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becaben
26th October 2015, 11:10 AM
After yet another stellar performance with the spade on the weekend, I've decided I need to simplify things a bit.

I'm looking for a sand wedge with approx 12* bounce that will just get it on the green. Not too fussed on condition.

Can trade a Ping Tour S 60* if anyone is interested in a swap.
Thanks
Becaben

benno_r
26th October 2015, 11:18 AM
Get a nike toe sweep. Can't fail.

thecollective
26th October 2015, 11:19 AM
becaben: my suggestion would be either a Ping Eye 2 XG Sandy or the new Cally Phil Mac wedge

Both are extremely forgiving - the Phil Mac wedge has grooves all over the face - meaning you will get traction no matter where you make contact

TC

3Puttpete
26th October 2015, 11:20 AM
Don't Cleveland make a sand wedge for just such a situation?

Dotty
26th October 2015, 11:24 AM
Don't Cleveland make a sand wedge for just such a situation?
Cleveland Smart Sole.

There was a batch at GCO Enfield a month ago.

3Puttpete
26th October 2015, 11:33 AM
Cleveland Smart Sole.

There was a batch at GCO Enfield a month ago.

That's them. Ta

live4golf
26th October 2015, 11:37 AM
I am after one of these too

TheNuclearOne
26th October 2015, 11:42 AM
Good mentions already, Eye 2's are good, Toe Sweep, Smart Sole and not mentioned (for a bit of bling) the Vokey K grind. PING Glide WS is good too.

Ferrins
26th October 2015, 11:44 AM
I have a 57* Ping Zing L head somewhere stashed away.

Jazz18
26th October 2015, 11:50 AM
Good mentions already, Eye 2's are good, Toe Sweep, Smart Sole and not mentioned (for a bit of bling) the Vokey K grind. PING Glide WS is good too.

Good call on the Vokey. While I don't have one I have tried one a few times. The K grind is virtually cheating out of bunkers. That reminds me, better keep looking for one.

Peppas
26th October 2015, 11:56 AM
I need something too

3oneday
26th October 2015, 12:12 PM
Get a lesson.

3Puttpete
26th October 2015, 12:22 PM
Get a lesson.

Silly idea, as if that's gonna work.

Buying more stuff is a much better option.

markTHEblake
26th October 2015, 12:48 PM
What you want is a sand wedge with no bounce and a wide sole, like 1.5" this is often called a "slider". Very easy to him. Square stance and just hit 2 inches behind. Pops out nice and soft but no spin.

12 degree bounce is not idiot proof.

becaben
26th October 2015, 12:51 PM
I have a 57* Ping Zing L head somewhere stashed away.

Might work Ferrins. How does the Zing compare to the Eye 2?

live4golf
26th October 2015, 12:54 PM
What you want is a sand wedge with no bounce and a wide sole, like 1.5" this is often called a "slider". Very easy to him. Square stance and just hit 2 inches behind. Pops out nice and soft but no spin.

12 degree bounce is not idiot proof.

Any specific suggestions MtB? I got one that has grooves in the face and it is excellent, but illegal :(

Captain Nemo
26th October 2015, 12:56 PM
Cally Mac daddy have bloody wide soles, I'm out every time with mine and close too.
Just ask Dotty and Gammon....
;)

Dotty
26th October 2015, 01:02 PM
Might work Ferrins. How does the Zing compare to the Eye 2?
More idiot-proof. ;)

Highly recommended. I picked up an old Ping Zing SW a few years back for kicks. Great out of the sand, but grooves were too worn to work around the green/rough.

I've just gone back to a Hogan Sure-Out for exclusive use in bunkers. (Double width sole and 6* of bounce, which isn't quite as big as the slider/Alien wedge that Blakey described.)

Icestorm959
26th October 2015, 01:08 PM
JDM Version:
http://www.tourspecgolf.com/onoff-2015-labospec-frog-s-leap-wedge

Useless in tight fairway lies, but like cheating in soft sand.

Ferrins
26th October 2015, 01:12 PM
Might work Ferrins. How does the Zing compare to the Eye 2?

You will need an eze out as the shaft has been snapped of at hosel

becaben
26th October 2015, 01:51 PM
You will need an eze out as the shaft has been snapped of at hosel

$$ with post to 2578 pls

Jazz18
26th October 2015, 02:33 PM
Cally Mac daddy have bloody wide soles, I'm out every time with mine and close too.
Just ask Dotty and Gammon....
;)

MD3's Captain?


JDM Version:
http://www.tourspecgolf.com/onoff-2015-labospec-frog-s-leap-wedge

Useless in tight fairway lies, but like cheating in soft sand.

Ha, that 70deg wedge would be hilariously fun to try :)

dM.
26th October 2015, 02:44 PM
Depends what your problem is, if you are getting the club stuck in the sand because you are hitting down on it too much something with a wider sole/more bounce will helps.

To back up the previous replies:

TM ATV // can pick up the old version at a decent price around
MD PM Grind // Concave sole similar to the MD 'U' Grind wedges - Great for sand.
Smart Sole // If you really have no hope, these are finished but you can find them out and about, new model due out soon I believe.

Ferrins
26th October 2015, 03:01 PM
$$ with post to 2578 pls

Let me find it first.