Sand Wedge

[cotton]

Agreed. It is old man golf but it is really effective.

It is effective if you can control the distance, and I'm just not up to that. I am pretty long with my irons, but it is much easier for me to hit about 1/3 of a sandwedge than it is for me to hit 1/5.5 of a 7. Whether it is my swing, my approach to the game, or my lack of feel, I'm just not very good at eyeballing the distance and soft-hitting a big club to the right yardage.

I would rather have the ball on the ground sooner, but my best shot at controlling how far the ball goes is to try to hit 1/3, 1/2, 3/4, or full swing with the club that prorates down to that yardage.

 

[crazyguy]

It is effective if you can control the distance, and I'm just not up to that. I am pretty long with my irons, but it is much easier for me to hit about 1/3 of a sandwedge than it is for me to hit 1/5.5 of a 7. Whether it is my swing, my approach to the game, or my lack of feel, I'm just not very good at eyeballing the distance and soft-hitting a big club to the right yardage.

I would rather have the ball on the ground sooner, but my best shot at controlling how far the ball goes is to try to hit 1/3, 1/2, 3/4, or full swing with the club that prorates down to that yardage.

Don't use the same swing. I use a chip setup with a 7 from about 30 out. This say I hit a bump and run with a much simpler swing that reduces errors. Turn left of the target put your feet together and run it up there.
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[cotton]

Don't use the same swing. I use a chip setup with a 7 from about 30 out. This say I hit a bump and run with a much simpler swing that reduces errors. Turn left of the target put your feet together and run it up there.
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I know how it is supposed to be done, but I am 100% confident that I can make my 56 go about 30 yards much more consistently than I can make my 7 go about 30 yards.

 

[BigPapaVol]

Don't use the same swing. I use a chip setup with a 7 from about 30 out. This say I hit a bump and run with a much simpler swing that reduces errors. Turn left of the target put your feet together and run it up there.
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Decent course architects limit this option.
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[vols kick balls]

I got a good deal on some Cleveland 900 56 degree and 60 degree for right at $100 a couple months back. Love those clubs.

 

[Volingatorland]

I carry a 52, 56 and a 60 in my bag because I cant seem to get my 56 shorter than 100 yards. But I use Warrior wedges and find them to be very good for their price. I got all three on a promotion and it ran me I think 25 dollars in shipping.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I carry a 52, 56 and a 60 in my bag because I cant seem to get my 56 shorter than 100 yards. But I use Warrior wedges and find them to be very good for their price. I got all three on a promotion and it ran me I think 25 dollars in shipping.

If you'll try to keep the leading edge of that 56 away from the equator of the ball, you can probably keep it under 100 if you try real hard.
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[volmanbill]

After the Pelz book or a short game lesson with a pro, my advice is to go to a Play-It-Again Sports and just start trying wedges 1 or 2 at a time until you find something you like. Since they're already used you are able to return them if you don't like the feel. If you find one you like you can always buy it new if you want.

And too, you can shorten the ball distance by choking down in the grip a little (Shorten the club to shorten the distance) if that's the main reason for wanting a 60.

 

[GAVol]

My Dad is horrible at hitting pitch shots, so I got him a 42* Cleveland Niblick. It looks like somebody got drunk and created a cross between a Hybrid, a Pitching Wedge and a Putter . . . but that thing is amazing from 30 yards in. I don't care how much your short game sucks, it's impossible to hit that club fat and I hit it a few times and was actually able to get the ball to grab a little bit on longer pitches.

 

[GAVol]

Hadn't heard "digger" before, but it fits. When I got mine, it was important to get a bounce on the opposite end of the spectrum from my 56 (which has a lot, as most do,) so I've got a digger lob. It makes my set more versatile, but there are some lies where I just can't use the thing. There are others where the sharp edge gives it an advantage over the traditional SW.

What he said . . .

And if you don't have a SW at all, definitely get something with some bounce because it will be the only club in your bag that has any bounce to speak of.

