Should I get another wedge(s) ? (beginner with just a PW)

[TimmyO]

I bought an old set of clubs from a friend and they just have a pitching wedge - another friend is going to take me out on the local 9-hole course this week or next and I'm wondering if I should also have a sand wedge? Most folk look to have 3 wedges in their sets is that right?

 

[bobmac]

I would stick with one wedge and learn how to hit a variety of shots with it.
Then at a later date, maybe get a SW.
Others however will tell you you need at least 3

 

[duncan mackie]

I would suggest that much will depend on what the PW is in terms of its sole.
If it's just another iron in the set with a similar sole you may benefit in getting a wedge designed to work from green side bunkers (Assuming that they have a depth of soft sand...). Typically this would be a sand wedge SW.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Love my 58 degree Callaway Sureout, works well from green side bunkers and shortish pitch shots off grass.

 

[jim8flog]

It very much depends on how old the clubs are.

The actual loft on a club has changed on a lot over the past 20 years or so.

If the PW is a modern wedge around 46 degrees then answer has to be yes to a second wedge and going for a 54/56 wedge is sufficient for now.

 

[TimmyO]

47* apparently (after some aggressive Googling)

 

[clubchamp98]

I carry 4 wedges now . 46/50/56/60.
The loft on modern clubs are very strong.
A sand wedge will really help from bunkers .
But it’s not absolutely vital ,you can learn lots of shots with one wedge ( al a Seve)
Just experiment.

 

[Imurg]

47* apparently (after some aggressive Googling)

What's the make of the clubs you have?
Your PW is at least 2° stronger than most and probably doesn't have much bounce - bounce helps the club get through the sand in bunkers.
I'd get a 54/56° SW with a fairly wide sole.

 

[TimmyO]

What's the make of the clubs you have?
Your PW is at least 2° stronger than most and probably doesn't have much bounce - bounce helps the club get through the sand in bunkers.
I'd get a 54/56° SW with a fairly wide sole.

Ah seems it's actually 49* (the clubs are a mix of Nike NDS and Forged and I looked up the wrong one initially - it's a Nike Forged PW - the sole looks the same as the other irons to my untrained eye

 

[robinthehood]

I'd be looking to add a 56 degree for use out of the greenside bunkers.

 

[TimmyO]

Thanks

 

[Oldham92]

I did the same thing as yourself. Started with a set of irons, bag, and putter, then added a 56° Wilson Staff SW for £40 from AG. Does the job for me and still in the bag over a year later.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I recommend two.

One around the 56* mark with plenty of bounce to to suit your regular bunkers.

Another around the 52/50 mark depending on the shortest club of your iron set. Some people like to get this one with a bit of a cavity but I would only recommend that for 48* and less lofts.

My lowest loft iron from my set is 47, my first wedge is 52 and second 56.

I feel that extra degree of loft (5) as 4 would be better but I just learnt to hit lots of shots with the shortest club from my iron set as well as with the 52 which is my main wedge.

 

[Oddsocks]

If your only keeping that set to get you going, why not get a cheaply from sports direct, £10.

As others have said something around a 55/56*

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I would look at a sand wedge for bunkers (and get a specific bunker lesson)

 

[badgermat]

Assuming you haven't played that much (if at all), I wouldn't worry too much. At 49deg your PW will be as effective as you need at short range.

It'll be fine for a putting stroke bump and run from the greenside, and won't be any more random for bunker shots than a "proper" sand wedge.

bm

 

[TimmyO]

Assuming you haven't played that much (if at all), I wouldn't worry too much. At 49deg your PW will be as effective as you need at short range.

It'll be fine for a putting stroke bump and run from the greenside, and won't be any more random for bunker shots than a "proper" sand wedge.

bm

thanks

 

[Orikoru]

A sand wedge would certainly be useful. 47° PW might not be great for getting out of high greenside bunkers.

Later on when you're more consistent you may look to add a gap wedge in between them as well. But firstly I'd just get the SW.

 

[chrisd]

I carry 4 wedges now . 46/50/56/60.
The loft on modern clubs are very strong.
A sand wedge will really help from bunkers .
But it’s not absolutely vital ,you can learn lots of shots with one wedge ( al a Seve)
Just experiment.

I carry 4 a well, the wedge from the P790's, 50* 56* 60* I just changed 2 of mine and did away with a 64* Sureout as the 60* is much more versatile

 

[spongebob59]

I carry 4 a well, the wedge from the P790's, 50* 56* 60* I just changed 2 of mine and did away with a 64* Sureout as the 60* is much more versatile

Thought you were looking at a 'driving' wedge after your review the other day