Ive just started golfing about 2 yrs ago, and picked up on the game fairly quickly, and got hooked! i now shoot low to mid 80's
i use my 64* wedge more than any other of my wedges(48*,52*,56*)! although it depends a lot on the lie, (i wont use it if I'm on a hard surface or dirt) but if I'm on decent grass my 64* is the club for me from about 80yds in! i have even gotten on it before and dropped it on the green from the 100yd marker!
i vary the ball position depending on the height i wanna hit(further back in my stance for higher and move it forward for a lower trajectory) i have practiced a good deal with it but not as much as one would think i needed to!
it may just be my swing or whatever but i make consistently good contact with it, and have great feel with that club! its all about having the faith to swing through the ball, and not being afraid of a bad shot! I do understand the other side of it, my buddy who basically taught me the ropes of golf don't even like to touch my 64*, but i swear by it!
Don't let a golf club scare you!!!