cwanja
New member
I've got a fairly simple, or so I think - and it could be open for debate on how simple - question on wedges. What is the general degrees that would be suggested for an amateur golfer? Let me give the situation.
Currently, I have a PW that I do not know the specific degree - I want to say it is close to the 56 I have, just by holding them next to each other. I can almost hit them the same distance, which is another reason for me thinking they are close. It is a pretty old club, handed down from my dads dad to him and then to me by my dad. So it was around before the gap wedges came in, again more reason I think it is lofted higher then your standard PW (48 or 49 degree). As stated, I have a 56 that I use probably anywhere under 100 yards approximately - and generally have to take some off it depending on the yardage. And sometimes it is too much, or not enough, but the PW could be too much. It is also used in bunkers when I play a course that has them.
I am looking to get the specific degree on the PW tomorrow and thinking about reselling back the 56 degree to the same place I bought it. At the same time, I am debating picking up a 54 and a 60, to obviously replace the high yardage I am currently using the 56 for. The 54 for 110 (or 100) to 60 yards (or so). Then pick up a 60 for anything closer, and obviously around the greens and greenside bunkers.
What is the general publics thoughts on wedges? I know a lot of it comes down to fitting, and how you feel behind the club - which I intend on going to a shop and hit the brands before I purchase obviously.
Additional note, my yardage is not the most consistent, but because of this, I want to make sure I have the right tools for the job. You know the old saying. Appreciate all your feedback and will keep you all posted with my findings.
Currently, I have a PW that I do not know the specific degree - I want to say it is close to the 56 I have, just by holding them next to each other. I can almost hit them the same distance, which is another reason for me thinking they are close. It is a pretty old club, handed down from my dads dad to him and then to me by my dad. So it was around before the gap wedges came in, again more reason I think it is lofted higher then your standard PW (48 or 49 degree). As stated, I have a 56 that I use probably anywhere under 100 yards approximately - and generally have to take some off it depending on the yardage. And sometimes it is too much, or not enough, but the PW could be too much. It is also used in bunkers when I play a course that has them.
I am looking to get the specific degree on the PW tomorrow and thinking about reselling back the 56 degree to the same place I bought it. At the same time, I am debating picking up a 54 and a 60, to obviously replace the high yardage I am currently using the 56 for. The 54 for 110 (or 100) to 60 yards (or so). Then pick up a 60 for anything closer, and obviously around the greens and greenside bunkers.
What is the general publics thoughts on wedges? I know a lot of it comes down to fitting, and how you feel behind the club - which I intend on going to a shop and hit the brands before I purchase obviously.
Additional note, my yardage is not the most consistent, but because of this, I want to make sure I have the right tools for the job. You know the old saying. Appreciate all your feedback and will keep you all posted with my findings.