Odd Distance w/ wedges

[outrider2288]

My current setup is Ping G5 PW, Ping Tour 52* and 60*
My problem is that i hit my PW like 130yds but my 52* on goes 100yds (the 60* i normally dont use unless i need a flop-type shot)
Why do i have such a huge gap between the two wedges and should i consider getting a 50*?

[lamebums]

You could have a very strong pitching wedge (43-45 degrees), in which case, you would need a 50 degree wedge to bridge the gap.

I personally couldn't do this myself without violating the 14 club rule - I hit my pitching wedge about 125, and my sand wedge (56 degrees) about 100. If I'm ever at 110 yards, I'll back off the wedge a bit but it tends to lead to pulled and pushed shots.

[powerhitter]

I have the same problem my pw is about 130-150, while my sw is only about 100-110. But if you look at the big picture all my clubs are spaced about 20-30 yards. So its not really a problem with your wedges, just practice hitting 3/4 9's and 8's if you want to dial in those trouble areas between your sw and pw.

[outrider2288]

ya, i have about a 10yd gap between every club (give or take a few yards) but that 30yd gap between my PW and 52* is the issue... and i can easily hit a knock-down or half-swing PW to get that 100-110 yardage, its just id rather be able to hit a full 50* to 110

[powerhitter]

Well I guess here is another way to put it, does this ____ distance come up so often that I need a new club for it ? and if I do need a club for it is there room for it in my bag ? Its always a give and take thing, if you have the room for it, or you think you really need it go for it. But remember that you just consumed a resource of sorts.

[outrider2288]

ya i see wat ur sayin, im kinda stuck there... i have 14 clubs already, but one of which is a 52*... if i was to get a 50* than that would deffinately replace the 52*... i guess wat im asking is that would the 50* get me that extra 10+ yds? i bought the 52* back when i had a 56* (standard SW) and that was only goin like 80 yds... basically im looking for a club that i can consistantly get 110-115 yds out of

[Thrdroc]

I know how you feel. I have the same problem and tried to fix it but still i have fairly large gaps in between wedges. I hit my PW 160, my 52* 135yards, my 56* 120yards and my 60* 100 yards. All i can say is go to the range and practice 3/4 swings with each club to fill in those gaps. I'm in the process of doing that now.

Outrider, if you were to get a 50 and want to keep your 52 in your bag i would say drop your 4 iron. No need for it when you have 2 hybrids.

[outrider2288]

i have thought about doing that (dropping the 4i for another wedge) but idk... i always feel like the day i get rid of that 4i will be the day when i need a 200 yd shot (in between my hybrid and 5i) and i have deff not mastered the knock-down or 3/4-swing hybrid

[powerhitter]

The easiest clubs to work distance wise will definately be your wedges, so if you are dialed in to a distance with your longer irons/hybrids keep them and drop the 52. There is not reason for a 50 and a 52 when you get better as a golfer and develop more distance control. And yes the 50 would give you the extra 10 yards you are looking for, though it may be closer to about 8 yards.