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Wedge Reviews

The big review – wilson staff fg tour wedge.

The FG Tour is Wilson’s new forged wedge, designed in Chicago to “deliver a family of precision wedges that meet every shot requirement, course condition and style of play”. We got to try one to see what sort of performance we could coax out of it.

Wilson have this to say about their new wedge: “Designed for players of all abilities, the FG Tour wedges compliment the Tour-proven FG Tour irons, which have been used by Wilson Staff Tour professionals Ricky Barnes and triple Major winner Padraig Harrington. The wedges, which adhere to the latest groove specifications, have been designed following advice from Wilson’s Tour professionals.”

Technical Specifications

A slightly more rounded face than the modern teardrop that we see with the likes of Titliest Vokeys or Mizuno MP-T series, the FG Tour has a slightly arced leading ledge and looks very attractive at address. The face is milled across the entire width, not just the grooved area and the milling marks are biased to work best when the face is opened up while the CNC milled grooves are beautifully sharp.The top notch satin finish adds a final elegant note.

Lovely soft feeling if not quite as soft as some but a beautiful level of feedback that lets you know exactly how you have struck the ball. The quality Lamkin grip meant that nothing was hidden on all strikes; partial or full shots, perfect hits or less than perfect ones, all is all there for you.

Performance

First off you can see straight away that these wedges produce a lot of spin. All shots, from partial to full produce shots with a truckload of spin. On anything more than a half shot you can watch the ball dance on the green and on a receptive green the ball with happily rip back. Interestingly, the FG Tour seems to do this without causing too much damage although the ball is not completely untouched. The grooves are Condition of Competition conforming and Wilson say that they are the absolutely on the limit of the specifications. Since the ball spends so long on the face the natural trajectory is low for a wedge but this aids playability since your shots are less likely to be affected by the conditions.

The sole grind (below) does dictate how you can use this wedge. Although the 10 degree bounce (measured at 9.5 degrees) on the 54 degree review model is not unusual for that loft, the width of the sole and the lack of any trailing edge grind means that it really only suits full shots and chipping. If you opening the face up, the leading edge rises very quickly so that you would really only want to do this out of a very fluffly lie or very soft sand. The good news is that the 58 and 60 degree wedges do have a different sole grind that allows the face to be opened without the leading edge rising too much since this hand grind takes off some of the sole towards the heel.

The FG Tour is good is firm conditions and excellent when the going is softer. Play out of soft sand is easy, especially since the phenomenal amount of spin allows you to really throw the ball in the air and the bounce makes digging almost impossible.

This wedge is very good on full shots and frankly awesome on chips; put the ball back in your stance, lead with the heads and you can produce the type of fizzing shooter that comes off the face low, bounces once and then grabs to a halt. You know, the sort of unbelievable shot that Paddy used to stick the 18th green after dunking two in the water the first time he won The Open. Okay, we probably aren’t going to be in the same situation but it’s a high percentage shot that makes greenside play very simple and this club plays it as well as any we’ve tried.

With great feel and good looks it’s a top wedge, even if we would have liked to see the more versatile grind offered on more lofts than the 58 and 60. Wilson have showed just how much spin you can get from the new grooves and it’s a lot and it’s only when you find yourself in deep rough do the conforming grooves start to offer less spin that their non-conforming . A quality wedge from a quality manufacturer, the FG Tour is an excellent wedge and you will not be upset if it finds its way into your bag.

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Dec 14, 2012 at 11:21 am

Any updates on these since the review? Thinking about getting a 54 & 58. The price is unbeatable at Golfsmith right now.

aidanmcgrath

Feb 21, 2013 at 7:09 pm

Really good wedges, a 58 degree is essential because as said in review the 54 is extremely hard to play with an open face off a tight lie.

Jul 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm

I just put these wedges in my bag along with FG Tour irons…I am playing the 52/08 and 56/12…and you are correct man these things impart some serious spin…playing with a FG Tour golfball I hit my 56 from about 85 yards and spun the thing back about 10 feet and did not go at it hard…was very surprised…so they will be staying in the bag…Seriously!

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Titleist launches new vokey wedgeworks 60 “a” grind wedge.

The menu of grind options just got more expansive for Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks consumers, with the addition of a “60A” wedge to the lineup.

Previously, Vokey offered seven main grind options for players with various needs :

• T Grind: The narrowest sole option, which is widely used by PGA Tour players, and has low bounce
• L Grind: The lowest bounce option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for maximum versatility
• F Grind: An all-purpose grind that’s best for full wedge shots played with a square face
• S Grind: A neutral grind, best for full shots played with a square face
• M Grind: A versatile grind that’s for players who want to open and close the face for various shots
• D Grind: A higher-bounce wedge that’s for players with a steep swing angle, but want to play shots from various club orientations
• K Grind: The highest-bounce wedge option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for versatility

Titleist has now added the “A” grind, which has actually already been played on the PGA Tour by golfers such as Tom Kim, who used an A-grind to win three times on the PGA Tour, Wyndham Clark, who won the U.S. Open using an A-grind, and Max Homa, who used an A-grind at the 2023 Open Championship.

According to Titleist, the Vokey WedgeWorks 60A wedge is a low-bounce option that’s for golfers with a shallow angle of attack, and who play in firmer conditions. It has a “smoothed-out” sole for a faster feel through the turf, helping some golfers slide under the ball easier at impact.

“The most important club for me, probably in my bag, is this A grind,” Clark said, according to a Titleist press release. “I use the SM9 60-degree A grind, which is a low bounce 60 that is very versatile. I’m able to – on tight lies, rough, wet lies, firm lies, whatever it is – hit the shot I want, and with the amount of spin I want, trajectory and everything.”  

