HotIce Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I have a serious variety of wedges in my bag: · Cleveland Zipcore 52 and 56 degree (Use 110 - 70 yards) · Ping MD-3 Milled S-Grind 60 degree (Use as 60-65 yards as a lob, and pitching wedge) · Ping Mack Daddy M-Grind 64 degree (Use as 40 – 45 yards as a lob, and sand trap wedge). Call me CrAzY, but in a typical round I use them all at various times approaching the green. It has been working great for my game, so curious to see how many wedges are in your bag and how is that working out? B_R_A_D_Y, Merlin1313 and cksurfdude 3 Quote Driver: M1 450 Fairway: i25 #3W Rescue: i15 23 Degree Irons: G Max (#5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Wedges: Cleveland Zipcore 52 & 56 Degree MD-3 Milled S-Grind 60 Degree Mack Daddy M-Grind 64 Degree Putter: White Hot OG 7 Bird Stroke Lab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesie Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 3 hours ago, HotIce said: I have a serious variety of wedges in my bag: · Cleveland Zipcore 52 and 56 degree (Use 110 - 70 yards) · Ping MD-3 Milled S-Grind 60 degree (Use as 60-65 yards as a lob, and pitching wedge) · Ping Mack Daddy M-Grind 64 degree (Use as 40 – 45 yards as a lob, and sand trap wedge). Call me CrAzY, but in a typical round I use them all at various times approaching the green. It has been working great for my game, so curious to see how many wedges are in your bag and how is that working out? Short answer, not including the PW, I use three other wedges every round. I’m a huge Zipcore fan! I use the CBX line of Cleveland’s offerings and I think they make the most sense for any mid to high handicapper. (Or anyone truly relying on cavity back irons) My Titleist AP3 set has a 44deg PW and a 48 deg GW. Well four years ago I couldn’t hit the GW consistently cause it’s got a tiny little face. So I bought three of the original CBX wedges in 50, 56, & 60 deg. In the last 2 years I improved enough to develop an odd gap between PW & the 50, so I replaced the 50 & 56 with a 48 & 54 to even out the distances. They have made my short game pretty reliable and a lot less stressful. Merlin1313 and HotIce 2 Quote Titleist Tsi3/Ts2 woods and hybrids Titlesit AP3 irons Clevland CBX wedges Taylormade mallet or Odyssey White Hot center shaft putter. Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAC Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 5. Pitching wedge and gap wedge (48 degrees) came with my iron set. Then 52 and 56 degree Ping Glides. Then 58 degree Volkey that I use as a lob wedge. 58 degree wedge has a steel shaft so if heavier than others (all graphite) making the difference between the 56 and 58 degree better. Next time, I would buy a 60 degree wedge with a lighter shaft, but I had the Volkey before the 56 degree wedge, which I got because I wanted a club with more bounce. It was supposed to replace the 58 degree wedge, but I found that for certain shots I wanted something with less bounce. B_R_A_D_Y, HotIce, Trooper82 and 1 other 4 Quote Sim 2 Driver Fujikura Ventus Blue 6R shaft Sim 2 5 wood Fujikura Ventus Blue 5R shaft 0311 Gen 5 Seven Wood Project X Cypher 50 5.5 shaft. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 0311 Gen 6 Hybrids 3-28 and 31 degrees. 718 AP1 irons 6-gap Tensei ck Series AMC IR regular flex bent two degrees flat SM 7 Wedge 58 degrees M grind with 8 bounce Steel shafts wedge flex bent 2 degrees flat Glide 3 52.12 with Alta CB Red Regular Flex shaft bent 2 degrees flat MG4 56.12 with Fujikura Ventus TR Blue Flex: R LAB DF3 putter - 33 inches long, 71 degree lie angle, Accra shaft Bridgestone B X or Titleist Pro V-1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGolfNut Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 I have a Pitching Wedge and Gap Wedge from my set which act as a 10 & 11 iron. I then carry Vokey 52 & 56 "real" wedges. HotIce 1 Quote Driver _ Ping G400 Max Woods _ Ping G410 3 & 5 | Cleveland Launcher XL HALO 7 Hybrid _ Titleist 818 H1 25deg