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billysandy Dedicated Member

billysandy

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I just found out today i have a gap of 11* in my bag.
my callaway big bertha pw is 45*, and my next lofted club is a 56* mizuno tp19 sw from the tp19 set my dad got from a friend a few years back.
Is it worth patching up the gap?
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David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

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Absolutely worth "patching" IMHO. You've got room for one more club anyways......

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3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
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Damien45 Well Established Member

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I just found out today i have a gap of 11* in my bag.

That is a huge gap between clubs, but what about your distances? Are you finding an area you that choking down on the PW or strong arming the SW a lot?

I filled my gap or 47 to 56 with a 51 and it has worked out GREAT!

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MP Fli Hi 2, 3, 4
MP 52 5i-9i
MP-T 47.06, 51.06, & 58.10 White Hot XG Teron Putter ProV1x ShoesQUOTE:"I will judge my rounds much more by the quality of my best shots than the acceptability of my worse ones" - Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler


becksfan2185 Established Member

becksfan2185

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Do you think it's a problem?

That's all that really matters.

Damien is right, it's all about distances. If you have a big yardage gap and you find yourself without the club you need to hit the shot, then pick up a "gap" wedge (51*, 52*, 54*, etc.). Don't buy another club if you don't need it though.

Bauer Established Member

Bauer

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How exactly do you figure out the degree if your clubs if you didn't buy them new? I bought my Ping ISI's or IST's? used. After my pitching wedge I have a really old sandwedge that says System - 55 on the backside, I assume that's 55° but don't have the slightest clue what the PW is.
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Irons: ISI Black Dot 3-PW (minus lost 5i)
Putter G5i Piper JMAX Milled Wedge 52°Ball: Whatever I Can Find

YogiTKE Dedicated Member

YogiTKE

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I have an 8 degree gap between my P and 52. No biggie. Next year I may change up.

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becksfan2185 Established Member

becksfan2185

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How exactly do you figure out the degree if your clubs if you didn't buy them new? I bought my Ping ISI's or IST's? used. After my pitching wedge I have a really old sandwedge that says System - 55 on the backside, I assume that's 55° but don't have the slightest clue what the PW is.

If your PW came with your set of irons, you can probably find the standard specs online. No guarentee that your specific clubs haven't been altered, but it's a good starting point. In general, I would say most PW range from 45-48.

The SW is probably implying a 55* loft, but I've never heard to that particular one so can't say for sure.

Bauer Established Member

Bauer

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Thanks, I'm actually going to make a whole new thread regarding my current hand-me-down-for-money clubs.
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Driver: TiSI 10°
Irons: ISI Black Dot 3-PW (minus lost 5i)
Putter G5i Piper JMAX Milled Wedge 52°Ball: Whatever I Can Find

DES NUTTZ Well Established Member

DES NUTTZ

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I have that same problem. I checked the Callaway website and noticed the PW is 45* and my lowest wedge is 56* so I am going to get a 50* or 52* Vokey soon.

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3 Wood: TaylorMade R11s w/ Mitsubishi Fubuki 
Irons: Taylormade R11
Wedges: Titleist SM4 Vokey 52.08, 56.11, 60.04 
Putter: Odyssey Metal-X #9
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billysandy Dedicated Member

billysandy

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That is a huge gap between clubs, but what about your distances? Are you finding an area you that choking down on the PW or strong arming the SW a lot?

No, what i am finding is that I fly it over with a pitching wedge and short with the sand wedge! Sounds like i may have to get a 50° wedge; though just dont like the idea of 4 wedges... i always wanted to have just 3 wedges to save money and weight - just without the big gap

What I Play:
Wilson Mini Stand Bag | PING G10, 10.5°, Proforce V2 HL S | PING G5, 15°, 18°, Aldila NV 75 S | PING G5, 19°, Aldila VS Proto By You 80 S
Mizuno MX200 4-PW S | Ping Tour W 50/12 X | Ping Tour W 58/TS X | A selection of putters, all 35.5 inches.

hawkeye Great Member

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Deffo!

Found out my PW is 47 and SW is 55 - even an 8 degree gap is huge (works our about 30 yards). Will have a 52 bent to 51 next week though - 3 iron has become unused..

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Damien45 Well Established Member

Damien45

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No, what i am finding is that I fly it over with a pitching wedge and short with the sand wedge! Sounds like i may have to get a 50° wedge; though just dont like the idea of 4 wedges... i always wanted to have just 3 wedges to save money and weight - just without the big gap

Yeah, if that is the case a GW is the way to go. Some people are able to alter grip/swing enogh to "close the gap" but others can't (like me).

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MX 700 3W Stiff
MP Fli Hi 2, 3, 4
MP 52 5i-9i
MP-T 47.06, 51.06, & 58.10 White Hot XG Teron Putter ProV1x ShoesQUOTE:"I will judge my rounds much more by the quality of my best shots than the acceptability of my worse ones" - Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler


buttuh Established Member

buttuh

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It's only a problem if you also have a big gap in your distances between the 45 and the 56. If you've learned to cover that gap already then it's not a problem.

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The Rambler Dedicated Member

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If you'd use it then get it; if not don't have a new club taking up space in your bag

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