What degree wedges?

[HAVOC]

Originally Posted by Chris Stewart

What I mean by that, and maybe this is what you're referring to, is I have a tough time judging how much backswing I need once I'm less than 90 yards away. My AW (50*) is my 90 yards and in club, and I normally take a 3/4 swing at the most with it. When I'm 65 yards away, for example, I have a tough time translating that distance to how much backswing to apply. If I had a higher lofted club that I could go 3/4 with and get ~60 yards, and another to get ~40 yards, that would be nice. Getting closer gaps inside of 100 yards would help me get more birdie/par putt opportunities where currently I put myself too far away because of the 90 yard range I have with my 50* AW.

pratice pratice pratice

learn to hit the wedges you have

i carry a 60 but only use it for when i short side my self or the pin is in the front of the green 8 paces or less

[Laws of Woo]

I'd recommend going with the 54* and either a 58* or a 60*. Look for a 54* with bounce around 10-12* and a 60 with lower bounce, around 6 or 7. That will give you good gaps and a lot of versatility around the green and within 100yards.

Another option, if your more inclined to only pick up 1 wedge, is getting a 55 or 56* with a multiple bounce sole like the Cobra Trusty Rusty or Taylor Made ATV.

[NuclearMike]

I have a 56* with 10 degrees of bounce and a 52* with 8 degrees.  The spacing of 4* seems about right.  If you want to save some $$ check out the Lynx LXW @ Golfsmith.  Originally $80, they're on closeout along with the 60* for $20 each.

[Chris Stewart]

I ended up with the TaylorMade RAC 56.12 and 60.07. Dick's had a deal for 2 at $100. I intended to just get the 56*, but picked up the 60* with the sale and figure I'll work it into my game over time. Thanks for all of the feedback.

[Jmdmbike]

Congrats on the purchase. RACs are nice clubs indeed.......

[TourSpoon]

RACs are solid and you got a great deal...keep us posted and congrats on the new additions.

[Chris Stewart]

Thanks. I went out to the range last night and got some time with them. I really liked hitting both and find that they'll fit into my sub-100 yard gaps very well. Hitting that 60* is pretty crazy when you're used to a 50* at the most. The way it rockets upward is pretty awesome. I found that these two wedges really make divots where my current irons really don't. No difference in the swing, so I'm not sure where that comes from. I worked around the green with the 60* as well and was pretty inconsistent with it. Some shots would be really short, others right on within 3 feet, and others way past the cup. Just a matter of practice but it's going to take some time adjusting from a 50* for those chips, that's for sure.