Apparently, Geoff Ogilvy played a large part in the A-grind coming to life.

“I spoke with Geoff (Ogilvy), and we got on the topic of Australian golf courses and how they compared to courses in America, and around the world,” said Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill, in a press release. “I asked him some specific questions, which resulted in an idea to design another lob wedge grind option that complemented the firm links-style conditions that players face – not just in Australia and Europe – but globally. Geoff has always been a low bounce player in his 60-degree, so I took his 60.04L wedge and removed the ribbon, resulting in a grind that moves through the turf quickly with very little resistance.” 

The new Vokey A-grind will be available on Nov. 7, selling for $225 each. Custom options include up to six toe engravings, 10-15 character stamping options, the Flight Line alignment feature option, and custom shafts/grips/ferrules are available.

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In-Depth Review: Titleist Vokey SM6 Wedges

Pros: A new, progressive CG design helps the low-lofted wedges fly a few yards farther, and improves the feel of the high-lofted wedges while boosting consistency. With lofts from 46-62 degrees and five distinct grinds, most golfers will be able to find an SM6 wedge that works for them.

Cons: At $149, they’re $20 more expensive than SM5 models.

Who they’re for: All golfers.

• Price: $149 (MAP)
• Lofts: 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62
• Grinds: F (46-56), S (54-60), M (54-62), L (58-60), K (58-60)
• Finishes:  Tour Chrome (plated), Steel Gray (plated) and Jet Black (QPQ)
• Stock Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S200
• Construction: Cast (8620 carbon steel)

A glance at Vokey’s new SM6 wedges reveals that something is different. Some golfers will understand the science of why the wedges look like they do, but many won’t. Unlike a lot of new golf club technologies, however, golfers won’t need to be in the know to be impressed. I don’t talk about the “cool factor” in many of my reviews, but the SM6 wedges certainly have it.

Those curves on the back of the SM6 wedges? They create what’s called a progressive center of gravity (CG), which means the weighting of the SM6 wedges varies based on loft. The lowest-lofted SM6 wedges (46-52 degrees) have the lowest CG, the mid-lofted wedges (54, 56 degrees) have a higher CG and the highest-lofted wedges (58-62 degrees) have the highest CG. The three different CG positions match the desired impact area on each wedge’s club face — lower-lofted wedges are generally contacted lower on the face, while higher-lofted wedges are generally contacted higher on the face — to improve trajectory, feel and consistency.

Low-Lofted SM6 Wedges 

If you’ve ever wished your Vokey 46-, 48-, 50- or 52-degree wedge flew a little farther, SM6 models will. Vokey says the low-lofted SM6 wedges create about 1.5 mph more ball speed and 3-4 yards more distance, and I buy their claim after testing SM6 wedges that were built to the same specs as my SM5 models on Foresight GC2.

“Distance doesn’t matter with wedges,” you might be saying, and you’re correct in theory. Who cares if your gap wedge goes 110 or 113 yards, as long as you hit it a consistent distance. That’s not the issue, though. Improvements in golf equipment technology have irons flying farther than they ever have, which means more golfers need a club — and maybe even two clubs — between 46-and-52 degrees to bridge the gap between their shortest iron and mid-or-high-lofted wedge.

I’m one of those golfers who needs two wedges to fill the gap. I use a 9 iron that measures 41 degrees and carries about 150 yards. I also use a 54-degree wedge (bent to 55 degrees) that carries about 105 yards. I fill the gap with a 46-degree wedge (bent to 45 degrees) that carries about 135 yards. I prefer its look and feel to the pitching wedge from my iron set because I can vary trajectory more easily with it. I also carry a 50-degree wedge that carries about 120 yards.

An issue I had with the SM5 wedges (46-08 F Grind, 50-08 F Grind) is the same one I’ve always had with other low-lofted wedges. Many times when I tried to hit them a little harder to make them go a few yards farther, they didn’t. Shots often just went higher due to excess spin. I’ve seen countless golfers experience this problem, especially better players.

The biggest improvement to the low-lofted SM6 wedges is that they create a more iron-like ball flight. It’s slight, but their faster trajectory is a little bit less likely to balloon. To me, they also feel slightly softer than the SM5’s at impact.

Probably just as important as the new progressive CG design of the low-lofted SM6 wedges is something that isn’t new — the different bounce options Vokey offers in its 50- and 52-degree wedges. Both the 50- and 52-degree models are offered in F Grinds with effective bounce angles of 8 and 12 degrees. Most manufacturers offer multiple bounce options in their mid- and high-lofted models, but it’s rare to see two different options in low-lofted models.

In July 2015, I traveled to Titleist’s Oceanside, California Test Facility to learn more about the company’s 716 iron line. During the downtime, Titleist offered me an opportunity to be fit for SM5 wedges by the man himself, Bob Vokey. My steeper angle of attack theoretically made me a better fit for the 50-12 F Grind (a 50-degree wedge with 12 degrees of effective bounce), but my results were better with the 50-08 F Grind.

Vokey explained that the reduced bounce helped me contact the ball slightly higher on the face, and that improved my ball flight. That moment cemented how important it is for golfers to be fit for not just their lob wedge, but for as many of their wedges as possible.

Mid-Lofted SM6 Wedges 

The mid-lofted SM6 wedges (54 and 56 degrees) are most similar to the SM5 models, as they do not have the weight pads used in the low-lofted and high-lofted wedges. That’s because, according to Vokey representatives, the CG of the mid-lofted wedges was pretty much where it needed to be.

