Bought this new from the infomercial when it first came out. After a short time of using it, I stopped worrying about sand traps. It's also very good in thicker ruff, as the design doesn't hang up like a straight blade does. You still need a basically good swing but as another reviewer put it, it's a good club in an amateur's hands. When Alien Golf came out with the Alien II, I decided to buy that and sold my old Alien wedge. Big mistake. The second version is supposed to be a general wedge, useful from different distances as well as a sand wedge, depending on how you set the club face. Never had much luck with it. It's not a bad club, but as a sand wedge, I don't think it's as easy to use as the original. That's why I bought a used one on eBay. I missed that old stick. This one needs a new grip, which I figured it would, and I have one ready to put on. Worth every penny! Bring on the beach!!!Read full review
I could always drive the ball straight, average 240 yards. But my short game was terrible around 30 yards to the pin. That was until I bought the Alien wedge. I've played 8 rounds now, am I'm chipping the ball to within 4 feet of the pin every time. Excellent club, takes a little getting used to. But once you get used to it, tell your friends not to make bets with you. I dropped 6 strokes from my game so far.
A fellow female golfer pulled this club from her bag on league night and chipped in some amazing shots. She credited her ability to this club, which I had never heard of before. I wanted to give it a try and found a used one on e-bay. I have had some great successes with it, but am still new to the game. I found it is best-used in place of a sand wedge or approach on elevated greens, not for level shots.
Great sand wedge, very easy to use from greenside bunkers. It's a little heavier than a regular sand wedge, so it takes some getting used to. Just take a full swing, goes right through the sand- the club does the work. Takes practice to get used to it from the rough, but excellent from the sand.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned