{"id":9192,"date":"2026-09-04T04:01:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/9192\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T04:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:01:29","slug":"bettinardi-hlx-3-0-wedge-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/9192\/","title":{"rendered":"Bettinardi HLX 3.0 Wedge Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n50 Words or Less<\/p>\n

The Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedge has stunning looks and excellent feel.\u00a0 Two sole options.\u00a0 Plenty of spin.<\/p>\n

Check out the new Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges HERE<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been over five years since Bettinardi released the H2 wedge [review HERE].\u00a0 That\u2019s a long product life cycle, especially by golf industry standards.\u00a0 What have they been doing with all that time?\u00a0 Completely redesigning their approach to wedges, with new material, a new face, and a stunning new look.\u00a0 The result is the Bettinardi HLX 3.0.<\/p>\n

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Looks<\/p>\n

In the bag, the Bettinardi HLX 3.0 is easily one the best looking wedges on the market.\u00a0 Bettinardi covers the top of the blade in their signature Honeycomb milling.\u00a0 Thanks to a simple monochromatic paint scheme and tasteful branding, the focus stays on this unique element.\u00a0 Another thing that I like about the look of the HLX 3.0 is the abundance of mill marks along the sole.<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi<\/p>\n

At address, the HLX 3.0 wedge has a traditional teardrop profile with a very slightly rounded leading edge.\u00a0 The head is average in size overall, giving it appeal to players of all ability levels.<\/p>\n

The Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedges are available in two finishes: Black Smoke and Chrome.<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi
\nSound & Feel<\/p>\n

One of the biggest changes to the new HLX 3.0 wedge is that it\u2019s made of carbon steel.\u00a0 According to Bettinardi, this change was made to give the player a softer feel at impact.<\/p>\n

To me, this soft feel really comes through on short shots.\u00a0 From pitches to chips, the ball feels very heavy on the face and creates a quiet \u201cthud.\u201d\u00a0 As you move into 3\/4 and full swings, the feel firms up a little and the sound gets more crisp.\u00a0 The feedback on strike location is excellent.<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi<\/p>\n

Performance<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the sole.\u00a0 Bettinardi is offering the HLX 3.0 in six different lofts with two different grinds.\u00a0 At 50, 52, and 54 degrees, the HLX 3.0 comes with the C-Grind.\u00a0 At 56, 58, and 60 degrees, players can choose between the C-Grind and the RJ-Grind.<\/p>\n

Looking at the specs, you\u2019ll see that the RJ-Grind has 2 degrees more bounce than the C-Grind.\u00a0 This leads Bettinardi to describe the RJ-Grind as being more forgiving and better for the player with a steeper angle of attack.\u00a0 What you\u2019ll notice in looking at the two grinds is that the RJ-Grind has more relief in the heel and toe\u00a0and appears a bit narrower overall.<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi<\/p>\n

Despite having a fairly shallow angle of attack, I often gravitate toward wedges with a little more bounce and sole width, so both Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedge grinds worked well for me.\u00a0 With either wedge, I was able to make an aggressive swing without fear that the club would stick in the turf.\u00a0 I did find the RJ-Grind to be a little easier to open up, but the difference between the two grinds was not huge.\u00a0 I could be very happy gaming either grind.<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi<\/p>\n

In addition to offering new grinds, Bettinardi has redesigned the face of the wedge.\u00a0 Per Bettinardi, their High Helix Cut machining process cuts grooves that are at the USGA limits.\u00a0 In my launch monitor testing, the HLX 3.0 wedge was in the elite range for spin.\u00a0 From full swings to half swings, spin was very high and consistent.<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi<\/p>\n

The Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedge comes with four premium stock shaft choices.\u00a0 I tested these wedges with the KBS Hi-Rev 2.0.\u00a0 The other options are the Nippon Modus3 115 and the True Temper Dynamic Gold in S200 and S400.<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi
\nConclusion<\/p>\n

The Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedges were well worth the wait.\u00a0 In the bag, they\u2019re pure eye candy, and they reward good strikes with excellent feel.\u00a0 Add in consistent spin, a pair of versatile grinds, and a quartet of premium stock shafts and you have a wedge I can confidently recommend to nearly any player.<\/p>\n

Bettinardi HLX 3.0 Wedge Price & Specs<\/p>\n

\"Bettinardi<\/p>\n

\"Matt <\/p>\n

Editor In Chief at Plugged In Golf<\/p>\n

Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.<\/p>\n

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