For that reason, the biggest change golfers will notice if they switch to an SM6 from an SM5 is the shaping. Unlike the low-lofted SM6 wedges, which are significantly smaller than SM5 models and have shorter hosels, the mid-lofted SM6 wedges are roughly the same size. There’s no denying, however, that the shaping of the SM6 wedges gives them a more streamlined look. Their toes are more rounded, their top lines are thinner and their par area, the part of a wedge’s top line that conjoins with the hosel, blends more seamlessly.

I’ve given my SM5 and SM6 54-14 F Grind wedges (bent to 55 degrees) to several golfers and had them hit shots with each one to see if they could notice a different in feel. Some told me the SM6 felt softer, while others told me the SM5 felt softer. For that reason, its hard to make an absolute statement about a change in feel in the mid-lofted wedges. I’ve had a few golfers tell me the SM5 wedges look better at address, but many more have preferred the look of the SM6.

Before moving on to the high-lofted wedges, I want to point out two more things; one is specific to the mid-lofted models, one that is not.

SM6 wedges use Vokey’s new TX4 grooves that feature a parallel face texture to increase spin and consistency.

• Like SM5 models, both the 54 and 56 are available in three different grinds (F, S and M). For the SM6 line, however, the popular M Grind has 2 degrees less effective bounce to make it more versatile from a wider variety of lies.
• All SM6 wedges also feature Vokey’s new TX4 grooves, which use a machine-milled, parallel face texture that Titleist says can increase consistency and sharpens groove edges to add as much as 200 rpm of spin. The SM6 wedges also use the same progressive groove design as the SM5 wedges. The lower-lofted wedges (46-54) use narrower, deeper grooves to displace more debris on square-face shots, while higher-lofted wedges (56-62) use shallower grooves that create more friction on open-face shots.

High-Lofted SM6 Wedges 

With a slightly higher CG, the high-lofted SM6 wedges do seem to launch shots slightly lower and with a little more spin than SM5 models, and that’s exactly what most better players want their high-lofted wedges to do. But the change likely won’t be noticed by the majority of golfers. What they will notice, however, is how much better the high-lofted SM6 wedges feel at impact. Every golfer has experienced the “clank” that occurs when a wedge shot is hit too high on the face, or toward the heel or toe at impact. With the high-lofted SM6 wedges, those shots felt softer and more solid.

Due to their higher CG, the high-lofted wedges also seemed to be a little more consistent in my testing on Foresight. Especially when hitting 50-yard shots, I saw that the 60-degree SM6 M Grind wedge seemed to land a little closer my target on mishits. Sometimes it flew 1-2 yards farther than I expected when I contacted a shot slightly on the toe or the heel; sometimes shots just held their line just a little bit better. The difference is small, but can make an difference. We’re all better at making 6-foot putts than we are 9-footers, aren’t we?

As for shaping, the new wedges don’t look the same as the SM5’s at address. They appear slightly larger, and have the same general appearance as the other wedges in the new line.

At Address: A Vokey SM6 lob wedge (60-08 M Grind)

No discussion of a Vokey high-lofted wedge is complete without mentioning their four distinct sole grinds, which Team Vokey continues to tweak based on its work with Tour players, as well as average golfers. Despite the several improvements to the new wedges, the grinds continue to be one of their main selling points. That’s how powerful using the proper sole grind can be.

Again, it’s best to get fitted, but if you can’t, the chart and list below offers a few starting points.

• If you struggle from the sand, try the K Grind (available in 58, 60). It has the widest sole of any Vokey wedge, and can work well for golfers with steep attack angles. Compared to SM5 K Grind wedges, it has 1-degree more effective bounce to help the wedge better resist digging on square-face shots.
• If you play courses with extremely firm turf conditions, try the L Grind (available in 58, 60). It has the lowest effective bounce (4 degrees), and slightly more camber than SM5 models to goflers resist digging.
• The M Grind (available in 54, 56, 58, 60, 62) will work best for golfers who like to manipulate the face open or closed, while the S Grind (available in 54, 56, 58, 60, 62) is better for golfers who tend to play more square-faced shots. The 58 and 60-degree S Grind wedges have 3-degrees more bounce than SM5 models.

Vokey Custom Options

As noted above, I don’t use a standard SM5 wedge. At Oceanside, Vokey fit me for a V-Grind that’s offered through the company’s Hand Ground Program. According to Titleist representatives, Hand Ground SM6 wedges, which make available Tour-only grinds and enhanced customization options — will be released to the public at a later date.

Do I really need a V-Grind wedge? I must admit, with a little practice I could probably use the SM6 M Grind and hit all the shots I need to hit. But I liked the performance V Grind enough to pay the extra money for it (Hand Ground wedges start at $350 each).

For golfers not willing to pay that much for a completely custom wedge, Vokey offers more affordable custom options to standard SM6 wedges through its WedgeWorks Services . Through the program, golfers can customize the shafts, grips, shaft bands, ferrules, stampings and paintfill of their wedges. I’ve had several wedges customized through WedgeWorks, and the work is always A++.

Should you Upgrade?

If you’re currently using a set of properly fit SM5 wedges, your transition from them to the SM6 models should be an easy one. Many golfers will see certain benefits from the newer wedges, as I did, but they may or may not warrant an immediate upgrade, especially if their grooves are still fresh.

An aside about buying wedges: Many tournament players purchase two sets of wedges at a time. They practice with one set and use another on the golf course, which keeps their grooves as fresh as possible for tournaments. While it doubles cost, it helps their gamer wedges last longer and adds peace of mind that they’re getting the best possible performance from their wedges on the course.

More questions?

What else do you want to know? I’ll do my best to answer your questions in the comments section.

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Review: Callaway MD3 Milled wedges

Pros : Options are plentiful with the MD3 Milled wedges. There are three different sole grinds, two finishes and a wide range of lofts (46-60 degrees). Low-lofted, mid-lofted and high-lofted wedges are each equipped with a distinct groove design that’s tailored to shot-specific needs. 

