The Golf Thread - Page 91

crazyguy · 02-01-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

My favorite is my trusty 58 degree Cleveland Lob Wedge.

I'm thinking about going to a lob. not sure yet though...

BigPapaVol · 02-01-2008, 08:47 PM

my fave is my 60 deg wedge. just had to replace it, in fact

crazyguy · 02-01-2008, 09:02 PM

I have a sad wedge story from the last year. I asked for a specific wedge for christmas....56* taylor made rac with 12* bounce. I loved it...played great. 5th round with it i'm putting before my round when I get to the 1st hole and need it to chip up....I realize that someone has apparently lightened my bag for me....broke my heart.

JOEY'S ALL VOL !!! · 02-01-2008, 09:03 PM

My fav is without a doubt my Scotty Cameron Newport...it is my scoring saviour

iceman9 · 02-01-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

According to Dave Pelz we should all take the 5 iron out of our bag and add a 64 degree X-Wedge. I think I'd develop a headache looking at my bag if I carried 4 wedges.

I used to think that too, but I use all 4 wedges in every round I play on every course I've played, but love the 5, the 4 was my club to stay in the garage..

**GAVol** · 02-01-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

my fave is my 60 deg wedge. just had to replace it, in fact

I saw an interesting blurb in a magazine the other day that made total sense. When you find a wedge you like, buy two of them with identical specs and practice with one and play with the other to save the grooves.

**GAVol** · 02-01-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman9

I used to think that too, but I use all 4 wedges in every round I play on every course I've played, but love the 5, the 4 was my club to stay in the garage..

Using one swing with 4 wedges to produce different shots is way too mechanical for me since I'm more of a feel player, but the logic behind it makes sense.

BigPapaVol · 02-01-2008, 09:34 PM

that's great advice. just ordered this one with a little stiffer shaft. If I like, I might very well do that. I also got more bounce because I use it so much from the sand. If I don't like, the old, flat groove job will immediately back in the bag.

Now, if I could get the snow outta here, I could figure it out.

LAVolfan · 02-01-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

According to Dave Pelz we should all take the 5 iron out of our bag and add a 64 degree X-Wedge. I think I'd develop a headache looking at my bag if I carried 4 wedges.

I tried the 64 degree wedge. I kept it for several months, finally it pissed me off so bad I through it in the woods. A friend of mine went and got it and said he would hold it for me in case I ever wanted it back again. That's been about 2 years ago and he still has it. That was the hardest club I've ever tried to hit.

BigPapaVol · 02-01-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LAVolfan

I tried the 64 degree wedge. I kept it for several months, finally it pissed me off so bad I through it in the woods. A friend of mine went and got it and said he would hold it for me in case I ever wanted it back again. That's been about 2 years ago and he still has it. That was the hardest club I've ever tried to hit.

I carried one for about a month and just decided that I could open my low bounce 60 to do anything that I could with the 64. three quarter type swings with the 64 were nearly worthless, unless I played it way back and hooded it quite a bit. I get much more out of any of my other irons.

iceman9 · 02-01-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GAVol

Using one swing with 4 wedges to produce different shots is way too mechanical for me since I'm more of a feel player, but the logic behind it makes sense.

Yes the short game is really, or should be a lot of feel involved, but I had to have a gap wedge. When you hit PW 140yds, and SW 105yds, I needed a buffer between the 2 at the end of the day. The lob wedge is just for showing off...

volfanbill · 02-01-2008, 10:27 PM

i have the 52, 56 and 60 to compliment my PW. I love my 60. 56 and 60 are the 588 Cleveland DSGs and the 52 is the slightly older 588 Gun Metal.

BigPapaVol · 02-01-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by volfanbill

i have the 52, 56 and 60 to compliment my PW. I love my 60. 56 and 60 are the 588 Cleveland DSGs and the 52 is the slightly older 588 Gun Metal.

actually got rid of the gap wedge and went to a 54 deg sand wedge. Use the 60 out of most bunkers so don't really notice much. Allowed me to put the hybrid 2 in and I hit in on most tight or short holes.

volfanbill · 02-01-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

actually got rid of the gap wedge and went to a 54 deg sand wedge. Use the 60 out of most bunkers so don't really notice much. Allowed me to put the hybrid 2 in and I hit in on most tight or short holes.

i can't hit my 48 soft no matter how hard I try. If i try to overswing the 56, I hit it straight up, maybe 30 yards. It will leave one heck of a mark in the ground though. a 54 is a thought, but as mentioned before I have no desire to play a 3 wood, so I'm happy with what I've got.

BigPapaVol · 02-01-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by volfanbill

i can't hit my 48 soft no matter how hard I try. If i try to overswing the 56, I hit it straight up, maybe 30 yards. It will leave one heck of a mark in the ground though. a 54 is a thought, but as mentioned before I have no desire to play a 3 wood, so I'm happy with what I've got.

three-quarter PW from 110 is my favorite shot in golf.