consistent yardage from 60 deg wedge?

[Duffy]

Hi all, I recently purchased a Vokey 60 deg 4 deg bounce wedge for the famed flopodpolis shot. This is the most frustrating club I've ever tried to use. Is there a secret to consistent yardage with this thing or is it just continued practice practice practice. At this point I've taken it out of my bag in favor of my 56 which works consistently. any help would be appreciated.

[Iowa Hawkeye]

I found that its repetition. I hit about 4 different shots with my 60 and it took me a while to dial each one in.

[RC]

Maybe some golfers can get a consistent full swing distance from a 60 degree wedge, but for me the best advice I've ever gotten for a 60 is to never use it for a hard, full shot where exact distance is the goal -- especially if there is any wind (and there usually is.) Yeah, I might blast it to get over a tree or a short side bunker, but the distance I get is pretty variable. So, I use a 60 a lot, but only for swings where I control the distance with a less than full-tilt swing, which is much easier. A normal sand wedge is my club of choice for a full shot, or I can back off a little and control it much better than going full tilt with my 60. Note: this does not mean I might not be swinging fully at a shot with the 60 -- I hit some flops pretty hard. I just do not push it to its limits of distance.

I'm sure others use their 60 for full shots, but this little tip sure has helped me.

[ctw262]

I use my 60* for anything inside 90. I can hit it full about 90 yards and love it for green side chipping. The trick with a club like this is to not try and scoop the ball, but instead make a nice controlled swing and let the club and bounce do the work. Practice doesn't hurt either.

[BigBoy]

I have made some big strides with my 60* at the range hitting full shots about 85 yards. On the course, I still have a big tendency to cut under the ball and hitting it about 50.

Its all about trust that a traditional strike on the ball will work, something about the large amount of loft in the club screams "skull" to me when any kind of pressure is on and I inevitably keep my weight on my right foot and scoop at it.

I really think having a full 60* shot in my bag will pay off in terms of being aggressive inside the "scoring" range.

I guess my recommendation is to work it out on the range to strike the ball aggressively with a downward blow on the ball, then take it on the course and force yourself to try the shot, score be damned for a few rounds. That's my plan anyway

[buttuh]

I had this same problem with my first 60*. Lots of time I'd come up short. It's great for flop shots, but approach shots were always hits and misses. I've switched to the X-Forged now with more bounce (10*) and have not looked back since. Unless it's out of the sand, it's my go to club for anything 75 yards in.

[sp33d]

Just a standard full swing, I hit it 80, 90 if i crank it. But I use it mostly for flops, and chips.

I have no problems hitting my 60 consistantly, but my wedges are my best clubs.

[lumpuckeroo]

Hi all, I recently purchased a Vokey 60 deg 4 deg bounce wedge for the famed flopodpolis shot. This is the most frustrating club I've ever tried to use. Is there a secret to consistent yardage with this thing or is it just continued practice practice practice. At this point I've taken it out of my bag in favor of my 56 which works consistently. any help would be appreciated.

I wish I had some advice, I do not carry a 60, as I could never find the consistent distances I get with my 52 and 56. I have also found that course setup on course I play aren't as difficult as what a tour course would be setup. I just don't seem to need that high flop, so I don't carry one.

[Canuck]

I would say that there is usually very few times when you should need to us a 60* wedge for full swings. Best for out of the bunker and around tight lies around greens. its a great club to have for those tough shots that u need good stopping power and soft ball bounces.

[Leftygolfer]

I have no issues with my lob wedges. I hit it 85 yards (my 60) One thing with this club is you have to hit down or it will not perform. Other than that no real tips.

[saltman]

I agree with the approach of not taking a full swing with it. I consider myself to be a very solid wedge player and the first club I will take a full swing with is a PW and that isn't often. I struggled for a while with it, but now I am starting to understand its use and for me its 60 yards or less. 61-95 is the 56 and over 95 is a de-lofted 54 (plays like a 52).

I would much rather hit 3/4 or half wedges from 125 yards or less. A full PW for me is about 135.

[jorruss]

Despite looking easy to hit, the lob wedge can do more harm than good for many players. The lob wedge is best used like others have already mentioned. Short shots around the greens, tall grass and bunkers. It's a specialty club. Making full swings with any lofted wedge will lead to inconsistent results. I have used 62 and 64 degree wedges in the past, and you simply can't make full swings with them and expect to be accurate. More importantly, distance control will be the real factor. With a wedge you want to know it's going to go the same distance every time. Keep your swings to half or 3/4 at the most. Learn how far it goes with both swings and don't try to get too much out of it. If you need more distance, drop to the SW.

[Duffy]

Hi All
Thanks for all the input and help. I'll work on it and note your suggestions. You were all very helpful.

[CarlSpackler]

As mentioned elsewhere, my 60* is sleepin wif da fishes in Panama City Beach at The Hombre Golf Club. They have 3 nines called The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly BTW. We played Bad to Ugly every day on our excursion... both literally and figuratively.

[TN94z]

Hi all, I recently purchased a Vokey 60 deg 4 deg bounce wedge for the famed flopodpolis shot. This is the most frustrating club I've ever tried to use. Is there a secret to consistent yardage with this thing or is it just continued practice practice practice. At this point I've taken it out of my bag in favor of my 56 which works consistently. any help would be appreciated.

Are the distances shorter because the club digs in more? Is the reason you hit your SW better because it has more bounce? Are you hitting it from tight or thick lies?

I full LW shot can't be a "hard swing" like you would think...mine is no more than 3/4. As stated above, just make a nice controlled swing with your hands leading the club through impact and it should be consistent. I have a Cleveland 60* with 4* bounce and I hit it pretty consistent. But I can't swing hard at it...that will shoot it high more than anything and come up short.

[Leftygolfer]

I don't know if I hit them with a full swing. But I don't have any thoughts of taking a half swing when I am sitting in the fairway from 67 yards. I just grab my 64 and take a good swing. It is more compact but I am still trying to hit it hard. For me this is much easier to control than if I hit my 60 (58) from the same distance. But I am not trying to kill it. I just take a good swing and I know I can hit it just past a spin it back.

[Leftygolfer]

Despite looking easy to hit, the lob wedge can do more harm than good for many players. The lob wedge is best used like others have already mentioned. Short shots around the greens, tall grass and bunkers. It's a specialty club. Making full swings with any lofted wedge will lead to inconsistent results. I have used 62 and 64 degree wedges in the past, and you simply can't make full swings with them and expect to be accurate. More importantly, distance control will be the real factor. With a wedge you want to know it's going to go the same distance every time. Keep your swings to half or 3/4 at the most. Learn how far it goes with both swings and don't try to get too much out of it. If you need more distance, drop to the SW.

Do you use your LW from 85-90 yards?? Is that 3/4? I am curious about that. What do you hit from 105?? I couldn't imagine that a PW would the club with normal conditions. That seems like a good SW for you.

[TN94z]

Do you use your LW from 85-90 yards?? Is that 3/4? I am curious about that. What do you hit from 105?? I couldn't imagine that a PW would the club with normal conditions. That seems like a good SW for you.

At 105, I am hitting a smooth 52*. I know that question wasn't directed at me...but just for comparison.