| The low flighted wedge
I have to say this has always been my favorite shot, when it comes off it gives me goosbumps.
60 yards out, SW in hand, off the back foot, weight slightly favoring my left side. Long slow 3/4 back swing and restricted low follow through, similar to a punch, or another way to thing of it is a slap with the back of the left hand. I don't tend to take a big divot, rather a shallow nip of the turf. And I let my hips and body sync to lead the shot, trying to keep the wrists as passive as possible.
The ball takes off and get maybe 12 feet off the ground. It comes in hot but on 2nd or 3rd bounce the brakes scream on and it comes to a stop on even gets a few inches zip. It's a great shot to play in a wind, especially into it.
I play with a guy off a 2 index. I just marvel at how well and consistently he plays the shot, making it look very simple. He is an aggressive chipper and always gets the spin to hold the ball beside the hole.
It's amazing how much confidence plays a part in this shot. You have to be a tad aggressive, the more you are the more spin you get.
But from outside 60-70 yards it's a no-go for me, unless I drop down to a wedge or a 9 iron. |