Same wedges?

[m10johnson]

I bought a cleveland tour action 588 53 degree off my mate recently. Getting on well with it and I'm looking to change my 56 degree to a 58 so it fits in the gap better.

Would it be wise to buy another cleveland wedge to match it or another brand. Does it make a big difference?

 

[ScienceBoy]

I was impressed by the recent cleaveland wedges I tried out at Hanbury Manor earlier this year, well worth a punt and I am tempted to replace my mizunos with them when they wear out

 

[Fyldewhite]

I had 3 Cleveland 588's in the bag for about 5/6 years (49,53,57) and would ceretainly recommend them. I think it makes sense to have the same model for all your extra wedges if possible as this will give a more consistent feel to the set and allow you to pick the right wedge not your favourite one which would become a danger if you had different models.

 

[bobmac]

Why not use the same wedges as the rest of your irons. Surely that would keep everything simple?

 

[Imurg]

Might be having to twaek my wedges line-up soon and the Cleveland CG15 is on the list. With the previous model I had, I got stupid spin from them. Now with shallower grooves they might be about right.
I think it's wise to have your wedges the same - same clubhead, shaft, grip - as it will help you to get to know the feel of the club. Lets's face it, the wedges are feel clubs and if they all feel/look different then you're making your task harder.

I don't think it necesarily matters if they match your irons or not - they should complement them.

 

[hangover]

All my wedges are the same. Cleveland cg12's, I get on great with them I think Cleveland make great wedges

 

[Region3]

I wouldn't want wedges the same as my irons, unless my irons were blades.

I much prefer playing shots with a blade, but the cavities are that bit more reassuring for longer shots. I (hope I) don't need forgiveness on a club that points more towards the sky than the flag.

Some science. Apologies for those that find it boring or already know.

The groove change only affects shots from the rough, or when there is something between ball and club.
Triangular grooves are only half the volume of square grooves cut to the same depth, and therefore can only channel away half as much 'stuff'. On the fairway there shouldn't be anything between ball and club for the grooves to work on.

Sharp grooves might scuff your ball up a bit quicker (which in a roundabout way is why some old Ping clubs with square grooves were legal after the groove change), but they don't create the backspin. The force of club on ball can be anything up to 2 tonnes, which is plenty enough for friction to create the spin providing the grooves do their job of allowing a clean contact.

I am such an anorak