Wedge Fitting and gapping?

[Airlie_Andy]

I'm in the market for a new set of irons (thinking of going mizuno) and while I'm at it I'm going to change my wedge set up depending on the new distances of the new clubs. So my question is how important is it to get the wedges fitted and particularly in terms of the shaft? As I'll probably be going mizuno for the irons is it more beneficial to go over to mizuno wedges and match the shafts up? Or should I stick with vokey as they seem to have far more options and particularly in terms of bounce?

I'm probably over thinking this aren't I?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I'm in the market for a new set of irons (thinking of going mizuno) and while I'm at it I'm going to change my wedge set up depending on the new distances of the new clubs. So my question is how important is it to get the wedges fitted and particularly in terms of the shaft? As I'll probably be going mizuno for the irons is it more beneficial to go over to mizuno wedges and match the shafts up? Or should I stick with vokey as they seem to have far more options and particularly in terms of bounce?

I'm probably over thinking this aren't I?

The wedge shafts are usually different to standard club shafts.

 

[One Planer]

I got fitted for my wedges when I got fot for my MP63's at the start of last year.

I found it benefical as I know my distance gapping from irons-thru-wedges is consistent.

I play TT DG R300 in my irons, but TT DG Wedge flex (S200) in my wedges, primerilly as I'm not looking for distance with my wedges so the stiffer shaft (... With my swing speed) tightens dispersion (.... According to the bloke who fitted my anywho).

Are you going direct to Mizuno to get fitted?

 

[Airlie_Andy]

I got fitted for my wedges when I got fot for my MP63's at the start of last year.

I found it benefical as I know my distance gapping from irons-thru-wedges is consistent.

I play TT DG R300 in my irons, but TT DG Wedge flex (S200) in my wedges, primerilly as I'm not looking for distance with my wedges so the stiffer shaft (... With my swing speed) tightens dispersion (.... According to the bloke who fitted my anywho).

Are you going direct to Mizuno to get fitted?

Im going through Snainton as that's where I go for my lessons so my pro will be doing the fitting but they are an approved mizuno fitting centre I believe. As I'll be buying a full set of irons and probably 3 wedges which will cost quite a few pennies I want to make sure I get everything right in the first place and not have to mess about later because I now have a big jump from the PW when I could have had the loft altered or something like that.

 

[One Planer]

Im going through Snainton as that's where I go for my lessons so my pro will be doing the fitting but they are an approved mizuno fitting centre I believe. As I'll be buying a full set of irons and probably 3 wedges which will cost quite a few pennies I want to make sure I get everything right in the first place and not have to mess about later because I now have a big jump from the PW when I could have had the loft altered or something like that.

When I got fitted, the chap fitting me checked the loft on my PW (46°) and asked me what was the most lofted wedge I wanted to carry (58°).

He then asked how I liked to play shots into and around the green. Full shots (2 more wedges) a little more creative (1 more wedge).

Decided on 1 more then set about finding the loft that gave the best distance gapping. In the end, I went for a 52° wedge as that came the closest to bridging the gap to give a nice distance gapping between the 3 wedges.

No issues since :thup:

 

[Alex1975]

I'm in the market for a new set of irons (thinking of going mizuno) and while I'm at it I'm going to change my wedge set up depending on the new distances of the new clubs. So my question is how important is it to get the wedges fitted and particularly in terms of the shaft? As I'll probably be going mizuno for the irons is it more beneficial to go over to mizuno wedges and match the shafts up? Or should I stick with vokey as they seem to have far more options and particularly in terms of bounce?

I'm probably over thinking this aren't I?

I think its important if you hit your wedges as irons, so particularly gap wedge, to have the same shafts as your irons. I have Mizuno clubs and wedges and all have the same shafts so same weight and feel. Its a personal thing and others will think the opposite.


Costs no more money!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think its important to get a good gap between wedges to make sure those yardage from 100 yards and in are covered. Most wedges have a different shaft to the main irons but if you're being fitted your fitter will talk you through it