Cons : Wedge heads are not able to be customized with stampings, engravings or paint fill. Unlike Callaway’s Mack Daddy 2 wedges , the MD3 Milled are not forged. 

Who they’re for:  Anyone can play the MD3 Milled wedges, especially with the addition of the wider-soled “W Grind.”

• Lofts available: 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees
• Grinds:  S Grind (46-60), W Grind (54-60), C Grind (56-60)
• Finishes: Matte Black (46-60) and Satin Chrome (46-60)
• Price: $129.99
• Stock Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S300

New and improved are popular terms in the golf equipment world, but generally there’s more emphasis on the “new” part than the “improved” part. Fortunately, what’s new about Callaway’s MD3 Milled wedges also offers noticeable improvements over previous models from the company.

So what’s new and improved about the MD3 Milled wedges? Here are five things to know about them.

Throwing weight around

Each MD3 Milled wedge has four colored ports in its rear cavity. Weight was removed from those areas to give the wedges a higher-toe design that moves the center of gravity (CG) higher for a slightly lower launch and more spin — exactly what the best golfers want from their wedge shots.

For me, it wasn’t the fact I could hit the 58.9 S Grind with as much spin as I wanted; it was the ease with which I was able to alter the trajectory. With the 54.12 W Grind, I had no problem hitting the ball high to front pin locations, or flighting shots that minimized the effect of the wind.   

Shot-specific grooves

All 54- and 56-degree (pictured) MD3 Wedges have Callaway’s 20V grooves.

With the MD3 Milled, Callaway offers three specific groove patterns to optimize launch and spin based on the loft of the wedge. Pitching and gap wedges (46-52 degrees) have Callaway’s 30V grooves, which have 30-degree side walls that perform best on the more aggressive, downward strikes that are common with the clubs. Mid-lofted wedges (54-56 degrees) use Callaway’s 20V grooves, which have 20-degree side walls that excel on bunker shots and full swings. Lob wedges (58-60 degrees) have Callaway’s 5V grooves, which create maximum spin on shots around the green.

In testing, I was most impressed with the 5V groove, which does a remarkable job moving additional moisture and debris away from the ball. That came in quite handy when navigating juicy lies around the green.  

More refined grinds

The MD3 wedges are available in three distinct sole grinds: S Grind, C Grind and W Grind. My thoughts on each are below.

S Grind: The “S” is the most versatile of the three available grinds. I’m tempted to say that S stands for “Swiss Army Knife,” as there was no shot I couldn’t hit with the grind. It was the most consistent grind on full swings from the fairway and tight lies, and more than held its own out of both light and deep rough. There’s no doubt that the S Grind will fit the majority players, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with bagging the S Grind in two, three or four different wedges, depending on your bag setup.

C Grind:  This grind offers more heel and toe relief than the S Grind, creating an effectively thinner sole that excels in firmer conditions. While it doesn’t play nice with steep angles of attack, the additional relief in both the heel and toe did keep the head moving through the rough and allowed the leading edge to sit nicely under the ball at address — especially on open-faced shots. That adds versatility for golfers who hit a lot of specialty shots around the green.

W Grind:  The W Grind is ideal for bunker play, messy lies and players with steep attack angles. It was my favorite grind, because it seemed to get better the closer I got to the hole. Out of both light and deep rough, the W Grind operated like one of those old ginsu knives, but without the lame sales pitch. Getting up and down from gnarly lies around the green felt entirely too easy. And if the lie was clean and the turf was on the softer side, I had no problem hitting aggressive shots with a square or opened club face because I knew the wider sole would resist digging. Especially on less-than-full shots from inside 100 yards, the W Grind quickly earned the go-to spot in my bag.

Two finishes

The MD3 Milled’s Matte Black finish (above) will wear and rust over time, while the Satin Chrome, which is plated, will show less wear but produce slightly more glare on sunny days.

Although the MD3 Milled wedges aren’t forged — they’re cast from 8620 steel — both finishes felt fantastic with an edge in softness going to the Matte Black.

Looks to get emotional about

At Address: A 58-degree S Grind.

Last but not least, the MD3 Milled are an awesome choice if you favor a teardrop shape at address. In that regard, the MD3 Milled approaches aesthetic perfection. The slightly raised toe and marginally straighter leading edge, compared to previous models, gives the wedge a clean look that balances angular lines with subtle curves.

Notice the added sole curvature visible at address in this 56-degree wedge, which is a result of its C Grind.

For all the time we spend looking at the face of the wedge, many golfers are concerned about the appearance of the club as it sits in the bag. Some will call the cavity of the MD3 Milled is a bit gaudy, but others will see the four luminescent ports and green accents as fun and recognizable.  

The Takeaway

The W Grind will work best for golfers who play golf in soft conditions, as well as those looking for improved sand play.

The MD3 Milled are the best production wedges Callaway has released in the past decade for a variety of reasons. At $129.99, the three distinct grinds and two finish options should cover the needs of most interested golfers. The shaping of the wedges is also so beautiful at address, and I found them to look and feel as good as leading wedge models.

The lack of custom options — stampings, paintfill, etc — isn’t a deal breaker, but does leave some room for improvement. At the end of the day, however, wedges should judged on how they perform. With an improved weighting scheme and loft-specific grooves, Callaway put performance first with the MD3 Milled and it won’t go unnoticed.

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The Wilson Staff FG Tour TC Wedge is a really solid offering.  Two sole configurations and two finishes give you plenty of options.

Introduction

What makes a wedge attractive?  Spin?  The brand name?  Custom options?  Tour play?