Irons _ Titleist T300 6-GW Wedges _ Titleist SM10 52F & 56S Putter _ Odyssey Dual Force Rossie 2 or Rife Two Bar Hybrid Distance _ Bushnell Phantom 2 GPS | Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Ball _ Titleist Pro V1 yellow or Srixon Q Star Tour 5 Yellow GHIN _ HCP floats between 8 & 12 "Never bet against an old man with old clubs that have new grips" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Orange Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I have 4 wedges plus the pitching wedge. I have mizuno t22 in 52/56/60 each with a more aggressive grind as the loft gets higher and then I have on order the jpx 923 hot metal gw which is 48 degrees of loft. My hot metal pro pitching wedge is 42.5. Really nice having a smaller gap between my wedges to have that distance dialed in with the shorter shots. Merlin1313 and HotIce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 1 set wedge (PW), and 2 specialty wedges (54 & 58). It would take a lot of convincing from a fitter to make me change that setup at this point - it's perfect for me. Merlin1313 and ButchE 2 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 3 wedges. My set PW is 48º then a 54º SW and 60º LW... perfect! fozcycle and Merlin1313 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDel90 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I currently have 5 wedges! Just got a new set of Cobra Forged Tec X irons upgrading from PXG 0211 Gen2. The Cobra set PW and GW are 3 degrees strong lofted. PXG 0211 PW was 45 deg and Forged Tec X PW is 42 deg and GW is 48 deg. Then I have 50, 54 and 58 Mizuno T22s. I've only had the Cobra's for 2 rounds now and don't have good distance numbers for the PW and GW yet so kept the 3 Mizunos in the mix. Only hit the Cobra PW once in the 2 rounds and haven't used the GW yet. Avg 9i distance looks to be 153 yds and PW single shot was 138. I have my 50 T22 at 110 yds, 54 at 90 and 58 at 70. So imagine I'll need to keep that GW in there and keep going with the 5 wedges. B_R_A_D_Y, fozcycle and Merlin1313 3 Quote Bag: Sub 70 Cart Series bag Driver: Ping G425 LST 9 deg (set to 7.5 deg/"big minus") Mitsubishi C6 Blue Stiff 55g Grip JumboMax Ultralite (=std grip Jumbo size) 3W: Ping G410 14.5 deg (Set to 13.5 deg) Mitsubishi C6 Blue Stiff 65g Grip JumboMax (=std grip Jumbo size) Hybrid: 19 deg (Set to 18) deg Ping G410 hybrid Mitsubishi C6 Black Stiff 80g Grip JumboMax Ultralite (=std grip Jumbo size) Irons: 5-GW Irons Cobra Forged Tec X KBS Tour Lite Regular -0.25" Grip JumboMax (=std grip Jumbo size) Wedges: 50-07 S-grind, 54-08 D-grind and 58-12 deg D-grind Mizuno T22 Denim Copper Grip Golf Pride Z-Grip Putter: Cobra King 3D Printed Agera Armlock Putter 41" Game Ball: Maxfli TourX CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I have 2 set wedges (PW and GW) and then two specialty wedges (CBX 2 54* and 58*) Merlin1313 and barney_bogey 2 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Halo XL 5i-DW CBX 54* & 58* ER5 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddie1966 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 5 PXG PW GW 45 and 48. (130, 115). I use the G for flighted shots inside 100 PING 52 56 60. (105, 90, 75) I rarely hit any of these full so most are well within the range I can hit them. I do hit the pings much higher so a soft landing or tight pin leads to one of these. I use the 60 for tight pin chips and sand shots. Rarely hit it from the fairway on an approach shot. Merlin1313 1 Quote 917D2 driver 3 wood TS2 19 degree and 21 degree hybrids 0211 5-GW irons Glide 56 and 60 degree wedges EXO7 putter MAX grip Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryF Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/19/2023 at 8:51 AM, Mr Orange said: I have 4 wedges plus the pitching wedge. I have mizuno t22 in 52/56/60 each with a more aggressive grind as the loft gets higher and then I have on order the jpx 923 hot metal gw which is 48 degrees of loft. My hot metal pro pitching wedge is 42.5. Really nice having a