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DERSCH_79

Looking to buy a new SW and LW wedge.(you can see why if you read my previous posting Buyer beware Ebay) I’m not sure which wedges I like better, between Titleist Volkey spin milled and Cleveland CG10, CG14 and 588. The lob wedge is going to be Titleist Volkey spin milled 60-4. The sand wedge is the problem should I buy a Volkey to match the LW or buy a Cleveland? Any help would be appreciated.
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albatroz Established Member

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Seeing that you use Cobra irons ... i suggest you go for the Cobra M series wedge . These were manufactured to go with the SSi irons . They cost less yet have the best feedback on all Cobra wedges . Google feedback for Cobra m wedges and you will see what i mean .
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I think it's very important to have some consistency in your wedges so I'd go with the Vokey. As you can see I have 4 CG12s and I wouldn't trade them for the world.
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Driver: 9.5° FT-i LCG
3-wood: 15° X Tour
Hybrid: 18° FT HybridHybrid: 23° Baffler ProIrons: X-20 Tour 5-9Wedges: CG 12 Black Pearl 46/50/56/60Putter: 32" X3Ball: TP BlackHome Course: Blackmoor Golf Club (136/71.2)
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ks8829 Great Member

ks8829

I play Mizuno Mp series wedges but If I had to buy a new set it would be Vokey Spill Mill, and I like the 60-4, Stick with Vokey's.

I am sure you are consider bounces because you mention that on the 60 degree wedge.

Where are you going to buy them from? ebay?

Titleist 910 D2 9.5 Driver
Titleist 910 F15 & 21 degree fairway wood
Titleist 910 hybrid 24 degree
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Ruckus Well Established Member

Ruckus

The new Mizuno MP-R wedges are pretty sweet. I had a chance to use them last week and they actually felt better than my Vokeys. It might be mental, as they are forged opposed to the cast Vokeys, but I thought they felt softer, and they did not tear up my Pro Vs as much as the Spin Milled wedges did. Check them out.
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golfnut_rlv

i agree with Ruckus. I play MP-R wedges myself, and Am getting my second set here soon. I like them because they are a little heavier than other wedge I have had. I also like the rounded head shape, and the ground sole.

Check out www.mizunousa.com !

Good Luck!

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eyevan Member

eyevan

Titleist wedge = not user friendly. 60 degree + 4 degrees of bounce = cambels chunky soup.

That being said Titliest makes great wedges (only if they would release the TVD) I'd be sporting an all Titty line up. I think that its very important to the same brand wedges especially if you have to ask. If you want to become a very strong wedge player I would recommend to get a SM56.14 & SM60.08 and get ready to practice.

Also Callaway has a very similar shape, but the MD grooves are just insane

Driver: R5 TP 10.5° Diamana Blue S
Hybrid: 585H 19° 904HB S
Hybrid: Idea Pro 23° 80 VS S
Irons: MP-32 PW-7iron & MP-60 6-4iron
Wedge: WRX Vokey 52.08Wedge: Vokey SM Oil Can 56.14Wedge: PM MD 60.11Putter: OLD School FuturaBall: Pro V1x

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Rynofskie Well Established Member

Rynofskie

My vote goes to the Titleist Vokey Spin Milled, with the Cleveland 588 running a close second.
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Driver:Redline RPM 9.5* Driver - TourLaunch Blue Shaft Rescue: "The Ripper" wal-mart special 3HybridIrons: ADAMS GT500 Undercut Widesole 4-LWPutter: Ray Cook custom mallet putterGuns don't kill people - the proper application of sight alignment, target...
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La Costa Golfer Well Established Member

La Costa Golfer

I would get the same manufacturer / model wedges. Reason is that wedges are 'touch' clubs for accuracy and you want the same feel.

All the Titleist and Cleveland wedges are great. I was about to switch over to CG10s...even had a demo. But instead decided to do an exhaustive search to match my Callaway Forged+ wedge (designed by Roger Cleveland)...even had to go as far as to buy online from Golfio. Wanted that forged versus cast club head.

When I was swinging non matching wedges...swing tempo was slightly off. Feel at impact was off.

ps...CG10s should be considered...as they have been voted onto Golf Digest hot list...and they are being closed out and you can get them for $79. But don't let the closeout fool you...they are really soft in feel.
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shortgame85 Great Member

shortgame85

I would get the same manufacturer / model wedges. Reason is that wedges are 'touch' clubs for accuracy and you want the same feel.

FWIW, I agree that it is desirable to have your wedges from the same manufacturer. I prefer the Titleist Vokey Spin Milled wedges. Do pick the bounce on your clubs carefully. I wouldn't get the 60.04. That will be a bit hard to hit. I would go for a little more bounce, which will make the wedge more usefull. I like the 56.14 for the sand wedge. Good luck.

shortgame85
In the Bag:
Driver: :TaylorMade: RBZ 9.5 Reg Flex
3 Wood :TaylorMade: RBZ Reg Flex
Hybrid: Ping G25 Hybrids 17*, 20*, 23*

Irons:Ping G25 5-Gap Wedge, Sr Flex, Vokey 56.14 Spin Mill NS Pro Reg, Flex

Putter: Bobby Grace Center Shaft 32"

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Terrier Well Established Member

Terrier

Consistency is good. Duh.