If it’s any of those things, or all of them, the Wilson Staff FG Tour TC wedge should be popping up on some “want to bag that” lists.  With ample spin, major-winning heritage, two sole configurations, and a PGA Tour win to its credit, this wedge checks all the boxes.

The FG Tour TC wedge  is a classic, no-frills golf club.  At address, you see a leading edge that’s very slightly rounded and a similarly shaped toe.  The overall size of the club is average or slightly smaller than average.  On both the silver and black finish, the hitting area of the face is a slightly different color than the heel and toe which makes the club appear even smaller at address.

One additional note: the black finish is one of the most durable that I’ve ever used.  After numerous rounds and plenty of bunker shots, this club is still relatively free of the streaks and scratches that plague most dark finishes.

Update: New for 2015, Wilson Staff is making a blue version of the FG Tour TC wedge available.  This isn’t a boring old gun blue, but a real show stopper of a blue, as you can see a couple pictures up.   At address, the blue is still quite visible, but it’s something I could easily get used to.

Sound & Feel

The FG Tour, the predecessor to the FG Tour TC , fooled me into believing that it was forged, and the TC can easily pull the same trick.  The feel is very soft and the feedback is good – qualities not usually associated with a cast club.

Performance

Wilson Staff knows that spin sells wedges, so they went all out to make the FG Tour TC spin like a top.  They’ve milled “Tour-Y” grooves for consistent spin on full shots and laser-etched 11 micro-grooves between each groove to enhance spin on partial shots.  In my testing, I did find that the spin was very consistent from shot to shot and more than adequate to stop the ball on full or partial shots.  Even in the hands of higher handicap players, I found that the FG Tour TC helped to produce a little “tap the brakes” effect on straightforward chip shots.

The bigger story, in my opinion, is the sole.  The FG Tour TC offers two sole options: a wider Traditional sole and a Tour Grind sole.  The Tour Grind sole has an aggressive C-grind with relief in the heel, toe, and trailing edge.  The Traditional sole is going to offer more bounce, something that’s needed by players who are steep into the ball or who play in soft conditions.  The Tour Grind sole offers more versatility and will be a better fit for players who are shallow through impact.  All together, Wilson Staff offers 86 unique loft/sole/bounce combinations , so it’s a good idea to find a Wilson Staff fitter before choosing your wedges.

There’s no reason that the  Wilson Staff FG Tour TC wedge  should not be on your short list the next time you need to replace your wedges.  It has a classic shape and excellent feel, plus there are two different finishes to suit your taste.  More importantly, the grooves are well-engineered to produce consistent spin, and Wilson Staff offers plenty of options for getting the right loft, bounce, and sole for your game.

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The FG Tour TC 54* with 10* Bounce and True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge shaft (S200?) has been an excellent club for sand bunkers, approach shots, whether a full swing or measured partial shots, and for chipping around the green. The Wilson Lamkin grip is very good as it marks 2 additional positions where your hands can grip (down) if required, unlike other grips that I am aware of. I can get sufficient height and backspin to stop the ball on the green on a full shot, if the green is soft enough, or maybe a couple of bounces, or you can run the ball for a long and short chips. In bunker sand and grass it is possible to open the blade of the club, but there is an occasional risk of thinning the shot if you aren’t careful with the bounce and the bottom of the club! Sadly, my golf Pro doesn’t sell Wilson equipment so I have been fitted into another brand, but had there been a choice available then I would love to have try them against the clubs tried and then purchased. Thoroughly recommended by me and great value as well.

I have always liked Wilson wedges and after I cut down on my playing, I wanted a scoring wedge to help make for all the greens I was now missing. I saw this TC 55-degree sand wedge in a store, bought it and it looks at the ball better and plays better than any of the many other ones I have. I always go back to it, even though I could do a lot more things with it than I do. It is good from grass or sand. I would like to get one with less loft, like 50 or 52 if anyone out there knows of one or a similar one.

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Wilson Staff FG Tour PMP Raw Finish Wedge Review

Few would refute the resurgence that Wilson-Staff has been achieving over the last few years, from breaking the misconceptions as to the quality of clubs they are producing to the outside the box ideas like Driver vs. Driver , they have been all in on getting the right kind of attention for the brand. However, unlike other companies, W/S has not made the headway they have by simply going crazy with releases, rather, they have been calculated and collected.

This year Wilson-Staff is adding a Raw finish into the already successful Tour PMP wedge lineup and THP was able to get the 52-08° in for a closer look.

Key Information from Wilson Staff:

Precision Milled Performance – Maximum volume HM grooves for spin on full shots, laser etched Micro Spin Lines for increased spin on partial shots on a perfectly flat milled face for consistency.

Performance Options – Traditional, Tour Grind, or Wide Sole Designs, plus three finish options – Tour Frosted, Oil Can, and Raw allow for a huge number of possible combinations with numerous loft and bounce variables and custom fitting.

KBS HI-REV 2.0 Shaft – Delivers a higher ball launch angle with increased spin for added stopping power, control, and accuracy.

Specifications:

Traditional Sole

Tour Grind Sole

What’s New for the Tour PMP in 2018:

As alluded to in the introduction to this review, Wilson-Staff has taken a different approach when it comes to their Tour PMP wedge line. Rather than trying to pump out a new wedge every year, they understand that wedges aren’t necessarily their sales-wheelhouse so when you have a really solid wedge like the Tour PMP have proven to be over a couple of cycles now, you can keep them around at a much more attractive price-point while giving the people what they clamor for, previously the Oil Can finish and now the new Raw finish.

