I would say Ping is better known for its forgiving drivers and irons rather than its wedges, Eye2 notwithstanding. However, the s159 wedge really boosted its credibility in this category and the brand hopes its replacement, the s259, can cement its place in the conversation when discussing the very best golf wedges money can buy.
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One thing that immediately struck me when unboxing these wedges is the continuation of the clean aesthetic established by the s159. I have always loved the tighter groove appearance on Ping wedges, and I was so pleased to see that carried over here.
The 54-62° options feature MicroMax grooves that are tightly spaced, which gives the face a busy, friction-heavy look that just looks as though you’re about to rip the cover off the ball (don’t worry, you don’t).
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At address, the head is fairly compact with a smaller footprint, which is something that will definitely please the eye of the better golfer. I personally love the rounded toe – I feel as though it softens the profile and frames the ball beautifully.
Some like a square leading edge but I prefer something slightly more rounded, like on the Vokey SM11 wedges. The lower-lofted wedges (46- 50°) are designed with a straighter leading edge (although I didn’t think it changed a lot as the loft increased), and while this helped in setting the face square to my target, I found them a little too straight for my liking. I find that more curvature helps when manipulating the face to play different shots, but others may disagree.
Ping S259 wedge at address
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Under the hood, Ping has utilized an investment-cast 8620 carbon steel head, which contributes to a soft-yet-solid feel at impact. The big story, however, is face technology. The s259 wedges feature wheel-cut grooves that are precision-milled to varying dimensions depending on the loft, and that makes a lot of sense considering the different speeds you will likely swing the different wedges at.
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