iopfer Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Forgive me if this post is in the wrong place or is a repeat. But I am in the tinkering mode right now (probably always there) and am pondering the scoring side of my bag. I am thinking about and trying out new putters, looking hard at the Ping Anser Sigma G Black Nickel version. But I am also looking at my pitching wedge. I was wondering, what the advantages and disadvantages of playing a pitching wedge that matches your iron set vs. playing a pitching wedge that matches your gap, sand, lob wedges? What do you play? A stock, set-matching pitching wedge or a specialized pitching wedge that matches your other wedges? Looking forward to responses! Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: F9, Project X Evenflow White T1100, 6.0 3 wood: F9, Fujikura Atmos blue, 3 hybrid: F7 19.5 degree stiff flex Irons: 4-pw JPX 919 KBS C-Taper Lite shafts Wedges: King Black 50, 54, 60 degree KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Putters: Odyssey O-Works 1w 34" w/ Superstroke counterbalanced Pistol GT 2.0 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dang3rtown Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have all my clubs, 5i-60* wedge, gaped in 4* increments. I would go with whatever works for you but I personally prefer continuity through my wedges to the feel isn't drastically different from one club to another. Clubs 5i-52* are all Hogans and my 56* & 60* are Vokeys. It's not uncommon to have your irons in a set and then a matching set of wedges, usually 52*-56*-60* or similar. Matching wedges allow you to change your lofts without changing feel. Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iopfer Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have all my clubs, 5i-60* wedge, gaped in 4* increments. I would go with whatever works for you but I personally prefer continuity through my wedges to the feel isn't drastically different from one club to another. Clubs 5i-52* are all Hogans and my 56* & 60* are Vokeys. It's not uncommon to have your irons in a set and then a matching set of wedges, usually 52*-56*-60* or similar. Matching wedges allow you to change your lofts without changing feel.My irons 5-pw are all cobra and my wedges 50-54-58 are Cleveland rtx So I have continuity there. Wondering if it would be worth it or worth looking into switching my cobra pw(45degrees) to a cleveland 45-46 degree wedge? I know several pros do it for more consistent feel and looks. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: F9, Project X Evenflow White T1100, 6.0 3 wood: F9, Fujikura Atmos blue, 3 hybrid: F7 19.5 degree stiff flex Irons: 4-pw JPX 919 KBS C-Taper Lite shafts Wedges: King Black 50, 54, 60 degree KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Putters: Odyssey O-Works 1w 34" w/ Superstroke counterbalanced Pistol GT 2.0 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dang3rtown Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 My irons 5-pw are all cobra and my wedges 50-54-58 are Cleveland rtx So I have continuity there. Wondering if it would be worth it or worth looking into switching my cobra pw(45degrees) to a cleveland 45-46 degree wedge? I know several pros do it for more consistent feel and looks. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app It sounds like you're good either way. Are you having issues with your Cobra PW? I would try it out and go with the wedge that works best for you! Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iopfer Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 It sounds like you're good either way. Are you having issues with your Cobra PW? I would try it out and go with the wedge that works best for you!Not really having big issues, I struggle with a very high ball flight with my cobra pw. I would like to see that be a bit lower. Also I would like a bit more spin with my pw. Again, not major issues just nitpicking. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: F9, Project X Evenflow White T1100, 6.0 3 wood: F9, Fujikura Atmos blue, 3 hybrid: F7 19.5 degree stiff flex Irons: 4-pw JPX 919 KBS C-Taper Lite shafts Wedges: King Black 50, 54, 60 degree KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Putters: Odyssey O-Works 1w 34" w/ Superstroke counterbalanced Pistol GT 2.0 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 What are you trying to get out of the specialty wedge? Looking for a club to craft shots with? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iopfer Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 What are you trying to get out of the specialty wedge? Looking for a club to craft shots with? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yep lower ball flight, better shot shaping ability. Hopefully more spin. