60 Degree How Far?

[907golfer12]

I can get a good 100 to 110yds pretty consistently, and I can put up a really nice flop shot out to about 60-75yds. I like to drop in straight on the green like that.

Holy cow that's far, how far can you hit driver? On the topic, I can hit my lob wedge about 60-65 yards.

[CurtisBen]

I can hit my 60* about 100 pretty consistant but I hate to take a full swing with it because I can really spray it if my mind isn't there that day. It is not unhuman to have this kind of distance though I am really the short knocker of my foursome.

[spellham]

105 max. I used to love to hit it that far all the time... but I've started backing off of all my clubs - easier swing, easier on the back. I'm also typically a 'low-ball' player, delofting the clubface somewhat (read: draw) so the 60 turns into a 56 or so by the time I get down into the ball.

I actually used to go to the range and see how far I could 'hook' my 60 lob wedge... that's how I learned to hit it 100+

[Elsfan]

Now 60 to 70 yards is a lot with a lob wedge. For those of you who "say" you hit it 100+ yards, that puts your 9 iron at 150 and your 5 at 190. Those XX shafts would feel like boards to us mortals.

You are wrong. I hit my lob 100 but hit my 9 155 and my 5 205.

[Philbo]

to be completely honest with you, i don't think i have ever hit my 60 wedge with a full swing. In my bag, it is purely a club is use to touch shots around the green and excellent out of the sand. Due to the bounce and loft of the club, unless your a real pure ball striker, i find consistency and distance control quite difficult with this club.

[Finn07]

LW probably 70 yards, SW 100, and GW about 118 or so.

[play4him]

It doesn't really matter how far you hit it, as long as you know where it's going. It's a scoring club, so concentrate on a smooth swing and learning exactly how far you carry it in the air. You'll be a lot more accurate and it will become a weapon for you.

[Leek]

I hit mine anything from a few feet to just over 80 yards with a smooth swing:)

I play it for around 82 to 83 yard carry. If I HAVE to step on the gas to get over a tree my SW won't fly, I can jack it to mid 90s, but no farther, unless I skull it. Then it goes a looooong way!

[powerfade]

My full uncoiled, no power, 10:30 swing with the 60° lob wedge will give me about 75 yards.

[bliu88]

I have a 588 60 degree wedge as well and I get about 100-107 yards out of it (-about 5 for spin)

[lamebums]

Holy cow that's far, how far can you hit driver? On the topic, I can hit my lob wedge about 60-65 yards.

Well, in the guy's defense, I could hit a wedge 165. If I swing like a mad man and hit it a little thin so it rolls out further.

[Spectrums]

I can get my 60˚ about 80 yards and stop it on a dime.

[bliu88]

Well, in the guy's defense, I could hit a wedge 165. If I swing like a mad man and hit it a little thin so it rolls out further.

Alright smart ass i could hit a lobwedge 200 yards if i completly blade it XD

[The Rambler]

95 with just a full shot and no emphasis on spin. 80 with the extra effort on spin

[Rayy]

I can hit my 60* wedge from anything inside 100 yards. Well is the only wedge I have for the moment so I have to use it from almost any where inside the 100 yards.

[Philbo]

I have a question along a similar vein...How do people hit their wedges that far? I can hit my PW 150-155 yds (46*), however, I have a 50* wedge and with the same swing I can get it 80 yds. (My 85% swing with this club gets it closer to 100yds) It seems like the faster I swing the more it sends the ball up in the air and I lose distance. I have a 60* wedge and like the OP I can't seem to get it past 60 yards.

I think the reality is that people who are looking at hitting their 'scoring clubs' x distance are looking at it from completely the wrong perspective. Wedges are accuracy and finesse clubs looking to get as close to the pin as possible. Not necessarily trying to blast as far as you can with them.

However, in response to your previous comment, the reason i think i purely because the faster you swing, either you connect poorly with the ball (ie. not hitting it flush or you hitting it slightly fatter). You also have to remember in the short clubs, a lot more of the balls spin will be concentrated as back spin, thus, causing the ball to fly higher. If you are dead set keen on hitting your wedges longer for versatility sake, if you de-loft the club face (ie. have your hands slightly in front of the club head before impact), this should increase your yardage. Or even simpler still, pick one club longer!!!

[supercow]

Normally hit my lob wedge 80 yards. I rarely use it over distance though and it pretty much stays in the bag for full shots.

[Cybercyde]

The best answer so far has been emphasis on control.

As of late, I've been struggling with my lower iron yardages. Worked out a lot of lag in my swing, and I'm learning to get out of my own way.

Consequences of the above: As of the moment, a "normal", solid swing results in a 130-135 yard 5-10 yard draw with the 60. (no back/wrist/shoulder pain, and I can make the swing with my feet closed - I'm not coming out of my shoes. It just feels right.)

I've been teeing off with the lobber on a few 130-140 yard par 3's lately, and finding the center of the green. (when the wind is low/I'm comfortable trying to shape the shot into it.)

It's a fun trick, but I'm still more consistent backing off of a sand wedge instead. (The longest to date - carried the lobber to approximately 150-155, air mailing the green on what looked like a great shot. )

To the 9I, 5I, Driver yardages.... Still working on it. ;)

9 - 150-165 (a few have sailed well past)
5I - 200-220
Driver... An "easy" swing will usually net 280-300.

And yet, without control, it all amounts to little more than struggling to save par from some pretty entertaining/embarassing locations on the course.

Take it as you will. ;) (And sorry about the novel. )