Ping Glide Forged
The Ping Glide Forged is a forged wedge from 2018. It comes in lofts from 50 to 60 degrees with 6, 8, 10 and 12 degrees of bounce and S grinds. It launches mid-height with high spin. It listed at $160 when it launched in 2018. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Ping Glide Forged specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $160 |
| Loft options | 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° |
| Bounce options | 6°, 8°, 10°, 12° |
| Grind options | S |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Construction | Forged |
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Sole width | Medium |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | High |
| Swing speed range | 70 to 120 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 18 |
| Key technology | 8620 carbon steel, Hydropearl |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from 2ndswing.com, ping.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, eu.ping.com, golfdigest.com, ping.com
Product page web.archive.org
Who the Ping Glide Forged suits
- Golfers who want a middle-of-the-road sole that works from most lies.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Ping Glide Forged
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Opus SP+Callaway2026 · $230 · 70 to 120 mph
- Cleveland RTZ 2 Tour RackCleveland2026 · $220 · 70 to 120 mph
- Cleveland RTZ Tour RackCleveland2025 · $190 · 70 to 120 mph
- New Level Golf SPN V3New Level Golf2026 · $149 · 70 to 120 mph
Ping Glide Forged: common questions
Who is the Ping Glide Forged for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 18. Golfers who want a middle-of-the-road sole that works from most lies.
How much does the Ping Glide Forged cost?
It listed at about $160 at launch in 2018. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
What lofts does the Ping Glide Forged come in?
It comes in 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60°.
What are alternatives to the Ping Glide Forged?
Similar wedges in our catalog include the Callaway Opus SP+ (2026), the Cleveland RTZ 2 Tour Rack (2026), the Cleveland RTZ Tour Rack (2025) and the New Level Golf SPN V3 (2026).
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