Sudden 'burst of yardage' from wedges

[dave s]

Last couple of rounds my wedges (Taylormade irons w/50* PW and 55* SW) have been hit 10-15 yards farther than usual. These weren't windblown shots either. I've always had these two clubs dialed in. PW 100-105 and the SW 80-95 full on.

Imagine my surprise when I hit the PW through the green and into the back bunker from 105. Probably went 125. Last hole at league play Tuesday I had a similar shot. Walked to ball with both wedges. 115 to a short pin, so I guessed 105. Remembering what happened a couple of holes prior, dropped the PW and hit the SW to within 6" for the kick in birdie!

These must have been the best two swings of my life for the wedges to go that far!

Any comments?

dave

[JaY_B]

I have had this before, randomly hitting my gap wedge 130 or something silly, this is why you have to check all the conditions and the quality of your lie as there are a hundred things that can effect the out come of the shot.

[dave s]

this is why you have to check all the conditions and the quality of your lie as there are a hundred things that can effect the out come of the shot.

Both perfectly flat lies on short cut fairways! You could be onto something. I need to play from the 'short grass' more regularly!

dave

[Gone.Golfing]

Yea like from above u have to check conditions. Ex: Lie, is the green firm, ect..