What wedges to buy

[Davemason]

Wanting to replace my set of wedges and are looking at the 3 different types I'm using the old RAC wedges ATM.

So I’m looking at the following.
TaylorMade Z wedges
Cleveland GC15
Titleist Vokey spin milled

Just wonder what to choose.

Looking at 48*, 52*, 56*, 60* in the set.

[henno]

Get a 50/54/58 set and with the right grind (especially in the lobby), save yourself a club.

[zacdullard]

The CG15s look the goods.

[goonie]

Nike VR or Cally X-forged vintage finish are nice also, and uber spin.

[gazgolf1]

09 Vokeys, the grind on the 58-08 is awesome.

[TheNuclearOne]

2009 SM's and Scratch are my faves.

[PeteyD]

http://www.progolfjapan.com/c/14/4/

VRs are good. The TP Z's were crap compared to the Y Cutter, no idea why.

[ParMaster]

Make sure you buy the correct bounce for what you want to achieve.

[razaar]

Whatever you buy be sure to consider things that are important to you in the wedges.
Mine are-
GW.
Weight: must be slightly heavier than the PW
Loft: mid way between PW & SW
Shaft: 1 or 2 flexes softer than PW, 1/2" shorter than PW
Lie : Same as 9-iron

SW:
Weight: slightly heavier than GW
Loft: mid way between GW and LW
Shaft: 1 or 2 flexes softer than PW, 1/2" shorter than GW
Lie : Same as 9-iron

LW
Weight: Slightly heavier or same as SW
Loft: at least 4* more than SW
Shaft: 1 or 2 flexes softer than PW, same length as SW
Lie : Same as 9-iron

Grip sizes same as the PW (and other irons).

Confidence in the head is a must.

[Lucasto23]

get the vokeys and possibly add some lead tape to the back as they are slightly lighter sometime. i had this issue when i changed from my tm y cutters to the vokeys 09 sm ;)

[Davemason]

Get a 50/54/58 set and with the right grind (especially in the lobby), save yourself a club.

48/6= PW
52/8= GW
56/12= SW
60/7 = LW

A big gap between 9iron (43*) and 50* wedge


get the vokeys and possibly add some lead tape to the back as they are slightly lighter sometime. i had this issue when i changed from my tm y cutters to the vokeys 09 sm

Lighter than RAC Y's I always thought that they were slightly heavier.

Not to sure on finishers either it is between oil can finish or Black Nickel

[LarryLong]

They're all the same. Buy the cheapest one. :)

[Dotty]

For 3 years, I was a one-eyed Vokey fan, but now realise there may be better alternatives. (Blame Dwayne.:roll:)

The '06 oilcan 254-10 was replaced by an '08 SM56-08, which still does everything expected of it. As comfortable as a good cook's knife.

The SM60-08 got booted by a Cleveland CG14 60/8, which was a revelation. Gets through the kikuyu well and very predictable. Worth a look.

Recently demo'ed an olican 250-08 to replace an old 248-06, but no improvement. Swapped a cart bag for a RAM FX 50/08 and this seems to be going well. (Also got my eye on Oncewasagolfer's pro-shop CG14 listing.)

50/56/60 feels right with the 44* PW in the iron set.

[Jarro]

Can't go wrong with Srixon wedges if you ask me

[markTHEblake]

You could get yourself something as good for a 1/3 of the price, why limit yourself to overpriced gear?

check the Tricept and M Series
http://www.golfworks.com/category.asp?start=0&pc=1&c=667&c2c=ln

[Baz]

After checking out MTB wedges (Eidolon's) at the champs (they felt very nice) and doing further research on them, the company specialise in wedges. Mark Gibson at Royal Pines sells them. they may be worth checking out. Not sure where you live Dave but you could check out Comet golf and talk to Dean. Just my 2 cents worth

[parlyboy]

09 vokey 60 04 spim milled double grind..very yummy new and sweet to use.

But you have to be consistent and confident to hit these things , otherwise your just as well of with $30 jobs.

[razaar]

Alpha has a line of component heads which are great value in the wedges.
http://www.alpha-golf-clubs.com/products.php?cat=23

[KristianJ]

Get a 50/54/58 set and with the right grind (especially in the lobby), save yourself a club.

I agree with just 3 wedges...any more IMO is overkill. If your PW is 44 or 45, 48/54/60 would probably do you fine.

I only have 2 (54 Vokey and 60 CG14), but will have a Mizuno 53 and perhaps a RAC 58 if I get to rick3003's place tomorrow and feel compelled to buy both instead of just the Mizuno. It'll give me a good choice when it comes to working out what will be better suited to various courses. I too was a Vokey man until my old 60 SM went missing and I decided to branch out a bit to get the CG14.

[3oneday]

CG14 are on closeout everywhere, around $90aud each, supposedly good.

Get the grinds you want, that is most important. I spent $180 a wedge with Nomad, but got what I wanted.

[KristianJ]

CG14 are on closeout everywhere, around $90aud each, supposedly good.


I bought one of the Camo ones...a fairly large amount of them at Penrith Golf Factory for what is apparently a Limited Edition. :-s Works pretty nicely though.

[Davemason]

I agree with just 3 wedges...any more IMO is overkill. If your PW is 44 or 45, 48/54/60 would probably do you fine.

My 9 iron is 43* and use a 48* as PW

[Webster]

you should only need a PW, a 54ish for pitching and a lobby for the pots. Ping tour wedges are superb, dirt cheap and last forever.

[adlo]

you should only need a PW, a 54ish for pitching and a lobby for the pots.

I agree.

I have PW 47, SW 54 and a LW 60.

One low bounce wedge, one high bounce wedge. Very easy set up to use.

[KristianJ]

My 9 iron is 43* and use a 48* as PW

54 and 60 should be the goods then, and just open/close the face on the 54 to suit.

[adlo]

And read this lesson...... (http://www.insidegolf-digital.com/insidegolf/200911#pg48)

[PeteyD]

The wedges at the Crown Resort at Pelican were pretty nice.

[freddy a]

scratch, miura or the very underrated srixon wg706

[Oldplayer]

I agree.

I have PW 47, SW 54 and a LW 60.

One low bounce wedge, one high bounce wedge. Very easy set up to use.

7 degrees is a big gap between pw and sw isn't it?

[razaar]

7 degrees is a big gap between pw and sw isn't it?
No.

[Oldplayer]

No.

So all those gap wedges that are specifically made to fit between the pw and sw are not legit in your opinion?

[razaar]

So all those gap wedges that are specifically made to fit between the pw and sw are not legit in your opinion?
If the difference is more than 8* there may be a need for a gap club. It depends on the player and his/her skill level. The wedges are the precision clubs of all the irons and cover full shots to quarter shots to bladed putts. If one wants or needs four wedges in the bag, then he/she has to decide what other club/s are not required to meet the 14 club rule.
Best case scenario is to learn and practice six shot lengths with each of the three wedges even if the gap between PW and SW is more than 8*. 18 shot lengths (with slight variances) should fill all the gaps.

[markTHEblake]

i have got 9 shot lengths with each club, 3 swings, and 3 grips. Could probably do more but that pretty much covers all distance from 25+ with steady 5m increments.

[virge666]

i have got 9 shot lengths with each club, 3 swings, and 3 grips. Could probably do more but that pretty much covers all distance from 25+ with steady 5m increments.


Nice one blakey, I like it.