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I've got a 60* and I can't imagine how I would need a 64.

why does Phil carry one? it's a waste of space in the bag.

I've even heard of 72* wedges...

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a 62 deg wedge would be super SUPER hard to hit. 60 deg is MORE than enough loft .

As for Phil, he is in a world on his own when it comes to wedges and is one of many few pros that hit a wedge beyond 60 deg.

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BS. It is no harder to hit than a 60 or 56 if you have good impact conditions (IE hands ahead of the ball). Why do I carry one and always will? I am deadly from 45 to 67 yards with it. I'd put myself up against much better players than I from that yardage. Before it I had a hard time. Now I expect 5 feet. Around the green I don't use it that much except for the really touchy shots. I know I have gotten up and in more times with that than any club in my bag and feel more confident from 60 yards than any other yardage.

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BS. It is no harder to hit than a 60 or 56 if you have good impact conditions (IE hands ahead of the ball). Why do I carry one and always will? I am deadly from 45 to 67 yards with it. I'd put myself up against much better players than I from that yardage. Before it I had a hard time. Now I expect 5 feet. Around the green I don't use it that much except for the really touchy shots. I know I have gotten up and in more times with that than any club in my bag and feel more confident from 60 yards than any other yardage.

I've tried a 64* and all that happens is the ball goes really high with no control.

I can get control with a 60* but it's too easy to mess up with a 64*. I guess if I practiced enough with it, I could make it work. Maybe.

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Wood - sam snead persimmon 2 wood (for windy days)
Hybrid burner tour launch 20* stiff flex.
Irons - Tour Mode 3i,4i stiffIrons - FP's 5-PW R-flexWedge - spin milled 54.14Wedge - spin milled 60.07Putter - Victoria Lowest round 2010: 79 (par 70)Latest rounds at...

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Hmmm. You, a 14 handicap apparently, are questioning why Phil Mickleson, one of the acknowledged short game greats of any era, wants a 64° in his bag? Up to him wouldn't you say and since he makes a living from the game I'm sure he thinks it's worthwhile.

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BS. It is no harder to hit than a 60 or 56 if you have good impact conditions (IE hands ahead of the ball).

This comment makes no sense! Of course its harder to hit a wedge when the loft gets that high. The contact area decreases (with the margin for error) as the loft increases. Why not go and buy a 90 degree wedge then? I bet you'll be fantastic with that so long you keep your hands ahead of the ball...

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This comment makes no sense! Of course its harder to hit a wedge when the loft gets that high. The contact area decreases (with the margin for error) as the loft increases. Why not go and buy a 90 degree wedge then? I bet you'll be fantastic with that so long you keep your hands ahead of the ball...

Really?? If you have trouble hitting high loft wedges (more than an iron) you either A) swing too hard B) totally suck C) swing too hard and totally suck. Easiest club in the bag for me if I don't swing it like a retard. Stay down, stay smooth, go flag hunting from 50 -70 yards.

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Really?? If you have trouble hitting high loft wedges (more than an iron) you either A) swing too hard B) totally suck C) swing too hard and totally suck. Easiest club in the bag for me if I don't swing it like a retard. Stay down, stay smooth, go flag hunting from 50 -70 yards.

I think you forgot to insult a couple special interest groups there - how do you feel about women?

I've used a 64 degree wedge and I don't mind it, but I prefer a 60.

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i think i am putting in a 62 or 64*, i currently have a 60 with very low bounce that i hit really well and love it for flop shots. putting another wedge in is something i have wanted to do for a while now, i love hitting high flops and distance wedge pitch shots. i think i can get deadly with another wedge.

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This is why Phil can carry a 64* wedge and we dont:

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I'm just your average hack....and I can say with absolute certainty that 58 degrees is my limit of usefullness. I put a 64 in the bag for a few months but just could not justify keeping it in there....very limited use with my dimunitive skillset with this club.

Phil Mickelson.....oh yeah...love what he does with it. I fully understand that the only simularites between his game and mine is that we both sometimes wear the old school visors and play the same type grips. He's one of the worlds top players...again, I'm just an average hack.
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I play a 60 degree wedge and love it. partial shots under 80 yards would be easier to hit consistent. Phil can play amazing shots from everywhere, so when its appropriate I would consider carrying a 64 degree wedge myself, no harder to hit than a 60 degree wedge.

flop shots should be easier to hit without having to open your club face.

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