Flying Wedge banned from football

[Tarbicus]

It has been my experience that a flying wedge SCA style only works against a less disciplined loose formation opponent... AND that the lead elements take serious "damage". Against an opponent who is massed in depth or resists the impetous of the running sharge, it is totally useless

Is that against opponents who are similarly armoured and have similar shields? If the opponents had lighter shields and armour, or even no armour, how do you think that would work out? Also, if the 'men mountains' were at the point leading a wedge against a loosely formed and undisciplined enemy do you think it could be successful without being a 'Pyhrric victory'?

Cheers.