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jrode Well Established Member

jrode

So, the other day I thought I had my mind made up and was set on buying a new putter. Then, I remembered and realized I don't have any wedges in my bag other than the pitching wedge. I have a set of crappy Walmart clubs named Foremost and all that's in my bag is driver, 3-PW, 3 wood, 5 wood and putter. I hate my putter, it's too short and too light, but I also don't have anything good to use around the green, so I always either get stuck using my pitching wedge or snagging my friends 56 wedge if I'm playing with him (I know, some of you probably don't like that idea).

I figured I'd just ask here to get some opinions. What should I go with first, a new putter or one wedge (I can only afford one right now)?
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Dent Great Member

Dent

Well, Putting is the club used most, and can be half of your score. I suggest a putter first.
In My Bag

Driver: Sasquatch 460 9.5°
3 Wood: Laser 3 Wood 15°
5 Wood: r7 19° (Stiff)Irons: S58 Irons 4-PW Orange DotWedge: Harmonized 60°Wedge: Z TP 54°Putter: Tiffany 34"Balls: Pro V1 Shoes: Adidas Tour 360 IIThe Meadows Golf Coursewww.themeadowsgc.comAge: 16
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Well, if you're a decent putter you can lag it close and knock it in for a two putt with a damn 2x4. Get the wedges first. I only have a 52, need a 56 and a 60. I would rather putt with ANY putter than not have a full wedge set. Cmon! These are your scoring clubs!
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YogiTKE Dedicated Member

YogiTKE

Well you say you can only afford one. How much do you have to spend? I picked up my 56 wedge for $49 brand new at a golf show. My 52 was $69.99. Both are $89 at most golf shops.

Well, if you're a decent putter you can lag it close and knock it in for a two putt with a damn 2x4. Get the wedges first. I only have a 52, need a 56 and a 60. I would rather putt with ANY putter than not have a full wedge set. Cmon! These are your scoring clubs!

If his handicap is 20+, it depends where he is struggling. I played for years with only a PW and SW.

---"Be the ball"---

IN THE Hoofer Vantage BAG:
Driver: F-Speed 10.5°, Aldila NV-F
Woods: F-Speed LD 3 & 5, Aldila NV-FIrons: S9 3-PW, NS-Pro 900XH SteelWedges: CG10 52° & Spin Milled 56.10Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: Pro V1x SG4

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jrode Well Established Member

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Putting is definitely probably the weakest aspect of my game and something I feel that needs to be improved the most, now that I think I finally have my driver figured out. I usually end up with a lot of three putts. Hard to say if that's because my putting is bad or because I'm not setting myself up with a good wedge shot, but if I had to say, I'd probably say it was because my putting. I feel like my 9iron and wedge shots are usually pretty good.
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YogiTKE Dedicated Member

YogiTKE

Putting is definitely probably the weakest aspect of my game and something I feel that needs to be improved the most, now that I think I finally have my driver figured out. I usually end up with a lot of three putts. Hard to say if that's because my putting is bad or because I'm not setting myself up with a good wedge shot, but if I had to say, I'd probably say it was because my putting. I feel like my 9iron and wedge shots are usually pretty good.

I'd definitely suggest a putter. It's the route I took. Putter first and then added my wedges into my game. How much are you looking to spend? You might be able to do both.

---"Be the ball"---

IN THE Hoofer Vantage BAG:
Driver: F-Speed 10.5°, Aldila NV-F
Woods: F-Speed LD 3 & 5, Aldila NV-FIrons: S9 3-PW, NS-Pro 900XH SteelWedges: CG10 52° & Spin Milled 56.10Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: Pro V1x SG4

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jrode Well Established Member

jrode

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I'd definitely suggest a putter. It's the route I took. Putter first and then added my wedges into my game. How much are you looking to spend? You might be able to do both.

Well, I was looking at the Odyssey White Hot #1 putter and that's running for about $119 at most places. I wouldn't like to go any higher than that right now.

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Lange Well Established Member

Lange

Hard to say as i know basically nothign about your golf game, but my first choice was a putter and it turned out great for me!

In my Black'n'Red :

Driver: R7 TP 460cc 10.5* Reax 65 stiff shaft
3 Wood: Tour Impact 15*
Irons: Tour Impact 3-PWWedges: Vokey Oil Can Spin Milled 54.10, Golfco Baron 58* SWPutter: Tracy II 35"Balls: Prov 1Age:16

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jrode

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Hard to say as i know basically nothign about your golf game, but my first choice was a putter and it turned out great for me!

