PGA Tour players experiment with offset wedges in equipment trend

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

PGA Tour players experiment with offset wedges in equipment trend
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During the current PGA Tour season, players including Rickie Fowler and Gary Woodland are adopting offset wedges, which have been avoided in recent years., Fowler uses Cleveland prototype RTZ wedges while Woodland plays Cobra's King and Snake Bite models. Cobra's tour operations manager mentioned that increased offset allows for better control and lower ball flight. Other companies, like Cleveland/Srixon, are also developing similar designs, triggered by feedback on performance benefits. The trend indicates a potential revival of offset in wedge design.

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  • Fowler and Woodland have switched to offset wedges.
  • Cobra and Cleveland are leading the design trend.
  • Offset wedges allow for better ball control and lower flight.
  • Prototype wedges are being developed with built-in offset.
  • This reflects a possible shift back to older wedge design concepts.
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  • 12:24 AMYahoo SportsWhy offset might be making a comeback on the PGA Tour | Tour Report
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In this week's Tour Report, are players actually warming to offset wedges?

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