Avoda Golf has quickly established itself as a brand challenging golf’s status quo, particularly with its unique approach to club specifications and geometry.
The W2 wedges are its latest offering, designed to maximize forgiveness and consistency around the greens. I put the W2 through its paces to see if Avoda’s unconventional design truly delivers a more consistent result.
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In terms of the aesthetics, Avoda has absolutely nailed it here for me. Anyone who listens to the Kick Point Golf Gear Show podcast will know how much I love minimalistic design language on a golf club (particularly a wedge), and that is exactly what we have with the W2. Just the Avoda logo – which I think is a work of art in itself – and a simple G, S, or L denoting Gap, Sand, or Lob wedge adorn this beautiful head, and I love it.
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Too many modern wedges for me offer too much reading and information, along with heavy branding, so the G, S, and L move (as opposed to writing exact loft) is a very welcome one to me at least. For the record, the gap wedge standard loft is 50˚, while the sand and lob wedges come in at 55˚ and 60˚, respectively.
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The utility wedge market has seen a surge in specialized designs, but few have committed to blending forgiveness and aesthetics quite like Avoda. The W2 Wedges promise maximum help, and the main story of this wedge for me is the incredible, high-bounce sole grind.
This high bounce makes it exceptionally forgiving through the turf, while the severely bevelled leading and trailing edges work together to provide versatility in a multitude of ground conditions.
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The secret sauce of the W2 lies entirely in its ability to resist digging. This wedge is basically ‘un-duffable’ because there is so much bounce to help you out with any slightly heavy strike. But, while the deep bounce prevents the club from digging into soft ground or sand, the clever beveling on both edges of the sole helps to prevent the clubhead from deflecting too sharply off the turf – the classic drop-kick style of miss that is usually associated with super high bounce wedges.
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Furthermore, I found the W2 to be an absolute revelation in the sand. I don’t think I have found a better bunker club since the iconic Ping Eye 2 wedge – it just glides through the sand with minimal effort, providing predictable contact and distance. This forgiveness is crucial, turning potential disasters into simple up-and-downs.
In terms of flight, the W2 produced consistent, reliable spin, though it fell just short of the extreme stopping power offered by a couple of other premium wedges, the Callaway Opus SP, and the Vokey SM10. However, when I say just short, I mean just short.
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Over all shots from various ranges, I found it to be only around 100 rpm short of the other two averages, which is a negligible difference that I wouldn’t have noticed at all without the benefit of my Foresight Sports GC3 launch monitor.
Avoda offers golfers several customization options, staying true to their unique approach to club requirements. You can get this wedge built in a single length configuration (where all your irons are the same length), a ‘combo’ length (where all of your scoring clubs from LW through to 8-iron are built to the same length), or in a more conventional variable length setup. This is a massive plus for golfers who have opted into a non-traditional set make-up.
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The £172 / $192 price tag is very competitive with other premium wedges, making the W2 a good value proposition for the technology on offer. For a specialized tool that delivers this level of performance and error correction, the investment is easily justified. The Avoda W2 is an exceptional option for those seeking confidence and consistency around the green.
