Equipment

Bridgestone Tour B XW-1 wedges: new grooves, different soles for different lofts (2019 PGA Show)

Published

7 years ago

Jan 24, 2019

Bridgestone’s Tour B XW-1 wedges are the softest and highest spinning wedges ever designed for better players, according to the company.

How? Bridgestone’s proprietary Biting Rail Milled grooves.

“Low-Mid handicappers are going to love the control and feel that our new Tour B XW-1 Wedges deliver,” said Zack Kupperbusch, Golf Club Marketing Manager – Bridgestone Golf. “The combination of the industry’s most premium forging and our new Biting Rail Milled grooves provide unparalleled softness and optimum spin on a variety of short shots.”

Forged from 1020 mild carbon steel, the XW-1 Wedge series is designed with three separate sole configurations, with each being tailored to the particular club.

The F (Flat) sole is found in the 50-degree gap wedge, and intended to optimize turf interaction on full or mid-range approach shots providing added stability at impact for a more penetrating ball flight.
The M Sole, or the “Multi-Purpose Sole” characteristic of the 52, 54, 58 and 60-degree wedges, focuses on providing versatility for all the varying shots one would hit during a round. From hooded bump-and-runs to open-flange flop shots, the M-Sole delivers maximum controllability.
The A Sole, or the “Forgiving Sole,” offers supreme forgiveness in the 56-degree wedge, whether you’re hitting an explosion shot to get out of a steep face bunker, or pin-hunting from the fairway.

Bridgestone Tour B XW-1 -1

The XW-1 wedges are available in right-hand only and in a satin chrome finish only. A Nippon Modus Tour 105 stiff shaft is stock. With retail availability beginning March 1. MSRP: $139.99 per club.

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Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

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Dave r

Jan 25, 2019 at 11:41 am

They look very nice can’t wait until in local shop a must look.

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A

Jan 25, 2019 at 10:39 am

Bloody terrible name

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bobby

Jan 25, 2019 at 6:23 am

I can’t wait for the day a golf company comes out with “we have nothing new, but think this looks nice” marketing.

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Mike

Jan 24, 2019 at 9:29 pm

Bridgestone irons/wedges are among the best performers I’ve ever used and I’ve gamed many. Maybe just a head thing for me but I love Bridgestone.

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golfraven

Jan 24, 2019 at 3:19 pm

I would love to test those wedges. Kind of drifting towards Bridgestone although I am a Titleist fanboy. The price is right and the shaft is defenitely right.

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Whats in the Bag

Eric Cole WITB 2026 (June)

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44 mins ago

Jun 1, 2026

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Driver: PXG Lightning Tour Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Titan Yellow 70 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Titan Black 70 TX

5-wood: PXG 0311 Gen5 (18 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 95 TX

Irons: PXG 0311 Gen8 (4), PXG 0317 ST (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Mid X100

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3 days ago

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Gianni Magliocco

In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving wedges on the market. WRXer ‘aaronpoling’ lays out his current setup and what he’s currently considering, saying:

“I am looking at getting new wedges, but looking for a forgiving wedge.

I currently play Ping G25 50°, MD4 54° and 58°. I used to play the CBX2 in the 50°, 54° and 58° and liked them a lot; but like any good dad, my son took them.

I am currently looking Callaway’s CB12 and Cleveland’s CBZ. Anyone have thoughts on these? Or recommendations of other wedges that I should check out?”

And our members have been weighing in with their thoughts and recommendations in response, with one brand coming out emphatically on top.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

boggyman: “CBZs are amazing wedges!”
drewbens: “Agreed, the Cleveland CB wedges are great! Already had a CBX Full Face 2 54 and recently added a 50 and 58 (for well under $100 a piece). Was chipping so well last week that my brother-in-law asked if the wedges were legal. Definitely underrated wedges for those of us that are not scratch golfers.”
BogeyTed: “Get Cleveland CBX/CBZ. Very underrated clubs.”

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @negncic has a Ping PLD Ally Blue Onset putter up for grabs.

From the listing: “34” Ping PLD Ally Blue Onset. Ping composite shaft Ping PLD Pistol grip. No issues. $345 shipped.”

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