Although I'm a Titleist loyalist, I go with Cleveland because:

They offer the lowest bounce options in LH wedges and those wedges just agree with my eyes. Tried the Vokey product line...

Bermuda grass, y'know? The 900 and 588 series? *cough* The 900 wedges? Oh my...
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Windy City Golfer Member

Windy City Golfer

FWIW, I agree that it is desirable to have your wedges from the same manufacturer. I prefer the Titleist Vokey Spin Milled wedges. Do pick the bounce on your clubs carefully. I wouldn't get the 60.04. That will be a bit hard to hit. I would go for a little more bounce, which will make the wedge more usefull. I like the 56.14 for the sand wedge. Good luck.

Bounce is an individual thing and it depends on how you typically use each wedge and the conditions that you typically find on the courses you play most often. For instance, using a lob with 4 degrees of loft from green side bunkers containing sand that is typically used by most golf courses (that don't host pro tour events) is not a recipe for success. However, from the fairway, it would be money.
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Driver: G5 10.5* TFC 100
Wood: Insight BUL 15* Aldila Speedline
Wood: RPM LP 19* Grafalloy BlueIrons: I3+ 3-PW WRX Flighted 5.5 RiflesWedges: RAC TP 54* & 58*Putter: Studio Style Newport 35"Ball: E6+"Golf is an open exhibition of overweening ambition, courage deflated by stupidity,...
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shortgame85 Great Member

shortgame85

Bounce is an individual thing and it depends on how you typically use each wedge and the conditions that you typically find on the courses you play most often. For instance, using a lob with 4 degrees of loft from green side bunkers containing sand that is typically used by most golf courses (that don't host pro tour events) is not a recipe for success. However, from the fairway, it would be money.

The way a very low bounce lob wedge performs off the fairway depends to some degree on the conditions of the fairway and, to a large degree, on the skill of the golfer. Many mid to high handicap golfers just don't have the skill to wield a very low bounce 60 degree wedge successfully. I don't disagree in principal with what you're saying, I just think that, unless one is a very skilled golfer or intends to practice with the lob wedge quiet a bit, he should aproach with caution a very low bounce lob wedge.

shortgame85
In the Bag:
Driver: :TaylorMade: RBZ 9.5 Reg Flex
3 Wood :TaylorMade: RBZ Reg Flex
Hybrid: Ping G25 Hybrids 17*, 20*, 23*

Irons:Ping G25 5-Gap Wedge, Sr Flex, Vokey 56.14 Spin Mill NS Pro Reg, Flex

Putter: Bobby Grace Center Shaft 32"

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Windy City Golfer Member

Windy City Golfer

The way a very low bounce lob wedge performs off the fairway depends to some degree on the conditions of the fairway and, to a large degree, on the skill of the golfer. Many mid to high handicap golfers just don't have the skill to wield a very low bounce 60 degree wedge successfully. I don't disagree in principal with what you're saying, I just think that, unless one is a very skilled golfer or intends to practice with the lob wedge quiet a bit, he should aproach with caution a very low bounce lob wedge.

I don't disagree. And how can I considering the bounce on my 58 is 8 degrees?

WITB:

Driver: G5 10.5* TFC 100
Wood: Insight BUL 15* Aldila Speedline
Wood: RPM LP 19* Grafalloy BlueIrons: I3+ 3-PW WRX Flighted 5.5 RiflesWedges: RAC TP 54* & 58*Putter: Studio Style Newport 35"Ball: E6+"Golf is an open exhibition of overweening ambition, courage deflated by stupidity,...
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josef Member

josef

I recently bought a Mizuno MP T series (new for 07) 58-10 and it is Outstanding. Mizuno makes some Really quality stuff. Give them at least a look.

in the Ogio Grom stand bag:
Driver: Ping G5 9°
Wood: Taylormade V Steel 15°
Hybrid: Callaway x series 24°
Irons: Taylormade r7 4-SWWedge: Mizuno MP T 58° Putter: Taylormade Rossa Modena 8Ball: TopFlite D2 Feel & recycled Titleist Pro V1x's

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shortgame85 Great Member

shortgame85

I don't disagree. And how can I considering the bounce on my 58 is 8 degrees?

Cool, daddio.

shortgame85
In the Bag:
Driver: :TaylorMade: RBZ 9.5 Reg Flex
3 Wood :TaylorMade: RBZ Reg Flex
Hybrid: Ping G25 Hybrids 17*, 20*, 23*

Irons:Ping G25 5-Gap Wedge, Sr Flex, Vokey 56.14 Spin Mill NS Pro Reg, Flex

Putter: Bobby Grace Center Shaft 32"

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