Who needs four wedges?

[chrisd]

For me

Pitching wedge up to 130 yards
A wedge up to 113 yards
Gap wedge up to 97 yards
Lob wedge up to 75 yards

 

[jpxpro]

i use a wedge more than i need a 3 iron.

 

[delc]

Interesting to see some of the lofts on modern irons. There is so much variation between one PW and another.
These are my Ping eye+ 2 lofts that I use

PW- 48.5
SW- 53
LW- 58

Ping did some re-jigging in the early days. Below are the lofts from the Eye 2 irons that preceded mine

PW- 50.5
SW- 57.5
LW- 61

Quite a marked difference really

Nice to see some clubs with sensible lofts!

 

[DanFST]

Interesting how people approach things in different ways. I would never think of using a 60° wedge around the green unless I needed to get the ball up & down quickly. Stan Utley, the short game wizard says get the ball on the ground as soon as possible.

My 60 is my most used club i'd say. I've been using it since I was a junior after watching Phil.

With my 60 I can get the ball on the ground ASAP with a low checker, Get my hand forward and play it like an 8 iron chip. Or bring out the hollywood flop. It's an incredibly versatile club as long as you have confidence with it!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I don't care what the loft is. I've said it elsewhere it's about how far you hit the club with your swing and so if I hit a 46 degree PW 100 and someone else hits their one 115 so what? Know your own yardages and choose the clubs in your bag that help your game the most

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I have 4 wedges - PW then 50,54 and 58 degree

Use all of them for various different on differing lies and different distances

In winter take out the 58 and put in a 3mPH

 

[delc]

I don't care what the loft is. I've said it elsewhere it's about how far you hit the club with your swing and so if I hit a 46 degree PW 100 and someone else hits their one 115 so what? Know your own yardages and choose the clubs in your bag that help your game the most

Yes, but if you buy a matched set of irons, you would expect to be able to play the full range of shorter shots without having to buy extra wedges!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Yes, but if you buy a matched set of irons, you would expect to be able to play the full range of shorter shots without having to buy extra wedges!

Sorry! I have a gap wedge which I would have used in the 80's had they been widely available when I was using forged blades with higher lofts. I want the right tool for the shot and quite happy to play small shots and 1/2 or 3/4 swings with any club if necessary. Loft doesn't matter. It's knowing how far the club will hit it including these less than full shots.

 

[pokerjoke]

Interesting how people approach things in different ways. I would never think of using a 60° wedge around the green unless I needed to get the ball up & down quickly. Stan Utley, the short game wizard says get the ball on the ground as soon as possible.

Luke Donald the real short game wizard says in his videos he only uses a 60 around the greens.

 

[Merv_swerve]

I love having 4 wedges.
pw 44, gw 49, sw 55, lw 59
Easier to hit 4 full shots than manufacturing distances would be 1 reason.
115, 100, 80/85, 60/65 as full shots.
But mainly, I rely heavily on around the green short game and the options the sw/lw gives me along with my 8 and 9.
I am appappalling putting from the fringe.

 

[gjbike]

It's 4 for me 48,52,56,60

 

[Region3]

I've gone from 4 to 3 a few months ago.

The PW in my set is 46. My GW is 52, and I've swopped out the 56 and 60 for a 58.

This was to give me another club at the top end, something which everyone so far seems to think is a bad idea, but hey ho.

Not including my driver I have 3 clubs that will carry over 200yds.

The lack of confidence from knowing I have too much or not enough club when I have a long shot to a green makes me put some really bad swings on woods and hybrids.

I'm also liking the extra option it gives me off the tee.

 

[Wedgey]

Yep, I have 4, 46 degree PW, then 50, 55, 60
altho the 60 gets rarely used I'd still keep it in my bag for those 1 or 2 shots a round.

Loft is your friend - use it

 

[CMAC]

Yep, I have 4, 46 degree PW, then 50, 55, 60
altho the 60 gets rarely used I'd still keep it in my bag for those 1 or 2 shots a round.

Loft is your friend - use it

I do, my 56* has 6* settings up and 6* down in one club :thup:

 

[Paul_Stewart]

I'm now a five wedge man. 48, 52, 56, 60 and 64. And it is regarded at my club as being a sign of incredible gayness!

 

[CMAC]

I'm now a five wedge man. 48, 52, 56, 60 and 64. And it is regarded at my club as being a sign of incredible gayness!

not just at your club

 

[ManinBlack]

I'm now a five wedge man. 48, 52, 56, 60 and 64. And it is regarded at my club as being a sign of incredible gayness!

If I had a 64° wedge I'd hit myself on the chin!

 

[bobmac]

I'm now a five wedge man. 48, 52, 56, 60 and 64. And it is regarded at my club as being a sign of incredible gayness!

Whats the rest of your bag like? To have 5 wedges, you must have gaps at the other end of the bag?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Funny how people get obsessive about endless clubs that go further, no gapping as the phrase goes, yet can't understand why you would want clubs that are required at the sharp end. Yes you can hit half or 3/4 shots but as I keep hearing that your score drops with a good short game then the more help you get there the better. Have 3 or 4 wedges and you can hit more full shots as well as having the option of taking some off them. Personally I have 49, 52 and 60 degree wedges, no 3, 4 or 5 iron, but I understand those who would throw a 56 in as well. Whatever your preference is.

 

[bobmac]

Personally I have 49, 52 and 60 degree wedges, no 3, 4 or 5 iron, but I understand those who would throw a 56 in as well. Whatever your preference is.

Am I right in reading you have a driver, a rescue then the next longest club is a 6 iron?