My game basically can be summed up as poor driver, decent iron play, poor putting.
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redi630 Well Established Member

redi630

I just replaced both but I purchased my putter first. Bought the wedges 4 months later though. So I say, go for both!

Drive for show, putt for dough


PutterKarsten Anser2
WedgesX-Forged 52* 58*IronsX-20 tours P-3HybridX 21 stiff4-wood R9 17 mitsubishi rayon fubuki StiffDriver R9 11.5 mitsubishi rayon fubuki Stiff
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titaniummd Dedicated Member

titaniummd

If you hate your putter then that is what you need to change 1st. You use it two times more than any other club, at least, during 18 holes.

You could get the putter of your choice, used, and still get at least some wedges:

http://www.sportsauthority.com/produ...entPage=family

3 wedges for $60.

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/adams-...wedge-set.html

3 Wedges for $70.

STR8 Dymo 10.5
Dymo 3W
Mid Rescue 3
MP-33 4-PW
Eidolon 52* GW LW, SW Titleist Bullseye Putter

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Lange Well Established Member

Lange

My game basically can be summed up as poor driver, decent iron play, poor putting.

Go for the putter bud, it'll make a big difference for your confidence on the green. The feel of a high end putter is way better then a cheapy and it improved my game plenty. Putting can also sometimes be almost have your strokes in a round, very close none the less usually 1/3's for sure.

In my Black'n'Red :

Driver: R7 TP 460cc 10.5* Reax 65 stiff shaft
3 Wood: Tour Impact 15*
Irons: Tour Impact 3-PWWedges: Vokey Oil Can Spin Milled 54.10, Golfco Baron 58* SWPutter: Tracy II 35"Balls: Prov 1Age:16

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GaijinGolfer Super Member

GaijinGolfer

Id have to say get the putter first. You can get by for now with just a PW.
Have you tried looking on Ebay? You can get some pretty sweet deals on there. Last night I won an auction for a 56* Vokey wedge in oilcan finish. $33. You just gotta make sure you buy from reputable sellers. This Vokey is coming from 3Balls, so Im pretty confident that the club is what they say it is.
Ive been watching a few auctions on there for Scotty Cameron putters and they usually go for $150-$200, which is a little more than half what they cost new. I keep hoping to find a deal on a Circa '62 #1, but no luck yet.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S

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RaLos18 Member

RaLos18

My opinion is new putter before the wedge

Weapons of choice:
Big Bertha 460 Driver
3W Big Bertha (2007)
TaylorMade r7 Draw Rescue Hybrid Wood #3TaylorMade RAC OS 2 IronsMens Vokey Spin Milled Tour 56 & 60PING Karsten Series Anser2 (I like the classic look and feel)Whatever Ball is on sale (currently Pro V1 2007)

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FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

Id have to say get the putter first. You can get by for now with just a PW.

3Balls is AMAZING.

Definately go putter first. I survived with only a PW for a while.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15
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GPHSGolfer

Definitely a new wedge. Will help you more in the long run, so you can perform more versatile shots

In the Bag:

Driver: Titleist 905T
Hybrid: Titleist 585H Hybrid
Irons: Nike Pro Combo 3-PWWedges: Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 56*, 60* Titleist Vokey 52*Putter: Odyssey 6660 Ball: Titleist ProV1

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FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

Check out these cheap wedges.
http://www.3balls.com/sitesearch/sea...ield=Price:ASC

Get a good brand in "Good Condition". Won't look too good cosmetically, but it will work. Then you could also get a putter. Best of both worlds.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15
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YogiTKE Dedicated Member

YogiTKE

Well, I was looking at the Odyssey White Hot #1 putter and that's running for about $119 at most places. I wouldn't like to go any higher than that right now.

Have you thought about buying used from

callaway.com ? This is the road I took when I purchased my Odyssey. I got my in like new condition for $109. It was normally a $160 putter I believe.

---"Be the ball"---

IN THE Hoofer Vantage BAG:
Driver: F-Speed 10.5°, Aldila NV-F
Woods: F-Speed LD 3 & 5, Aldila NV-FIrons: S9 3-PW, NS-Pro 900XH SteelWedges: CG10 52° & Spin Milled 56.10Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: Pro V1x SG4

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