PW Preference

[outrider2288]

I just want to get some input from everyone else...

What do you guys prefer? Using the stock PW that comes with the set.

OR

Using a aftermarket low degree wedge (47*) like a Vokey or Gorge wedge?

I personally use Ping i20s and am seriously considering dropping the stock PW for a 47* Gorge.

[LuciusWooding]

I like the stock PW option personally, with a weak loft. If you want a weaker PW without bending go ahead and buy a wedge, but I like the cavity. The full and punch shots will be greeted with more forgiveness, and you can use your other wedges around the greens. A shaft matching that of the irons should help you with a consistent flight, and let you swing solidly. Aftermarket wedges that strong tend to chew up balls unnecessarily, IMO. Wish I could get a versatile sole grind on my set wedge, though. There are times I open it up but need less loft.

Plus they're a lot cheaper usually.

[Ernest Jones]

I guess it depends largely on what the PW that came with the set is like. I really like my wedges to be muscle backs. My PW that came with set is cavity back and not much bounce, whenever I have the extra cash or a super deal comes along I'd like replace it with a blade but it'll have to stay for now.

[David in FL]

Just FYI, here's another recent thread on the same subject, albeit without the poll....

http://thesandtrap.com/t/65233/do-you-use-your-set-pw

[WUTiger]

Some people will dump the stock PW if they're trying to pick up 6* loft gaps early and go with just three wedges.

Let's say your 9i is 42* and the stock PW is 46*. If you go with specialty wedges at 48*, 54* and 60* you can get by with just three, and have even yardage gaps.

[cooke119]

I have Ping irons and kept the PW, which I really like, but purchased different 52*, 56* and 60* wedges. For my wedges I like the feel of forged wedges.

[Kujan]

I extended my G20 set by adding the S and L wedges to the P and U. This wedge configuration should give me more forgiveness than blades. I also like having the same shaft and red dot lie throughout the entire set.

[TourSpoon]

My Titleist 735s came with a great pw that was 47 that I bent to 48. It is a blade and I have played a lot of cool shots with it. There is no need to go Vokey on this one unless I got bored. I do get bored quite easily so don't put any thoughts in my head...hmm!

[Ed Rooney]

I use the blade PW from my Titleist set with every set of irons I have. I had my ace with that club, so it gets lots of love.