Why Raw though? For some, it’s the fact that tour players prefer raw wedges, some may still believe the myth that they create more spin, but honestly, they’re just really cool. The way that a raw finish patinas is as unique as the golfer who plays them, some go for the gusto as much as possible, while others keep them clean and let it develop slowly. In the end, it’s another option that will draw eyes to a very good wedge at an affordable price point of $119.99. That said, it is worth noting that the new Raw finish is only available in five of the fifteen available loft/grind options, but, they’re the lofts that will get the most play so it’s a smart move by W/S.

In-Hand Thoughts:

Since their initial release, the Tour PMP wedges have been some of the best looking wedges out there. The wedges blend new-school and old together as the shape is very traditional, and the decision to place the Wilson-Staff shield logo front and center is perhaps the smartest move of the whole aesthetic design. Why you might ask? Because that shield is golf royalty and history, more than that even, it is an instant differentiator from Wilson-Staff and the shameful delusion that some have continued to decry of Wilson as being nothing more than big-box brand. Make no mistake, there is nothing low-end here, quality is the name of the game.

Beyond the shape, Wilson-Staff took a page out of some other brands and have begun to utilize laser etched “Micro Spin Lines” between the grooves that essentially pre-rough the face and ensure that all means of maximizing spin have been exhausted by Wilson. Combine that with a classy Frosted PVD, Oil Can PVD or the new Raw finish THP got in for this review, and you have a package that looks as good as anything else out there. The Raw finish in particular wore EXTREMELY well during the review, even in wet conditions it didn’t rust all the way overnight, rather it grew patina over time that just gives a workhorse look.

Performance:

The PMP Tour Raw wedge received was of the 52-8° Traditional sole design, as such though testing was done in a variety of settings and situations, this particular loft did not allow for a lot of face manipulation on touch shots, rather it was utilized in a much more straight forward manner. As far as that goes, the PMP Tour took everything that was thrown at it, in both partial swings and full, the data pulled from the Foresight GC2 put it right in the thick of things for overall RPM generation. In fact, it was tried next to three other recent releases in the 50-52° range and fell directly in the middle of them. When it comes to spin, the PMP Tour is not leaving anything behind due to affordability, this performs as well there as any other wedge on the market.

The rest of the story was that the feel/sound surprised everyone whose hand’s it was put into.  The majority expected a certain harshness, what they got was a much more dense impact sound/feel that is at times addicting. More interestingly, the Tour PMP is one of the higher launching wedges that this reviewer has put into play, while no doubt some of that is CG design, the decision to utilize the KBS HI-REV 2.0 shaft certainly plays a role here. While it did launch higher, there was not any fear of ballooning in full swings, although this reviewer is a lower launch player by nature, so the added peak height was a welcome sight. Through the turf and on tight lies, the Traditional sole served admirably, it was what one would expect and the bounce is enough that diffing was not an issue even when getting a touch steep.

Although the new Raw finish was showcased specifically for this review, the finish really doesn’t have any applicable performance attribute outside of reducing glare in the higher lofts for those who like to lay the face wide open. That said, OPTIONS are the name of the game here with Wilson Staff, and frankly that aspect is going a bit under the radar because of the finishes. There are fifteen different lofts here, including three different sole types, from 48° to 62° there is a ton of versatility for fine tuning a bag setup, add in the finish options (Oil Can and Raw only on five of those, for full disclosure) and W/S has produced a wedge offering as comprehensive as any other on the market.

Parting Thoughts:

The bottom line is Wilson Staff might know they aren’t going to become the top selling wedge in golf, but they have still managed to produce a vastly underappreciated option that looks good, feels good, and plays as well as anything else out there when the user has selected the proper lofts/soles for their game. Add into it all, they have two finishes that golfers clamor for in Raw and Oil Can at a price of $119.99 and then beyond that the classic Tour Frosted finish at a staggering $99.99 you have an option that checks a lot of boxes.

More information on the Tour PMP wedges and everything else that Wilson Staff is offering can be found at their website, www.Wilson.com .

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Today’s Golfer Wedge Test 2011

Tested: May 2011 Testing panel: Chris Chamberlain (Belfry Pro) Jon Greathead (HCP 8) Pete Heighway (HCP 13) Mike Cox (HCP 18)

Jon noted the pleasing look of the club at address while Mike scored a maximum from just off the green. Chris couldn’t get the ball to stop as much as with some others.

Spin: 7,733 rpm Looks: 3.3 Feel: 3.1 Sound: 3.4 Just off green: 2.3 From 75 yards: 2

The latest addition to the Wilson FG Family of golfer’s products, Wilson Staff worked with Padraig Harrington, Ricky Barnes and other Tour professionals to create this Wilson Staff FG Tour Wedge as a precision wedge that meets every shot requirement, golf course condition and style of play on the golf course. This super golf wedge is ideal for low handicap golfers.

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Padraig Harrington has the new Wilson FG Tour wedges in his bag on the way to winning the Johor Open in Malaysia

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Wilson Staff's new FG Tour wedges helped Padraig Harrington to his first win in two years at the Johor Open in Malaysia .

The FG Tour wedges incorporate a distinctive CNC milled face and improved flatness that increases spin control on chip shorts from any lie.

The classic-looking wedges conform to the latest groove specifications and were designed following the advice of Wilson's Tour professionals such as Ryder Cup star Harrington and American Ricky Barnes .

Bob Thurman, global director of R&D at Wilson Golf, said: "The FG Tour wedges are the most technologically-advanced wedges ever launched by Wilson.

"This is the most aggressive milling process that we've ever taken to the face of a wedge and is highly recommended by our Tour players like Padraig."

Harrington added the 54 and 60-degree FG Tour wedges to his bag last weekend. The result was a three-shot win - his first since becoming USPGA champion in 2008.

The suggested RRP for the FG Tour wedges is £79 and they are available in 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60- degree loft options.

