can I get by with 2 or 3 wedges?

[Baraethon]

Currently, my little mini set only has a SW, which i believe is 56.

When I get a new set, it will definitely have a PW, but im debating whether to get an in between wedge, or just stick with two,

Right now I can play most shots with a SW, never reallyuse my 9 iron except for once or twice a round.

So can I make do with only 2, or will 3 help my game a ton?

The extra slot would likely go toward a wood or hybrid.

[glebert]

If you have an unacceptably large distance gap between the PW and SW you can add a gap wedge. My distance gap is acceptable so I don't carry a gap. I also carry a lob wedge, but sometimes I think I had a better short game when I just hit SW for all short shots.

[Laxplayer201092]

You definetly can, i would suggest going with a sand either 54 or 56, and a lob, either 58 or 60.

I experimented for a while with 54 60 64, and it was honestly too much for me, it was too many options, i have since learned to just open the face of the 60 for lob shots, hit down on it harder for spinnier shots, and can play check or run shots with the 54.

[obsessedgolfer]

If you can learn how to take advantage of your 60* it is probably going to be the most important club in your bag (besides your putter), so I would suggest you pick one up.

[Dub]

I currently play a 48 PW, 54 SW and a 58 LW.

I like this set up for my game, but I can certainly see where 4 wedges is nice, too....especially when you take different bounce amounts into consideration.

From my set, though, my 54 SW is my workhorse. I'll pull that sucker out in a skinny minute when I've got any greenside play. Very versatile club for me....at least on the course I generally play.

[onthehunt526]

at a 22.5 handicap index 2 wedges ain't gonna kill you... and in all actuality until you can break 90 consistently, I would stick with the two wedges... and when you get a complete set I would go... Driver, 5-wood, 3 and 4 hybrids, 5-iron thru Pitching Wedge, Sand wedge, and Putter

[mapa94]

at a 22.5 handicap index 2 wedges ain't gonna kill you... and in all actuality until you can break 90 consistently, I would stick with the two wedges... and when you get a complete set I would go... Driver, 5-wood, 3 and 4 hybrids, 5-iron thru Pitching Wedge, Sand wedge, and Putter

I agree with this poster. I'm a 14 handicap who has experimented with different set ups and I do best when I leave the lob wedge at home. I carry PW, Gap wedge and Sand wedge.

[Baraethon]

I'm probably gonna go with the set up onthehunt mentioned, though probably with a gap wedge.

[onthehunt526]

the gap wedge ain't a bad idea, just make sure when you get one especially when you get a game improvement set... watch the loft... because most game improvement sets have a pitching wedge between well 43 and 46 degrees... I figure 45 as an average, and a sand wedge has 56 degrees... so don't automatically get a 52 degree wedge on that front... my pitching wedge is 48 (1 degree weaker than standard)

[WTCC_golf]

i use lots of wedges, i keep a pw, 52, 54, and a 56 in my bag, but thats only because i am really good with wedges.

[I KyotE I]

IMO I don't like the gap in my short game. for my next set once saved it will have driver then 3W then irons. depending on what the cost is for hybrids in 3 maybe 4. But that's just me. I would rather have a gap in the distance that I mostly use for 2nd shot lay ups on Par 5's than having a gap in short game and have to choke up or let off a long club. then again I am more and more learning that I don't like my 60 so I don't know if I would deal with 50, 54, 58 or what to me seems another good option is 52, 56 and have something long as well. All in all it may not be best to leave that much a gap. or you may be able to lighten up shots then two wedges may be all you need.

[Robiola the Monster]

I don't suggest a 60* they are to inconsistant although if you want more loft than a 56* you could try a 48*, 54*, 58*. But even a 58* is a bit to lofty.
You can play all the shots you need with a 56* & 48*, with abit of practice you can hit flop/ lob shots with your 56* that can get up and over any bunker & stop dead.
I don't really use my 52* for short game, so i suggest you only get one if you have a big gap between your PW & 56*
I don't think that a lob wedge would help your game unless you aren't the best bunker player they defianantley make it easyier to get out of bunkers.
I play a 47*, 52* & 56* i recomend that set-up but in the end it comes down to what you feel comfortable with, try out some wedges & work out what you like

[warbirdlover]

I think it comes down to the distance off the tee. If you're a "bomb and gouger" you'll need more wedges. I do just fine with just a PW and SW. I feel you can get a better feel for distance with just the two but everyone is different.

[tjy355]

Currently, my little mini set only has a SW, which i believe is 56.

I would wait until you choose the new set, then decide based on the loft of the new PW.

I played an old set that had a 50* PW for a long time, so when I got my new set with a 46* PW, I got the 50* GW and dropped the 3i. My SW is 56*. I don't use a 60*.

[LongballGer]

I carry 6 wedges.

[Pat007]

I think it comes down to the distance off the tee. If you're a "bomb and gouger" you'll need more wedges. I do just fine with just a PW and SW. I feel you can get a better feel for distance with just the two but everyone is different.

Agreed...I'm longer than most (which isn't always an advantage), and enjoy my 4 wedge set-up: 48-52-56-60. Works good for me!