Bucketsofjoy
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I'm way overdue to give my post-honeymoon phase thoughts on this wedge. Problem is, honeymoon phase wont end!
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I opened the season with the non-full face ZipCores and then switched to Snakebite for the MC. I’ve enjoyed both but have noticed some differences for my game.Anyone who's played both, how do these compare to the SnakeBites?
Thanks. If anything my bad shot with wedges is a bit low and close to the heel.I opened the season with the non-full face ZipCores and then switched to Snakebite for the MC. I’ve enjoyed both but have noticed some differences for my game.
On full swings/pitches the Zipcores seem to be more consistent for me. I attribute that to the lighter weight hosel and back weighting which pushes the CG higher and towards the toe which is my miss.
Yet on chips and touch shots, the Snakebites seem to perform better for me. The spin seems to be a bit higher and more consistent. Not sure if it’s how they cut the grooves or the scallop grind that allows it to sit flush and get through the turf, likely a bit of both, but I’ve really enjoyed them around the green and seen my up and down percentage increase.
I don’t think you can go wrong either way. Happy to try to expound from my experiences on anything if you’d like.
I’d be curious if the lower leading edge of the Snakebites might not be the ticket for you then. Let us know if you pull the trigger on any how how they work out.Thanks. If anything my bad shot with wedges is a bit low and close to the heel.
That’s a good comparison I need to do. Comparing those twoI’ve got the 60* and I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I do. I’ve been a huge PM Grind advocate for my LW, but this one so far is showing it can do what the PM does in a smaller profile. This is strictly my greenside bunker club and so far so good.
I know I wasn’t tagged, but I’ve always enjoyed the edge of the grooves for alignment on longer swings. That may be one item you are leaving in the table for full swings.@ddec talk to me a little about this thing. I'm considering the full face for the 58 degree slot because of how I use that club most often. Still, I want to be able to use it for full swings if needed. Did you see any negatives when it came to full face vs standard?
I know I wasn’t tagged, but I’ve always enjoyed the edge of the grooves for alignment on longer swings. That may be one item you are leaving in the table for full swings.
I kinda dig the higher toe look, but was taught to use the grooves as an alignment help.Oh, I'm glad you jumped in! Same for anybody with an opinion for that matter.
I do wonder about that, because I admittedly am not a fan of the look. I had a couple old Edel wedges with extended grooves and it's a visual adjustment. I just know I put a lot of balls up in that region of the face with a lob wedge and the extra spin retention is intriguing.
I kinda dig the higher toe look, but was taught to use the grooves as an alignment help.
That said, whether I open of just live towards the toe (hence why I’m a big fan of the Zipcore line), the benefits of the full face may outweigh the alignment.
Two questions, how often are you full seining this one and when you’re not, how is it used?@ddec talk to me a little about this thing. I'm considering the full face for the 58 degree slot because of how I use that club most often. Still, I want to be able to use it for full swings if needed. Did you see any negatives when it came to full face vs standard?
Two questions, how often are you full seining this one and when you’re not, how is it used?
I mentioned earlier that this replaced my PM Grind and I didn’t skip a beat. Granted it’s only a green side bunker or an around the green wedge, but seeing the ball imprint on the toe and seeing how it helped made me a believer.
Although it’s not the RTX Full Face, I’ve gamed a full face wedge in this spot since end of 2018 and full face will always be in that spot in the bag for multiple reasons. Amazing out of the sand, great for fluffy rough around the greens or short pitch and have had no issues with full shots.@ddec talk to me a little about this thing. I'm considering the full face for the 58 degree slot because of how I use that club most often. Still, I want to be able to use it for full swings if needed. Did you see any negatives when it came to full face vs standard?
Although it’s not the RTX Full Face, I’ve gamed a full face wedge in this spot since end of 2018 and full face will always be in that spot in the bag for multiple reasons. Amazing out of the sand, great for fluffy rough around the greens or short pitch and have had no issues with full shots.
You’re welcome. I seldom use it for full swings but when I do I don’t have any issues. My 54* standard wedge is my go too for most shots inside of 100 yards, but I wouldn’t want to live without a full face 58* mainly bc of green side bunkers bc it’s like a cheat shot club every time I’m in one.That's great to hear. Thanks @ttucliffhanger !
Gotcha. I’ve transitioned to using my GW from all those scenarios you mentioned except green side bunker. I trust my GW to bump and run vs trying to get cute with the 58/60Well, first of all I'd guess the 57/58 loft is my most used club other than the putter. That tells you all you need to know about my approach shot game I bet it's something like 95% of my shots inside 50 yards, so I'll pitch, chip, flop, and use it in the bunker (almost exclusively). I'll take maybe 2-3 full swings with it per round at the most I'd say?
@ddec talk to me a little about this thing. I'm considering the full face for the 58 degree slot because of how I use that club most often. Still, I want to be able to use it for full swings if needed. Did you see any negatives when it came to full face vs standard?