Wedge help

[jskd82]

What are some common lofts that are used for wedges? currently I have only a PW and I would like to get possibly a sand wedge and another wedge..... is there a wedge that will only carry the ball about 30-40 yards on a full swing?

[ezra76]

I recently picked up a 58* wedge and that seems pretty good for the 30-40 yarders. As long as just let the club do the work it's stupid easy to just plop in right on the stick.

What are you playing for irons? I'd recommend a gap wedge and a sandwedge at least. Also, what kind of divots do you take with your 9 and PW on a decent shot? This would help to recommend a bounce degree.

[extremeVFT03]

50-52-54-56-58-60 are mostly the lofts of wedges you can get. i think 56 is most common the sand wedge but not 100% sure.

[jskd82]

My irons are a set of Nike Ignite's that I just bought and they are very easy to hit compared to my wa mart clubs.....Not sure what you mean by what kind of divots I get.....you mean the length of the divot?

[ezra76]

How large. A better question... On a good iron shot, what club is the lowest loft you take a sizeable divot with. Basically I'm trying to figure out if you pick the ball cleaner, which would mean you'd be better with less bounce, or take big divots, which means a higher bounce would be better for you.

[jskd82]

My divots aren't very big, Maybe just enough to skim the the grass or take he top of the grass off. What is bounce anyways?

[ezra76]

Bounce is the angle created when the club is soled on the ground. More bounce the leading egde will rest higher off the ground, less it will be.. well.. less. A divot taker, driver/digger would like more bounce. I like about a mid and take decent divots.

I'd recommend a 50* gap and a 56* SW for a 2 wedge setup. With a mid-low bounce. 6-8* in the 50 and 10-12* in the SW.

For a 3 wedge setup I'd say 50-54-58

I looked up your irons and your PW is 46*.

[jskd82]

Thanks.....so would the 58* wedge be good for those 40 yard shots at full swing? Also would happen to know what the bounce is on my PW that I have? I like how the PW hits.

[Pa Jayhawk]

I carry 47*, 52*, 56*, and 60*. Although I try to stay away from taking full shots on the 60* it is very reliable on easy 3/4 swings from 70-80 yards and in. From 30 yards it becomes a little more difficult. Without taking the risk and practicing with opening the face it is going to be very difficult to play from that range on a full swing. And even with an open face I would likely not want to take a full swing.

Depending on the circumstances I would use anything from my LW to a 7i from that range.

To me it is much easier practice a finesse shot from that range than to try an master one that requires a full swing.

[jskd82]

How are these wedges? are these a good deal or are they not worthed? Adams Mens Tom Watson Satin Wedge Sets

[lildudejds]

Originally Posted by jskd82

Thanks.....so would the 58* wedge be good for those 40 yard shots at full swing? Also would happen to know what the bounce is on my PW that I have? I like how the PW hits.

well how far do you hit your PW?

I don't know about a 58 going 40 yards...I can hit my 56 100 or so when i connect well.

It all depends though.

[ezra76]

Originally Posted by jskd82

How are these wedges? are these a good deal or are they not worthed? Adams Mens Tom Watson Satin Wedge Sets

Yes, those are a good deal for new wedges. I like the 13* bounce in the SW. That will help you out of bunkers and crappy greenside rough situations. Ideally IMO a lower loft gap wedge would be better. Not sure how well that 60* would play either but if you are willing to put in the work it could prove a good club for those short shots you want to master.


BTW- How do you guys hit an LW over 100? My 58 goes about 40yds. max.

[jskd82]

I hit my PW about a 100 yards I've read some reviews on that 3 wedge set and it seems like everyone likes them so I think I'll be buying that set as it is a very good price for 3 clubs and from what I've read, Adams is a good brand.

[Scotty01292]

Originally Posted by ezra76

BTW- How do you guys hit an LW over 100? My 58 goes about 40yds. max.

"Intentionally" thin it?

[Adam Pettman]

Originally Posted by Scotty01292

"Intentionally" thin it?

Well yeah thats the easy way .