When you hear “Bettinardi,” you probably don’t instinctively think wedges, but with the introduction of the HLX 3.0’s—you really should! Bettinardi is taking aim at helping you improve your entire short game beyond just the putting green with more options than ever before including new grinds and finishes.

Bettinardi started making wedges back in 2002 as a way to showcase the company’s advanced ability to mill complex shapes from a single block of steel. With the HLX 3.0, the company is taking the wedge line one step further thanks to a total redesign and the introduction of new technology into the wedge-making process.

Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedges: How they’re made

The heads of the Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedges are forged from soft carbon steel to provide the best possible feel and feedback to the golfer. Then, in true Bettinardi fashion, the rest of the head including sole grind is milled inhouse to create superior consistency wedge to wedge. Other big names have recently started to offer milled soles on their wedges, but if you are looking for the innovators in the space, Bettinardi has been doing this for more than a decade.

Profile and grind Options

From address, the wedges have a traditional rounded profile with a straighter leading edge and soft curving topline along with a slightly higher heel. This leads them to have what appears to be a shorter heel-to-toe length, which frames the ball nicely and gives them a confidence-inspiring look to get through the turf.

Speaking to turf interaction, the HLX 3.0s come in a couple of grind options to best suit the intended player based on their approach into the ball:

C grind: The 2020 C grind was reimagined with a more aggressively relieved toe and heel to promote clean contact and additional versatility. Thanks to the contouring, and removal of mass from the sole they were able to shift the center of gravity and produce a wedge with more spin greater distance control shot after shot.

The C grind comes in lofts of 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 60 degrees.

RJ grind: This sole design is engineered for the player looking for more versatility on tight lies around the green but still needs additional bounce on square face shots.

The RJ grind is available in the higher lofts of 56, 58, and 60 degrees.

Price and availability

Bettinardi HLX 3.0 wedges are available through Bettinardi’s website, Bettinardi.com, for $190.00