wedges

Follow Thread

By Tanner k

  • 0 Likes
  • 6 Replies
  1. Tanner k

    Tanner k
    Los Angeles, CA

    When I see Phil and other great short game players go 58 52 and even 60 52, I wonder what makes them choose those set make ups. my short game is my best part of my game and still am torn on what wedge config I should use. Right now I go 54,60, but was wondering if there are advantages of going 60,52 or 58 52. I use my 60 for almost everything around the greens and my 54 is used for bump and run shots.

  2. Andrew J - Vokey Wedges

    Andrew J - Vokey Wedges
    Carlsbad, CA

    Team Titleist Staff
    Tanner,
    Fitting for the Highest lofted wedge is part personal preference, part ability, and part yardage gaping.  Often a player that adds a super lofted wedge, such as a 62 or 64, is looking to fill a couple of  needs in their short game. The player struggles with less then full shots with their current highest lofted wedge, and they desire/need the added loft or spin around the green and bunker. 
    The 62 and 64 degree wedges can be difficult to hit and control trajectory/distance. Phil is an exception on tour because of his unique ability around the green and creativity. Most tour players highest lofted wedge is a 58 or 60 degree. 
    If you decide to add a super lofted wedge in to your wedge set, you will most likely have to cut a club or loft somewhere else in your bag. You will have to decide if cutting a 3 iron, or stretching out the yardage gaps in your wedge set is worth what you will make up with a super lofted wedge. 
    I hope this helps and for more information please visit http://www.titleist.com/golf-club-fitting/
  3. Quintin H

    Quintin H
    Morehead, KY

    Tanner

    You shouldn't pay attention to the pros wedge setup. Or anybody else. Find what works for you.

    What do you need to do that you can't do with the 54 and 60?

  4. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    If you are doing OK with 54 and 60, don't change it. You may want to explore more capabilities of your 54 because it can do a lot. There are times when your 60 might get stuck in the turf and opening the face on a cut shot with the 54 may work better. I use my 54 quite a bit and it works in a wide variety of conditions. The long bunker shot in soft sand is not exactly easy to do with it because the blade is almost square and it is quite a bit of work. You also may want to think about experimenting with your pitching wedge (doing things like opening the blade, etc). The advantage of 57 or 58 as a SW/LW combo is it simplifies the short game and is also less work than using a 60. I had a 258-12 that I just about used exclusively but its short coming was longer bunker shots and hard sand. I recently picked up a 256-10 CHEAP to put in another golf set and bent it to 57 and found out it works in a wide variety of conditions. I tried a Spin-Milled 58-12 and it didn't quite do the job my old 258-12 did. The caveat is that your gap wedge needs sufficent bounce to be used in long bunkers or tall grass, and low enough bounce to be used on a tight lie. My DCI 981 W and Vokey Spin Milled cc 50-08 both have 51* loft and 9* bounce and I have no problem with long sand shots or turf.
  5. Fred Closs

    Fred Closs
    Denton, TX

    i struggled with this for a while, but settled on the 52 and 58 as that put 6 degrees between Pw, 52 and 58. Also, i can open the 58 to create almost any shot the 60+ can do.

  6. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    I open the 54 also. It is bent to 55. I keep the 62 handy in the event that I want to hit a brute force short pitch on a tight lie that stops instantly (it is rarely used).
  7. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Matter of fact, the 62 did a nice brute force pitch from 40 yards to a pin about 5 yards from the front of the green. The lie was grassy and the shot stopped 6" from the pin.

Please login to post a comment.

Sign In

Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet?

Sign Up

Find a golf store near me