The Tour Edge TGS was a $39.99 wedge, and Tour Edge doesn’t make it anymore. So if you’re looking at one now, you’re looking at leftover stock, and the real questions are which loft to grab and how much to pay for it.
Is the Tour Edge TGS Wedge worth buying?
Here’s what makes the TGS different from most cheap wedges. Tour Edge took bounce off the heel and the toe and left it in the middle of the sole. That’s what Triple-Grind Sole means, and it’s the same basic idea as the relief grinds you see on a lot of more expensive wedges.
The TGS isn’t on Tour Edge’s site anymore. Their current wedges are Exotics and Hot Launch models, and none of them is called a TGS replacement.
So I’m going to break down what the sole actually does, which loft and bounce to look for, and when I’d skip it and buy a current Tour Edge wedge instead.
Quick Overview
- The TGS is an older Tour Edge wedge that came out around 2011. It’s discontinued, so you’re buying leftover stock.
- It comes in six lofts from 50 to 60 degrees, and the bounce is set on each one, from 7 degrees on the 60 up to 12 on the 54 and 56.
- Every loft is 35.25 inches long with a 64-degree lie, so the whole line is built the same way.
- Tour Edge’s catalog price was $39.99 a wedge in steel and $49.99 in graphite. That’s cheap for any wedge.
- It’s right-handed only, and you’ll usually find it as a single wedge or as a 52, 56 and 60 set.
Tour Edge TGS Wedge Specs
The TGS is a simple club. Six lofts, one bounce on each, and the same length and lie across the whole line.
| Specification | Tour Edge TGS Wedge |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tour Edge TGS Triple-Grind Sole Wedge |
| Released | Around 2011; still in Tour Edge’s 2018 and 2019 catalogs |
| Status | Discontinued; leftover stock only |
| Hand | Right hand only in Tour Edge’s catalog |
| Lofts | 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees |
| Bounce by loft | 50: 10 degrees; 52: 10; 54: 12; 56: 12; 58: 10; 60: 7 |
| Lie | 64 degrees on every loft |
| Length | 35.25 inches on every loft |
| Sole | Triple-grind sole with heel and toe relief; bounce kept in the center |
| Insert | TPE insert in the center of the flange |
| Face | Milled face with aggressive grooves, per retailer listings; Tour Edge doesn’t publish groove specs |
| Finish | Stainless; a black-carbon version also turns up |
| Shaft | Steel or graphite in the catalog |
| Common set | 52 gap wedge, 56 sand wedge, 60 lob wedge |
| Catalog price | $39.99 steel, $49.99 graphite, per wedge |
| Warranty | Tour Edge advertises a lifetime warranty brandwide; TGS-specific terms aren’t published |
The Triple-Grind Sole Is the Whole Reason to Buy a TGS
A lot of cheap wedges are just a lofted head with a plain sole. The TGS is different. Tour Edge’s catalog says the sole takes the bounce away from the heel and the toe and keeps it in the center.
So what does that do for you? When you open the face for a flop or a bunker shot, there’s less sole sticking out at the heel and toe, so it’s easier to lay the club open without the sole getting in the way. And when you hit it square, you’ve still got the bounce in the middle of the sole working for you.
Now, I learned how much the sole shape matters when PXG fitted me for wedges at Scottsdale National. The fitter had me hit a 56-degree Sugar Daddy in the BP grind first. Then he handed me the SE grind, which had 3 degrees less bounce and more material shaved off the sole so I could open the face up.
You’d think the lower bounce, more relieved grind would be the winner, right? It wasn’t. With 3 degrees less bounce, my turf interaction got worse, and the fitter put me in the BP grind in the 52 and the 56. You can watch the whole thing in my PXG wedge fitting video.
Here’s what that means for the TGS. Heel and toe relief is a real design, and it’s a good one if you like opening the face around the greens. But with the TGS, you can’t swap grinds. You get one sole on each loft, and that’s it. So if you’re not sure what you need, read my golf wedges guide first, then buy the loft and bounce that match how you actually hit it.
The Bounce Number Should Decide Which TGS Loft You Buy
Here’s the part most people skip. Tour Edge didn’t give you a bounce choice. Each loft comes with one bounce, and it isn’t the same across the line:
- 50 and 52 degrees: 10 degrees of bounce
- 54 and 56 degrees: 12 degrees of bounce
- 58 degrees: 10 degrees of bounce
- 60 degrees: 7 degrees of bounce
So the 54 and 56 have the most bounce in the line. That’s what I’d want in a sand wedge if you play soft bunkers or thick rough. The 60 only has 7 degrees, so it’s more of a tight-lie, firm-turf club, and it’s the easiest one in the set to dig with if you get steep.
If you’re building a set, the 52, 56 and 60 is the easy combo, and it’s the one you’ll find most often. The 52 is your gap wedge, the 56 is your sand wedge and the 60 is your lob wedge. Check the loft on your pitching wedge first so the jump to the 52 isn’t too big. If you’re fuzzy on that, here’s what a gap wedge is and where it fits, and how far a 56-degree wedge really goes.
And every TGS loft is 35.25 inches with a 64-degree lie. That’s a standard wedge build. But if your other wedges were built longer, shorter or more upright, you’re going to feel the difference, so compare before you mix a TGS into your bag.
