Wedge Gapping

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  1. Stephane B

    Stephane B

    As I changed my iron set (first time non-Titleist haha), the PW has 44 degrees. I'm about to update my wedges and wanted to go for the following set-up: 48, 52, 58. Because currently it is 48, 54, 58. But I do see the gap between 48 and 54!
    What do you guys think? I don't want to carry an additional one, but I'm trying to keep the gap as tidy as possible, and my short game is not the strongest, so I really need to trust the carry length of each wedge. For me, I thought it more important to keep the 4 degrees difference till 52. The 58 will be more of an all-rounder for the sand as well, etc. Or do you think the gap is too "heavy" after the 52? Greetings from Germany :)
  2. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Stephane B said:

    As I changed my iron set (first time non-Titleist haha), the PW has 44 degrees. I'm about to update my wedges and wanted to go for the following set-up: 48, 52, 58. Because currently it is 48, 54, 58. But I do see the gap between 48 and 54!
    What do you guys think? I don't want to carry an additional one, but I'm trying to keep the gap as tidy as possible, and my short game is not the strongest, so I really need to trust the carry length of each wedge. For me, I thought it more important to keep the 4 degrees difference till 52. The 58 will be more of an all-rounder for the sand as well, etc. Or do you think the gap is too "heavy" after the 52? Greetings from Germany :)

    My basic GW-SW-LW is 52-58-64. 38.5-46 on the 9 & PW has been a good combo for some time.

    The 2nd image is my spares. T200PW, 46-10F set to 44*, 50-12F set to 48* vice 46* loft for "tightening things" up. Have a 58-06K that I throw in for unknown conditions. The "Scripps" 58/12 I've played with a 3 wedge setup.
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  3. JRezac

    JRezac

    50, 54, and 60 works best for me. I use to use a 56 but switched to the 54 as it was more versatile for my game
  4. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    Bottom line, many golfers get too technical with basic equipment. Wedges are a feel club, and you have to be able to
    "take some off it" as they say amongst players. The most important factor is understanding your swing and the bounce that works best for you. If you have good technique, you can switch from the 52/56/60 mode to 50/54/58 in a matter of days. If you have a 6 degree gap in there between PW/Gap wedge, it's not a huge deal, you learn to make it work with feel. I see guys all the time that can't play a lick giving swing/club advice, do yourself a favor, find a teacher/fitter, and establish a relationship. It'll pay off! Good Luck!
  5. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Edward K said:

    Bottom line, many golfers get too technical with basic equipment. Wedges are a feel club, and you have to be able to
    "take some off it" as they say amongst players. The most important factor is understanding your swing and the bounce that works best for you. If you have good technique, you can switch from the 52/56/60 mode to 50/54/58 in a matter of days. If you have a 6 degree gap in there between PW/Gap wedge, it's not a huge deal, you learn to make it work with feel. I see guys all the time that can't play a lick giving swing/club advice, do yourself a favor, find a teacher/fitter, and establish a relationship. It'll pay off! Good Luck!

    I agree.... keep it simple. The attached image is my all around wedge setup. I have a 58V and 58-06K for unknown course conditions.

    www.youtube.com/.../BZMyhcsrduk I was evaluating a local vendor's custom wedges with my ever trusty 60-12D.

    www.youtube.com/.../mCk_rayXcw0 slow mo of my V grind in a soft bunker.

    my short iron gapping is 38.5-46-52-58-64.

    Like I mentioned in a number of my posts.... Not everyone plays driver-3W-5W, 3-4H, 6-P, 52-56-60.
    lougreingolf1.wordpress.com/.../

    I upgraded to SM10 last year and a rather knowledgeable fitter talked me into the low bounce K.
  6. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Edward K said:

    Bottom line, many golfers get too technical with basic equipment. Wedges are a feel club, and you have to be able to
    "take some off it" as they say amongst players. The most important factor is understanding your swing and the bounce that works best for you. If you have good technique, you can switch from the 52/56/60 mode to 50/54/58 in a matter of days. If you have a 6 degree gap in there between PW/Gap wedge, it's not a huge deal, you learn to make it work with feel. I see guys all the time that can't play a lick giving swing/club advice, do yourself a favor, find a teacher/fitter, and establish a relationship. It'll pay off! Good Luck!

    Hit send too soon but will agree that acclimating to a wedge setup is not that big of a deal. I'd say for an old geezer I play a reasonable game of golf and break 80 every now and then. I've actually played some of my best golf with a driver, 7 wood, 27H, 32 & 39 (716CB 7 iron and 716MB 8 iron) and 46-52-58-64 on wedges. In fact, between 2020-2023 I played 695MB 7-P. My current bag is pretty simple: driver-5W-9W-27H-34H and the short iron setup. Occasionally will tighten things up and carry 23-29H in place of the 27. A year ago, put a Sumo2 SQ 34H back in after not using one since 2015 (I found one on eBay with a stiff shaft).

    Been going to a local "mom and pop" place called Fairway Golf in San Diego since about 2008. I had to re-learn how to play golf in 2007 after practically none after 2000. I threw my back out in 2005. Fitting is important. I'm 6'1" and I've developed a more upright swing. I play 1.5* upright on my driver, fairways and hybrids. 44" driver, 41.5 on the 5 wood, 40.5 on the 9 wood. standard length and A2 surefit on the hybrids (all weighted at D2). I play a 65* lie angle on 9 iron and PW, 65.5 on the 52 (which is a 54-14F) and 66 on the 58 and 64. The current fitter is literally a mad scientist.

    lougreingolf1.wordpress.com/.../ 50 years ago what held true then still does today: most golfers can't hit a 3 iron. And, yes, I picked up a refurbished 6 wood on eBay for $53 and put it in my dad's bag in place of the 4 iron.

    What I've noticed is many try to get "fancy" on pitch and chip shots and flip their hands. My blog is a combination of sarcasm and some timeless golf tips from fave pros and local teachers. JD is right about "get fit for your grip"; been using an Excel RF oversize on everything (even Vokeys) for 10 years now.
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