13 Clubs In the bag Help

[timchump]

i haven't been able to find a 60 degree wedge (mizuno) with 10 or more degrees of bounce.....


i see where you are coming from though, putting in a 56 degree, definteley will consider it :thup:

 

[SAPCOR1]

Another vote for a 24* hybrid, in fact I just bought one this morning! Gonna replace my 4i and possibly 5i, with it

 

[timchump]

Just because you're allowed 14 clubs doesn't mean you need to carry 14 clubs.


Do you have any noticable diatance gaps through the bag?

Hi Gareth

Yep i realise that i don't have to have 14, (though i guess it may have come across that i didn't....)

I just want to buy a 14th ....

I think my gapping is pretty ok, to be honest

 

[TheMetalMan0]

Get yourself one of these; these. Just watch your forehead when you hit it.

 

[Foxholer]

Bag looks pretty reasonably balanced even with 'only' 13 clubs.

To me, any changes would involve ditching clubs as part of the change - which I'd be reluctant to dive into.

You could get a specialist (high bounce) Sand Wedge though. If the 58 is low bounce, it's likely to be of limited use (it'll dig) in some sand.

Other alternatives could well be using 2 Utilities/Hybrids, though that would probably replace the 4-iron too. Or a complete reassesment of the wedges - 50, 55/56, 60 but that seems a lot of hassle/expense for not much gain.

 

[mikee247]

i am a big advcate of the "many wedges theory". i think you could easily stick a 55/56 in there. ive been having some serious doubts about the 52/58 set up that many on here live by. i think this set up pushes people to use their lob wedge a little to much.

you have room for 2 extra clubs. get a SW in there!

I agree with this totally. You'll use and need more of your lofted clubs in a round to score better than the big dogs. Re route your wedges from the 45 degrees up to 60. Aim to have a 3-4 degree gap ideally. Think carefully about what bounce you have on these and this will make a huge difference in your short game. I only suggest this as I've just bought a new set of clubs myself and have also changed my wedge lofts to support them. 4 wedges in the bag from 48 degree to 60 One last thing is to actually have your wedges measured as most of mine were between 1- 3 degrees strong than the suggested number You can then either have them adjusted or just use what you have.

 

[mab]

I often play with just 12 clubs and find that adequate for my needs.

If you don't have any obvious gaps but your short game is weak, then you could consider a Cleveland Niblick. It is not a 'chipper' (albeit I await people opining to the contrary) but rather a short game hybrid. You can do all sorts with them... including chipping.

They come in 37*, 42*, 49* and 56*. For your short game requirements, I would advise you ignore the extremes and go for one in the middle.

They're very cheap on eBay pre-loved, and you can easily sell on if not to your tastes.

 

[Imurg]

i haven't been able to find a 60 degree wedge (mizuno) with 10 or more degrees of bounce.....

Get a 58/10 and then get it bent to 60. The bounce will move to 12............or a 56/10 becomes a 60/14..........

Don't be fixed to lofts either - it's distance hit that is more important.
Your gap between a 56 and a 58 may be spot on - until you've tried it you don't know.

 

[timchump]

Get a 58/10 and then get it bent to 60. The bounce will move to 12............or a 56/10 becomes a 60/14..........

Don't be fixed to lofts either - it's distance hit that is more important.
Your gap between a 56 and a 58 may be spot on - until you've tried it you don't know.

Thanks imurg have a 58 degree with 10 bounce, so may well do that!

 

[timchump]

I often play with just 12 clubs and find that adequate for my needs.

If you don't have any obvious gaps but your short game is weak, then you could consider a Cleveland Niblick. It is not a 'chipper' (albeit I await people opining to the contrary) but rather a short game hybrid. You can do all sorts with them... including chipping.

They come in 37*, 42*, 49* and 56*. For your short game requirements, I would advise you ignore the extremes and go for one in the middle.

They're very cheap on eBay pre-loved, and you can easily sell on if not to your tastes.

Sounds like a good idea, will have to have a look at a "Niblick" my short game needs some help

 

[Houldsworth_Steve]

I'm in the same position.
I have a gap between 3 wood and 3 iron but on my home course there's no hole requiring the gap to be filled.
Maybe add another wedge?