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TGOH · 06-07-2008, 11:14 PM

I'd definitely agree with Rick here.

I carry four wedges in my bag, but my all purpose wedge is my sand wedge. I stared out with only a pitching wedge and a sand wedge. After I got a little bit more consistent, I bought a 60*. Then when I realized I had a yardage gap in between my pitching and sand wedges, I bought a gap wedge.

But, if you're curious, here's the rundown on how I use each of my wedges. My 50* gap wedge I use for full swings that are in between my sand wedge and pitching wedge. I use my 60* for some flop shots, or situations where I don't want the bounce of the sand wedge. Otherwise, I can use my sand wedge for just about anything. The sand wedge is gonna be one of your more versatile clubs, and IMO, just about the most valuable, behind, of course, your flat stick.

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**Surtees** · 06-09-2008, 10:46 PM

Rick is on the money for me too, get a sound short game with a pw and a sand then fill the gaps once you know how to use them correctly

broken tee · 06-13-2008, 09:11 PM

I agree with Rick learn the two first. I just got a gap 52 and lob 60. I figure its going to take some practice before I use them on the course, so until then I'm using the pitching and sand wedge.

**Surtees** · 06-15-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by broken tee

I agree with Rick learn the two first. I just got a gap 52 and lob 60. I figure its going to take some practice before I use them on the course, so until then I'm using the pitching and sand wedge.

And we all know that your sand wedge gets a lot of use doesn't it Bob when your on the course you spend half your time at the beach

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broken tee · 06-15-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Surtees

And we all know that your sand wedge gets a lot of use doesn't it Bob when your on the course you spend half your time at the beach

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Sun tan lotion and the snorkel in my bag. the geese get mad too when your hitting out of the pond.

**Surtees** · 06-17-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by broken tee

Sun tan lotion and the snorkel in my bag. the geese get mad too when your hitting out of the pond.

Just remember that you have a club and if the geese get in the way when your half through your swingits not your fault.

Chri5_Handi · 06-19-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cbwheeler

Also, there are different uses for each wedge. For instance, a gap wedge is for lower running chip shots, a sand wedge is for escaping from the sand (because of how much bounce it has), and a lob wedge is good for tricky situations like pitching and chipping to a hole that is cut close to the edge, landing a ball softly, or hacking out of thick rough.

The difference in wedges isn't about ball flight, it's about ball spin. One wedge can look the same as another and perform completely differently. You have to get right down to microscopic levels and see how the grooves are manufactured. Titleist Vokey wedges and TaylorMade RAC wedges have machine milled grooves that have really amazing staying power, which hold up over time. They also spin the living crap out of the ball because they have really high friction faces Friction is what generates spin in a wedge. And spin is exactly what you want in a wedge.

A knockoff wedge is cheaply made and is going to have a bunch of imperfections in the grooves, which causes erratic spin. Most of these cheaply made wedges also have no friction at all on the face. If you can run your finger across the face of the club without it feeling a little rough, it isn't going to get a lot of spin on the ball.

To really accel at the short game, you need good wedges that can channel away tough grass and get some good spin on the ball. Otherwise you are just tossing bullets at the green that will roll off the other side.

DO NOT go cheap on wedges.

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