PING BunkR Wedge - Full Club Review

Ping Bunker Wedge Review: The Ultimate Cheat Code from the Sand

The Ping Bunker Wedge isn’t designed for everyone, but if you dread bunker shots, this club could genuinely transform your short game. With its high loft and ultra-forgiving design, it’s a purpose-built tool that turns even the nastiest sand lies into scoring opportunities. Mark Crossfield puts it through its paces in winter conditions to find out just how game-changing it really is.

What Mark Says

“This thing is a total cheat code. You just swing straight at the target, and it pops out. No need to open the face, stand weird, or guess at angles.

“Bunker lessons usually end up confusing people. This removes all that. Slightly forward ball position, a bit of weight on the front foot, and you’re away.

“It’s not magic if you don’t commit to the swing, but if you give it some speed, it’s almost too easy. I kept hitting extra shots while reviewing this club, just because I was having fun.

“Would I game it? No, because I can already hit those shots. But if you struggle in bunkers, why on earth wouldn’t you use this? If it means you stop dreading sand, or stop picking up the ball out of frustration, put it in the bag and ignore the snobs.”

Inside the Review – A Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Setup Simplicity

• Designed to be played square to the target, no need for an open face or cutting across.

• Ball position just forward of centre with standard swing path; ideal for simplifying technique.

• Mark notes that for many amateurs, this removes confusion around stance, face angle, and swing direction.

2. Initial Testing – Wet, Heavy Bunkers

• Conditions were brutal: wet sand, temporary greens, and awkward lies; perfect for testing.

• Even in ball-above-feet and plugged lies, the wedge produced easy pop-outs with consistent height.

• “It just feels like cheating,” Mark says. “Even the horrible ones come out.”

3. Loft and Launch

• With 64° of loft, this wedge offers massive help in getting the ball airborne quickly.

• Mark emphasises that you don’t need to decelerate out of fear: commit to speed, and the club handles the rest.

• Great height and spin even on shallow or compact swings.

4. Real World Lies: Plugged, Mud, Rough

• Tested in plugged, raked-over sand and on muddy lies outside bunkers.

• The wedge also handled semi-rough and deep rough, providing surprising versatility.

• Mark shows the sole gliding cleanly through all kinds of turf, crediting the design with consistent ground interaction.

5. Limitations and Considerations

• Not designed for delicate chips or bump-and-runs...the extreme loft makes it harder to control for tight lies.

• The biggest question is: What club do you take out to fit this in?

  • If you play full sets or competitions, bag space could be a concern.

  • But for recreational play or if you struggle with bunkers, it may be worth prioritising.

Final Thoughts

The Ping Bunker Wedge offers something most clubs don’t: immediate confidence for players who fear the sand. While it won’t suit every bag or every playing style, for those who need it, it’s a genuine game-changer.

Who Should Use It?

• Struggling bunker players who want to simplify technique and get out more consistently

• Recreational golfers looking for more fun and less frustration on the course

• Players with space in the bag for a specialty wedge without sacrificing scoring tools

Mark’s Verdict:

If you fear bunkers, there’s no shame in getting help. This club works. Use it, enjoy it, and let others argue about looks or loft while you're saving strokes.