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Originally Posted by kordoISback
Currently I carry 14 clubs. I'm debating on dropping my 3 iron (its from my old iron set and I only use it if I'm under a tree and need to keep it low, can use my 5 in the same spot just fine) and getting another lob wedge.
Currently I have a
Pitching -not sure the degree as its not marked, but i'm thinking its 45 degree. I hit it about 135 yards
Gap - marked 49 (from same set as the P)- 125 yards
Sand - 55 - (same set as the P and G) - 105 yards
And Lob - 60. - 75 Yards
I do a good amount of approach shots w/ the gap as its my best approach club and I try to line it up. However I have been finding a few shots a round I'll be 80-90 yards away and will hit a 3/4 sand wedge. I'm debating getting a 58 degree to help fill that gap so I take a full swing.
My question to 2+2, is it worth it to carry 4 wedges? Does that 2 degrees even matter much? I've never hit a 58 degree and am assuming it'd be about 90 yards.
Thanks
I wouldn't recommend putting an extra wedge in your set. I also would tell you to never make a full swing with a wedge. There really is no need to because you only want to get it straight and not far. You should work on creating a 3/4 swing for your shots inside 150 yards.
To hit wedge shots into the green, I would recommend making these few small adjustments:
Narrow your stance a little,
chock down about an inch on the grip,
start with 70% on your left foot and keep it there throughout the swing,
shorten backswing a little,
use your left side on the downswing,
and then restrict follow through (similar to a knockdown)
You want to try and keep the ball low as possible
This will really get you closer to the pin from 150 and in. As far as your yardage goes, all you have to do is change your backswing length for different yardages. Easiest way to is to use a clock as a reference. On the range take a couple swings back to 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock and see how far they go and practice a little. You'll be surprised at how much straighter and how much more consistent you will get when using this technique. There's no need to make a full swing with a wedge and that's why they are designed different than your irons because they aren't designed with distance in mind.
Hope this helps and GL GL
Last edited by tilter29; 05-01-2021 at 09:25 AM.