PING GLIDE 4.0 WEDGE REVIEW // Comparing it against the blade Glide Forged Pro
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- We put the all new 2022 PING Glide 4.0 wedge to the test, while also discussing the design and technology improvements made to the wedge line compared to the previous Glide 3.0 for feel, sound, distance, and overall performance.
We also use this opportunity to compare the cavity back Glide 4.0, 56 degree against the blade style Glide Forged Pro 56 degree sand wedge on full and partial shots for dispersion.
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At 9:08 the banter about Mike’s wedge carry distance 😂😂😂😂
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It is pretty hilarious to see how easily Mikey gets riled up. But Ian’s got a point though, why leave yourself with a 20 to 30 foot putt when it just takes grabbing the next wedge up? 😂
I thought that was a jerk move.. but I don’t know how they get along lol
@@rw986 we’re like brothers, the banter is relentless. The stuff that goes on off camera is far worse!!
@@ianfrasergolf
Makes sense 👍😂
Would love to see a wet-test included with wedges in the future, as it is game changing.
I get that, but not really sure why people just dont pull out a towel each time before hitting the shot and wipe down any wetness.
@@swisstrader what if the ball is wet
@@buchaneb fair point but a bunch of UA-camrs have done tests on wet wedges and never a shocking difference
@@swisstrader The pro at my former club did a wet test, only the balls were sprayed with water and the difference was definitely noticeable. Not sure about the clubhead itself being wet as it should never be an issue, just dry it like you said :P
@@swisstrader the ball would still be wet
Guys, gotta comment every once in a while just to let you know how amazing your channel is, especially for my connections to where my attention should be when upgrading my bag. You all are amazing. Thank you.
Loved the wry smile Ian when you suggested 100 yards might be a bit of a stretch for Mikey🤔😉. Nice review guys, be really interested to see a wet test & also SM9 vs these 2👍
I loved that banter too. Mikey hits it and is like "huh, 100 yards". Ian - "yeah if you like an 18 footer up the hill". hahahaha
my new year's resolution was to not by any clubs without getting fit, but these are making that very hard to stick to!
Just bought some Cleveland CBX zipcore wedges … would love to see a comparison
Absolutely @txg
Currently gaming the Ping Glide 2.0, may be time for an upgrade!
This is never mentioned but ping offers about 8 hand grinds for their glide wedges that can be applied to adjust profile and bounce. Many of which make them more versatile in fitting then even more popular offerings...
Can you explain? I only see the 4 grind options on their website.
Late to this, but what a great video.
Love the comparison BUT love Ian and Mikey going back and fourth with each other. All that personal chemistry shining through!
Rest assured, my fellow subscribers: It's even more vicious and more funny in person!
Thanks - love your vids. I have bought a Ping Glide 4 58T and I am picking it up next week. When doing fitting it was better than my old Mizuno MP R12 - which surprised me.
I play Glide 4.0 54 and 58 and I love them! I left my 54 behind at a sim place recently, and someone took it home. That Glide pro just looks sexy though...hmmmm
Wish the E grind was available for the gap / pitching wedge as well
Good review. Does this look like it could be the precursor to a replacement for the i210?
Great video-thanks very much
Not gone lie, I’m here to see Mikey hit wedges! As well as listening to Ian drop that knowledge.
Thx, I just invested in the Pro 49S, 54S with a back grind, and 59S High Toe with half-moon grind. Trying to simulate my Artisans. These would go with the i59's which feel very solid/dense with a little crisp thrown in . The 4.0 look better in the vid than in photos. The elastomer probably gives it a very soft feel. Price? I've paid more for special Pokeys so this is actually less pricing and probably a better wedge. I like Vokeys but not the shape or grinds,
Picked up 3 new glide 2.0 stealth wedges to try coming from sm8 s. So far they are great. Im sure they are 8620 steel like these 4.0 instead of the stainless steel pings.
I’d like to suite these in to a set of i525. Current wedge shaft is Modus 120 soft stepped. Just wondering how that sort of setup might compare to the Ping stock 115
Lifelong player of Ping clubs here from Eye 2 irons to the current models, also numerous wedges - M/B, Tour, Gorge, Glide 2.0. But if Ping thinks I'm paying $279 (Canada) for a wedge they are sorely mistaken. The Glide 4 has to be one magical club to warrant a $70 price increase over the outgoing Glide 3.0 and a $40 premium over an SM9.
I found a 54 and 58 on ebay that were 9/10 condition for $150 each USA. I wasn’t going to pay $200 per wedge either but was willing to go the $150. Not a lot of them out there yet since they are pretty new but got lucky to find the loft and lie I wanted.
The current prices are worth it. Got one lightly preowned for $100usd, and then I bought 2 others at close out for $127usd. Love these wedges so much
I game a Glide 3.0 52°. Play full shots with it, like the confidence in doing that next to my MP18 MMCs and then a bladed 58°
A bit like the vid, definitely gives me confidence to swing it hard. Value, even if it is all in my head!
Any chance you can make a video with different length wedges? The effects of soft stepping wedges, one length wedges, etc.
What grinds do you typically fit sweepers into who plays slightly soft to soft conditions?
At some point, could you test these wedges against an Edison wedge?
