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Gap Wedge
Posted on 6/12/24 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 6/12/24 at 1:31 pm
Would you typically prefer your gap wedge (50ish) to be a part of your iron set or would you buy it separately? I have Callaway Jaws Raw 58 and 54, and plan to replace my 50 next. Just not sure if I should get another jaws raw, or maybe plan to get an iron for that club.
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Posted on 6/12/24 at 1:42 pm to FieldEngineer
It’s part of my set, but I ordered them that way.
If I had an older/used set, I would get a single wedge instead of ordering it to match the set. Then, next set, have it match the irons.
If I had an older/used set, I would get a single wedge instead of ordering it to match the set. Then, next set, have it match the irons.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 2:00 pm to FieldEngineer
I like to have a lot of workability with my gap wedge. If you have some bigger more forgiving irons, it may limit some of the things you can do.
Its really about your individual swing strength and weaknesses and what type of shots you want to hit.
Its really about your individual swing strength and weaknesses and what type of shots you want to hit.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 2:05 pm to FieldEngineer
Personally my gap wedge has always been a regular wedge and not part of my set.. I also do hit my gap which is a 50° quite often.. I typically hit it around 125 and it drops and stops... Hard for me to change what I'm comfortable with.
This post was edited on 6/12/24 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 6/12/24 at 2:15 pm to DarkDrifter
I have both.
I’m trying to see which one I play best with, but getting data takes time.
I’m not a big hitter so matching the set may be what I should do.
I’m trying to see which one I play best with, but getting data takes time.
I’m not a big hitter so matching the set may be what I should do.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 2:20 pm to FieldEngineer
My irons and wedges are separate sets. Cleveland irons and Vokey wedges.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 2:34 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
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I like to have a lot of workability with my gap wedge. If you have some bigger more forgiving irons, it may limit some of the things you can do.
Good feedback. I don’t know that I’m good enough for workability to be a factor. I’m hoping for increased backspin to help me hold greens when I hit. For now, the ball will fly off the back when I hit a green with that club.
This post was edited on 6/12/24 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 6/12/24 at 2:50 pm to FieldEngineer
I kinda have both. Titleist T150 irons and PW is 44°. I carry a 48° T150 then a 52° Vokey wedge. I could potentially replace them both with a 50° Vokey wedge, but don't have the need to add anything else at the top of the bag.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 2:58 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
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Its really about your individual swing strength and weaknesses
This is a great point. Irons are the weakest part of my game, but I’m hitting them well right now.
I’m a low handicapped but want forgiveness and to hit them straight.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 3:04 pm to FieldEngineer
Jaws 48 is my gap and I love it. Probably most accurate club in my bag
Posted on 6/12/24 at 3:28 pm to FieldEngineer
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Would you typically prefer your gap wedge (50ish) to be a part of your iron set or would you buy it separately? I have Callaway Jaws Raw 58 and 54, and plan to replace my 50 next. Just not sure if I should get another jaws raw, or maybe plan to get an iron for that club.
I have the T-100-S irons in 4-9. Bought a 46 (1 strong to 45) Vokey to go with my 50, 54, and 58. Don't regret that at all. Much prefer the look and feel of that Vokey PW than the set wedge.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 4:06 pm to FieldEngineer
I’ve done both. I prefer part of the set due to gapping, feel, and confidence.
Gap is probably a full swing for most a majority of the time, so match the rest of the set that you’re swinging fully.
Gap is probably a full swing for most a majority of the time, so match the rest of the set that you’re swinging fully.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 4:11 pm to FieldEngineer
quote:This by a long shot since the strong loft trend has made that club just another iron for me. I almost never chip or pitch with a 50*. If the situation calls for it, I really don't mind it being part of the set.
a part of your iron set
Posted on 6/12/24 at 4:29 pm to FieldEngineer
I have the Taylor Made 790's 4-AW. I bought the A wedge a few months ago, PW is 45 and AW is 50. I use Cleveland RTX 6 Zipcore wedges 54 and 58. Before I had the AW I used a 50 Cleveland wedge, I did not like the look of it behind the ball for 125 yard shots, the leading edge appeared too sharp and I had no confidence that I could hit it well consistently which I didn't. I don't use the AW around the greens so I bought the 790 AW, it's a little more forgiving and looks better behind the ball to me on those longer wedge shots. I hit my Cleveland wedges fine and can flight them well from different distances. I think it was just a me thing with how the club looked behind the ball but everyone is different.
Posted on 6/12/24 at 4:58 pm to FieldEngineer
For me it’s all about what gives me more confidence in the shot. I’ve had sets with a GW as part of the set, but I’ve always circled back to having my GW separate along with my wedges. I mostly use mine for 115-120 in and also chip around the greens with it. I currently keep an older 588 RTX 50deg because I learned early on with it; chipping, pitching, even awkward lies etc. as well as full shots with it. Use what is most comfortable for your swing and setup, that can change with time.
Posted on 6/15/24 at 7:51 am to FieldEngineer
I have 5 wedges:
Edison 60,57,53
Reg set: 49, Pitch
I like the 49 as part of the set since I’m usually hitting it with a full swing. I love chipping with the Edisons, but I find the distance with a full swing with them to be inconsistent, and shorter than the loft would suggest. Does anyone else have this problem?
Edison 60,57,53
Reg set: 49, Pitch
I like the 49 as part of the set since I’m usually hitting it with a full swing. I love chipping with the Edisons, but I find the distance with a full swing with them to be inconsistent, and shorter than the loft would suggest. Does anyone else have this problem?
Posted on 6/15/24 at 9:01 am to Eye dentist
I rarely swing full with a wedge, but the Edison’s have design elements that make the mishits (especially) higher on the face better. There is more mass behind grooves 4/5 than standard Vokey type wedge.
If you are tour level with your strike, Vokey or some other wedge system may perform better. Edison’s are really good for the workaday player who does not want to sort out which bounce they need for which course condition.
If you are tour level with your strike, Vokey or some other wedge system may perform better. Edison’s are really good for the workaday player who does not want to sort out which bounce they need for which course condition.
Posted on 6/15/24 at 10:50 am to makersmark1
I think you’re right. I liked Terry Koehler’s wedges better when they weren’t perimeter weighted (Scor, Hogan TK’s). With these new Edisons, I have to hit them higher in the club face than I used to with the older versions. Unfortunately, I bought 2 sets of wedges, so that’ll be a lot of groove wearing before I get anything else. Right now, I’m just adjusting my yardages accordingly.
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