Lost my 60* at the course today : /

[tws1098]

So I must have sat my 60* wedge down in the rough while I putted and didn't see it when I went back to the cart. It kinda killed my round as I realized part way through. On a positive note it was a very cheap club and I played well with my new mizuno 56*, but I did hit the 60 well and my fiance got it for me so I feel bad from that standpoint as well.

So now I have an open spot in my bag and would love to get something for the par 5s. Should a 3w go farther than my 2h (16*)? If so, how much?

[Red_on_the_head]

Replace the 60*

The heck with the 3 wood.

But if you are really wanting one then what will the loft of the 3 wood be? I'm guessing your 3 wood struck well will go just as far as your 2 hybrid at 16*

[CWHolland]

Replace the 60*

+1 I agree with you Red, replace the 60*. The 60* has gotten me out of some hairy lies before!! I'll admit, there are some times that I will not use it at all in the round. But, it is nice knowing that it is there when I need it.

[tws1098]

I hit wedges quite well, so I am wondering if I should just go with a 64*?
I hit the old 60* from 90 and in, but had no problem hitting my 56* down to 75 yards (and up to ~115) so I am thinking a 64* might be good from ~65 and in which would be nice. Any thoughts on that idea?

[NormH3]

are you assuming that it wont be returned? i wouldnt give up on it to soon. check with the pro shop.

[boston blackie]

Go back to the pro shop. Someone's going to turn it in.

[TourSpoon]

Get a new 60 if it is not turned in...the 64 is not really needed unless you are playing a really tricked up course.

[Valleygolfer]

So I must have sat my 60* wedge down in the rough while I putted and didn't see it when I went back to the cart. It kinda killed my round as I realized part way through. On a positive note it was a very cheap club and I played well with my new mizuno 56*, but I did hit the 60 well and my fiance got it for me so I feel bad from that standpoint as well.

Get a new 60 wedge. Don't say anything about losing it to your girl and if you just want a 3 wood, buy one and take the 2 iron out.

[Dave40]

Get the exact same wedge that you lost and don't tell your finacee that you lost it!

[Red_on_the_head]

I hit wedges quite well, so I am wondering if I should just go with a 64*?

I sport a 64* in my bag and I love it. Some courses it is not needed at all but I play at a few with elevated greens and bunkers everywhere. The 64* has sure helped me drop a couple strokes after I figured out how to hit it. UGH man what that a frustrating road.

[nike_golf]

I'm of the mindset that MOST amateur golfers SHOULDN'T even carry a 60*. The risk and difficulty of hitting a 60* isn't worth the potential rewards, IMO.

Two years ago, after another bad round w/ my 60*, I took my 60* and chucked it into a river that borders the course that I was on. Was it a dumb thing to do? Of course it was, but it made me feel better damnit!

I really believe that I can do just as much w/ my 56* as I could do w/ my 60*. And the 56* isn't as hard to hit.

I mean, we're not on tour. We're not playing out of a lot of extreme roughs to flop it 7 yards to holes tucked into the back of greens that the pros have to deal with.

If you do play a lot of courses like that, then a 60* would make sense. But MOST of us don't play tour caliber courses where one is actually needed.

[Valleygolfer]

I'm of the mindset that MOST amateur golfers SHOULDN'T even carry a 60*. The risk and difficulty of hitting a 60* isn't worth the potential rewards, IMO.

I disagree. I love mine and get better each time I use it.

[bradabco]

i agree with nike golf. but as we all say, whatever works for you, works for you...

[tws1098]

So I called the course and no one turned the damn thing in. I can't believe it. Who keeps a no name $12 wedge?

Anyway, I guess I am just going to put my 3h back in the bag for between my 3i and 2h.

[Valleygolfer]

So I called the course and no one turned the damn thing in. I can't believe it. Who keeps a no name $12 wedge?

It will prob show up. If worst comes to worst, I will send you my old northwestern 60 my pop gave me....

[ERdiesel]

I'm of the mindset that MOST amateur golfers SHOULDN'T even carry a 60*. The risk and difficulty of hitting a 60* isn't worth the potential rewards, IMO.

Couldn't disagree with you more. I use a 60* for most shots from 80 yards and in, unless a shot calls for my 56* that has more bounce (sand for example). I do agree with the notion that a 60* is a difficult club for some amateurs to hit, but I believe that's because they don't really put enough practice/play time in with it. Because of that, the 60* has gotten a bad rep because so close to the green, a bladed 60* shot can severely punish a player. Another problem i see on the course, and this is purely my opinion is that I see the "weekend" type players walking up to a ball inside of 50 yards to the green with several clubs in their hands, trying to decide on which club to hit, whether they want to "flop" it, or run it up, or whatever, and I think for the casual player, it would be best to just pick a 56* or 60* and stick with it for almost every shot within x yards, unless a shot is so specialized, that it calls for a specific bounce or loft or what have you. By sticking to one wedge from x yards and in, you will gain the confidence and experience with that club to hit whatever shots you need to. By splitting your play time between multiple clubs, I don't think you will get the feel/experience you will by sticking to one. Of course this is all my opinion.

[etlreams]

Couldn't disagree with you more. I use a 60* for most shots from 80 yards and in, unless a shot calls for my 56* that has more bounce (sand for example). I do agree with the notion that a 60* is a difficult club for some amateurs to hit, but I believe that's because they don't really put enough practice/play time in with it. Because of that, the 60* has gotten a bad rep because so close to the green, a bladed 60* shot can severely punish a player.

I agree with this. If you like your 60* and hit it well, I'd replace it. I absolutely love my 60* wedge. I use it around the green all the time. I also have a 56* wedge, but it has 14* bounce to it - so that is great out of the deep rough and sand. But from the fairway, fringe, light rough, short bunker shots, hard sand bunkers - the 60* is my best friend. But then again....I've spend A LOT of time with it and have learned to put a consistant swing on the ball with it.

If you really find you have a distance gap between your driver and your 16* hybrid, then you may want to think about a 3 wood. You may get a little more distance off a 3 wood due to a slightly longer shaft (maybe). But if you are comfortable with your distance gaps in your long game....add (replace) a weapon to your short game. It's where you score.

[nike_golf]

Couldn't disagree with you more.

Actually, I think we're on the same page. (Except for the use of the 60*)

I'm in COMPLETE agreement that MOST players should have ONE wedge to where they use most often from, let's say, 100 yards and in. I agree that using ONE wedge for MOST shots inside of 100 yards, you then get used to it and know what it can do for you. You know what a three quarter swing will get you, or a half a swing, etc. However, you almost contradict that point by using a 60* for MOST shots inside of 80 yards. Why wouldn't you choose to use an easier hitting wedge? Take my 52*. I use that for MOST of my shots inside of 110 yards. I know what I can do with it, and w/ only 8* of bounce on it, it works great from fairways and even most roughs. If I get into some deep stuff or a soft sand bunker, then I'll use my 56* w/ 14* of bounce. I agree w/ the concept of having ONE wedge to get really good at and use MOST often, but I disagree that that ONE wedge should be a 60*. It's simply unnecessary for MOST of us and too difficult to hit consistently. And when I say too difficult, I'm talking about the mid teen HCP'ers and up. I'm talking about the weekend warriors who don't have the time to "master" a 60*.