Wedge distances

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My set has a strong (45*) PW so starting with that.

PW Full 125
48* Full 110
54* Full 95
60* Full 80

Usually use the 54* for anything from 90 to 70 yards and the 60 from 80 to 50 depending on what I'm trying to do. Try being the operative word. When they work they work well. Landog was out with me recently and hopefully would attest to the fact that my wedge play isn't the weakest area of my game even though it was an off day for both of us ;) Inside 60 yards I start to get very nervous and usually mess things up big style. One of many areas I really need to work on.
 
PW (48) 105
GW (52) 95
SW (56) Never use for full shot. Don't use from fairway.
LW (60) 70

Rarely use any full unless yardage is exactly that. Would sooner 'finesse' a higher club. Wedge distances were apparently the most consistent Pro had seen in his 'wedge fitting' - shame about direction :rolleyes:
 
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Mine max out at..

GW..51° - 110yds
SW..56° - 85yds
LW..60° - 65yds

Love my gap wedge and more often than not hit this with reduced swing rather than full sand or lob.
 
I always tend to go around 3/4 swing from my PW onwards

Looking at my last half a dozen cards (from the distance comments I made) I've got mine at approx:

PW (44 degree) 110 - 120
50 - 90 to 100
56 - 70 to 80
60 - 50 to 60
 
would you really hit a 60 wedge in from 85 yards ? you would have to make the ball goes miles in the air to travel that distance. doesnt really seem like the shot if you ask me!
Yes - No - I wasn't ;) :)

They are just smooth swings, no thrash, distance control is pretty reliable for my ability.
 
Cleveland 48 - 130
Mizuno 54 - 115
Mizuno 60 - 80

Although when I had a Ping 60 lob wedge it would go 100.

And I can't quite see how this is either interesting, relevant or useful to anyone except me. Ditto every other post on this thread. Measure your own. They are all that count.
 
On a comfortable swing, what maximum distances do you get with:

60 degree Ditched for a hybrid
56 degree 87
52 degree 102

Remember, these are smooth swings - not maximum distances - distance dosnt matter - consistant distance does! They are also carry yardages as the firmness of a green (not this time of year!) could impact. Then, going down the grip an inch produces a 9 yard reduction for me.

Ive also got 12 bounce on both of these wedges which gives me a bit of variation for bunker shots.

Dave Pelz Short Game Bible is an interesting read on the subject of wedge play IMO.
 
What difference does it make what distance anybody hits a wedge except you? It is like saying I am going to buy a new pair of golf shoes what size do you take.

I'm curious as to what distance other people hit their wedges, it was a relatively straightforward question to which many people replied and I thank them for it.

Try being an 'impartial' moderator for once. This is exactly the type of attitude that some people expect from you.
 
I'm curious as to what distance other people hit their wedges, it was a relatively straightforward question to which many people replied and I thank them for it.

Try being an 'impartial' moderator for once. This is exactly the type of attitude that some people expect from you.

I think you have this wrong old boy, Chris is entitled to his op as he's a forum member just like everybody else.

As for wedges or any other club distances i wouldn't worry about what anyone else does distance wise;)
 
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