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56 or 60

Posted on 3/22/22 at 3:15 pm
Posted by BRsundog
BR
Member since Feb 2020
491 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 3:15 pm
I have been using a 69 forever around the green and in the sand. Lately I wonder if I should use a 56 instead. Is it easier?
I already use a 56 if it’s over 40 yards or so. I guess I’m asking:
Which do you use?
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az
Member since Feb 2006
12913 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 3:17 pm to
I suggest looking at h the bounce set up more than the degrees. Meaning tight lie or fluffy lie. Or Webb park root lie lol
Posted by Barrister
Member since Jul 2012
5237 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 4:12 pm to
Historically I have used a 56....but this year I have been training myself to use a 60. I want a more lofted shot that releases on a more gentle roll to the pin.

I find that I tend to always want to make the pin my landing target and with a 56 I drop it too far and then the ball rolls way past the cup for a long putt coming back.
Posted by MikeD
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
8194 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 4:37 pm to
quote:

around the green


Learn the lower flying shots that roll out - 8, 9, PW - and you’ll be amazed at how much closer your shots end up to the hole.

Take out the high margin of error associated with higher lofted clubs.
Posted by jmtigers
1826.71 miles from USC
Member since Sep 2003
4990 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 6:40 pm to
I’ve settled into 50, 54, 58. Use them all around the greens. But 54 gets used the most.
Posted by SoDakHawk
South Dakota
Member since Jun 2014
10264 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 6:55 pm to
My short game is junk and needs lots of practice which I plan on this summer. Rather than complicate things too much I'm sticking with just a 56.

PW45 & GW50 on full swing approach shots. 7i or 8i bump and run on to open greens with room and 56 as an all around for green side bunkers and short side of the green stuff. Sticking with just a 56 as I don't need to complicate things more introducing a 58 or 60 to the party.

Actually, going back and forth on whether to use 54 or 56 at the bottom of the bag. Thinking a 56 would be more versatile but a 54 easier to hit.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az
Member since Feb 2006
12913 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 7:08 pm to
I have a 54 that doesn’t dig on tight lies or avoids hitting it thin - I think it’s a Callaway with C grind - it’s my favorite
Posted by double d
Amarillo by morning
Member since Jun 2004
17088 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 7:46 pm to
I have 53 & 58 in the bag. 58 is money from firm sand and tight lies.

I use the 53 when needing a little loft around the green but for pitches or chips I use anywhere from 8 iron to my 48 degree GW. If I just need to get over a small amount of fringe I use the 8 and let it roll out like a putt. Works well for me.
This post was edited on 3/23/22 at 5:51 am
Posted by DarkDrifter
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
5198 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:12 pm to
I stopped carrying anything above 56°.. There's very few shots I really need something higher lofted to begin with.. Currently using a Cleveland RTX 56° 75 yards and in.. Been able to save a few strokes by not dicking around with a 60°
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
20574 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:19 pm to
I use the 60 if I’m really short side and have to carry a bunker.

The 55 is more versatile for me.

I carry 45,50,55,60.

So IF I was picking between carrying a 56 or 60, I would carry the 56.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
34115 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 9:12 pm to
PW44, GW50, 54, 58

I have no problem using a 7i or 8i if needed around the greens.
Posted by malvin
Member since Apr 2013
4628 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 10:30 pm to
Around the green my 56 comes off high and floaty with no spin. My 60 comes off low with a ton of spin and checks up. They both have the same bounce. Makes no sense to me but I’ll never give up the 60
Posted by BenDover
Member since Jul 2010
5555 posts
Posted on 3/23/22 at 8:09 am to
I've always used a 56* for anything 105 and in. I did buy a 60* a few weeks ago and really only plan to use it when I need to get over a tree or bunker. I get much more spin from it around the greens but from a tight lie I also have a much higher chance of blading it than I do with my 56*.
Posted by go ta hell ole miss
Member since Jan 2007
14584 posts
Posted on 3/23/22 at 8:14 am to
Was a 60. Now 56 mostly, but slowly shifting down to a 50. As I get older I use less lofted clubs around the greens. Low bounce because I have a steep swing.
This post was edited on 3/23/22 at 8:16 am
Posted by Dixie Normus
Earth
Member since Sep 2013
2854 posts
Posted on 3/23/22 at 8:17 am to
I’ve had a 58* for around the greens and in bunkers for about a year and I love it.
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