smaller gap between my wedges to have that distance dialed in with the shorter shots. On the day you posted this I placed an order for 923 HM 6-GW and was told there is a 4-5 week back order fir all Mizuno clubs. I have been considering adding 52* and 56* S23s because if wanting smaller gaps. Merlin1313 1 Quote Driver: Fusion, 9 deg, UST Recoil 450 ES F3/2 430 MAX 4w (5w head delofted 1* with 3w shaft), 7w, 5h w/ Alta CB Soft Regular shaft JPX923 HM 6i - GW w/ UST Recoil 460 ESX F3 RTX6 52* and 56* with Recoil 760 ESX F2 Versa DB DoubleWide : Z-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Orange Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On the day you posted this I placed an order for 923 HM 6-GW and was told there is a 4-5 week back order fir all Mizuno clubs. I have been considering adding 52* and 56* S23s because if wanting smaller gaps.I would definitely recommend it. Otherwise the highest loft in your set will be 48 degrees. Aside from my putter my 60 degree wedge is one of my most used clubs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Merlin1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryF Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mr Orange said: I would definitely recommend it. Otherwise the highest loft in your set will be 48 degrees. Aside from my putter my 60 degree wedge is one of my most used clubs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I’m definitely going to round out the set with 2 wedges. The 923 HM set gos up to a 54*Sw and that gap just seemed too large. Merlin1313 1 Quote Driver: Fusion, 9 deg, UST Recoil 450 ES F3/2 430 MAX 4w (5w head delofted 1* with 3w shaft), 7w, 5h w/ Alta CB Soft Regular shaft JPX923 HM 6i - GW w/ UST Recoil 460 ESX F3 RTX6 52* and 56* with Recoil 760 ESX F2 Versa DB DoubleWide : Z-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Orange Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I’m definitely going to round out the set with 2 wedges. The 923 HM set gos up to a 54*Sw and that gap just seemed too large. I think you will be happy doing that. Love Mizuno btw. I have the 923 hot metal pros 5-GW and then those other 3 wedges I mentioned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk GaryF and Merlin1313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Right now 4, but may be doing some tweaking in the 50 degree area. Love the S23 wedges from Mizuno and the PW P790 is awesome, just need the proper wedge to go in between those. Merlin1313 1 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb1956 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 46*, 50*, 54*, 58*..All are specialty wedges. Cleveland CBX2's, and a CBX Zipcore for the 46*. Can get a 2-piece to check up on the green with these... Edited May 26, 2023 by drb1956 correcting Merlin1313 1 Quote Driver-Ping g410 SFT, 3W-Callaway Diablo Octane, Hybrids-Snake Eyes Viper 18*+ 21*, Irons-GigaGolf Reva Hybrid Irons 24*- 46*, Wedges-Cleveland CBX2's 50*54*58*, Putter-Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno 220 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Mizuno PW & GW Cleveland 56 & 60 As with real estate wedges are always location, location, location Merlin1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwoodfield Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I was playing the p770 and had the pw bent to 46*. So I carried a 50,54,58 in addition to the pw. Just switched to zx7 mkii and the pw is 46, so I’ll carry the same wedge set up. Merlin1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djgolf24 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Gap,pitching,60,54,55 Merlin1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Pitching Gap Sand Lob Merlin1313 1 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joe Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Timely question for me. Went back to Japanese blades with old style lofts. So PW at 48 took 50 degree GW out of bag. The risk/reward of either of my forged LWs (Honma or Wilson Staff) make