A single wedge from any OEM costs anywhere between $130 and $200 and, if you’re PXG, even more. Once again, everything golf is expensive these days. So when I found out MacGregor had a set of three wedges for $170i knew i had to try them. After playing with them for a few rounds, the results have seriously shocked me. If you’re looking for TL;DR, these wedges are good.
For as long as I’ve been playing golf, I’ve always liked full face wedges and as someone who likes to play a lot of shots with open face wedges, I found that full face wedges suit my game better than standard wedges. With this in mind, MacGregor MT Touring Wedge Set immediately caught my attention.
For $170, you get three full face wedges: 52, 56 and 60 degrees. This is a ridiculous value. We live in a world where three brand new wedges from a major OEM can cost you close to $600. MacGregor is giving you a complete wedge setup for less than the price of a new wedge from some brands.
McGregor released these to compete directly with Costco’s wedge line “on the basis that your golf clubs don’t have to be the same brand as your toilet paper.” I couldn’t agree more.
Ultimately, though, wedges have to perform and, luckily, these do.
The first thing that surprised me was the rotation. I didn’t expect these to be low spin wedges, but I also didn’t expect to hit controlled shots as quickly as they did. Many times, I hit shots that were caught much faster than I expected. This doesn’t mean they spin as much as the more premium wedges on the market, but most golfers will never notice the difference. Most importantly, they don’t rotate so much that you lose your ability to control the layout. It has a good balance with MacGregor Tourney Wedges.
I was also impressed with how easy they were to fly. I had no problem hitting the shots I wanted to hit. Low checkers, soft higher shots, open face shots around the green – all were very doable. This is where these wedges won me over. They don’t feel like a compromise.
They also look fantastic. The full face design won’t be for everyone, but I like it. There’s something confidence-inspiring about seeing grooves all over the face, especially when you like to open up the face around the green.
Now, they are not perfect. Because this is an array, you are locked in at 52, 56, and 60 degrees. I usually play 50, 54 and 60 so these are not my exact favorite specs. It would be nice if McGregor offered more loft configuration options, but, again, that’s a $170 wedge DETERMINED. You cannot reasonably ask for everything.
The same goes for the full face only design. I like full face wedges so this works for me. But a standard groove option would make sense for players who prefer a more traditional look. That said, these are pretty minor complaints considering the price. For $170, there’s a lot to like here. This is a low-risk, low-cost way to try out full-faced wedges, refresh your wedge setup, or just get into something playable without spending an absurd amount of money.
That’s what I really like about this set. Golf desperately needs more equipment like this. You can buy a whole set of surprisingly good wedges for less than a brand new wedge from a major OEM. This shouldn’t feel revolutionary, but, for now, it kind of does.
Will these wedges fit everyone’s game? Absolutely not. But can they make the game more affordable and fun for younger players, casual players, or anyone who doesn’t feel like spending $600 on a set of wedges? Absolutely. MacGregor continues to produce some of the most impressive value-for-money golf equipment. Like MACSPD handcuffs, MT Tour Wedge Set it is one of the best values ​​in the game.
