Limits for Hinge-and-Hold Wedge Shots?

[WUTiger]

After a couple of seasons of shaky pitch shots inside 20 yards, I've started using the hinge-and-hold method. Was really inconsistent using other methods.

Came upon H&H videos by Hank Haney and Phil M, and then reviewed a short-game video which @iacas made many moons ago.

Currently I only use it H&H for short pitch shots; for greenside chips I use a modified putting stroke which gives me fairly consistent rollout.

I've used H&H shots around the green - with 48*, 54* and 60* wedges - and a couple of times to punch out of stringy rough.

Now, I want to know: can the hinge-and-hold be the basis of the entire partial wedge game, or just for close-in shots around the green? Can it be used for blast shots out of the sand?

Let me know how much you all use it, and any warnings you have.

[iacas]

I don't call the H&H a pitch shot. It's almost a pure chip. The "hold" keeps the leading edge engaged.

I can H&H a wedge 110, 115? Almost a full distance (but a bit lower).

[David in FL]

10 minutes ago, iacas said:

I don't call the H&H a pitch shot. It's almost a pure chip. The "hold" keeps the leading edge engaged.

I can H&H a wedge 110, 115? Almost a full distance (but a bit lower).

Yeah, I'll use it up to about 90 yards.  Gives a low, high spin shot.

I've never used it from the sand though.  Just doesn't strike me as appropriate there...

Edited July 20, 2017 by David in FL