At Leftover-Stock Prices the TGS Is a Cheap Wedge, Not a Vokey Killer
Let’s talk money. Tour Edge’s catalog price was $39.99 a wedge in steel. That’s crazy cheap for a wedge.
Now, leftover stock moves around a lot. In late September, Austad’s had a single stainless TGS for $69.99, and eBay had a new 52, 56 and 60 set for $99.99. That set works out to about $33 a wedge. Check the box for today’s price, because it changes.
Compare that to a current Tour Edge Exotics Milled at $119.99 for one wedge, or a Cleveland RTZ that Austad’s had on sale for $149.99. For the price of one of those, you could have the whole TGS set.
But here’s where I’d be careful. The face is milled with aggressive grooves, and there’s a TPE insert in the flange that’s meant to dampen vibration and push weight out to the heel and toe. That’s what it’s designed to do. But nobody has published a spin test or forgiveness numbers for it, so I wouldn’t expect it to spin like a Vokey.
So the TGS makes sense when price is the whole point, and the set is where it really pays off.
If You’d Rather Buy Current, Tour Edge Has Three Wedges That Cover It
If buying old stock bugs you, I get it. Tour Edge never named a replacement for the TGS, but it still sells three wedges that cover what most TGS buyers want, and each one solves a different problem.
The Hot Launch C524 is $79.99. It’s a cavity back with a Vibrcor insert, a cambered sole and milled grooves, and it comes left-handed in some lofts.
The Hot Launch Max D is $99.99. It has an ultra-wide sole and a deep cavity, so it’s the one for higher handicappers who want launch and forgiveness more than a traditional look.
The Exotics Milled is $119.99, and it’s the closest thing to the TGS idea. It has its own TriGrind sole, three bounce profiles and 17 loft and bounce combinations. It just isn’t cheap.
What I Don’t Love
There’s a catch. There’s always a catch. With the TGS, it’s that you’re buying a discontinued wedge, and that changes how you have to shop.
It’s right-handed only. Tour Edge’s catalog lists right hand, so if you’re a lefty, don’t let a seller’s drop-down menu talk you into it. Unless they can show you the actual left-handed club, assume it’s a different wedge.
And what shows up depends on who’s selling. One listing is a stainless single, another is the black-carbon finish, another is a three-piece set. Check the loft, finish, shaft and condition, and look at photos of the actual club before you pay.
The warranty’s a question mark too. Tour Edge advertises a lifetime warranty and a 30-day play guarantee on its site, but the exact terms for the TGS aren’t spelled out. Honestly, on a $40 wedge I wouldn’t lose sleep over it. Just buy from a seller with a real return window.
And there’s no fitting here. You can’t change the bounce, there’s no adjustable hosel, and you won’t find a custom shaft and grip menu in Tour Edge’s catalog. What you see in the listing is what you get.
Who It’s For
Buy it if:
- You’re right-handed and want a cheap gap, sand or lob wedge.
- You want to fill one loft without spending $120 on a premium wedge.
- You like opening the face around the greens and want heel and toe relief on a budget.
- You already play a TGS and want to replace or match it.
Skip it if:
- You’re left-handed. Look at the Hot Launch C524 instead.
- You want a current wedge with real fitting options. Get the Exotics Milled.
- You want the most spin you can buy. Spend the money on a premium wedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tour Edge TGS wedge still made?
No. The TGS came out around 2011, and it’s not in Tour Edge’s current wedge lineup anymore. You can still find leftover stock from golf retailers and marketplace sellers, but which lofts and finishes are available changes all the time.
What lofts and bounce does the TGS wedge come in?
Six lofts: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees. The bounce is set on each loft: 10 degrees on the 50 and 52, 12 on the 54 and 56, 10 on the 58, and 7 on the 60. All six are built at 35.25 inches and a 64-degree lie.
Does the Tour Edge TGS wedge come in left-handed?
No. Tour Edge’s catalog lists the TGS in right hand only. If a seller shows a left-handed option, make them prove it’s the actual TGS. If you’re a lefty and want a Tour Edge wedge, the Hot Launch C524 is offered left-handed in some lofts.
What degree is the Tour Edge A wedge?
In the TGS three-piece set, the A wedge is the 52. The TGS line also came in a 50 if you want a stronger gap wedge. Check your pitching wedge loft first so the gap between the two isn’t too big.
What’s the best replacement for the Tour Edge TGS wedge?
Tour Edge never named one. The closest design is the Exotics Milled at $119.99, since it uses a TriGrind sole too and offers a lot of loft and bounce options. If you want to spend less, the Hot Launch C524 costs $79.99, and the Max D at $99.99 is the wide-sole option.
Final Thoughts: Tour Edge TGS Wedge Review
Here’s where I land. If you can find the 52, 56 and 60 set anywhere near $99.99, I’d buy it all day as a cheap gap, sand and lob setup. But if all you can find is a single TGS at $69.99, I’d pass. The C524 is only about $10 more, and Tour Edge still sells it.
About the author
Paul Liberatore
Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority and a former four-year golf gear contributor to Sports Illustrated. He tests golf equipment hands-on to help golfers make better buying decisions.