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1)  what is your wedge setup?

2)  i have question...  How does bounce affect distance on a full swing with a wedge?

i bought a 58* nicklaus wedge with 11* bounce.  i also have a set of adams tom watson series wedges (52.07, 56.13, and 60.07).  i am wondering how i might be able to put the 58* into the bag considering that it may be a good option (with its bounce and the fact that im a digger) for chipping and pitching in wet spots on the course...and the 56* isnt my fav. club to chip with...

the 56 goes 110 and the 60 goes 100.  how far will the 58 go considering those distances?

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Current wedge setup is: X20 PW 45.06 || CG14: 50.08 | 54.12 | 58.10

Until August, I carried 45, 50, and an XForged 56.14. Might end going back to this if the 4 wedges is too much hassle.

In past, I had bad luck with 60* LWs, but the 58 is easier to hit, and very helpful when I need to drop a "dart" onto a goofy pin placement.

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Bounce shouldn't affect distance too much if it's a clean hit. For details on bounce and wedges, check out this Maltby link: http://www.ralphmaltby.com/50

Some teaching pros recommend a little variety in wedge bounce to give you flexibility on shot choice.

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I'm playing with a 47* degree PW of my BH Apex FTX set and my CG14 52.10 and 56.11. I've been thinking of buying a 60* degree LW, but I already have 14 clubs in my bag, so I would have to drop either I3 or 22* degree hybrid, just can't decide which one I want to keep! I thought I could play a few rounds in the summer with 15 clubs on me and then look which club combination suits best for me. Any thoughts? What would you do in my position? I really love my i3 :D

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