Down from 18 handicap to 15 handicap since end of summer...
I have a set of clone clubs...which are absolutely wonderful...and the wedges are really thick. So from the same company, I am going to buy one wedge to use for chipping 20 yards and closer. This wedge is very thin, which will prevent me from hitting the ball thin across the green. I have only been able to hit bump and run chips, and have gotten better at it....but from downhill lies and from above the hole, it's very difficult.
My question is...what degree should I choose? The representative from the company suggested 56 or 60. Again, I only want to use this wedge to chip from very close. Maybe even try to hit shots from 50 yards in with a normal swing. My sand wedge is 54 degree and I hit it at least 80 yards with a normal swing.
Second question....about ball spin. If I want to have the most backspin on my ball....do I want to take out a large divot, or do i want to hit at a more upward swing and not take out any ground?
I have a set of clone clubs...which are absolutely wonderful...and the wedges are really thick. So from the same company, I am going to buy one wedge to use for chipping 20 yards and closer. This wedge is very thin, which will prevent me from hitting the ball thin across the green. I have only been able to hit bump and run chips, and have gotten better at it....but from downhill lies and from above the hole, it's very difficult.
My question is...what degree should I choose? The representative from the company suggested 56 or 60. Again, I only want to use this wedge to chip from very close. Maybe even try to hit shots from 50 yards in with a normal swing. My sand wedge is 54 degree and I hit it at least 80 yards with a normal swing.
Second question....about ball spin. If I want to have the most backspin on my ball....do I want to take out a large divot, or do i want to hit at a more upward swing and not take out any ground?