3 wedges?

I have 3 wedges. I thought it was more or less normal these days now PWs are actually 9 irons. :D :D

I don't go in for the clockface business. I have three different swings with a wedge and I don't know what "o'clock" any of them are.

3 wedges, 3 swings = 9 distances.....just about covers everything between 40 and 90 yards.
 
Are you a long drive champion yet Dave? What happened there or haven't you been yet?
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Oh yes....

I'm stuck in a quandary about writing something (or not).

I also need to get in some practice to see if I can use the secret information.
 
PW of 45, a 52, 56 and a 60. My old PW was 47 which makes more sense. I guess that I could go 45, 50, 55 and 60. Or 45, 52, and 58.

Luckily, I don't need the space at the long end, which is why the 60 is in. But it only gets used for up against the front greenside bunker shots and shots over hazards into greens. But not on sodden ground. It's an awful club to use then.

I only get away with the 60 because I spent a lot of time practicing with all the wedges early last year. But I'll generally use the seven iron for bump and runs if I can.
 
...now PWs are actually 9 irons
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i tell you what - most PWs these days are actually 8i !

In the early 70s a PW was typically about 50 - 51 degrees ! - there was never need for a gap wedge in those days, as 51 to 56 was fine.
But as the manufacturers produced all those fantastic new sets which hit the ball further (ie. just delofted them all) we get teh situation whehere my current Hogan apex wedge is 46 deg !!!!!! And believe it or not, i believe the Callaway DIablo PW is 44 degs ...........


So it really depends what else you have in your bag. If you have a set of Diablos, i would suggest you need a 48, 52, 56, 60 and 64 to add to your Diablo PW so that makes 6 Wedges you need :)


Seriously, i woudl suggest 3 minimum, and have one that is your favourite.

PS i thinkit's funny that people take out a 3iron for a wedge, as if the 3 iron is any different to a 5, 6 or 7 iron in terms of how often they use it during a round.
 
As a 15 handicapper who has to work at his game rather than the single figure boys with natural eyes for the ball I would suggest that the 60 is not really an option for the 20 handicapper. Certainly not a club to play the percentage shots that you need to at that handicap

As Bobmac suggests, my time in the summer evenings was spent on a quiet hole on the back of the course pacing back from a flag exact yardages and practicing clock face variables with my swing with 9, wedge and sand wedge. I gain much more satisifaction sticking it close like this than I do smacking the driver.

Stay loose below the elbows is the key and trust the practice you have put in. (just been reading Bob Rotella in the bath) ;)
 
PS i think it's funny that people take out a 3iron for a wedge, as if the 3 iron is any different to a 5, 6 or 7 iron in terms of how often they use it during a round.
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Why is that funny? I hit the ball far enough that 90% of holes I play are Driver, wedge, with a bad drive that might well be driver, 8-iron or Driver, 6-iron. My 3 iron might make it out of the bag once in 10 rounds... but it's easier to grip down a 5-wood and sail a 200yarder than it is to catch a 3-iron perfik... (or better still, hit a hybrid if you have one).

Just can't see the funny side

3-irons are becoming practically obsolete, aren't they?
 
I have a 56 and 60 that I've been using for about 4 or 5 months now. I use the 60 for over bunkers close to the green as long as it's a good fluffy lie. Personally I don't find it any harder to hit than a 56 though. Not saying I hit it good every time but gradually getting used to it. Think the most important part is to commit to the shot and keep head down until after the strike - when I do this it usually results in a good shot.

In the right situation and conditions, having a wedge or two in the bag gives more options, and after all, isn't variety the spice of life! :cool: :cool: :D

Enjoy your golf!!! :o :D

Just wanted to say that. :o

Golfmmad.
 
PS i think it's funny that people take out a 3iron for a wedge, as if the 3 iron is any different to a 5, 6 or 7 iron in terms of how often they use it during a round.
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Why is that funny? I hit the ball far enough that 90% of holes I play are Driver, wedge, with a bad drive that might well be driver, 8-iron or Driver, 6-iron. My 3 iron might make it out of the bag once in 10 rounds... but it's easier to grip down a 5-wood and sail a 200yarder than it is to catch a 3-iron perfik... (or better still, hit a hybrid if you have one).

Just can't see the funny side

3-irons are becoming practically obsolete, aren't they?
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I like my 3 iron for off the tee mostly JO, There are a few holes that I can hit 3 iron, 8 iron, where I need to play safe off the tee.

I carry 4 wedges, pw is 47 deg, then I have a 52, 56 and currently have a 58 in there too, I realise the gap is small, but the 58 is more versatile then my 60 for me.
pw is for 120, and the odd knock down from 100, 52 plays from 110 in, 56 is for bunker shots and 85 and in, and the 58 plays short bunker shots, and around the green if I want a bit more loft.
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I've just dropped the 60 deg for the 3 iron in the last few weeks, I've been struggling with the fairway woods off the deck since the ground got all soft and get much more consistant results with the 3 iron.

So currently carrying: pw, 52, 56
 
I've got pw/50/56/60 and it's overkill tbh.Maybe it's the soggy ground and new clubs, but I dont believe I should have this many.I reckon the 60 will be going to be replaced by an 18 degree rescue.
 
I carry three ( stk set pw at about 48, 52 & 60) at the moment although the 60 is about to get the elbow in favour of a 56. I find the 60 is only any good flat out full swing from deep bunkers, I can be very inconsistent with a 60 and although every other round it performs one hell of a shot, I average 4 shots a round that's a complete cock up, where the 52 would be to much
 
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