 Mickelson is second in the current world rankings
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Phil Mickelson has decided not to use the controversial Ping Eye 2 wedge in this week's Northern Trust Open title.
He was criticised for using the 20-year-old club in San Diego last week.
The club has banned U-shaped grooves which generate more spin but it is within the rules because of a loophole which says pre-1990 clubs can be used.
"Out of respect for the other players, I don't want to have an advantage, perceived or actual, so this week I won't play that wedge," he said.
England's Lee Westwood and American Scott McCarron were two players who spoke out against Mickelson's decision to use the club last week.
McCarron has since apologised to Mickelson for the remarks he made.
World number two Mickelson added: "I like and respect these players out here and when my wife and I were at one of our low points, the players came together and did one of the nicest things that could have been done to show support and it meant tons for me.
"My point's been made, I won't play it."
Mickelson also said he felt the loophole which allowed the club's use should be closed.
"I have been very upset with the way the entire rule change has come about, and its total lack of transparency.
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"This has got to change. To come out and change a rule like this, that has a loophole, is ridiculous. It hurts the game and you cannot put the players in the position to interpret what the rule means.
"This should have been decided well before this came out. It put me and it put all players in a bad spot and it needs to be changed.
"If these governing bodies cannot get together to fix this loophole then I will put the wedge back in play."
Padraig Harrington is another player hoping for a ruling from PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem on the issue and said he may use the old wedge in California this week.
"Whether I'm going to use them or not, I'm kind of waiting to see what the Tour's direction is," Harrington said.
"I'm preparing myself for all eventualities. It would be naive not to. Every 10 minutes it's in the bag, it's out of the bag. That's basically how it's been going. I haven't settled at all on what I'm going to do, but I'll have to.
"It could be 10 minutes before my tee time and not know what I'm going to do this week.
"I'm hoping for some good clarification from Tim Finchem. I'm hoping something comes out - that takes the decision out of my hands."
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