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SPOTTED! – 2011 Wilson FG-62 Irons, FG Tour Wedge & More

• BY Adam Beach
• Sep 8th 2010
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Dear Golfers,

Hello…remember me?  Let me jog your memory.  61 Majors have been won by pros using me…yes that’s right…sixty-one {PRETTY IMPRESSIVE} that’s more then any other golf club manufacturer can say for themselves .  But lately not as many of you think of me when you go to buy clubs.  Don’t worry about it…we understand.  We haven’t been ourselves of late.  But we hope to change that.  By the way my name is Wilson…Wilson Golf.

We don’t have the budget like a Taylormade or Callaway to promote our gear to the masses across the globe.  But we believe…like a good restaurant…if you have good food people will find you.  And that is exactly what we plan to do…provide good food to all the hungry golfer’s games.  We have gone back to our roots with our new menu…we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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• Jamo said – “I’m running out of ways to say “that club looks awesome”.
• Xamilo said – “Those are beautiful irons! Wilson definitely has taken a step ahead in classic elegant design in most of their clubs.”
• Cartoverlord says – “The FG62’s are beautiful! The topline is gorgeous! Will be on my wish list!”
• Moecat said – “Handsome looking wedge!”

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11 years ago

Do the FG62 irons have the new conforming grooves

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12 years ago

Been playing these since last August and they are the best blades I have played…better than Nike and Mizuno. Wonderful penetrating, flat ball flight; great lines and a classic look…but please keep in mind that these are “player/striker” irons. Unless you are shooting in the mid/low 70s regularly, forget it. Even I will hit the worm-killer 4-iron on occasion. Wilson Staff has other wonderful products to fit your game.

13 years ago

Please, please, PLEASE, somebody post back who’s tested out the FG62’s and the FG Tour forged, and let us know the details and differences. I can’t decide if I’m an idiot for wanting to get yet another set of Wilson blades (which I’ve been playing almost exclusively through a fairly decent 25-year competitive career, both amateur and pro–and yes, I can still hit it plenty long and find a sweet spot with some reliability, although of course not every time) or whether I need to concede the fact that by playing the blade instead of the forged head with slight-to-moderate forgiveness, I’m starting down a stroke or two a day to other players who are playing clubs like the FG Tour or other perimeter-weighted forgings. I wonder whether it puts me in a position where I have to be that much better than other good players to have even a chance to contend, and whether that’s just some form of unnecessary self-torture.

Part of the ambivalence comes from the fact that what we call “blades” today often aren’t quite as punishing to slight mishits as were the blades of a generation ago. Some of the MacGregor forgings of the past few years (the 1025M, for instance, a really good club) have a reputation of surprising people with how much easier they are to hit than older musclebacks. So it’s possible that the FG62s may not be all that different from the FG Tours in terms of playability, I guess.

For the record, I don’t really like a ton of forgiveness; I want to know when I’ve missed a shot. Having clubs that are “forgiving” is a good way to creep increasingly far away from a good path and good release through the ball, and good contact on the face, because you don’t feel the punishment until you get way, way off, and then it’s harder to find your way back. But on the other hand, if you’re going to compete, you know you may be losing a bit of an edge to guys with slightly more forgiving clubs, and all it takes is a couple of lost shots a day, as when a slight mishit that would’ve found the fringe, or the green 40 feet from the flag, ends up plugged in the face of a bunker or a greenside lake. Just those 15 or 20 feet of difference…I dunno. I hate it, but I keep wondering if I’m hurting myself–not because I can’t play the blades, because I’ve proven that I can, but because other players are not and their mishits are not getting punished as much. Erk.

Personally, I think all championship-flight players and all pros ought to have to play with forged blades and some form of unforgiving woods, whether persimmon or not. You’d see the chaff blow away in a big hurry then.

I used to be an incurable snap buyer. This time I decided to do it right. For ten years I have been playing Cleveland TA2 irons. I decided to shop around, determined not to buy a set I didn’t hit much better than mine. I about gave up until I hit the Mizuno MP68s, and then the Wilson FG62s. Wow! I’m not sure how they did it, but both sets are wonderful. Yeah, you have to hit them in the sweet spot, but when you do, nothing feels better. And, even the off center hits turn out okay. Best of all, I hit them both much higher than mine. In the end, the Wilsons won out. My first set of real clubs were some FG17s, which I still have and am about to mount in a shadow box. I therefore have a spot in my heart for Wilson irons. I ordered them with Project X 6.0 shafts. I am 57 and am a 5 handicap, which is steadily going down.

5 years ago

Sorry I missed this reply all those years ago. Thanks so much.

I had FG-17s myself and _loved_ them. Won a few bucks with them, in fact.

Hope you’re still playing and still getting better. ;-)

These are really sweet. The lines on the FG 62 are very clean.

Now that’s something worth having sticking out of your golfbag!

Definitely one of my favs this year Foz.

Leif Lindahl

I loved my old Fluid Feel Tour Blades, until I found my Fi5’s. I tried the FG59’s last year at a demo and really liked them, but the $900 price tag has kept me from buying them. Now that Staff has the FG62’s, the ebay price on the FG59’s should drop. If it wasn’t for ebay, Wison Staff wouldn’t have any presense in North Carolina at all, other than one rep. I guess that’s because North Carolina isn’t much of a golfing state… (that’s sarcasm by the way)

James Mark VanTress

14 years ago

Really looking forward to these!

I’ve three different sets and one very old but great set of Wilson Tours. Very good clubs. Look forward to trying the new models.

Grant Westthorp

Just another blade!

I recently got a great deal on a set of Ping G10 irons. After hitting them for a few weeks I didn’t like them as much as my old Di7 irons. I decided to purchase the Wilson Di9’s and really like the feel of the clubs.

