. Might look this club up. 🤣
Honestly I think it’s a good thing. No single digit handicap is going to use it. But for people, especially older people, it could be a really good think. No one will ever hit a full shot with it. I think it’s important to remember that single digit handicappers, while many of the people that consume Rick’s content, are a vast minority of players in the world. It’s a club for 20+’s around the green, and it can be effective in that.
@@TheSteve1126 I keep and use a chipper in my bag and constantly get ribbing from whoever I play a round with. While I’m knocking it to within 7 feet of the cup nine times out of ten they are thinning their shots and 2 putting. At best. Yeah. Keep on using your wedge when you can’t master it. I’ll be one putting my hole more times than not.
YES! Thank you Rick! I requested this. Could you please do the GX7 metal driver? We need to know the truth about that club as well.
When I’m not using a pitching wedge for lift around the green, I always use a 7iron, absolutely spot on as it works the same way this square faced chipper does, I can get under the ball with duffing it and at the same time keep it low, bump and runs shots are perfect, 7iron around the green has help me massively improve my putting game, I aim to get within club length to allow not more than a 2 putt. Simples. Great video too Rick 👍🏻
A really fair review of the club.No frills but does the job required however will not make a world class chipper of a golf ball.
I used a chipper back when I was golfing alot and all I can say is that they are extremely easy and consistent. Not for pros though as you said because you have the skill to use other clubs with better reliability and control. I don't remember what degree mine was but I could be extremely accurate with it from anything from the outside of the green to about 90 meters. It wasen't really anything I really needed but I just liked using it, I was decent 17 HCP player and played for about 17 years. I could use other clubs for those shots but the chipper was just the most reliable. But as you said it also needs alot of green since backspin isn't gonna happen with that thing. But it's solid option for many, especially if you have trouble with you close-game.
I really want one of these clubs for my bag. Maybe it's just me, but I love the look of it, personally.
Thanks for the review!
I have a 45 degree and 55 degree square strike. I also use the 45 degree as a gap wedge for longer shots 50-85 yards and it works well. 55 degree is for more loft over bunkers and close up. I like them both.
I'll tell you i bought one and i love it its easy to chip with , I bought the 60 degree , thanks .
This reminds me of the Two way chipper in my grandfathers bag. Can’t remember the loft on that though
I had one of those and the guys in my golf league made me put a lead weight on the back so you couldn’t use the back side!
I really always have been curious about this wedge. Thank you for testing it Rick! I absolutely feel that your reviews have made a massive impact on people choosing golf clubs in general.
Thank you for always reviewing the latest equipment and for the honest reviews.👌🏻
P.S Have you ever considered testing edel wedges?
I dread having to chip around the greens, I have the yips and always chunk it, feel myself getting very snappy and quick when hitting through the ball so would be very interested in a lower degree in this as the shot I hate the most in golf is chipping over a bunker into the green, always wanted to see someone review this and not by someone trying to get you to buy it and telling you everything you want to hear. Great work Rick, keep doing these type of reviews. 👌
I have the Cleveland version of this, the Smart Sole 2. I love it. 50-70 yards and in its money. Easy to hit, easy to control distance.
I’m a 21hcp and really struggle with chipping around the greens. I recently purchased a Cleveland Smart Sole chipper and it’s been a game changer for me. It’s shaved 5-6 strokes off my game. My anxiety level when I get in close has gone way down and my enjoyment of the game has gone way up.
I am around the same handicap, I will have to check it out
No way someone shaves off 6 strokes just from getting a club
@@stebypeters8188
Over 18 holes, that just means that they save a stroke every three holes. If using this club helped them adjust something about their technique for chipping in this kind of shot, that's totally realistic. Doesn't mean they couldn't have saved the same six strokes with more practice using their original clubs.
@@stebypeters8188 If you are a high handicapper, you might be able to save that many strokes. I have a 16.8 handicap and for a whole year have averaged 31 putts per round. Yes, I have the same number of putts per round as a 5 handicapper!!! It's because I chip the ball so close to the hole. I have had 3 chip-ins during my last 2 rounds. Chippers don't work for everybody. They work for me. I am 64 years old. (It took me about a year of practice to really get good at it).
I been waiting for you to do a video on this or the csi3 wedge or the gx7 that’s all over the golf channel
Finally, someone I trust giving this club a review. As someone who uses a 8 iron bump and run but not from as far out as you were ( typically a few feet off the fringe ) it interests me if I could use that as a bump and run from a bit further out. From that position you were at I’m typically using a 60, but seeing you chip some balls up there with ease within 5 feet of the hole is very interesting. I also haven’t broken 100 yet ( playing less than a year ) so possibly it wouldn’t work as well for me as it did you. Love the content Rick, thanks for always being honest and overall a good mate. Keep hitting them well!
I really appreciate your willingness to test gimmicky products like this, and your honesty and willingness to admit that this one (within its limitations) performs as advertised in spite of the corny advertisements. Thanks, Rick. Keep it up!
