Tour Edge Template Series Putters Having offset on a club places the hands in front of the leading edge which in turn means the impact will be more downward helping any player strike the ball more crisply with the correct trajectory and spin. This small amount of offset is a big help by creating a more consistent strike tending to ensure the sole hits the ground at the proper angle. Tour Edge’s TPU-filled pockets behind the face are specifically there to help create a confidencebuilding feel and make use of Tour Edge’s proprietary material branded VIBRCOR. Wingman wedges offer three sole grinds for different playing conditions and swing attack angles. The F/S Grind (6°/8° bounce) is for a firmer turf and players that tend to sweep the ball. The M/N Grind (10° Bounce) is for various ground Tour Edge has updated the Template putter series with four new designs and three modified shapes including mallets, mid-mallets and blades. They broadened their putter offerings with the Template Series each of which has a center of gravity and moment of inertia optimized for that particular shaped head. The first Template series was a hit due both to their performance and relatively low price point. The 2023 series is in keeping with company founder David Glod’s long time strategy of providing clubs to recreational players with the latest design, materials and technology at reasonable prices. The choice of PVD finishes (silver or black) complements the CNC milled Micro-Grooves conditions and players with a neutral setup. The S/D Grind (12°/14° Bounce) works well for softerground and those players with a more vertical attack angles which tends to dig into the turf. By Ed Travis Fast Facts Tour Edge Exotics Wingman Wedges –– Forged clubheads –– Vibration absorbing TPU-filled pockets –– Back weight: 5-gram standard—2.5, 7.5, 10, 12.5-gram custom –– All lofts 3mm offset –– Milled face, grooves & micro-grooves –– Three stock grinds –– Stock shaft: Dynamic Gold 115 –– MSRP $139.99 each which are 20% deeper, plus wider than the earlier Templates in order to generate topspin quickly after impact. It also helps with the Template’s feel along with the fact the heads are made from the softest stainless steel available. “The new Template putter series has taken leaps and bounds in the look and feel department,” said Glod. “This putter line is bringing together today’s technology with classic putter designs and perfectly blending the two, just like what Template golf holes are designed to do in course architecture.” The Template name comes from the use of a template golf hole in golf course architecture. Template holes were first utilized by American
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