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JUST

In the market for a sand wedge. Can anyone give a brand recommendation and loft.
Thx
Justin

Driver: Burner
Hybrid: Burner Rescue 3 19*
Irons: FP II 4-GW
Wedge: 56*
Putter: White Hot XG Rossie

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CrazyXGolfer Dedicated Member

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Celveland CG 15 (I think thats the new one) 56 degrees and I play 9* bounce, but my short game is quite good. Depending on your ball striking you should choose the right bounce for you.

Also the vokeys are very nice aswell.

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3 Wood: MP 630 15* GRAFALLOY PROLAUNCH RED X
Hybrid: 909H 19* "Real" VooDoo X
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I just switched from Vokeys to Eidolons....bestwedge.com for more info....Great wedges!!

Driver & FW: Ping G10 12* Driver & 17* 4W w UST Proforce V2 HL Reg
Hybrids: Adams A7 19* & 22* w UST Mamiya ProForce AXIVCore Reg
Irons: MP-60 5 - 9 w Nippon Shaft 950GH Reg
Wedges: Eidolon 48* 52* 56* 60* w SCoR Graphite Reg
Putter: Scotty Cameron Red X3

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I liked my Callaway X-Tour Forged quit a bit...better than my Vokeys
just got some Nike Forged VR's..havent hit em off turf yet, so no comments as of yet
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Another vote for Vokey. To be honest, I haven't play any other popular wedge brands. I tried the Vokey and just fell in love with the feel and control they provide. I can't imagine it could get any better with another brand ---- for my game and preference.

If you have a gap or lob wedge with lower bounce, perhaps you should get a sand wedge with a higher bounce, say 14. That way you'll have your turf conditions/lie situations covered.

What I Play:

Driver: R9 460
4 Wood: G15

Hy: Callaway FT 3Hy

Irons: AP1 4-PW

Wedges: Vokey 52* & 60*, Mizuno MP-T 10 58*

Putter: Newport Studio Select 2.7

Ball: Nike One Vapor

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J_Bone Dedicated Member

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I just switched from Vokeys to Eidolons....bestwedge.com for more info....Great wedges!!

Those look nice! I would like to try some.

But Cleveland DSG wedges incorporate the same design theory. Dual Sole Grind, and they work too.
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James_Black Great Member

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!Vokey!

I've got a 54* SW for long shots and bunkers and a 60* for chipping around the greens.

My Clubs
Driver - LV4 10* R flex
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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WUTiger Incredible Member

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The Callaway X-Tours and X-Forged wedges are selling for $70 each at a couple of places.

Also, the Adams Tom Watson family of wedges has a 56* which sells for $50. Solid club, lots of people carry this model. Earlier (2008?)Watson wedge 3 Packs (GW, SW and LW for $99 total) are available if you find the right shop.

Loft would depend what your wedge mix is. If you want a balanced mix: 52 | 56 | 60 or 50 | 54 | 58.

54 or 56 as primary sand wedge, with the lob tool 58 or 60 if you have a waist-deep bunker to exit.

Or, your sand wedge may be your most lofted club (as in my case).

Also consider bounce angle of the clubhead. Most players make the SW their highest bounce club. See Ralph Maltby for details:
http://www.ralphmaltby.com/50

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sean_miller Incredible Member

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In the market for a sand wedge. Can anyone give a brand recommendation and loft.

What are you looking for? An all purpose wedge for pitching, short chips, blasting from greenside bunkers?

I'm assuming you're looking for something to get you out of long rough and bunkers. Go to a flea market and keep your eye out for one of the following: - Cleveland 588 56 degrees - Wilson Sandy Andy - Wilson R90 - Ram Tom Watson 55 degree - Ben Hogan Sure Out

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.

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danieldrieberg Dedicated Member

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My choices

Reid Lockhart---quad or dual bounce if you can find em
Eidolon
Vokey spin mill

9* Geek No Brainer with red Stiff Gallofory shaft
15* R5 3 wood with Burner shaft
21* 24* Nike CPR hybrid Aldila by you shaft
5-pw Titleist 680 cb irons-SK Fiber graphite shafts
52*, 56*,60* Reid Lockhart Dual Bounce spinner shaftScotty Cameron Newport MidSlant with Tiger Shark GripTM LDP Red balls---used because I'm...

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I will throw out something a little different. How about one that matches your set? I went this route when I switched to Pings last year. For me, it was one of the better moves that I made. I'm getting out of bunkers better, short game around the green has improved, and I no longer dread the 75 yarder. I think that it helped me because it gave me the same feel and look through out my set. I didn't need to make as many adjustments as I did when I had a completely diffrent sand wedge.
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soloredd Dedicated Member

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I got the Adams Tom Watson set (52, 56, 60) off eBay for $90 shipped. I love these wedges. I wish I could get a 48 to replace my PW from my Wilson irons set.

Callaway Org14 Sport w/ Clicgear Cart:

Callaway X 460 9* - Callaway X 15* - TaylorMade 19*/21* Hybrid - Callaway Diablo Forged 4-PW - Titleist 50/56/60 - Rife Cayman Brac - Bridgestone xFIXx/B330-RX - TRUE Linkswear Supporter!

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sean_miller Incredible Member

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I will throw out something a little different. How about one that matches your set? I went this route when I switched to Pings last year. For me, it was one of the better moves that I made. I'm getting out of bunkers better, short game around the green has improved, and I no longer dread the 75 yarder. I think that it helped me because it gave me the same feel and look through out my set. I didn't need to make as many adjustments as I did when I had a completely diffrent sand wedge.

Match them to your set if your irons are from a manufacturer like PING, who also makes quality wedges.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.

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Thanks guys for the info. I have Cobra FP II Irons, which are 4-GW. I believe the GW is 49.5 degrees. I have not really seen loose cobra wedges, so I'm not sure if I can match it to my set.

Driver: Burner
Hybrid: Burner Rescue 3 19*
Irons: FP II 4-GW
Wedge: 56*
Putter: White Hot XG Rossie

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