Bending a set gap wedge or buying specialty wedge

Uscraight · August 27

So long story short I bought a new set of 2022 cobra forged tec irons (4-P). Needed a gap wedge so I bought a 2018 forged tec set wedge that is set at 50 degrees. My pitching wedge is 44 degrees so I’m bending the gap wedge to 48 degrees. My question is, I’m looking to get a new 52 and was curious if I should take the same route in buying the set gap wedge and bending it to 52 degrees vs buying a specialty wedge. I only hit my 52 degree for full shots so I’m curious if it would be a good idea or should I just get a specialty wedge?

cnosil · August 27

26 minutes ago, Uscraight said:

I only hit my 52 degree for full shots so I’m curious if it would be a good idea or should I just get a specialty wedge?

If you are hitting full shots I would go with the set wedge.

PhilM75072 · August 27

If the GW is basically only used for full shots, I would go with the GW from the set and bend it strong or weak as needed. I think you would want the consistency of having the same shaft, flex and weight, and swing weight.

EasyTempo · August 27

I have enjoyed the consistency of having duplicate wedges in my bag. The same scenario you're describing. 50 degree bent weak and 50 degree bent strong. I think it's a no brainer. I don't see how it can be bad for your game.

TheHollow11 · August 28

Personally I am not a fan of set wedges. My JPX 923 Forged came with a gap wedge and for fullshots it's great but anything around the green it does not do that job so I went with an OPUS 50 degree and it has been great for everything. I say go with a specialty wedge.

AIJ · August 28

my current pw is a 48* specialty wedge but i'm contemplating on replacing it with the set wedge since i only hit full swing with it. i find it easier hitting full shots with a narrower sole club and a set wedge usually has that kind of sole to remain consistent with the rest of the irons in the set. specialty wedges on the other hand usually have wider soles which i personally find harder to hit on fuller shots but very helpful for anything around the green or within 70 yards for me anyways. your mileage may vary with the "harder to hit on fuller shots" statement of course but definitely get a specialty wedge for the sand and for lobbing things around the green.

RyanGi · August 29

I really like having multiple wedges in the bag. That said, bending wedges can have its downside since you’re changing the bounce when you do so. I bent a 50° down to 48°…all good except it only started with 4° of bounce, so now it’s got 2°. That makes it a bit tough to hit off hardpan. I’m a sweeper, but that one takes a divot sometimes, and I’m not very good at controlling that. Might have been better to find a fixed 48°, or maybe a 50° with more bounce to being with.