-This next-generation line of soft-forged wedges offer distance control with the command of height and spin from any lie-
ORANGE COUNTY, CA. – MAY 28, 2025 – PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, a renowned luxury Japanese golf club manufacturer, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Tour-driven soft-forged line of wedges designed to enhance short game performance through its precision-engineered wedge design – the RR Forged Wedges.
Marcy Kamoda, CEO of PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, stated, “The new RR Forged Wedges have been tested on global tours and have already attained multiple victories. We are SO excited to announce their launch.”
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF’s engineering team created three advanced sole designs for modern wedge play and approach shots. The RR Forged Wedge options vary in bounce effects and playability, improving short game performance for golfers of all skill levels.
NT (NEUTRAL) Loft 46°- 58°
The Neutral Sole provides effective performance on full shots and maintains forgiveness from various lies, in addition to featuring a chamfered leading edge and clean trailing edge for improved turf interaction.
AG (AGGRESSIVE) Loft 56°- 60°
This sole design, tailored for golfers that strike down on the ball, includes an advanced weight distribution system that mitigates face rotation, ensuring accurate and precise shot execution.
SP (SWEEPER) Loft 56°- 60°
Ideal for players who value consistent impact. The Sweeper Sole ensures smooth turf interaction and optimizes bounce for better playability.
In addition to three advanced sole designs, the all-new RR Forged Wedges undergo an advanced precision forging technology, to attain uniform shape and exceptional accuracy. Through careful refinement of the heat treatment processes and head design, the company has achieved a pure, solid feel upon impact, eliminating unwanted vibrations.
For optimized spin management, the RR Forged Wedges also go through a precise cold forging, to optimize groove width and depth. The face features two types of laser milling—diagonal and horizontal—significantly improving spin performance in wet conditions and on full shots. The design includes sharp grooves and features for sole and bounce functionality to achieve effective head performance through carefully engineered sole shapes and center of gravity. This ensures exceptional spin control from any distance and lie.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF pushes the boundaries of wedge functionality, striving to deliver optimal sole and bounce performance. The RR Forged Wedges introduce a groundbreaking approach to versatility, offering varied playability options for precise distance control with multiple trajectories from any lie.
Each loft is individually designed using 3D CAD technology, enabling sophisticated center of gravity placement and sole functionality. This revolutionary concept breaks from traditional wedge design philosophy, resulting in a high-performance wedge unlike any other.
The new RR Forged Wedges will be available and can be purchased at an exclusive PROTOCONCEPT GOLF dealer. PROTOCONCEPT Golf – Store Locator
About PROTOCONCEPT GOLF:
Golf manufacturers design and develop golf equipment specifically for golf professionals. These highly specialized golf clubs and concepts are offered as a prototype exclusively for the golf professional and never for the amateur golfer. This was the genesis for PROTOCONCEPT GOLF.
The “PROTO” in PROTOCONCEPT is an abbreviation for “PROTOTYPE.” NOW, amateurs of all levels can play and enjoy the same equipment or prototypes that were once only available for golf professionals.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, launched in 2019, is a high-profile luxury Japanese golf club manufacturer that has transitioned its resources and management to North America. The highly sought-after brand will be managed by Smiling Ducks, Inc.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF forged irons have received the coveted Golf Digest “Hot List” award every year since the company’s inception. The PROTOCONCEPT GOLF professional staff include Lydia Ko, Haeji Kang, Ryuji Imada, and Chia Cheng. Their handcrafted line of forged golf clubs is available at exclusive dealers which include Cool Clubs, True Spec Golf, Urban Golf Performance, and online at Fairway Jockey.
For more information, visit www.protoconceptgolf.com
