Wedge set?

[TheLongShot OH-IO]

Hey I am in the market, ok will be buying, a set of wedges... and me being a 10-12 handicap player that plays 3-4 times a week during the summer and when I am not swamped with school work, has never ever had a set of wedges... I play a 56 callway tour and that is it... I realized this is ridiculous because i feel handcuffed at times from 120 in but never seem to make a huge deal out of it... until now that is!

 

So what would you recommend (I read the best wedge thing but that is so much info to absorb)also what degree set?

 

I would love to a have a ton of control,stop a ball for once in my life, shred some balls, and of course they have to be pretty!

 

I am a big guy and am distance and get a little wild with control and ball striking.

 

I play AP2's (prob should be AP1's but couldnt pass the deal)So if any of you guys play APs and love the feel of those what wedges might you play?

 

I understand that his is all feel and what you feel comfortable with but I constantly come on here to check stuff out and this board and you guys are my conscious with golf equipment!

 

Thanks!

[Tyk]

It really depends on what distances you want and how you want to fill your distance gaps. Shape and grind are important and depend on how you use them and what you like. First, figure out your distances with different lofts and then its all about the style you like and the money you want to spend.

 

If you like the feel of the AP2's you will probably prefer the feel of a forged wedge, I like Mizuno wedges, but there's plenty to choose from!

[HoosierGolfer]

I like Callaway wedges but that is not to say they will work for you. I would go somewehre where you can hit all brands outside to see which works best for you. I think all of the major OEM's make good wedges, so the choice comes down to what works for you.

I like 4 degrees of loft gaps in my wedges and I only carry 3 right now, but I have been testing a 60 degree lob wedge. I like the newer Callaway wedges with the c-grind which allows them to be hit off of really tight lies without hitting a shot thin.

[Addicted2Golf]

I play the CG15's and they are the best wedges I've ever hit. Reasonably forgiving off almost any kind of lie (if you're smart about the loft and bounce you play in different situations) and I can even get some chips to check up. Highly recommended.

 

In terms of the set, I like a 50, 54, 58 combo. The 50 is a nice gap closer in most modern sets and the 54/58 sand and lob wedges are versatile around the green. I have no trouble getting the 54 up out of the sand and the 58 is a bit more forgiving than a 60.

[JohnBarry]

I agree with Addicted, the 50, 54, and 58

[Moecat]

LongShot, if you work with a coach or instructor, how about consulting with him/her first? He/she probably knows your game best - besides yourself - and can advise you on an effective wedge set based on what type of shots you're the most successful with. Don't be surprised if you only end up adding one more wedge to your PW and 56 since you may already be adept at - and comfortable with - making various types of shots with just those 2 wedges already.

[Bill H]

I just switched from Vokey to the Cleveland GG15 56 and 60 degree wedges, and the CG 15 is the best wedge ever. I like the Mizuno wedges as well, but the Clevelands are like throwing darts at the green. Like others have said, I suggest you go to a demo day or see if your course has any demo clubs you can try.

 

Happy club hunting.

[robbo32]

I play the AP2 irons also and I played a set of Ping Tours and then moved over to my vokeys. Clevelands are nice wedges but I got my 2 vokeys for $60 a piece brand new so I couldnt complain about price. I have always carried a 52&58 along with my regular Pitching Wedge.

[Newbeach]

try the new taylormade XFT wedges, they are beautiful

[frostdaddy]

I think you should give the Vokeys a try since you already play with Titleist irons. If you have room for 3 wedges I would suggest a 52, 56, and a 60. That gives you a nice even 4 degree difference between all you wedges (assuming you PW is around 48). If you only have room for 2 wedges I would suggest a 53 and a 58 or a 54 and a 60. The key is to find what feels best for you so that when you are over the ball with a wedge in your hand you feel confident that you can stick it close. As for spinning the ball, it might be how you make contact with the ball or even the ball itself. Maybe try a sleeve of higher spinning balls like the Pro-V1, Bridgestone B330-RXS, or Callaway Tour i(s).

[Stephen_Peszel]

I use the Woods Bros 60 and 56 deg wedges, just great, I practice with a Callaway 56 deg - 14 wedge which I also like, I also use a crappy Paradise Black Chrome, with all the "chrome" rubbed off! but it does allow me to open the club by having 2 x sole angles and fits nicely between the PW and the 52 deg. It's what you like and what works for you.

[JohnBarry]

My golf Pro buddy gave me his CG14's 48, 56 and 58!! I am fully loaded on wedges now!!