They are beautiful looking clubs but a little reminiscent of blades from the 70’s

Jim Mallard

As a Cdn. soldier in Germany in 1971, my first Wilson’s were the X-31’s from an American PX….Over the years I have used their Tour Blades, RM Blades,(with fatshaft), Deep Red Tour blades and I am presently using the Fi-5’s…(reshafted to DynaLite Gold S-300)..Just a beautiful iron…I will seek out these irons too…and the guys say, “Why hit blades at your age, get the forgiving ones”….”Because they are Wilson’s”, I reply….Enough said….

Love the look–update of my 1968 vintage Wilson Staff tour blades that I bring out once per season for 18 holes of humility. If they play as good as they look, I’ll snap up a set!

Have been supporting Wilson’s return to tour quality clubs the last few years and they just keep getting better. Love the new irons (I love my FG Tour irons and won’t be switching anytime soon). I WILL be bagging that new FG Tour Wedge. I’ve been happy with my TW9 wedge for the last couple years. Although the head is a tad large for my tastes and feels a little clunky from tight lies in the fairway, it works great from the rough. I was knocking down pins all day with it last week so it’s more about aesthetics than performance. But the FG Wedge has great lines, looks to have the right amount of bounce for using off fairways and rough and will have legal grooves. Sold… I love my Odyssey putter and won’t be switching that either, but for a big head putter, the Vizor is much more my tastes than most of the ones I’ve seen. I will at least take it out for a spin. Now all I want from Wilson is a deeper face driver with a large sweet spot. The Smooth is handsome and good hits are fine, but it’s too low profile for me. If I go after it I occasionally pop it up a bit where as my deep face driver still rewards a less than perfect swing. It’s more forgiving.. Keep’em coming Wilson…You are definitely on the right track.

joseph fernandez

I like the look of these clubs, I currently play the WilsonDi7 which are pretty good to hit. What is the story re the new irons in terms of their performance?

this is a great looking iron I’m sure they will play as well or better than the older models. Good luck

Golfer Burnz

Love the look for the FG-62 irons and FG wedge. Not so sure about the Visor putter… Wish Wilson would have reissued a forged and milled version of the classic 8802. I think the 8802 would blend nicely with the styling of the FG-62 irons and FG Wedge. If you can hang around long enough, everything comes full circle.

Having played mostly Wilson for most of my competitive career, such as it was (some low-level proing and a regained amateur status, plus-2 handicap, that kinda thing), I think you’ve really striped this one right by the flag. The irons and wedge make me weak in the knees–their last couple of forgings weren’t so bad either (Fi5, FG59, and even FG Tour), but these are just drool-worthy.

But where your post really gets good is re the putter. I cannot for the life of me figure out how in the world 1) any decent player, especially a tour player or high-level amateur, would ever need a Jetsons Astroputter because they can’t find the sweet spot on a PUTTER, for Chrissakes, and 2) even if they’re not buying the Astroputter because they can’t find the sweet spot on a real putter, I can’t understand who would ever prefer one of these monstrosities–some of them even with a dampened insert, to remove even MORE of the feel!–over something like the 8802. I’ve spent the past 25 years or so switching occasionally between a really great George Low 600 replica that MacGregor put out under the Nicklaus signature back around ’91-’92 and an 8802 replica that Old Master (remember them?) put out back in the mid-’80s, with occasional forays (in the mid-to-late ’80s) into a Spalding TPM II (centershafted, but small flanged blade and almost no offset, a really good putter and the only centershafted putter I ever liked even a little bit). I really worry for the state of the world when people go out and buy $250 putters with all the geegaws, as if that really makes any difference–and then they still don’t go out and really practice putting, figure out ways to simulate pressure, etc. I bought that Old Master for about $35 or so back around ’84, and the 600 (it doesn’t have the double aiming marks, btw–just a great-looking unmarked top line) was around $55 or so (I won it in a tournament along with some other stuff, so I can’t really remember what the selling price was). The TPM, I think I got for about 12 bucks. That’s a quarter-century worth of winning and placing high in tournaments, hundreds of under-par rounds. I am still waiting for somebody to explain to me how a Jetsons putter actually helps anybody’s game, and why anybody with reasonable coordination cannot find the sweet spot on a simple forged putter. Gack.

Gotta love when an underdog veteran makes a comeback! The new blades are beautiful and you better believe I am gonna be putting one of those wedges in the bag.

Seeing this just reminds me that quality doesn’t always depend on who has the biggest advertising budget. (TM’s latest “announcement” for example) You’ve done it again Wilson!

“We don’t have the budget like a Taylormade or Callaway to promote our gear to the masses across the globe. But we believe…like a good restaurant…if you have good food people will find you”.

How true. I also like that they’re at least one of the oldest brands still in the “big show”. They could’ve easily gone the way of the Tommy Armours, Rams and Ben Hogans… getting lost in the shuffle because the “it” brands were/are busy putting their names anywhere they can find space- which, as we all know, means they HAVE to be the best! Fortunately, they didn’t and can still produce great-looking, high-performing equipment.

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What is the difference between these 2 Moscow metro tours on the same tour group page? One is less expensive than the other but both have positive reviews.

https://www.getyourguide.com/moscow-l181/moscow-2-hour-metro-tour-t92409/

https://www.getyourguide.com/moscow-l181/moscow-metro-tour-t19283/

We would like to go on this tour but could not decide which one to book. Thank you.

I see the only difference - one mentioned Spanish-speaking guide, the other not-presumably English...

I've seen one more - for 60+ euro!

Looks a bit unreal :)))

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow Metro is a multi-line display typeface inspired by the Moscow underground map. It comes in Regular and Color versions.

Moscow Metro is ideal for posters and headlines, neon signage and other artworks.

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Description

Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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