Wedges, wedges, and more wedges

**Shripe** · July 24, 2010

I saw on Rockbottomgolf that they were having a weekend sale, and I've been looking for a good 52* and 56* wedge. Granted any advice you'll give me would be blind, without knowing much about me (beyond being a beginner who's just trying to fill out his bag and get rid of an old wedge from nearly 10 years ago). Their sale seems to have a decent amount of wedges from Nickent, Nike, Adams and the like in the $20 section, and I've not yet looked through the rest of the $30-90 area.

If someone's given their sale a look, any ideas for me? Of course I've not been fitted, I just wanted to know if anyone's used these clubs and their opinions... plus any helpful advice ;)

FYI, their sale (specifically, the $20 section) link is here: http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/newsletter22.html

Edit: Of course, now I've looked around at stuff and a couple things caught my eye: The Adams Idea A3 set (52 56 60) for $90, the Cleveland CG14 wedge (though $70 for one, yikes... yeah, I don't have a ton of cash right now), and the Purespin Golf Tour Series Diamond Face set (52 56 60) at $60. Cleaning's an issue with that one it seems, though they all seem pretty well reviewed (and I believe I've seen the Adams and CG14 around here in people's bags before).

**J_Bone** · July 24, 2010

For the cost, either the The Adams Idea A3 set (52 56 60) for $90 or the Purespin Golf Tour Series Diamond Face set (52 56 60) at $60 look like great deals for some one on a budget. I actually like the looks of the Purespin more.

**Shripe** · July 24, 2010

There's also the Tom Watson PVD 3-Wedge Set at $70 listed here http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/adams-...wedge-set.html

I avoided them at first just because they were black. I also haven't really seen them around, same thing with the Purespin wedges. Both the Purespin and Adams wedges are growing on me, though. Not quite sure how severe the cleaning issue is on the Purespins though.

**bkoguy07** · July 24, 2010

There's also the Tom Watson PVD 3-Wedge Set at $70 listed here

lol why would you even write that if you didnt want anyone to say anything about it... that was the last thing i was thinkin but i lol'd when i read that

**Shripe** · July 24, 2010

Can never be too careful sometimes... Deleted, for what it's worth. Back on topic now?

**WUTiger** · July 24, 2010

You might check out the Adams 3-wedge sets, either the Ideas or the Watsons. If they feel good, you might get them. If you want different wedges a couple of years later, you could get a decent trade on the Adams.

One thing: The lob wedge may be a bit difficult to use until your swing stabilizes.

**zeg** · July 24, 2010

I have a single Adams Watson PVD 56 degree and love it. It's not really anything special as wedges go, but it's a quality wedge with a light swing weight for a very good price. I'd highly recommend the 3-wedge set; if I could go back, I'd have picked that up.

The one problem is that the PVD black finish does NOT stay intact when you play in the sand. It ends up as a fairly odd two-tone club, with the finish on the top part and the bare metal on the bottom/lower edge of the face. It's fine with me, but if you're really concerned with appearances, I might recommend one of the other Adams wedge sets.

**Shripe** · July 24, 2010

Unfortunately, the sale's only running through the weekend and I can't find any shop that seems to have any of those wedges in to test. So it looks like I'm just going to be relying on input. I found a free shipping code for RBG, so that'll knock off $17 from the final price for whatever I'm going to get (if anything).

Right now, at least to me, I'm leaning toward the Idea A3's. I've not really heard of Purespin, and it seems like the Adams ones would be good.

Robo58 · July 24, 2010

I just bought a CG10 60 degree because i misplaced my old Nike 60 degree. I've played only one round with it and absolutely love it. I'm going to buy the 52 and 56 now to replace my old cobra gap and trusty rusty cobra 57

**Shripe** · July 24, 2010

Still not quite sure about the buy. Would it be good for me, at least pricewise to at least fill out my wedges before taking lessons (which are next on my list), or would lessons hopefully lead me toward better clubs?

**max power** · July 24, 2010

Still not quite sure about the buy. Would it be good for me, at least pricewise to at least fill out my wedges before taking lessons (which are next on my list), or would lessons hopefully lead me toward better clubs?

If there is a great deal available on the Tom Watson wedges I say go for it. I rotate those in with my Vokey and MacGregors with absolutely no loss of performance. In fact, the 54/10 Watson Classic I got a few weeks ago puts a tremendous amount of spin on the ball. Lessons are a great idea, but they won't steer you towards better clubs. Lessons will make you better no matter what you are playing.

**Shripe** · July 24, 2010

If there is a great deal available on the Tom Watson wedges I say go for it. I rotate those in with my Vokey and MacGregors with absolutely no loss of performance. In fact, the 54/10 Watson Classic I got a few weeks ago puts a tremendous amount of spin on the ball. Lessons are a great idea, but they won't steer you towards better clubs. Lessons will make you better no matter what you are playing.

Looks like the Watson PVDs are out of stock for now. They say they may get more in every day, so I'll have to check tomorrow (the last day of the sale). Back to the Idea A3s and the Purespins for now, it looks like.

**max power** · July 24, 2010

Looks like the Watson PVDs are out of stock for now. They say they may get more in every day, so I'll have to check tomorrow (the last day of the sale). Back to the Idea A3s and the Purespins for now, it looks like.

Sorry-they'll be back in stock eventually. I'd actually go with the Purespins before the Adams A3s, but I just prefer blade wedges. My dad gave me a Purespin GW that was great-I used it for about 8 years. If you're considering spending $90 on the A3 set then I'd direct you to budgetgolf. They have the Adams Tom Watson

Classic wedge set (52, 56, 60) for $95. The Tom Watson Classic is a newer model than the PVD. I have the PVD set, and I ordered the Classic 54/10 individually-and it might be my favorite of the bunch. http://www.budgetgolf.net/xcart/prod...045_f0722_2056

**Shripe** · July 24, 2010

Sorry-they'll be back in stock eventually. I'd actually go with the Purespins before the Adams A3s, but I just prefer blade wedges. My dad gave me a Purespin GW that was great-I used it for about 8 years. If you're considering spending $90 on the A3 set then I'd direct you to budgetgolf. They have the Adams Tom Watson

Hmm, that's a possibility too... Anyone else in this thread have a comment on the TW Classics? Also, did the Surespins have the same kind of finish as described on rockbottomgolf? Some golfers complained about them getting quite dirty and taking some time to clean up. Of course, that's likely all cosmetic, but I'd like something that looks a little respectable. ;)

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