PW Preference

I just want to get some input from everyone else...

What do you guys prefer? Using the stock PW that comes with the set.

OR

Using a aftermarket low degree wedge (47*) like a Vokey or Gorge wedge?

I personally use Ping i20s and am seriously considering dropping the stock PW for a 47* Gorge.

I like the stock PW option personally, with a weak loft. If you want a weaker PW without bending go ahead and buy a wedge, but I like the cavity. The full and punch shots will be greeted with more forgiveness, and you can use your other wedges around the greens. A shaft matching that of the irons should help you with a consistent flight, and let you swing solidly. Aftermarket wedges that strong tend to chew up balls unnecessarily, IMO. Wish I could get a versatile sole grind on my set wedge, though. There are times I open it up but need less loft.

Plus they're a lot cheaper usually.

Just FYI, here's another recent thread on the same subject, albeit without the poll....

http://thesandtrap.com/t/65233/do-you-use-your-set-pw

Some people will dump the stock PW if they're trying to pick up 6* loft gaps early and go with just three wedges.

Let's say your 9i is 42* and the stock PW is 46*. If you go with specialty wedges at 48*, 54* and 60* you can get by with just three, and have even yardage gaps.

I have Ping irons and kept the PW, which I really like, but purchased different 52*, 56* and 60* wedges. For my wedges I like the feel of forged wedges.

My Titleist 735s came with a great pw that was 47 that I bent to 48. It is a blade and I have played a lot of cool shots with it. There is no need to go Vokey on this one unless I got bored. I do get bored quite easily so don't put any thoughts in my head...hmm!