Has Anyone Tried Using a 64 Degree Wedge?

[Lark]

Hey.. I am going to Golftown to buy a new wedge and was gonna replace my old beat up Callaway X-Forged with a Callaway X-Forged (i like it) or a Cleveland CG14..

a) Should I go with the Cleveland or the Cally?

b) Should I keep my 60 degrees or opt for a more close range 64 degree wedge?

I have never used a 64 degree wedge but am curious in adding it to my collection and keeping my old 60 in my bag. I don't know if it will be a good pick or if it's actually useful though, what's your opinion?

[Chillmoon91]

60s fine I think, I would imagine it takes outrageous skill to chip off a tight lie with a 64 you might hit youself in the noise if you get it wrong lol and more distance to choose from as well, as for which club Im unsure look up golfreview.com usual good reviews

[max power]

One of the most difficult clubs to hit consistently-probably at the bottom of a list of clubs I'd recommend for you.

[Harmonious]

Unless your last name is Mickelson, you don't want a 64 wedge.

[leezer99]

I play a Callaway 62 and love it. I think it really depends on the course you play and what sorts of situations you find yourself in.

[senorchipotle]

OP, why would you ever need a 64* wedge?

[Forest]

I would just get a 60*. I have a 52 and 56, and I can open the 56 up. I think that a 60 would be fine, no need for a 64. Or you could look into the Feel 73* wedge...

[Clubchucker]

Or you could look into the Feel 73* wedge...

I have a golfing buddy who bought one of those (73*). Why on earth anyone would want or need one of those....I think he bought it just to say he had one. I told him the damn thing should come with safety goggles, because when I went to hit it, I thought there was a good possibility it was going to smack me right in the forehead. Luckily I avoided that, and hit it about 110 yds. Yeah...I think I bladed it a bit. :)

One of our friends, who's a very good golfer, took a swing and hit it pretty pure. Walked it off...22 yds.

[Leftygolfer]

I have a 64 and love it. I hit it up to 70 yards and I am much more accurate with the 50-70 yard shot. Before with a 60 it was hard not to go long in that range and still be aggressive. It is handy in many situations but you have to read the lie. Many lies aren't good for the club, but a tight lie I can nip it and put a good amount of spin on it.

[kurisu]

If I want ultra short range, I can duff my 56º wedge and have the divot go 25 yards and the ball 22. No need for 64º...

[Forest]

the 73* wedge has to be the most useless club ever. Maybe it was designed as a novelty club?

[Zeph]

I've got a 64º, but never use it on course. It is possible to hit, but has very limited places to be used.

[JWL1957]

I dont have the talent or the patience to learn the 60 degree wedge. I cant imagine myself floundering around with a 64.

[James_Black]

I've got a 64º, but never use it on course. It is possible to hit, but has very limited places to be used.

+1.

My friend had one for a year or two, he was pretty good with it but unless you've got a nice lie it won't work. A 60* is a lot more versatile.

[JaredSS]

I have a 64* wedge, but RARELY use it. I play here in rolling hills of West Kentucky and many of the greens here are severely sloped, so the reason I have it is if I'm 10 yards or less off the green and need to pitch it up and on and keep it on, but even then I use my SW a lot.
So would i recommend it??? NO, 60* should be plenty

[sean_miller]

I think everyone who loves their 60 degree wedge should try a 64. Even if it's just to get it out of their system.

[mck]

Hey.. I am going to Golftown to buy a new wedge and was gonna replace my old beat up Callaway X-Forged with a Callaway X-Forged (i like it) or a Cleveland CG14..

Go get a used or cheap one for $10 and see how you do with it. They are fun to hit even though people will always say you don't need them.

[Fourputt]

I think everyone who loves their 60 degree wedge should try a 64. Even if it's just to get it out of their system.

I got it out of my system almost 20 years ago. I bought a Slotline 64 for about $20.... never even used it on the course. After I got it and played around with it a bit, I decided that it was more of a gimmick than a useful tool. Sold it at a garage sale for $2 without regrets.

Since then I've tried out both a 60° (I have 2 different brands) and a 58° and don't even find either of them suited to my playing style, so they all sit in the garage unused.