it discretionary at most. Therefore, going out tomorrow with 2 wedges. PW and 56/10 SW. Quote WITB: PXG Gen 6 Driver (stiff Haz RDX Stiff -1/2”), Callaway UW17 (Haz RDX Stiff), Callaway UW19 (Haz RDX Stiff -1”), Takomo 101 4-PW (KBS 105 Reg 2 flat), Miz Pro225 G (ProjX IO 6.0), Wilson Staff HT (DynGold 120 Stiff, Honma Forged 60 (SteelFiber1 10CW XStiff), Tony Penna heel shafted square flange as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortiz003 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I’m curious to hear thoughts on gapping between wedges. What do people find gives them the best options on the course? Currently have PW (41*), 52*, 56*, 60* but thinking of bending my 52* and my 56* down 2* to give me some better gapping. Difference between my PW and my 52 is about 20 yds and I tend to find myself with a fair number of shots in between that I have to land short with the 52* most of the time. I could hit a soft PW but find that I don’t have as much control as I’d like. I tend to do ½ and ¾ swings with my 56 and 60 when needed but for some reason don’t have the same confidence with my PW (perhaps the bounce and grind have something to do with it). Anyway, curious to hear what others have to done to address their gapping. jbern and B_R_A_D_Y 2 Quote Driver: Callaway XR 16 3W and 4-Hybrid: Adams Golf Blue Irons: Rogue ST max, 5-PW Wedges: Callaway MD3 (56) and MD4 (52), Vokey SM9 (60) Putter: Oddysey Versa Works Tank V-Line Ball: Vice Pro Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeputtgame Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Currently I carry three wedges in the bag. A 49.5, a 54 and a 60 degree wedge. Quote Enjoying the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appletonjim Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Currently have Callaway Apex Forged 4 - PW. The PW stock is 45* where my old TM was 48* so there is a bit of a gap between that and my 52, 56, 60 Vokeys. Grooves might be a tad worn on the 52 (definitely on the 56sw) so it might be time to replace it with a 50*. Side question - what are your feelings/results with bending lofts? I could potentially bend the Apex 45* a bit weaker to 46* or 47* or go the other way and bend the Vokey 52* down to 51* or 50*. What kinds of limits are there on loft adjustments like this before you lose functionality? And do you have to also adjust the lie another degree up or flat to compensate? Thanks, Jim Quote Golfer in Summer, Curler in Winter TM Stealth Ventus shaft Callaway Epic Flash 5 adjusted to 4. TM SIM 7 wood TM M1 3 hybrid adjusted to 4 Callaway Apex 4 - P Vokey 52, 56, 60 Odyssey 2 Ball with Black Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveGH7 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I used to use my set PW and AW, and then CBX Zipcore 56 and 60. Now I use a CBX 54 and Jaws Full Face 58, and am in process of switching out my set AW for a 48 or 50 CBX as well. I love the CBX line for full swings (the 54 is maybe my favorite club), and feel really comfortable with the Jaws now as my lob. I also have a Jaws 64 full face but don't use it every round, but it's great for some courses and conditions. Quote Driver: Callaway Ai Smoke Max D (MCA Tensei AV Series Blue 55 Graphite) Woods: Taylormade Qi10 Max 3 wood and 7 wood (Fujikura Speeder NX TCS 50), TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD 5 Wood (Fujikura Speeder NX Red Regular) Hybrid: Cleveland Halo XL 4 Hybrid (Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 65 HYBRID) Irons: Callaway Apex 21 DCB (Project X IO Steel R), Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face 2 50, Cleveland RTX Full-face 2 54, Callaway Jaws Full Face 58 Putter: Cleveland HB Soft #8P (UST All-In) Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Tango Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Four Edison Forged wedges, including PW. Lofts: 45, 49, 53, 57. Quote Ping G400 woods, hybrids, irons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Lobo 4 