INDI STINGRAY TT WEDGE REVIEW
Written by Jon Heise on August 26, 2019
Indi Golf StingRay TT Wedge
Indi Golf broke onto the wedge scene with their StingRay wedge, a non-conforming but fun maximizing club that spins the ball like crazy. The Indi StingRay TT wedge gives you much of the the look, feel, and performance of the original, but in a legal version.
If you’re not familiar with Indi, they’re a relative newcomer as a brand, but the team brings 30+ years of combined golf industry knowledge to their products. While testing the StingRay TT, I had a chance to have a conversation with Rob Lang, one of Indi’s partners and designers. Rob spent the early part of his career at Callaway and True Temper and was instrumental in honing new testing procedures at those companies. Rob and his partners’ meticulous focus on detail led them to choose specific shaft components and features in club head design. In the end, Indi looks to create products that are fun for both the scratch players and the 30-cap choppers. Just take one shot with their original spin-machine StingRay wedge and tell me that’s not a thrill. Ya can’t!
The Looks
Aside from putters, wedges might be the most subjective clubs in the bag. Just read any one of Bill’s posts and you’ll see. My short game clubs tend to have a long life in my bag. I used a set of Snake Eyes 600w wedges for about ten years (my “holy grail,” and yes, they were beat to hell, but I didn’t care) because they just fit my eye so perfectly. Wedges HAVE to look awesome to inspire confidence. The next set I had in the rotation was at least four seasons old. Point being – I’m a hard guy to convince to change my dart throwers.
I’ve been a bit smitten with the Indi StingRay TTs. The first thing you notice is the ScoopBack shape. It has a slightly concave look where it’s kind of like a “bowl” on the back of the wedge. I’ve never seen anything like it. The Indi guys feel that the “scoop” moves some of the weight to the perimeter, which makes it easier to hit. While I think that’s the case – it also gives it a unique look.
From address, the StingRay’s a classic shaped wedge with a bit of a high toe and straight-ish leading edge. What you’ll notice most though, is the sharp grooves that extend all along the face. You won’t worry about missing grooves on the StingRay TT. Or as I call it, “I meant to toe it” shots.
How Does it Feel?
Indi claims the StingRay line to be “The Best Feeling Wedge in You’ll Ever Hit.” A pretty lofty (pun intended) claim if you ask me. The StingRay TT does feel pretty great though. Solid, muted, pleasant, and you actually notice it all across the face, not just the sweet spot. The whole club feels wonderfully balanced, and that translates to confidence. I think Indi did well by pairing their club head with the fantastic KBS 610 Wedge shaft. Rob Lang mentioned they went through countless shaft combos, and this KBS model clearly gave the best feel, flight, and spin combos for most players.
How Does It Sound?
A good old fashioned THWACK, that’s how the Indi StringRay TT sounds! I’m not a stickler on what my wedges “sound” like, but I’m certainly concerned with feel and feedback. With the forgiving face, the sound is kind of the same no matter where you hit it. Just don’t blade it.
On-Course Performance
Indi Golf implemented the ScoopBack tech to help performance on off-center hits. I rarely ever miss the dead-center of the clubface, but in testing the Stingray TT’s center of gravity, I deliberately tried to miss the sweet spot. For test integrity, you know? The shortened hosel allowed Indi to move more mass around to the perimeter. That helps to retain the feel on your shot, but to make sure spin, trajectory, and stability through the ball are as intended. I feel the Stingray TT’s unique geometry allows you to hit any of your preferred shots on the course.
Knowing wedges are for hitting precise distances, you’re not looking to hammer 56° wedges 120 yards. I did find I’m hitting my Stingray TTs longer than my similarly lofted gamers. Yes, loft and other specs check out – we checked and they’re accurate. I don’t know why, but I think the combo of the KBS shaft (one I’ve admittedly never used before) and the lower launching, tour-inspired flight from the Stingray TT gives me about 5-7 yards more than similar setups. Just something to think about to dial things in.
Final Thoughts – Indi Stingray TT Wedge
Indi makes a good product. They do come in at a similar price point as many of the big name OEMs, however they offer the same premium high-end components and thoughtful, well-tested designs. They look sharp, perform well, and have some unique features. Indi offers TONS of loft, bounce, finish, and grind (more to come, too) options so work with them to get fit properly. If you like to support the up-and-comer brand, I really recommend taking a look at Indi’s StingRay TT wedge.
Indi Stingray TT Wedge Specs
| Loft | Length | Bounce | Swing Weight | Grind | RH/LH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46º | 35.75″ | 8º | D2 | FLX | RH |
| 48º | 35.75″ | 8º | D2 | FLX | RH |
| 50º | 35.5″ | 10º | D3 | FLX | RH |
| 52º | 35.5″ | 10º | D3 | FLX | RH/LH |
| 54º | 35.25″ | 10º | D4 | FLX | RH |
| 56º | 35.25″ | 12º | D4 | FLX | RH/LH |
| 58º | 35.0″ | 10º | D5 | FLX | RH |
| 60º | 35.0″ | 8º | D5 | FLX | RH/LH |