Does your short game need an aesthetic and performance upgrade? Bettinardi’s new Molten Copper Limited Edition HLX 6.0 wedge may be able to simultaneously lower your scores and elevate your bag’s charisma.
(No, I’m not going to refer to charisma as “rizz”. Let the young people have their own secret language.)
Of course, a new copper finish isn’t something that moves everyone’s needle. I accept it as true, even if I don’t understand it. The finish looks amazing and the forged carbon steel feels pretty good too.
Finishing aside, we all need to refresh our wedges when they wear out. This may happen sooner than we think.
If your new replacement wedge has a fancy copper PVD finish, so much the better. Just wait until you hear what Bettinardi did with the face.
Bettinardi does more than just shoot
Although mostly known for their putters, Bettinardi also makes complete clubs. They offer a couple of iron models aand have produced multiple generations of their HLX wedges.
Bettinardi revealed their latest HLX 6.0 wedge design in January 2025. These wedges featured redesigned channels and a raised center of gravity positioned to lower ball flight.
Bettinardi makes a nice playable wedge
Bettinardi wedges are not only beautiful, but they are fully intended for productive trips in the terrain and sand.
The Bettinardi 6.0 wedge placed in the top five for durability in Most Wanted Wedge Contest 2025. Testers loved the look and feel of Bettinardi’s forged carbon steel wedge.
It wasn’t just a MyGolfSpy thing. Bryson DeChambeau added Bettinardi wedges to his bag in recent months. Although his short game dropped off a bit at Augusta, it was strong during his two LIV Tour wins leading up to the Masters.
For both of those LIV wins, DeChambeau had Bettinardi wedges. For the win in Singapore, DeChambeau had Bettinardi HLX 5.0 wedges. The following week, he won the LIV event in South Africa with a combination of Bettinardi HLX 5.0 and 6.0 wedges.
I would never suggest that anyone play the same outfit as a tournament player, especially DeChambeau. Professional equipment is equipped with professional swings.
However, it is worth noting that one of the best players in the world, who can basically play at any club he wants, played Bettinardi.
Bettinardi doubles the copper
The new Molten Copper PVD finish is, of course, the main story for this release. In the launch photos, the finish looks amazing. When combined with Bettinardi’s signature hexagonal milling pattern on the back of the wedge, you end up with a very nice wedge.
But this conclusion is not the end of the copper story. The faces of the wedges are copper plated. While the PVD finish should look the same throughout the life of the wedge, the copper clad face will wear off over time.
Even with the wear and tear the face will experience with use, the overall appearance of the copper face of the wedge should get better and better with age.
Pop copper comes at a premium price
The Bettinardi Molten Copper HLX 6.0 wedges have an MSRP of $250 each. That’s not a small amount of money to pay for the club with the shortest life in the bag. For reference, that price is $50 more than the stock Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedge.
Whether we like it or not, $200 isn’t an uncommon price for a wedge these days. Gone are the days when a wedge over the $100 mark was considered outrageously expensive.
Ultimately, you’re the one who has to decide if the unique look of the molten copper PVD finish and copper-plated face is worth the extra $50. Remember, if you order your wedge online from Bettinardi, you can also customize your wedge specifications including shaft, grip and loft/lie/length during the online ordering process.
I can’t wait to see these in person. Bettinardi has a great history of outstanding looking PVD finishes on their equipment. Molten copper looks quite hot.
Find out more about Bettinardi wedges (and paws) at Bettinardi.com.
