To many wedges

[bignev]

As a high handicaper (22)Im sometimes unsure about which wedge to use around the green for some shots. Is it possible that the confusion can be caused by to much choice because I carry 4 wedges (PW, 50Deg, 54Deg, SW).
Would it be easier if I reduced it to 2 or maybe 3 so limiting the choice making the decision simpler.

 

[granters]

I'd say space your wedges out and maybe cut them to 3. Looks like you're playng 48,50,54 and 56. These lofts are too close together. Maybe drop the 50 and 56 and get yourself a 60

 

[brendy]

I'd say get shot of the two middle wedges and perhaps get a 52. Stick with three, I don't believe a 60 degree is worth the risks involved with mid to high handicappers.

 

[Baldyeagle]

I'd say get shot of the two middle wedges and perhaps get a 52. Stick with three, I don't believe a 60 degree is worth the risks involved with mid to high handicappers.

+1 Left the 60 deg Lob out of my bag 4 months ago - reckon it's saved me about 3 shots per round!

 

[G1BB0]

had the same predicament a couple of months back, had pw (46) gap (50) sand (56) and lob (60), always seemed to use the pw, gw and lw never my sw, as they were all diff brands I kept the pw as it was with my titty irons and got a 54 and 60 vokey, also allows me to chop and change with my hybrids/fairways as have an extra club to choose.

Unless you have a repertoire of shots you can play to a good standard its just too much choice.

I find I use the 60 a lot and pw, 54 is just just used for longer shots 80-100 or if I want to use a half swing 40-50 yds

each to their own of course

 

[Whee]

I don't agree with the 'high handicappers shouldn't use a 60*' talk, although I do understand what you're saying about the risks involved Brendy.

I'm a high handicapper my 60* is the strongest club in my bag, whether it's a full shot or trying to create an opportunity around the green.

I've got my PW (47/48*), a 52* a 56* and my 60* - it's all about learning what you can get each one to do around the greens.

For high handicappers, it's the work that you do around the greens that will give you good scoring opportunities - if you've got a good number of weapons in the bag to assist you in hitting your target, surely that's only a good thing.

 

[Oddsocks]

I'd say get shot of the two middle wedges and perhaps get a 52. Stick with three, I don't believe a 60 degree is worth the risks involved with mid to high handicappers.

Spot on, I used to carry pw/46*, 52*, 60*. The 60 got me in so many problems. Now gone 46/52/58 with a wedge lesson and thngs are alot easier. A wedge lesson is money well spent

 

[timgolfy]

I'd say get shot of the two middle wedges and perhaps get a 52. Stick with three, I don't believe a 60 degree is worth the risks involved with mid to high handicappers.

Those 60 wedges are dangerous. You could have someone's eye out with one of those.

 

[Pull]

It's more to do with discipline rather than carrying too many.

I have pw 52 56 60. I use the pw for bump and runs, 56 for most things around the green. 52 is purely a gap wedge for 110-130yd shots. The 60 is used only for the steep bunker/ over bunker shots.

Main wedge is the 56 and the 60 is there if needed.

 

[Matty]

I've got the standard Callaway X-18 PW and SW in my bag and a 60 degree from Wilson.

The latter I only ever use from about 40 yards and in when I need a high flight over a hazard or some other obstacle and also need the ball to land and stop quickly.

At other times I'll chip and let the ball run up towards the flag as this involves much less risk.

So Id be dropping one and perhaps 2 of those wedges in your bag and perhaps adding a higher loft one if you think you'll occasionally need it - try dropping 2 out first and see if your on course choices become easier and more successful!

 

[bobmac]

My PW is 48 deg and SW is 56 deg
I use every club from 7 iron to SW around the greens. For me, that's plenty of choice

 

[Yerman]

Gets Pelz's short game bible and you'll soon sort out your wedgies.

 

[imran_ali]

As confused you are with your wedges it seems you will be more confused with the advice on here lol

 

[Imurg]

Having Di7's your PW is probably 44 degrees. So you have a 6 degree gap between wedge and gap wedge, 4 from gap to 54 and then possibly only 2 to the SW if it's 56.
If ou're keeping your irons then I'd go with a 48 wedge, then either 52 + 56 + maybe a 60.
Really your PW is a 9 iron so you're not carrying 4 wedges at all.
Learn to use a 60 degree wedge. Most people who say a 60 costs them shots don't use it at the right time and/or in the right place and/or in the right way - so says Luuuke and he should know.

 

[Baldyeagle]

Having Di7's your PW is probably 44 degrees. So you have a 6 degree gap between wedge and gap wedge, 4 from gap to 54 and then possibly only 2 to the SW if it's 56.
If ou're keeping your irons then I'd go with a 48 wedge, then either 52 + 56 + maybe a 60.
Really your PW is a 9 iron so you're not carrying 4 wedges at all.
Learn to use a 60 degree wedge. Most people who say a 60 costs them shots don't use it at the right time and/or in the right place and/or in the right way - so says Luuuke and he should know.

So ... just to summarise, if your PW is really a 9i then it stands to reason that your GW is actually a SW thinly disguised as less-lofted LW. But ... if your 9i is a stronger loft, then your PW is really an 8i and your GW is really a 9i which would make your LW only a SW.
Clear now?

 

[beggsy]

i have in my bag a pw, 52, 56, and 60 degree wedges and i can honestly say i use them all during a round and wont think of dropping any of them

 

[Doc]

No such thing as too many wedges. Just not enough practise.

Why limit your options in the scoring zone?

More practise and better shot visualisation is what's required.

I played at least six shots which resulted in par or bogey saves yesterday that I could not have done with a different club.

I use x-18's pw, aw, sw and a 60 degree callaway lob, perfect spacing.

That gives me guaranteed distances of 130, 120, 110, 90 plus versatility for bunker shots depending on the sand and lie as well as normal chip and flop shots.

Also use 7,8,&9i for chipping when I need different roll/carry than my wedges offer.

Better golfers can de-loft and use any club for any shot but if we were that good we wouldn't be on here.

Hope this helps

Doc...

 

[Mungoscorner]

I carry 4 wedge's.48,52,56,60.If high handicappers spent a couple of hours a week on the range practicing there wedge shots,instead of trying to knock the cover off the ball with there driver,there scores would tumble.
Have a look at some of the scores next time your club has a 3 club comp,you'll be amazed how many players actually score better than they normally do with 14 clubs in the bag.