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[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Yeah, I saw Bryson's on TheMasters instagram and it got me thinking.

As for wedges -

I currently have in the rotation:

- 64* $5 bargain bin find that for some reason just works really well for me
- 60* high bounce callaway jaws
- 56* high bounce callaway jaws
- 52* high bounce callaway jaws
- 60* low bounce PXG wedge
- 54* low bounce PXG wedge

Thinking of picking up some Vokeys at some point and seeing what all the hype's about, I may go full Titleist on my next set.

Yardage - I hit my 60* about 100-105 carry at full strength, but almost never hit it full strength. The 60-64 are typically reserved for short floppy shots around the green where I have a narrow landing area or slope that runs away from me. I hit the 52* about 115-120y, and the 54-56 is like my 110-ish club. I can maaaaybe crank the 52 out to 125, but realistically I usually just hit a soft PW instead. My PW covers me anywhere from 130-145, 9i gets me about 145-160, 8i gets me 160-175, 7i is 175-190, 6i is 190-205, 5i 205-220, 4i 220-235, then it goes to my 3H, 3W, DOD.

Lower end of the range is a relaxed swing, high end is cranking it 100%.

Thank you for the detailed response! Def helps alot! I never used my wedges at the range to see how how I can hit them or have a consistent yardage range for each one. So that is why I am asking to get a ball park.

Since I got a 60*, I will take that to a range with a Tracker so I can see how my yardage stacks up first then go from there. I am looking at a 52* and a 56*. I had that for my old wedges and they worked for me. I have a PW and SW too. So I think I am going to get those two additional wedges to round out my bag.

I just recently heard about the Vokeys. Let me know what you think of them if and when you purchase them.

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

I wish I could help. IMO figuring out wedges is a very personal thing and takes some trial and error. One of the reasons I have no interest in new irons is because I FINALLY got my clubs dialed in for specific yardage.

Thanks!

[Bongoxxx]

In my bag is currently:

TaylorMade MG2 52° - 125 yards
TaylorMade MG3 56° - 110 yards
TaylorMade MG3 58° - 100 yards
Ping Eye2 62° - only hit it out of the bunkers. Have had this club for over 35 years

Used to have original Volkey 56° and 60° and replaced last season with the MG.
For the life of me I could never hit the 60°. Would always either hit it fat or thin and had no confidence in it so rarely pulled it out of the bag.

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by Bongoxxx

In my bag is currently:

TaylorMade MG2 52° - 125 yards
TaylorMade MG3 56° - 110 yards
TaylorMade MG3 58° - 100 yards
Ping Eye2 62° - only hit it out of the bunkers. Have had this club for over 35 years

Used to have original Volkey 56° and 60° and replaced last season with the MG.
For the life of me I could never hit the 60°. Would always either hit it fat or thin and had no confidence in it so rarely pulled it out of the bag.

I was looking at the MG's but my golf coach told me to look at the Cleveland RTX6's and I was looking and reading all of the reviews and they all seem pretty damn amazing! So there is a sale going on right now for them and I have picked up the 60* locally to me and bought the 56* yesterday and a local guy is selling a brand new one that I will pick up tomorrow for a decent price.

I plan on keeping these wedges for a long time so I don't mind paying a little extra.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

I was looking at the MG's but my golf coach told me to look at the Cleveland RTX6's and I was looking and reading all of the reviews and they all seem pretty damn amazing! So there is a sale going on right now for them and I have picked up the 60* locally to me and bought the 56* yesterday and a local guy is selling a brand new one that I will pick up tomorrow for a decent price.

I plan on keeping these wedges for a long time so I don't mind paying a little extra.

I change my wedges more than any other club. Well except rotqting through the collection of putters that seem to go hot and cold. LOL

I change wedges buying new models of the same ones because I am convinced using them 4 days a week for 2-3 years wears the grooves down. Even if not after they've been dragged thru desert and hit other hard surfaces they need replacement by then.

And I am about to call my club and ask to order a new 54 degree Cleveland RTX for me. it has had a hard 3 years.

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

I change my wedges more than any other club. Well except rotqting through the collection of putters that seem to go hot and cold. LOL

I change wedges buying new models of the same ones because I am convinced using them 4 days a week for 2-3 years wears the grooves down. Even if not after they've been dragged thru desert and hit other hard surfaces they need replacement by then.

And I am about to call my club and ask to order a new 54 degree Cleveland RTX for me. it has had a hard 3 years.

I wish I played as much as you but I only play once per week from April - end of Aug for my golf league then a few more times during each month. So I don't use my clubs as much as you do but I do want to invest and buy a great set of wedges. My 56* Cleveland RTX6 wedge will be delivered today. Can't wait! Might hold off until I buy a 52* but I might just do it! lol

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

I wish I played as much as you but I only play once per week from April - end of Aug for my golf league then a few more times during each month. So I don't use my clubs as much as you do but I do want to invest and buy a great set of wedges. My 56* Cleveland RTX6 wedge will be delivered today. Can't wait! Might hold off until I buy a 52* but I might just do it! lol

Yeah at the rate you are playing they will last a long time. believe it or not when you can play as much as I am sometimes you wake up and think "I'd rather sit outside and play guitar". hard to believe I know.

On a side note I am scheduled for a fitting at PXG Monday. Thinking new irons and fairway woods could be the answer to why I'm not a scratch golfer who hits the ball 300 yards. Well, actually probably age and talent is the reason but I can't buy either of those.

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

Yeah at the rate you are playing they will last a long time. believe it or not when you can play as much as I am sometimes you wake up and think "I'd rather sit outside and play guitar". hard to believe I know.

On a side note I am scheduled for a fitting at PXG Monday. Thinking new irons and fairway woods could be the answer to why I'm not a scratch golfer who hits the ball 300 yards. Well, actually probably age and talent is the reason but I can't buy either of those.

I can't wait until I can play 3-4 times per week! I like early tee times and have rest of the day to do what ever is on the wife's "To Do" list! lol.

Awesome! Let me know how it goes. There is one close to me that I might look into after the golf season is over.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

I can't wait until I can play 3-4 times per week! I like early tee times and have rest of the day to do what ever is on the wife's "To Do" list! lol.

Awesome! Let me know how it goes. There is one close to me that I might look into after the golf season is over.

Played yesterday and wondering why I'm looking at clubs. I didn't win any skins but hey that always comes down to making a putt on the right hole. Well still going Monday. Only costs $25 for a fitting and I might discover a different shaft in the irons is even easier to hit. Or maybe they are just purtier.