“Stopping Spin, Pure Feel” – Waoww RV-555 WEDGE Review | Beautiful Looks & High-Spin Performance
I recently had the opportunity to test this golf club.
The club I tested was the Waoww RV-555 WEDGE.
Specs: 56-degree loft, 35.5 inches in length, D3.5 balance, mid-kick steel shaft, and total club weight of 463.5g.
This was my first time trying a wedge from Waoww.
Waoww is known for their drivers, so I wasn’t sure what to expect from their wedges. Seeing the club in person, it gave a very traditional, orthodox impression.
Design & Appearance of the Waoww RV-555 WEDGE
The head size is standard, with a finish that gives it a slightly lighter feel.
Personally, I prefer a sense of weight, so the light feel isn’t ideal for me—but that’s just a small detail, not a real drawback.
Though it’s made of soft carbon steel, the finish reminds me a bit of aluminum—a classic style seen over the years.
Visually, this wedge clearly falls into the traditional category.
Some wedges, like those from Fourteen, feature a thicker top line tapering upward—suggesting a high center of gravity. This wedge, however, has a nearly parallel top line.
Four Weight Screws in the Sole
Just like the Waoww RV-555 IRON MB I tested recently, this wedge features four visible sole weights.
To be honest, I might remove them if I bought this wedge. I tend to prefer simpler soles or even hollowed designs.
It seems these weights are intended to lower the center of gravity. While I’ve never fully bought into the benefits of low CG in wedges, the fact that they’ve gone this far must mean there’s solid reasoning behind it.
Traditionally, drivers and irons are designed with a low CG, while wedges and putters tend to have a high CG. But nowadays, there are many variations.
The back face isn’t entirely flat—it shows thoughtful shaping, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Just like the irons, the wedge has the “Waoww” logo and a raised center section, possibly to raise the CG slightly.
This bulge isn’t as thick as the one on the irons.
The top line thickness is standard.
The sole width is standard.
The sole shape is gently rounded overall.
There are generally two types of wedges designed for clean turf interaction:
1. Ones that use a specific part of the sole for better turf contact.
2. Ones that use the entire sole.
This wedge seems to be the latter.
The trailing edge is heavily ground, and its rounded shape is quite prominent.
The leading edge is rounded and slightly beveled—ideal for many players.
Its rounded sole makes it easy to fine-tune face angles.
The neck has a good length, which I find favorable.
Higher CG wedges often benefit from this neck length, enhancing spin and control.
The face has extremely fine milling—hard to see but easy to feel.
The gritty feel seems to come more from sharp scorelines than the milling itself, and I appreciate this tactile feedback.
There’s also milling near the toe—possibly a byproduct of the manufacturing process.
Classic Looks & Balance
It has a traditional, appealing look.
The grip isn’t Tour Velvet soft, but it’s grippy and won’t slip easily.
Very easy to set up behind the ball—beautifully proportioned.
Classic Japanese design, not overly offset, and with a clean curvature from heel to toe.
It opens easily—great for lob shots.
Even with 56° loft, it produced a high launch angle similar to a 60° wedge.
Soft Feel & Aggressive Spin
Impact feel is very soft—just as expected from its look.
Launch angle and ball height were easy to predict.
Spin Performance & Face Evaluation
Spin performance is exceptional—truly high-spin.
It puts on the brakes like “flash-freeze” spin.
Easy Spin Method ①
Open the face at setup and “close it through impact” for huge spin.
This manual-style wedge excels in timing-based shotmaking.
Easy Spin Method ②
Use the leading edge to strike just below the equator for max spin.
I personally align the second groove from the bottom to the ball’s equator for best feel.
This spin method works even with imperfect lies and worn grooves.
Stability & Workability
Stability is average—but directional control is easy thanks to the setup.
Workability is high—you can hit a variety of creative shots.
Despite the four sole weights, this wedge plays more like a responsive manual tool.
Launch & Distance Control
Distance control was excellent from the first swing.
Its beautiful shape gives a clear image for launch and rollout.
Waoww’s drivers are all about distance, but this wedge is the opposite—designed to stop the ball precisely.
Though spin is great, I’d still love to try this wedge without the four weights.
It’s bunker-friendly, but not ultra-forgiving—players who like high bounce might find it tricky.
You can “carry the ball” on the face due to its soft feel—fun and rewarding for skilled players.
The best improvement often comes through fun. This wedge invites enjoyable practice.
A beautifully crafted wedge that blends looks, feel, and spin into one high-level package.
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Setup Ease ………… ☆☆☆☆☆
Openness ………….. ☆☆☆☆☆
Feel ………………….. ☆☆☆☆☆
Spin ………………….. ☆☆☆☆☆
Launch ………………. ☆☆☆
Stability …………….. ☆☆☆
Distance Control … ☆☆☆☆☆
Workability ………… ☆☆☆☆☆
