Change Wedges for hybrid??

[bengals/redsox]

Hi, I have been thinking about changing my wedge setup since my weak lofted clubs no longer require a 52 and also have never tried a hybrid. I was thinking of going to a vokey 54 and 58 and changing my 15 to a 13 and playing a 17 degree hybrid? I was watching tv and a teacher said that if you are not playing a hybrid you are losing strokes....ive personally never had one but am thinking of trying one...thoughts??

[Shindig]

Hi, I have been thinking about changing my wedge setup since my weak lofted clubs no longer require a 52 and also have never tried a hybrid. I was thinking of going to a vokey 54 and 58 and changing my 15 to a 13 and playing a 17 degree hybrid? I was watching tv and a teacher said that if you are not playing a hybrid you are losing strokes....ive personally never had one but am thinking of trying one...thoughts??

(You are a far better player than I am, so I feel a bit weird offering advice. I won't be offended if it is disregarded)

So, the obvious question is: what is your new pitching wedge? I'm guessing 48 or 50 by the way you say 52 is no longer needed. In which case, the new set of wedges is probably more fit to you. I don't know the loft of your driver, so I don't know if 13 degrees 3-Wood is fine. I also don't know what you're doing in terms of irons (2-9? 3-9?). I would suggest trying a 17 degree hybrid first and, if you like it, consider switching the 3-Wood if the distances are close. However, the hybrid has a shorter shaft and might just be a better 2-iron for you. If you're losing strokes and still a 0.6 handicap, I would say the investment of a hybrid is worth a try.

[TourSpoon]

I say go for it.

You can leave the 15* 3 wood and add a 17* 2I hybrid. Your gap there is fine because the 3 wood shaft is longer than the hybrid (or you can get a stronger 3). I did the same with my wedges but went 54 and 60. The 54 is a go to club for almost everything and has simplified my wedge game.

[amking]

i'm struggling with the same thing:

agreed.

as you can see i went the 52-58 route rather than the 54/58 (or 60) the hybrid i have in my bag now is a friends. dont know whether i should get a 17 or 19 deg... thoughts?