Pretty wedge with the performance to back it up and premium components? Doesn't get any better than that
Would you review the new PXG 3x Forged wedge that was updated in 2022? I haven’t seen any reviews on UA-cam for this. I’d like to see how it performs compared to my current wedges. I’m between that and the Ping Glide 4.0.
I would game the Ping wedges if it wasn’t for their funky shape. Might have to pick one of these up as a P wedge in the cavity back
These look pretty gosh darn good. Same shape as my PXG forged wedges.
Hi.
I follow your channel for a long time because of your great content.
I flew over from Europe to have a fitting at your place. I was realy looking forward to the experience having a fitting at your company.
Trying to make an appointment for a fitting with your secretary Rachel ended up in an unkind telefon call making me feel unwanted.
I stayed friendly at all times. But that makes my think about where to spend my money at.
Pls keep on your great work on this channel!
i've seen other fitting videos on other channels recommendin an extra stiff shaft for wedges to increase spin. Is this true, and if so why do you recommend lower flex shafts for wedges?
Ol Mikey is a wedgin’ fool!
Thats why we call him the wedge connoisseur ;)
I was very surprised that my PXG Forged 0311 wedge 54 degree traveled further with higher spin than the Ping Glide 4.0 even though my wedges face is chewed up. Could it have been the beat up simulator balls they use at pga superstore?
Love it
Any clue why they call the Tour version forged when it has the exact 8620 steel as the standard 4.0?
Mike "out of stock the last couple months"
Me getting fitted with Mike for ping forged pros praying to the golf gods i have them by summer golf
Option of the 4 instead?
@@andy66l97 no, I want the 3.0
Really really liked hitting them. Loved zipcore too. I don't really want cavity back wedges I really like the 3.0s just need to stay patient hopefully they'll come in
@@fortheboyz773 The 4.0s will be a little more compact than the 3.0s, not as small as the Glide Forged Pro, but more of a tour-inspired shape.
@@kevinfletcher6956 opps I am getting the glide forged pros.
I got you! 😉
What i find odd is the comment about Titleist "dominating" wedges......Titleist is a wedge I rarely see in anyone's bag. I play with +3's to 25's.....cant think of one that has Vokey. Callaway, Ping, TM......
Mikey must be scratch with those smooth hands :)
Index currently 3.3.
At the moment I play RTX zipcore and my short game is inconsistent...Would the Ping 4.0 be a little more forgiving than my wedges ?
I think any cavity back would be. The rtx is a blade if I’m not mistaken, so cbx, glide, etc
Whats mikes hcp? Like 7-9?
Boy, miss Mattie boy...
What does one cost?
Google is your friend 😊
So confusing deciding which grind to get. I’ve been all over their website, but still confused as heck
Closer to 90-95 yards 😁
Ok Gun to head, these or vokeys?
If you play in wet environments, these. If not, vokey
Ping pricing is a joke, in particular their wedges. $250/wedge here in Ireland. Total joke. Not a chance in hell Im spending that kind of scratch on a single wedge. A piece of steel... Get real Ping. Mizuno T22 all day long
no wet test???? Come on!!!
freaking $199!
$200 a peice...I'll stick to my callaway md3..
Strike points on the 4.0 were not even close to where the recap were...maybe the glide forged pro. seriously?
Maybe this is finally the sign that Ping will start caring about the sound their clubs make. Their current hybrid accidentally sounds great, whereas as usual, the Driver, fairway woods, and irons are all terrible in my opinion. Honestly, you are now going to have to make up an excuse not to buy these - pretty much a perfect off-the-shelf wedge for 85% of golfers.
Start caring about the sound lol? Sound and feel is subjective. I know a lot of people who like the sound of modern PING clubs. The G425 MAX could make a fart noise when I hit it but I would still play it because it is the most forgiving driver on planet earth. It's very hard to miss a fairway with it. Performance > sound all day.
@@kevinfletcher6956 Well, you may not care, but millions disagree and hate it so much they will never buy a Ping club - almost every review sites how bad they sound as an automatic caveat - so it's costing them massive sales for no reason. The turbulators came and went - the hideous sound is hopefully next. Competition is too high to keep selling clubs that hurt your ears hit. I've never met a single Ping owner that likes the sound - they buy in spite of the horror
@@wallstreetoneil I think the numbers speak for themselves, and 10s of millions don’t care about sound or notice anything. I think you’re exaggerating the sound and how “every” review site says the sound sucks. It’s different, but their gear flat out performs. Turbulators are still on driver, because they work, making a largest impact on the longest club. Many others started skeptical and now prefer turbulators, leaning on them for alignment. G30, G400, G410 and G425 have done pretty well I’d say. To make something sound that much different I really think you would have to give something up. A company like PING doesn’t compromise for performance. Just not worth it when your mission statement is to let people simply play better golf through fitting and engineering.
Designing a club that just sounds good but doesn’t perform is not a real smart business model. There’s also things you can do to improve sound like hot melt, if it really is a big issue. There’s also some evidence to suggest that carbon crowns have had some serious durability and quality issues. Not all grass is greener on the other side.
While everyone has the right to buy based on looks and sound, I can’t even comprehend throwing out the data purely for sound. I guess I’m guilty too though, I hate the look and sound of Stealth and most Callaway drivers but the data never said they were comparable on any kind of miss hit.
@@kevinfletcher6956 same same for me on the 425. If I miss a fairway these days, I’m surprised. Definitely a fairway finder and so much confidence.