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I just went and replaced my Callaway X-20 cavity back approach and sand wedges with a 56* and a 60* Titleist Vokey Spin Milled wedges. I came back to the house and hit them for about an hour. WOW! What a difference. So now I want to replace my pitching wedge as well. What degree should I get? Thanks.
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Hybrids 3 & 5
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Putter Studio Balls HX Hot

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Well, with a 56˚ and a 60˚, you should probably have 48˚ and 52˚ wedges to fill the gap.

But 47-48˚ should be fine.
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Well, with a 56˚ and a 60˚, you should probably have 48˚ and 52˚ wedges to fill the gap.

i agree, a 48 deg. should do the trick.

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3 WoodR9
3 Hybrid: Baffler DWSIrons X-20 Tour 4-PWGap Wedge RAC TP SmokeSand Wedge Vokey 56.14Lob Wedge Vokey SM 60.7Putter:SeeMore FGP Black


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I just went and replaced my Callaway X-20 cavity back approach and sand wedges with a 56* and a 60* Titleist Vokey Spin Milled wedges. I came back to the house and hit them for about an hour. WOW! What a difference. So now I want to replace my pitching wedge as well. What degree should I get? Thanks.

IMO I would stay with the x20 wedge... or get an x20 pro series wedge. The difference in your club vs those vokeys when you are making full swings from the fairway will be HUGE. In addition, because of the design of the wedge and shaft, you will (probably) lose distance with a different wedge. If you are still sold on "upgrading" make sure the clubs are the same length and check the loft of your current wedge and have the vokey bent to match. Or leave it as it is and adjust accordingly.

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After sleeping on it I think your right, Ill keep my p wedge in the bag. I use it more as a regular club than anything eles. I think Ill get a 52* gap wedge insted.
Driver 460
Hybrids 3 & 5
Irons X20 4-PW
Wedges Vokey Spin Milled 56 & 60
Putter Studio Balls HX Hot

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After sleeping on it I think your right, Ill keep my p wedge in the bag. I use it more as a regular club than anything eles. I think Ill get a 52* gap wedge insted.

good choice... gap wedge is very important IMO. I carry my PW, a gap wedge of 51* and a 56*

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