Nickent ARC Wedges: Ready to Play with the Big Boys

Until now, the wedge market has been dominated by two wedge makers. Sure, both companies make a solid product but let's just say that there hasn't been the same spirit of innovation in wedge design as there has been with drivers or putters.

Nickent Golf is doing their best to bring innovation to short game clubs with their new ARC technology. ARC, short for Accelerated Rebound Core®, is a technology consisting of an internal core that positions a high-rebound elastomer directly behind the strike zone, delivering a lively, solid reaction from the face to the ball and eliminating vibration.

Since the elastomer is much lighter (one seventh the weight!) than the surrounding steel, the technology creates the playability of a cavity back with the look and feel of a traditional blade wedge.

When it comes to wedges and putters look and feel are everything. Short game shots require the player to blnd their sense of feel with their vision for the shot that's needed, and a clean, elegant wedge can help with the process.

Now, when I requested these wedges I wasn't really sure what to expect. I knew that Nickent had taken the professional tours by storm with their standard setting rescue clubs, but who knew what they could do with a wedge?

The Nickent ARC wedges are very impressive. Their lines are pure and clean and the wedges sole beautifully behind the ball whether set up square or open to the line. As you can see from the picture, the wedges are ground along the length of the sole's trailing edge to allow them to open a bit more readily.



I worked quite a bit with the ARC wedges and can tell you that they feel and sound fantastic. They are silky smooth on pitches and chips and have a great impact sound that minimizes the clackiness that we sometimes must endure with modern golf balls.

One great design detail of the ARC is the presence of the designer's (John B. Hoeflich) initials discretely engraved into the back of the hosel. It is just a subtle touch of class to an already fine product.


It pleases me no end to see companies like Nickent challenge the Big Boys of golf and do them one better. With their new ARC wedges, Nickent shows that they have more to offer than just rescue clubs. In fact, I have just received one of their latest drivers and am anxious to see if it measures up to their ARC wedges. Based on the quality of the ARC wedges I am getting ready to be impressed.

The golf season is just getting started in most of the country, so check your wedges; Are the grooves looking a little tired? If they are do yourself a favor and check out the ARC wedges from Nickent. Just don't be surprised if they knock your made by the Big Boys wedges out of your bag. Hey, it's all about scoring!