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My 60* is a real get-out-of-jail-free card for me. The only time I won't use it is for a full or 3/4 shot from a really tight lie on hard ground, where the loft/bouce can combine to equal a blade over the green. Out of the bunker, it's like cheating. The fact that it's the most worn of my 3 wedges is no coincidence. I'm considering a 64*, but that might be too much even for me...!

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I so love my 60* lob wedge. I used it a lot last year. I've been out three times now this yeaer and everytime I miss the green on a par 3 or my approach shot on a par 4 I'm using it from 30 yards and in. I can usually flop it in range to ensure a one putt.

My money club use to be my 56* sandwedge, but I haven't even pulled it out of the bag yet this year!

My 60* is like throwing darts!

What I Play:

Driver: R9 460
4 Wood: G15

Hy: Callaway FT 3Hy

Irons: AP1 4-PW

Wedges: Vokey 52* & 60*, Mizuno MP-T 10 58*

Putter: Newport Studio Select 2.7

Ball: Nike One Vapor

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Really depends on the situation - around the green I'm more of a "let it roll out" player than trying to "drop and stop" it by the hole. If I'm short sided with little green to work with, it comes out of the bag - otherwise I'm chipping.

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I just put one in the bag a few weeks ago. It has helped me save par several times now (and helped me get a birdie) since I didn't have to manipulate ball position, stance, and club face of my 56* to pitch to a tight pin. Loving it so far.

- Shane

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For me the most consistent green-side chipping method is the 60*. Most will and do say I am crazy. I play the ball back in my stance, hit low liners, and spin the hell out of it. Up-n-down % from last year was over 55% so this method works for me.

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Bridgestone J33B DG X100 Mizuno MP 53*6 Mizuno MP 56*10 WRX Sq. Gr. GTO Ported
Mizuno MP 60*6 WRX Sq. Gr. GTO Ported Odyssey White Hot Tour #5 Callaway Tourix

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I carry a 60 lob, but I only use it as a bunker club, as well as my 54, 60 mainly for tight greenside or deep pot bunkers and the 54 for lower lipped or longer bunker shots.
I will use the 60 though if I need to go high quickly, like over a tree etc.
My PW caters for any shot from 100 down to greenside chips/bump & runs so no need for a GW for me.

:tmade: M2 10.5° - Fujikura Pro 60 - Stiff
:tmade: V-Steel 18° - M.A.S Ultralight- Stiff
:ping: G400 4-UW - AWT 2.0 - Stiff
:tmade: Tour Preferred 58° ATV - KBS Tour-V - Wedge
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I love my 60* wedge. Use it for a full 85 yard club. Off tight lies. Short sided pitches. Hard bunkers. Plus a lot of midrange pitches.

In my SasQuatch carry bag.
909D2 9.5* (Aldila Voodo Shaft)
FT 3W 15* (Fujikura E370 Shaft Stiff Flex)
FT Hybrid 21* Nuetral (Fujikura Fit On M Hybrid Stiff Flex)
FT Hybrid 24* Nuetral (Fujikura Fit On M Hybrid Stiff Flex)Irons: X22 Tour 5 thru PW (True Temper Dynamic Gold S300) 2* upright (also...

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I cant stand the things!!!!! I only carry 13 clubs and could easily find foom for one but i dont want one!!!

Amen to that! Personally, I'd like to see anything over, say, 56° banned. Still, that's probably just me. I don't carry one btw!

Home Course: Wollaton Park GC, Nottingham, U.K.

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I love my 60* wedge. Use it for a full 85 yard club. Off tight lies. Short sided pitches. Hard bunkers. Plus a lot of midrange pitches.

this is exactly why i carry a 60

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If I gave up my 60 i would see my handicap go up overnight. That club is awesome. I like low bounce on mine. 4 to 5 degrees.
Driver: Cobra ZL 3 Wood: Cleveland Launcher War Club: Burner Titanium Raylor 21degree Hybrid: Bobby Jones 24 4-PW: Ping i3's Wedges:Mizuno MP T-10 White Satin 52, 56, 60 Putter: 15 year old Odyssey Rossi Blade. Ball: Bridgestone e5 Swing Oil: Grey Goose, always in the bag.
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