Wedge · 2022
Ping Glide 4.0
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 9 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance84
- Looks83
- Feel82
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Rated highest for distance and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a versatile, high-spinning wedge with a grind for every condition and forgiving, predictable performance - ideal for mid-handicappers who still want control.
You want the softest milled feel or the most compact tour-blade look - a forged players' wedge suits better.
Pros
- MyGolfSpy 2023 - best wedge for spin and best in the wet, 10th overall
- Four meaningfully different grinds (S/W/T/E) across 17 loft-bounce combos
- Incredibly forgiving - remarkably predictable ball speed and carry even on off-centre strikes
- An Emery face blast and differentiated grooves give more spin and a lower launch
Cons
- Feel is a little firm for some despite the elastomer insert - not a buttery milled wedge
- A larger, more forgiving head than a compact tour blade - less of a shot-maker's look
- The thin (T) grind is limited to the 58-60° lofts
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongIncredibly forgiving for a scoring wedge - remarkably predictable ball speed and carry distance even on off-center strikes, very forgiving and consistent with good offline dispersion despite heel and toe misses, the W grind in particular maximizing turf forgiveness. Among the more forgiving players' wedges.
Distance
ExcellentElite control - named the best wedge for spin and best in the wet for 2023, with remarkably predictable carry, the lower launch and high spin giving tight distance control. Among the most dependable wedges for repeatable scoring distances.
Workability
StrongGenuinely versatile - four meaningfully different soles, S (do-everything), W (wide/forgiving), T (thin/tight lies) and E (Eye2 high-toe for bunkers), with 17 grind-loft combos plus differentiated grooves for full and partial shots. One of the most versatile grind lineups for shaping and matching turf.
Feel
ExcellentSolid, with a soft center - solid feel is a Glide trademark, with centered strikes offering a softer feel from the larger activated elastomer insert (36% more face contact), though the feel is a little firm overall but pleasant. Good for a cast wedge, if not a buttery milled one.
Sound
ExcellentInformative feedback - excellent audio feedback, very quiet on center but noticeably louder off-center, immediately telling you when you missed, a clean, controlled impact note. A genuinely useful acoustic.
Looks at address
ExcellentInviting and clean - the Glide 4.0 looks inviting behind the ball, with a clean Hydropearl Chrome profile that balances confidence with a players' shape. A polished, confidence-inspiring look.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at PING Glide 4.0 Wedge Review - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PING Glide 4.0 Wedge Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping Glide 4.0 wedges tested and reviewed - ClubTest 2022 - GOLF.com
- Read the full review at Ping Glide 4.0 Wedge Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Ping Glide 4.0 wedges: What you need to know - Golf Digest
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping Glide 4.0 best for?
You want a versatile, high-spinning wedge with a grind for every condition and forgiving, predictable performance - ideal for mid-handicappers who still want control.
Who should avoid the Ping Glide 4.0?
You want the softest milled feel or the most compact tour-blade look - a forged players' wedge suits better.
What handicap is the Ping Glide 4.0 suitable for?
The Ping Glide 4.0 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Ping Glide 4.0 best at?
In our research the Ping Glide 4.0 rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on sound.