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: F9, Project X Evenflow White T1100, 6.0 3 wood: F9, Fujikura Atmos blue, 3 hybrid: F7 19.5 degree stiff flex Irons: 4-pw JPX 919 KBS C-Taper Lite shafts Wedges: King Black 50, 54, 60 degree KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Putters: Odyssey O-Works 1w 34" w/ Superstroke counterbalanced Pistol GT 2.0 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I've done both. No right or wrong answer, IMO. I played a long time with a Callaway set where everything to the lob was exactly the same. Loved those sticks, played some great golf with them. Now, I have a penalty bag (box?) of wedges in the garage. I, maybe like you, think they're like putters: sometimes you just need a different look. Right now I'm in the middle of a Ping Glide 2.0 test. I love them, but would probably never have spent the cash for them new at retail. Just too steep. I go to the retail stores and buy wedges a lot off the "pre owned" rack. That way, I get to try, but not pay full boat. If I really like something, maybe I go back and buy a new one. Not sure I helped, or even answered your question, LOLZ. Good Luck; play well!! "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iopfer Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 I've done both. No right or wrong answer, IMO. I played a long time with a Callaway set where everything to the lob was exactly the same. Loved those sticks, played some great golf with them. Now, I have a penalty bag (box?) of wedges in the garage. I, maybe like you, think they're like putters: sometimes you just need a different look. Right now I'm in the middle of a Ping Glide 2.0 test. I love them, but would probably never have spent the cash for them new at retail. Just too steep. I go to the retail stores and buy wedges a lot off the "pre owned" rack. that way, I get to try, but not pay full boat. If I really like something, maybe I go back and buy a new one. Not sure I helped, or even answered your question, LOLZ. Good Luck; play well!! Would you say you have a preference either way? Do you notice a difference in feel, proformance, or distance? Sorry for the overload of questions! Haha Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: F9, Project X Evenflow White T1100, 6.0 3 wood: F9, Fujikura Atmos blue, 3 hybrid: F7 19.5 degree stiff flex Irons: 4-pw JPX 919 KBS C-Taper Lite shafts Wedges: King Black 50, 54, 60 degree KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Putters: Odyssey O-Works 1w 34" w/ Superstroke counterbalanced Pistol GT 2.0 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 One thing with getting specialty wedges is you can get different grinds. A lot of times wedges that come with a set have similar soles to the rest of the irons so may not be as versatile around the greens Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eseay32 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ive always preferred my iron set PW to a vokey or Cleveland type wedge. But it's just personal preference. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy <p>Knoxville, TN 8 Hdcp PXG 0811 10.59deg loft Ping G25 3 wood Titleist 2i rescue Ping I irons +1 upright Vokey Sm5 52, 56, OdysseyRed 2Ball Fang with 1.0 super stroke</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grip_it_n'_rip_it Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 This is a great convo and I'm having the same questions. Needed to upgrade the wedges so I got rid of the (52,56,60) bombtech and picked up a 54* and 58* Titleist SM6. I have Ping G30's and the pitching wedge is 45*. I obviously need club between the 45* G30 and 54* SM6. Is there a preference in getting the G30 U wedge (50*) or the 50* SM6????? I hit the G30 U wedge and the SM6 50*. I hit them fairly similar, but I ended up liking the SM6 better mainly just because the way it looked. The G30 U wedge looked too chunky to me. I'm also thinking about getting a new iron set. So for me I'm gunna go with the 50* SM6. I don't think there is a right answer though. Gotta hit them both and see what's most comfortable to you. Irons: G30's, Black dot, Nice and StiffDriver: G30 LS TEC, Aldila RIP X-stiffGot the righty swing goingHome is Peoria, AZ13 Handicap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Yep lower ball flight, better shot shaping ability. Hopefully more spin. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app I am contemplating that myself. But I utilize my 53° for that. I wouldn't use my 47° for much other than full shots. - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I play a stock 49* PW. That matches my Vr_S Forged set. The biggest reason is I hit that club so well! I cannot take it out of my bag because of the versatility and consistency it provides me. I don't know if that is right or not but it certainly works best for me. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Wes Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I've done both. This time I bought A and sand. For me, I like them to duplicate my irons in everything but lofts. I am using a Callaway 58' Sure Out" as an L. If it stays in the bag, I'll regrip and reshaft it to feel like the others. Anything you have confidence in, go with it. You can't go wrong with a wedge fitting at Club Champion. It'll save lots of time and money to get fit. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynn_rozza Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 My irons are an older set but I have the "E" wedge from my set. If I wanted to spend the extra money I would have a look and getting a specialist wedge for my bag. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 This is a great convo and I'm having the same questions. Needed to upgrade the wedges so I got rid of the (52,56,60) bombtech and picked up a 54* and 58* Titleist SM6. I have Ping G30's and the pitching wedge is 45*. I obviously need club between the 45* G30 and 54* SM6. Is there a preference in getting the G30 U wedge (50*) or the 50* SM6????? I hit the G30 U wedge and the SM6 50*. I hit them fairly similar, but I ended up liking the SM6 better mainly just because the way it looked. The G30 U wedge looked too chunky to me. I'm also thinking about getting a new iron set. So for me I'm gunna go with the 50* SM6. I don't think there is a right answer though. Gotta hit them both and see what's most comfortable to you. I'm not a fan of ping wedges for the same reason. Vokey and Cleveland have nice compact heads Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I tried both last year. I had a 46 RTX 3 and My set pitching wedge. I found I liked the squarer sole of the set pitching wedge for around the green bump and runs. As well I just seemed to hit longer swings better with it. There is no right way to do it. Rory uses a specialty wedge and others use the iron set pitching wedge. In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I always match the PW with my other wedges. Currently testing the Ping Glide 2.0's, but the Vokeys are my steadies. Either way, 48* pw, 54* sw, and 60* lw. I think the vokey pw has a ton more bite and control than the pw in my iron set... