I need to go hit one........The S wedge is a 58*
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I need to go hit one........The S wedge is a 58*
I think not having to open the club really simplifies setup and the swing too. Much easier to execute something familiar when under pressure of hitting a good shot.Yesterday outdoors I used the SS Lob for the first time on a real course. It was fantastic. I even used it out of a very firm bunker with excellent results. The beauty of it (although I cant find the specs) is that is is lowish bounce and squared up works great out of tight lies, unlike taking a 58/60 lob wedge and opening it up, raising the leading edge into the skull zone. Yet unlike a low bounce lob, because of the wide sole, it still works great on soggy ground such as we had yesterday without chunking or digging. Heck, if they made this in a 58*, I might seriously consider it as well, because there will be very little call to open it up with the 64* in the bag.......
Today at the sim round I was missing a lot of greens but hitting pitches and chips inside the 8' gimme range one after the other. Went one streak of 5 holes in a row not touching my putter. (not saying a lot for my approach shots LOL) One of my buddies, who is a very good player just had to try it. He was sold...... I bet he has it ordered it already from Carls. LOL
I know some may scoff, but this design is brilliant, and the SS Lob will fit in many, many bags if guys can get past their egos or worrying about appearances and give it a shot.
I'm going to stop in at GG on my way home and hit the SS 58 and the CBX4 58. My CBX Zip is getting tired. Not that it didn't last, it lasted much longer than expected, but I hit hundreds of 58's a week, even if they aren't full shots they all take their toll.I think not having to open the club really simplifies setup and the swing too. Much easier to execute something familiar when under pressure of hitting a good shot.
Highest loft I have used is a 58*, have not tried out the 65*. However, with the SS being so versatile, I would use it everywhere. Short sided green out of bunker to a tight pin with the 64* would be a definite must use.Bringing back an older thread. After much research on Cleveland wedges, I ordered a new SSFF C wedge from Amazon. It will be here Thursday so I can go to the range Friday before we play Saturday morning.
Next, I will either get a SS4 Dark SW or SSFF SW, then a SSFF 64 Lob.
Do any of you with a SS SW have much experience using the SS 64 Lob from sand or do you just use the L off grass around the greens?
How is your sand game? I think my decision would be based off of that. Are you consistently striking the ball well where you need a different groove tech for better spin and control?Another question, it seems to me that the C and S (and the new L) wedges would definitely benefit from the new Zip groove technology over the SS4 models. Has the new S wedge benefited as much over the SS4 S wedge for a higher handicap player out of sand or do you find yourself using the S wedge on grass enough where the new groove technology really makes a difference? I ask because a buddy has a SS4 Dark S wedge that I could get a great deal on instead of just getting the new S wedge for not much more (and I will still be getting the new L wedge anyhow). Thanks!
I'm still playing a 58* Smart Sole 2 from 2015, and have no issues with it. It does exactly what I need it to do. Eventually, I will probably get one of the newer 58* wedges, as well at the L 64* to play around with. Not sure if the 64* would find a permanent spot, as the 58* is so versatile from bunker shots to full swing shots.Thanks! My research into Cleveland wedges began as a journey to find a new SW to help with some of the troubles I am having in the sand these days. Previous threads touted the virtues of the SS S wedges and here I am. Your suggestion to grab the used SS4 S wedge was why I asked this question and I can easily agree with your confirmation. Plus, one fewer golf club purchases on the CC bill will help maintain "happy wife" status, for a while at least.
Yes. It has become my go to club out of the firm greenside bunkers we have at courses where I play.Do any of you with a SS SW have much experience using the SS 64 Lob from sand or do you just use the L off grass around the greens?
It’s sounds like you owe it to yourself to try. When you don’t use the 5 wood, what club do you pull and what’s the miss with that club?Embarrassing admission here. I hover between 5-9 handicap most of the golf season but my short game is absolute trash and holds me back. When I am missing a green I am rooting for the ball to get into a bunker or be in a spot that allows me to putt the ball on to the green. I use by 5wood often to “chip” but anytime I have to hit something high and soft from 50yds and in is a crapshoot.
I’ve been seriously considering a wedge like these or the Callaway CB while I work though these struggles. Any feedback or thoughts is greatly appreciated.
Embarrassing admission here. I hover between 5-9 handicap most of the golf season but my short game is absolute trash and holds me back. When I am missing a green I am rooting for the ball to get into a bunker or be in a spot that allows me to putt the ball on to the green. I use by 5wood often to “chip” but anytime I have to hit something high and soft from 50yds and in is a crapshoot.
I’ve been seriously considering a wedge like these or the Callaway CB while I work though these struggles. Any feedback or thoughts is greatly appreciated.
At my lowest handicap of around 5, the smart sole rarely came out of the bag. It just makes the short game easier, and is so versatile for everything I need that it makes sense for me in that 58* spot. I’m quite intrigued by the 64*Embarrassing admission here. I hover between 5-9 handicap most of the golf season but my short game is absolute trash and holds me back. When I am missing a green I am rooting for the ball to get into a bunker or be in a spot that allows me to putt the ball on to the green. I use by 5wood often to “chip” but anytime I have to hit something high and soft from 50yds and in is a crapshoot.
I’ve been seriously considering a wedge like these or the Callaway CB while I work though these struggles. Any feedback or thoughts is greatly appreciated.
The C has been a gem this year.I played the first round with my new SSFF C wedge yesterday. I used it in as many different situations, where it could possibly be appropriate, as I could imagine (including using it to retrieve a ball that dribbled into a water hazard). Everything from 4' chips just off the green to full swing approaches. It can be a very versatile club within 60-70 yards if you use some imagination.
I started getting a feel for how to make good contact with different swings but distance control will take a little longer.
When I got home yesterday I ordered the 58* S wedge and will probably go ahead and get the 64* L wedge this week as well. I like it.
What's your miss look like? Contact issues? If so, I think this or the CBX4 would be a great option. The soles are all about mitigating heavy contact issues and the cavity back will help with your consistency across the face.Embarrassing admission here. I hover between 5-9 handicap most of the golf season but my short game is absolute trash and holds me back. When I am missing a green I am rooting for the ball to get into a bunker or be in a spot that allows me to putt the ball on to the green. I use by 5wood often to “chip” but anytime I have to hit something high and soft from 50yds and in is a crapshoot.
I’ve been seriously considering a wedge like these or the Callaway CB while I work though these struggles. Any feedback or thoughts is greatly appreciated.
Embarrassing admission here. I hover between 5-9 handicap most of the golf season but my short game is absolute trash and holds me back. When I am missing a green I am rooting for the ball to get into a bunker or be in a spot that allows me to putt the ball on to the green. I use by 5wood often to “chip” but anytime I have to hit something high and soft from 50yds and in is a crapshoot.
I’ve been seriously considering a wedge like these or the Callaway CB while I work though these struggles. Any feedback or thoughts is greatly appreciated.