Anyone out there use one wedge for 50y and in?

[bwdial]

what does "ported" mean? and I generally use my 56 within 85 yds, unless I'm trying to go under branches, or pull some nutty stunt shot.

It's got three holes drilled in the back of the club, which raises the center of gravity a little.

[Ben]

58* wedge here. The only time I was something else (my PW) is when I'm just off the green and have an uphill chip of 10' or more. Other than that 58* all the way.

[Fourputt]

Maybe, but I am much better at getting the ball close to the hole when I control it in the air the longest. Chipping in is so rare no matter who you are, so would rather play to get the ball close.

I can assure you that chipping in is far more common when the ball has a chance to roll on the green. I use my 51° for 90 - 100 yard full shots, and everything I can near the green. I only go to my 56° when I need the high trajectory. I can vary the trajectory on the 51° just by where I play the ball in my stance, but no matter where I play it the ball always rolls out toward the hole. I usually chip within 8 feet, and more often within 6 feet, and while holing out isn't a once a round occurrence, it still happens far more often than it did when I was playing a hop and stop type of shot. I certainly make as many up and downs as I ever did with that shot, but I hole out more often. It's just a matter of realigning one's thinking.

[MJP]

I can assure you that chipping in is far more common when the ball has a chance to roll on the green. I use my 51° for 90 - 100 yard full shots, and everything I can near the green. I only go to my 56° when I need the high trajectory. I can vary the trajectory on the 51° just by where I play the ball in my stance, but no matter where I play it the ball always rolls out toward the hole. I usually chip within 8 feet, and more often within 6 feet, and while holing out isn't a once a round occurrence, it still happens far more often than it did when I was playing a hop and stop type of shot. I certainly make as many up and downs as I ever did with that shot, but I hole out more often. It's just a matter of realigning one's thinking.

I'm sorry...but how often do a PGA tour player chip in? How close to the hole are their misses? They certainly aren't pitching from 30y, except on rare occasion. They certainly don't average a chip in every round. Hell, probably not even a chip in every tournament.

As long as the ball gets to the hole the chances are the same if the direction is the same. Probably even better because a checked shot will have back spin and a rolled one could possibly come in too hot and roll right over the cup. This happens to me what seems like once a round...except with putting...basically the same as a short iron chip. Plus with a short iron, if you catch it just slightly too hot, that will have a more pronounced affect than catching a wedge hot. Any miss over 7-8 feet brings bogey almost certainly into play (Who can make 50% of their 10 footers? Not I) To each their own...but their are definitely methods that have their advantage... if that statement wasn't true there would be no such thing as swing fundamentals or mechanics. certain techniques work better than others. of course, nothing is universal..but its leaning much closer to that side than "any technique can work the best for everyone" but when it all comes down to it its about being comfortable and results. if you feel like you might blade a wedge for a bump and are more comfortable with something else then yeah do what works. but also practice with the wedge and try to get comfortable with it because IMO you can be a lot more creative and controlled. a wedge allows for a large gap in trajectory based on where you play it in your stance.

[Kamas]

60* unless I am on or very close to the fringe... then it is an 8 iron

[senorchipotle]

outside of 10 ft from the green i use my 60* to about 80 yards. from inside 10 ft or 80-110 yards or so i use my 56*.

[Zeph]

Depends on how far it is to the green, flag placement etc. Usually 52º or 58º, sometimes perhaps PW.

[JWL1957]

I use almost any club in the bag. Depends on the shot.

[double_j]

I'll default to my 56 for most chips within 50 yards. I'll just open or close the clubhead depending on the trajectory I want (and rarely, if ever, play one of those 'superflops'). I'll mix it up with my 52/PW/8 iron, etc. around the fringe, etc. but 56 is the go-to in most situations.

[dbuck]

Other than my regular pitching wedge which is part of the iron set, I only carry the one wedge. It is an old Wilson JP custom grind pitching wedge and I use it 99% of the time from 50-60 in. I don't know the loft or bounce, but it's a little weaker than my 48* PW, and has enough bounce for most sand. Only exceptions would be like 5-6 feet off the green and a really long 50ft or so of green to roll, or a really tight or hardpan lie. Then I might use a 7-8 iron or regular PW as conditions dictate, but likely to use the old JP anyway.

[msd3075]

I can assure you that chipping in is far more common when the ball has a chance to roll on the green. I use my 51° for 90 - 100 yard full shots, and everything I can near the green. I only go to my 56° when I need the high trajectory. I can vary the trajectory on the 51° just by where I play the ball in my stance, but no matter where I play it the ball always rolls out toward the hole. I usually chip within 8 feet, and more often within 6 feet, and while holing out isn't a once a round occurrence, it still happens far more often than it did when I was playing a hop and stop type of shot. I certainly make as many up and downs as I ever did with that shot, but I hole out more often. It's just a matter of realigning one's thinking.

That being said, you can argue the exact opposite standpoint using your thinking. In my mind, the longer the ball is in contact with the green surface, the more you have to worry about the break/speed/condition/dampness/hardness/etc of the green surface. The less time your ball spends rolling along the green's surface, the less you have to worry about all these variables. At the end of the day, there is no "correct" choice as to whether you should play a bump-and-run chip or fly the ball to the hole and have to check. It's all about how comfortable you are with each shot and what your strength/weaknesses are around the green.

[aloharb]

I use anything to get it in the hole. I only use my lob wedge to go over or out of something. It is too easy to chunk a lob wedge on what should be a chip shot. I agree with others who say roll the ball to the hole, your odds are better that it will make it to the hole. The old saying " Never up never in" is in play.
Rod

[armandoartist]

I use my 60* for everything around the green I would say 40-50 yds and in. I can control the trajectery by moving the ball back and forth in my stance. I'll do bump and run and flop shots too. all with the same club.

[golfro]

56* for literally almost every shot 100 yards in.

my 60* will make a showing when I need to pop it up, but its a rare occasion. PW for some bumprun situations but a lot of times, I stick with 56* for any wedge work.

[ERdiesel]

As i've posted on multiple occassions, i only use my 60* from 80 yards and in with the exception of sand traps in which i'll use my 56* and open/close depending on the sand condition. To me, i simply don't have the time and luxury to practice with multiple club choices from multiple lie/distance situations to master any one of them. Not only that, but too many clubs, too many variables, too much thought.....too much tension. By exclusively practicing with my 60* in all kinds of situations, i've become pretty proficient with it, from 80 yard pitches, to greenside chips regardless of lie. I play with so many random players who stress over what club to hit for this chip shot and that chip shot and carry multiple clubs up to the green.

[GaijinGolfer]

I used to use my 60* wedge for 50 yard shots, but I found it to be a difficult club to hit consistently. Now I use my 56*, take a 3/4 swing and get pretty much the same distance but find that Im a lot more consistent with it.

[enis750]

nah..really depends on the situation, wind, green speed that day, how far I am away, location and lie of the ball etc..
I think having more shots in the bag is way more beneficial than relying on one club to do every shot...I mean, we do have 14 of them in the bag you know...

I'll use anything from an 8i, to a PW, SW & LW mostly
each club has it shot
usually a wedge of some sort will do the trick

[sean_miller]

nah..really depends on the situation, wind, green speed that day, how far I am away, location and lie of the ball etc..

Yeah, I like to use a variety of irons and shots during practice, but on the course I'm more likely to grab a 56 or 60 degree wedge because I'm more likely to be a worse spot on the course. btw - Don Cherry called - he wants his putter cover back.