I'm looking at filling out both the bottom and top of my bag before the season starts and I could use some basic information.
Wedges...
I currently carry a Maltby 49° GW, a Hogan 56/10 SW, and a cheap 60° LW. I'm definitely keeping the GW as it's part of a set of matching shafts. The 56/10 has become my go-to wedge around the green and is by far the best club I've ever used in getting out of sand. The 60° is a wedge I need to learn how to use and gain confidence with. I rarely take full swings with any of these wedges but 'd like to try matching shafts throughout the bag.
My short game really needs improvement and as is usually the case, the reason is due much more to a lack of knowledge and skill than it is equipment. Still, I'm not opposed to buying new heads for the 56 and 60 since I'm getting new shafts anyway. But I look at the different sole options and I'm lost. This is where I need help.
I believe the reason why the SW works so well is because of the 10° of bounce??? But for all I know, 12° of bounce would be even better (that's what Maltby offers)? I don't know what the hell a "tour" grind is compared to a "mid" or a "wide" or even what a "glider" wedge is all about. I'm not even sure a 60°LW is preferable over a 58 or 62°.
Any general information or opinions about wedges would be greatly appreciated.
As far as the top of the bag...
I currently carry a 10.5° driver and a 19° 3h. I'm considering a club to fill the gap between those 2 clubs. There is not a tremendous need to do this, but it would be nice on occasions. I suppose the choice would be between a 3w, 4w and a 2h. I've carried a 3w and was able to hit it... ok. I've never hit a 2h so I have no idea how difficult they are to use. Does anyone prefer the 2h over a 3w or 4w?
Thank you.
Wedges...
I currently carry a Maltby 49° GW, a Hogan 56/10 SW, and a cheap 60° LW. I'm definitely keeping the GW as it's part of a set of matching shafts. The 56/10 has become my go-to wedge around the green and is by far the best club I've ever used in getting out of sand. The 60° is a wedge I need to learn how to use and gain confidence with. I rarely take full swings with any of these wedges but 'd like to try matching shafts throughout the bag.
My short game really needs improvement and as is usually the case, the reason is due much more to a lack of knowledge and skill than it is equipment. Still, I'm not opposed to buying new heads for the 56 and 60 since I'm getting new shafts anyway. But I look at the different sole options and I'm lost. This is where I need help.
I believe the reason why the SW works so well is because of the 10° of bounce??? But for all I know, 12° of bounce would be even better (that's what Maltby offers)? I don't know what the hell a "tour" grind is compared to a "mid" or a "wide" or even what a "glider" wedge is all about. I'm not even sure a 60°LW is preferable over a 58 or 62°.
Any general information or opinions about wedges would be greatly appreciated.
As far as the top of the bag...
I currently carry a 10.5° driver and a 19° 3h. I'm considering a club to fill the gap between those 2 clubs. There is not a tremendous need to do this, but it would be nice on occasions. I suppose the choice would be between a 3w, 4w and a 2h. I've carried a 3w and was able to hit it... ok. I've never hit a 2h so I have no idea how difficult they are to use. Does anyone prefer the 2h over a 3w or 4w?
Thank you.