Life Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/12/2023 at 2:51 PM, HotIce said: I have a serious variety of wedges in my bag: · Cleveland Zipcore 52 and 56 degree (Use 110 - 70 yards) · Ping MD-3 Milled S-Grind 60 degree (Use as 60-65 yards as a lob, and pitching wedge) · Ping Mack Daddy M-Grind 64 degree (Use as 40 – 45 yards as a lob, and sand trap wedge). Call me CrAzY, but in a typical round I use them all at various times approaching the green. It has been working great for my game, so curious to see how many wedges are in your bag and how is that working out? For me, I guess it must just be what I was raised on and that was a 52, 56, and 60-degree wedges (not including the PW). For me, I feel like that difference in lofts is basically perfect, in that the yardages I hit, are pretty easy for me to recall and to pull out when needed. I like others have stated to use all of mine during a round as well. I sometimes pull all of them when I am 100 yards or less just because I like the convenience of different shots that they provide. I even find my 52 provides enough good check on longer green side shots that I use it a lot of the time. I hate to use a "cop-out" answer but a lot of wedge decision I feel is feel based and really depends on how you like your shots. I can hit the ball pretty far (driver - 315-320 average carry), so I don't like stronger lofted wedges because then I feel like I am competing with my PW. Again, all personal preference but I appreciate being a voice in the mix! Quote DRIVER - TSR3 9* Ventus TR Blue TX 70g, 3 WOOD - TSR3 15* Ventus TR Red TX 80g, 5 WOOD - TSR3 18* Ventus Blue VC TX 90g IRONS - ZX7 MKII (5, 6, & 7), Z Forged (8, 9, &PW) WEDGES - SM9 50* D Grind, 54* D Grind, & 60* M Grind PUTTER - Spider Tour 36", SuperStroke ZENERGY XL TOUR 3.0+ w/50g counterbalance weight BALL - Maxfli Tour X, TP5x, & Tour B X (Testing) Home Course: Snowflake Municipal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davpark3 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I've got 5 at the moment (P, U 50 degree, 52, 56, 60), mainly because I recently purchased a new iron set with the U wedge. I need to get 54 and 58 to replace the last 3 wedges.. but for some reason, my yardages are weird with my 50 degree. Full Swing - 50 goes 95 yards while my 52 goes 100 yards. Maybe it's the way I'm swinging things or the shaft.. but can't figure out what the right gapping is. Quote David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiseass10 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 4- 45* P 50* gap 55* sand 60* lob Quote In the bag Callaway Paradym triple diamond Callaway Paradym 3 wood Ping G410 19* Hybrid Ping G425 9 wood Callaway Apex pro combo set 5-P Cleveland Zipcore 50-55-60 Odyssey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madden B Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 4 Wedges for me, but I just got some new irons and may need to adjust because of the gap between my 50 degree Wedge and PW. But here is my list: PW - 43 Vokey SM9s - 50, 54, 58. I am worried that there is too much between my new PW and the 50 degree wedge. I just got my new irons last week and haven't fully dialed in my distances, but I might be switching up the wedges here a little bit, depending on what the PW does. My old set had a Gap wedge that was a 47 degrees, so I am going to have to figure something out with it all. More to come once I get out there and keep testing. Quote TaylorMade Stealth Plus 9Deg, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX TaylorMade SIM2 3 Wood 15 Deg TaylorMade SIM2 Rescue - 3 19 Deg Callaway Rogue ST Pro 4-PW Vokey SM9 Wedges 48, 52, and 58 Deg Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 1.5 ( Still have my Fastback No. 1, it is in time out for a bit!) All carried around in a customized Ping Hoofer Carry bag! Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@maddenbarnes My swing in slo-mo: 224.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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