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I prefer my pitching wedge and gap wedge to be the same as my irons. I just look as them as 10 and 11 irons, I'm usually going to use them for full swings. My sand wedge I like to be blade style and I use that for everything 80 yards an in. To me, turf interaction is the most important aspect of my wedge setup. Do I have a sand wedge with ample bounce to play not just out of sand but also thick rough. Then, is my Gap or Pitching wedge lower bounce for tighter lies, which is usually on the fairway just short of the green. I don't carry a lob wedge any longer because the heel grind on my sand wedge allows me to open the face up easily for flop shots. WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ok aliens8mycow you talked me into it. I need specialty wedges. 47°, 53.5°, 57.5° and a 62°. Dang it all! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iopfer Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ok aliens8mycow you talked me into it. I need specialty wedges. 47°, 53.5°, 57.5° and a 62°. Dang it all! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Sorry for starting the thread! If it makes you feel any better I think I am going to look in getting a 46° wedge now... At least testing them... Leaving my wallet in the car... Maybe sliding some cash in my pocket... Honesty time... probably buying one. You never know until you try right? Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: F9, Project X Evenflow White T1100, 6.0 3 wood: F9, Fujikura Atmos blue, 3 hybrid: F7 19.5 degree stiff flex Irons: 4-pw JPX 919 KBS C-Taper Lite shafts Wedges: King Black 50, 54, 60 degree KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Putters: Odyssey O-Works 1w 34" w/ Superstroke counterbalanced Pistol GT 2.0 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Sorry for starting the thread! If it makes you feel any better I think I am going to look in getting a 46° wedge now... At least testing them... Leaving my wallet in the car... Maybe sliding some cash in my pocket... Honesty time... probably buying one. You never know until you try right? Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app I like wedges a lot. Wish I had 2k and a private jet to go to a JP fitting. Even though I didn't like them at first, I'm open to them now. Can't wait to see how Zinger likes his! - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Would you say you have a preference either way? Do you notice a difference in feel, proformance, or distance? Sorry for the overload of questions! Haha Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app I think that you will ultimately get better performance from high quality specific wedges. That said (no offense to anyone) if you're a 22 hndcp, do you really need brand new Vokey's? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not really having big issues, I struggle with a very high ball flight with my cobra pw. I would like to see that be a bit lower. Also I would like a bit more spin with my pw. Again, not major issues just nitpicking. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app That could be a shaft issue, not a "club" (head) issue. Think a good fitter could adjust your ball flight. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ok aliens8mycow you talked me into it. I need specialty wedges. 47°, 53.5°, 57.5° and a 62°. Dang it all! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Man.... your gaps are all over the place. Probably wanna go like 61.4 instead. Just sayin' Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Man.... your gaps are all over the place. Probably wanna go like 61.4 instead. Just sayin' Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Has to be dead on. Haha. Might as well be 61.356° - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 ... After struggling with the same issue, I went in a completely different direction. I was alternating sets of Fly Z+ and 588TT's that both have strong 44* pw's. So I tried a 48* Nike Forged Wedge kinda matching my Nike Engage 60* and Nike Black Forged 54* or a Z+ Gw. The Z+ Gw produces too high a trajectory while the Nike Forged has a non tear drop shape that doesn't suit my eye. I tried a set of Nike Forged Combo irons and just loved the short irons, especially the tear drop shaped 48* Pw. ... So I have kept that Combo wedge in my bag. Now I have two Pw's, one the 44* 588TT or Z+ and the other my Forged Combo 48* pw that matches nothing. Doesn't match but the ball doesn't seem to care. Kind of an odd set up but it works well for me. Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 61.357 will be much better Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 61.357 will be much better Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I agree. I'll get .004563 more RPM out of them. - Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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