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Best Used Wedges Under £80

Wedges aren’t glamorous, but they win or lose holes. When you’ve got a wedge setup that delivers spin, feel, and control, everything else starts to fall into place. Buying used lets you access proven models that do just that — all at a fraction of what new ones cost. Here are seven wedges that punch well above their weight when bought second-hand.

Cleveland RTX - 4

If you want stopping power, this is a strong contender. The RTX-4’s Rotex face and sharper tour grooves give excellent spin, even from tight lies. Reviewers noted its sharper face milling delivers a more consistent bite. 

Pros: tight shot control, great in greenside shots and versatile sole options. 

Cons: smaller profile and lower lofts may expose flaws in mishits or consistency.

Titleist SM7 & SM8

The SM7 line offers so many variations in grind, bounce and finish that you can tailor to how you play. If you like to open the face, hit flop shots, or rely on feel from the rough, SM7 delivers. Reviewers praise its excellent feel and control. SM8 builds on that with slightly adjusted CG and refinements in sound and grind options. 

Pros: spin, feel, and broad options for different turf and swing types. 

Cons: complexity can overwhelm; some loft-grind combos ideal, others less so if picked poorly.

TaylorMade MG3

MG3 was TaylorMade’s move to blend modern tech with forgiveness. Higher bounce, decent sole relief and good groove durability make them good picks for players who need help out of bunkers or from soft lies. 

Pros: forgiving in challenging lies, long lasting grooves. 

Cons: chunkier feel for some, slightly heavier when played back-socketed.

PING Glide 3.0

One of the more versatile lines in recent years. The Glide 3.0 gives you more sole grind options, higher bounce options and improved turf interaction. Reviewers say the feel is soft with solid full-shot control, especially compared with earlier Glide versions. 

Pros: forgiving, good around the green, reliable spin in wet/soft conditions. 

Cons: some grinds less suited to tight lies; hollow decent feel; not as sharp a “flop / open-face”

Callaway Mack Daddy 4

Tour-inspired grind work, wicked groove tech and consistent spin make the MD4 a great wedge. Players who switch to these notice better performance in both bunker and short-game shots. 

Pros: aggressive grooves, good for maximum spin, strong design pedigree. 

Cons: finish may wear on used models; certain lofts less useful unless you use them often.

Mizuno T22

Mizuno’s craftsmanship shows in the T22 line. Feel, consistency, feedback from chip or pitch shots are excellent. The shaping is clean and precise — if you hit the centre, it rewards you. 

Pros: superb feel, clean workability, satisfying look and balance. 

Cons: smaller margin for error

Final Word

Used wedges give you access to tech and craftsmanship that will save you shots — but only if you choose wisely. When you try any of the models above, check:

  • Condition of the grooves
  • Sole and bounce grind (ensure it suits your swing and turf)
  • Feel-balance in your hands (used doesn’t mean worn out)

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