Sounds like they developed the 55 and 60deg ones to help with those "over the bunker" shots and get the ball to stop sooner. Good review though. I use my Sand wedge a lot for chipping and pitching up, so the 55deg might be one I consider
At 45* I would have liked to see you test it against a pitching wedge using a putting stroke too
Yea no doubt...same aye...?
if you are on windows with a proper keyboard with number pad then alt248 gives a degree sign
@@martingrummett9165 alt0176 does as well 45°
And to that, what if you use a left hand low grip (for a rh player). Does the technique change at all?
I would have liked to see the 60° square strike
i've been using the putting stroke chip with really good results, saw jim furyk do it in a video and it really helped around the green. changing loft and choking the club and not altering my stroke a single bit makes a good difference.
I have to say that one of my favourite shots is hybrid along the ground as I play a lot of links golf so I can understand the principle of a big putting stroke. So it would be interesting to try
This is must needed for high handicappers
You should've used a pitching wedge from the same spots as a comparison, since you're playing a bump & run
I enjoyed your review, Rick. And I thought you presented a balanced look at the Square Strike wedge. In all honesty, I have been using the Square Strike for a year and I love it. I have tested it in a variety of ways and have found that you can get elevated shots on the green as well as hit it out of a bunker. In addition, with some practice, you can hit it out of deep rough as well. All things considered, for me it was money well spent.
Hello Rick. I have a channel for video games but I also play golf in my free time maybe once or twice a month, sometimes more. All I have to say is I saw your tips on how to get rid of your slice... All I can say is it has really worked for me. I saw a dramatic change in the angle the ball was going. You've got alot of good tips I would recommend you for tips to anyone. Thanks
Hey Rick I would love to see a video review on the SkyTrak launch monitor.
Kendrick Hochstedler buy it :) seriously is great.
I have had one nearly 2 years now and love it! Well worth getting if you can afford one
@Charles Ottoman I got mine from American Golf in the UK. Was about £1600 for the Skytrak, then decent Tee matt, impact screen and projector was about 3k all in
@@andyran are you able to get any club data? like if your swing is out to in and by what degree? open/closed club face ect?
@@baydoe121 No sadly not. But you can work out that from the spin on the ball and the flight paths shown
Thanks for the video, nicely done, exceptionally informative 👍
So it's an ez roll but square instead of mallet shaped. Starting out I used an ez roll quite a bit. I'm a big boy now. I use wedges. For me titleist wedges Rick. Thanks for the video.
Hey Rick you should do a review on the c3i wedge they claim to be great out of the bunker while just gliding through the sand
The intro clip had me dying lol, just like the ad
Thanks for the amazing content Rick! Always look forward to the next video and keep up the great work!
Cheers Zach
Interesting vid Rick! Chipping is my favorite approach to the green. I use my sand wedge, 9 or 7 iron depending on lie and distance and have very good experience with that. Having such chipper in the bag would mean to sacrifice one club for it as it's good for nothing else it seems. My own challenge is in pitching so I try to avoid pitching lies around the green.
You should review the hammer next. But I do have to say the wedge makes sense for people who can't chip.
I’ve been asking for a Hammer review for almost a year now....POW
I actually own both the driver and 3 wood from hammer. Fun to hit. The shafts are a little interesting....
I host a yearly tournament and one of the fun events is a long drive competition using the Hammer driver. It's meant to be a laugh, but when people catch it middle, it's a rocket. Shocking, really. I'd love to see Rick test this.
@@40Rouge the guy who does tournaments in my neck of the woods does the same thing lol. Maybe he stole the idea from you. You're absolutely right, it looks hilarious and hideous at the same time but when you catch one off the center it's freaking amazing.
Would love to see a review on the Hammer as well!!!!
I've got 3 in the bag! Amazing!
Well don't ever except to play professional golf.
I took a lesson from the local Pro several years ago for my pitching and chipping woes which I just could not fix myself, best money spent in a long long while. I'm back on track and know what to do and how to do it, again. This might work well for those who just don't want to take a lesson, more expensive than a lesson but it looks like it will fix part of anyone's game, good video post Rick.
Great work again rick! Always love your content!
Can you use the GX7 metal driver next? I really wonder how good it is lol
Great video Rick. I like how your testing the integrity of the claims made on this club. GX7 metal next?
Thanks Rick, when I started golf I wanted to get this club and almost did, 1 lesson with a Pro cured me from that delusion. Vokey an Ping make arguably the best wedges, I'd watch your training vids and try implement them at the range. A bit of practice made a difference
I bought the 45, 55 and 60 degree square strike clubs. I Couldnt wait to try them at the practice green. The results are astounding. I hit over 80 balls out of the bunker and less than 5% i didnt get out. 95% success rate. I hit behind the bunker and 100% success rate of not getting it into the bunker. The pin was only 20 yards away, and none of the balls were too far away either side. The 55 degree one is my favorite and as the short gameis my weakest i can easily expect to knock off 5-10 shots from my round, which will take me from a 23 handicapper to a decent handicap golfer. I can't wait to try it on the course. Fir the price it is a no brainer. How mucj time and years would it normally take to knck 5-10 shots off your round. My driving and putting are my strongest part of my game but i think i will know have an all round game. Best money I have spent in years.
