Bettinardi HLX 6.0 Wedge Review

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The Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges will help bring out the art in your short game.  Beautiful looks and solid, forged feel.  Two subtly different sole grinds.  Lots of spin.

Introduction

While so much in golf is now data-driven – optimized driver distances, strategic decisions based on Strokes Gained statistics – the short game is still the realm of the artist.  And if you’re going to play an artistic short game, your wedges should be works of art, too.  Enter the Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges, forged, carbon steel wedges with the beauty and the feel to make you feel like Monet around the greens.

Looks

Though the address look is much more important than the way a club looks in the bag, the Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges look so good at rest that we’re going to start there.  What’s so good about these is that they’re simultaneously subtle and eye-catching.  That’s possible because the aesthetic interest is almost all in the milling.

The top of the club has the traditional circular milling pattern, and the bottom has Bettinardi’s signature hexagons.  These two sections are divided by a channel that gets wider as you move toward the heel – a hint that these are much more than showpieces.  The branding is almost an afterthought which is a shame because it’s executed brilliantly.  Overall, I don’t think you can’t find three wedges that look better in the bag.

At address, the HLX 6.0 looks good, though there’s nothing particularly unusual happening.  These are mid-sized wedges with a shape that’s more round than teardrop.  There is a subtle difference in shape as you move up in the lofts: the higher lofted wedges have larger faces with a taller heel and more rounded leading edge.

The Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges are available in two finishes: Chrome (seen here) and Graphite.

Sound & Feel

The sound of impact is just a premium as the look.  Striking a urethane-covered ball with the Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedge produces a round, robust “tock.”  Impressively, these wedges feel good even with range balls, never getting into click-y, thin sounds.

Your ears will also pick up a lot feedback cues as you spend some time with the Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges.  Thin shots step up in volume noticeably.  More subtly, perfect strikes have a more concise sound than slight mishits.

The feel of these forged carbon steel wedges is medium soft with good feedback.  As with the sound, there’s a little something extra good in the perfect strikes, but every decent shot feels pleasant.  After just a handful of swings, I was able to discern impact location through my hands with precision.

Performance

The Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges are subtle refinements on their previous offerings, not a full-scale overhaul.  One of the refinements was a change to the face.  Bettinardi boasts a “re-engineered groove geometry” and an increased number of grooves.  What I saw in my launch monitor testing was first tier spin creation.  From full swings to pitches, the HLX 6.0 puts plenty of bite – or, perhaps more appropriately, sting – into your wedge shots.

Another subtle change was the refinement to the leading edge of the lower lofted wedges.  Per Bettinardi, the 48, 50, 52, and 54 degree wedges received more squared leading edges with less offset.  These are logical changes, to me, as most players use their lower lofted wedges for square-faced shots.  On a full swing or a simple chip, most golfers will have an easier time aiming a straighter leading edge.

For the Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges, there are two sole designs: the C Grind and RJ Grind.  The C Grind is offered at every loft from 48 to 60 degrees, while the RJ Grind is available from 54 to 60 degrees.  As you would expect, the C Grind offers a fuller sole, best for square-faced shots.  The RJ Grind features heavier relief on the heel, toe, and trailing edge which allows the leading edge to stay down on open-faced shots.

An interesting detail is that the RJ Grind has four to six degrees more bounce than the C Grind at the same loft.  Often we see the opposite – a heavier grind and less bounce.  I like what Bettinardi has done here because if offers versatility without removing the insurance against digging.  However, I will note that this makes the difference between the soles more subtle.  I found both grinds were very adept at picking the ball off hard, thin lies with the face square or open.

Finally, Bettinardi offers a quartet of outstanding stock shaft options.  This is something they’ve done since the HLX 3.0 [review HERE], and they deserve substantial kudos for it – wedge shafts matter much more than most golfers realize.  The options are the Nippon Modus 115, KBS Hi-Rev 2.0, and True Temper Dynamic Gold in S200 and S400.

I tested the HLX 6.0 wedges with the KBS Hi-Rev 2.0, which is a significant reason why I saw my shots launching so high.  The Hi-Rev 2.0 is a great choice for players who want that higher ball flight with maximum spin.  If you prefer a lower ball flight with your wedges, any of the other stock options are better choices.  My preference is the Modus 115; players who want more weight will favor Dynamic Gold.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for clubs that will make you feel like a short game artist, check out the Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges.  These will turn heads at the course and have you smiling every time you pull them out of the bag.  The high spin they produce will keep you smiling when the ball checks up just like you planned.

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Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.

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