 

[Volingatorland]

If you'll try to keep the leading edge of that 56 away from the equator of the ball, you can probably keep it under 100 if you try real hard.
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I'm not blading it... I just have unusually long distance with my irons. Now if I could just get the accuracy down.

 

[doozer]

I carry a 52, 56 and a 60 in my bag because I cant seem to get my 56 shorter than 100 yards. But I use Warrior wedges and find them to be very good for their price. I got all three on a promotion and it ran me I think 25 dollars in shipping.

i'm (not so) patiently awaiting my free lob wedge from Warrior.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I'm not blading it... I just have unusually long distance with my irons. Now if I could just get the accuracy down.

I'm not arguing. I'm just amazed by the number of people on message boards who are exceptionally long.
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[Vols520]

I'm not arguing. I'm just amazed by the number of people on message boards who are exceptionally long.
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I kind of know what he means I can hit my 60 degree 90 yards, but it's due to my draw. I would never use it from that far out. You should be able to use several clubs Fromm 100 and in, depending on the situation. I am not a big hitter at all by the way, but am a very good wedge player
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[VolunteerHillbilly]

I'm not arguing. I'm just amazed by the number of people on message boards who are exceptionally long.
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When I was younger, in the 80s, I played with very lightweight clubs (Dave Pelz Featherlights). I wonder if that would help some of the posters?

 

[BigPapaVol]

I kind of know what he means I can hit my 60 degree 90 yards, but it's due to my draw. I would never use it from that far out. You should be able to use several clubs Fromm 100 and in, depending on the situation. I am not a big hitter at all by the way, but am a very good wedge player
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90 isn't a long 60 degree. I think it's utterly ridiculous that someone CANT hit a 56 under100 yards. Likely can't break 100 strokes either.
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[BigPapaVol]

When I was younger, in the 80s, I played with very lightweight clubs (Dave Pelz Featherlights). I wonder if that would help some of the posters?

I don't on wedges. Most need to learn to let the club do the majority of the work. Heavier is better for that. It's also much better from rough around greens.
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[GAVol]

90 isn't a long 60 degree. I think it's utterly ridiculous that someone CANT hit a 56 under100 yards. Likely can't break 100 strokes either.
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Agreed . . . If that's your problem, you don't need new clubs. You need a lesson.

 

[Volingatorland]

90 isn't a long 60 degree. I think it's utterly ridiculous that someone CANT hit a 56 under100 yards. Likely can't break 100 strokes either.
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If you don't consider 90 a long way with a 60, then I'm not a long iron player in your eyes. I may use a 60 once a round, but not from anywhere outside of 40-50 yards. It's a finesse club, not a power club.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

I don't on wedges. Most need to learn to let the club do the majority of the work. Heavier is better for that. It's also much better from rough around greens.
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I've been using Taylor Made Firesoles with stiff steel shafts for years now, much heavier and great control for hitting the ball straight. It just seemed to me that if a person cannot help but strike the ball hard then they probably need a lighter club.

 

[cotton]

If you don't consider 90 a long way with a 60, then I'm not a long iron player in your eyes. I may use a 60 once a round, but not from anywhere outside of 40-50 yards. It's a finesse club, not a power club.

I don't think I have ever taken a full swing with my 60. It is very rare that I take as much as a half swing. That just isn't why I have it in the bag.

I would guess that somewhere around 99% of my shots between 30 and 100 yards come from either my 56 or gap (52,) if you discard the opportuinites where the ball has to go under something to reach the green.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I chip a ton with my 60 now. I can hit it low, high, spun, or running.

It just gives better options for controlling spin than the other clubs.
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[volfanbill]

I chip a ton with my 60 now. I can hit it low, high, spun, or running.

It just gives better options for controlling spin then the other clubs.
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I used to be that way, but I've found I can control my shots better with the 56*. If I need it to get up immediately or I'm trying to stop it quickly, I'll still go with the 60*.

 

[dcgf05]

I know you are asking about a 60 degree, but my Titleist Vokey oil can 56 degree wedge is far and away my favorite club not only in my bag, but in any bag I've ever played with. I use it for any shot inside of 75 yards and would highly, highly, highly recommend it.