None of the Amateur golfers used anything close to a putting stroke.
Haha every last one was trying to wrist flip it into the air. The only benefit of this club is the loft on the face is the same as a 3/4 ball thin strike. This is why I hit a 9i if I'm truly uncomfortable with the shot. A thin hit comes out the same as a clean one but less hot.
Agreed, comical attempts by the Ams.
Well you should see their actual “putting strokes” then ;)
I would love to see them actually putt with that swing LOL
7:14 it’s never a Rick Shiels video without him sinking a chip
👌
Appreciated the honesty from a trusted Pro. Thanks Rick!
All clubs in your hands looks so easy.! Your swing is simply awesome. Congratulations!
0:02 One of the best sounds in golf
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Yes! Been waiting for this review forever!!
My buddy just got his in yesterday, I kinda grumbled at it. Looks like it might work for him after watching your review.
do the review on the c3i i live in america and there are adds every where for its pretty annoying
Hey rick, love your videos man. Got a question for you: are you ever gonna play in the netherlands? I would really like to meet you!
I wish he would play in Canada
Perfect timing for the video. I was thinking about getting one tonight lol
I love your honesty. so refreshing in this day and age. I'm a new subscriber and I've only watched about 10 videos so far but your videos are addicting..keep up the great work.
I hit a 107 yard shot with this club for an eagle. 2 month golfer. Love this club. Helps me a lot !!!
Nice video rick, you thought about testing Orka clubs?
Yes thinking of getting a fitting for a hybrid
Is it called Orka because it is whale like in size?
I just asked the very same question. There’s thousands out here waiting for rick to review orka
Chester have a look at robin Matthew Williams orka fitting on UA-cam
I got one and it has helped me out tremendously
I've had one for a couple of seasons. I am one of those lousy chippers..Works for me exactly as you say. Thanks for the video!
Good video rick, don’t listen to them haters on Instagram 😂
Haha
"It did a job" is the best backhanded compliment ever.
Just like the doctor who just delivered a newborn and said, "Now, that IS a baby!"
Thanks Rick I bought one two years ago and I love it. I use it from 90 yards in closer and it serves me very well sometimes if I’m just on the outer fringe, I’ll choke way up on it like you taught us to do with the four highbred and I use it for tapping it on it’s been very helpful for that too Tomorrow I’m going to buy a 55 yard 55° one from a gentleman it’s used but not really used or you can used it once and I want to see how that works but the 45 is awesome I would recommend it to anybody that’s either newer or senior. Only thing I did is change the shaft to senior shafts , graphite, and it made it even better again thank you, Rick.
I just saw an ad for the s7k stand alone putter. You need to try it!!!!
No one:
Rick: Oh ye I ripped that
Good review, I've seen this advert a lot, and always saw it as a gimmick to make someone rich off the vunerable. The other one I would love to see you review is the c3i and/or the Callaway sure out bunker wedges, both claim to get you out the bunker first time with no drag in the sand 😉
My dad thinks he knows everything about equipment, so he bought the 65* C3i. He sends that thing straight up in the air because he tries to help it a lot on every shot. I keep telling him he needs to de loft it, but he just keeps trying to flop it. 1) It's got a big ass sole so flopping it either blades it or you get lucky and it goes up with an 85* launch angle. 2) Why the hell do you need to flop a 65* club?
I found the Callaway sure out for $5 in a donation bin so of course bought it. I consider myself to be a pretty decent but not great bunker player but this club wasn’t it. Unless I’m using it wrong. But I do enjoy using it for flop shots around the greens.
I’ve got a sure out 58 degree, it’s fab. Now I have confidence getting out of a bunker. The key to it thou is setting up as you would a normal pitch shot, don’t open the face!! Then play a normal pitch shot, the grooves are fab, had it on a launch monitor 8000-10,000 rpm, marvellous 😀😀
I tried the c3i and kept it for the duration of the trial and then returned it. (The return was as easy as the commercial described) It seemed to me that it required just as much, but different, technique to learn that any bunker play requires. I'm very happy with my MD3 Callaway sand wedge
Love these kinds of videos Rick! You’re one of the best golf content creators out there, keep it up!
Thanks mate
You really can’t chunk it with the Square Strike wedge.
flop chip shots with an open face 56 is probably my favorite shots in the game.
That's just what i was going to say. Flop shots with 56 and 60 degree wedges are sweet. Don't have to worry about digging into the ground
A friend of mine bought one of these. After a while, I noticed that it was no longer in his bag, so I asked him why. His answer: while this club worked well at one shot, it didn't do the other kind of shots he required. So, he was effectively down to 13 clubs.
The pendulum stroke you demonstrated can be done with any iron, but it does require a little practice. I regard it as essential and practice it before every round.
I devised a golf plan that centers around hitting the fringe of greens on all holes except for approach shots 140 yards in. This club will work fine for what I am trying to accomplish. Thanks for the review.
As a confident chipper this video even makes me want one
Right? It's a little shocking to see the club actually work as advertised.
@@reillywalker195 it sure is