Have you ever used a 73 degree wedge??? What are your thoughts. Should I buy one to replace my 3 iron??

Question

I cant hit a 3 iron anywhere.

Answer 1

ixnaytim -

I own a 64 degree "Pohlcat" wedge (look that one up for all you Dan Pohl fans out there) and I can tell you it's a specialty club BIG TIME.....I hardly ever carry it unless I know I'm going to be playing someplace that has real gnarly rough around the greens....otherwise to me it's useless because it just doesn't go anywhere from the fairway unless you really take a hard cut at it, and that's not what I'm about with wedge shots, I never swing more than 70% with any club below a 9 iron, that's just how I play golf, I hit a lot of flatter trajectory wedges and I punch a lot of my short irons for control....the only time I'd swing full out with a lob or sand wedge is if I was trying to hit over a tree or something like that...

a 73 degree wedge to me is useless....I might use it once every 5 rounds.....I'd be better off carrying two drivers, at least I might use the other driver.....one thing I hate carrying is clubs I either a) have no confidence in, or b) I don't use. I'd rather carry 12 clubs than put in a club that serves no purpose.

That's just my opinion, you may feel the 73 degree would be critical to your game....for me it would be a waste of time. One club I do use A LOT is the 60 degree, I'd say I use it for 90% of my shots inside 40 yards, I actually had to replace my 588 RTG this year because the grooves were so worn away I was afraid I was going to start getting inconsistent results. I replaced it with a gunmetal 588, for me Cleveland makes the best looking wedges....especially the 588 series, they really set up nice to my eyes.

Good Luck man, there's a lot of choices out there as far as equipment goes....when in doubt look and see what the pros use....I doubt there's too many of them with 73% wedges, that's for sure.

Answer 2

73? 60 degrees is already a mission for me to hit. yea just like what the other guys mentioned... drop the 3i get a 3 hybrid. youd be better off for it. ive tried a 64.. and lets just say its only good for getting out of deep green side bunkers.. thats all. i cant imagine adding another 9 degrees to that. yikes!

Answer 3

I take it you're talking about this club?

http://www.feelwedges.com/shop/?cPath=6_...

I would really have a hard time recommending this to anyone. The only thing it's good for is green side bunkers, and flop shots around the green (which the typical player should hardly ever do). I will ask you three questions, and if the answer to all of them is yes, them MAYBE you should consider this club:

1.) Are you in green side bunkers at least 5 times per round?

2.) Do you chunk the ball and leave it in the bunker or skull it over the green into the rough on the other side almost every single time?

3.) Do you never, ever practice sand shots or still suck even though you've spent hours trying?

If you can't say yes to all of these, you're not going to get anything out of a 73 degree wedge you couldn't do with a 60 degree, or maybe 64 degree. If you're looking to add another club, you be looking at either a 52 or 60 degree wedge, whichever one you don't already have.

Answer 4

first, a 3 iron and a wedge are completely different swings, so you hitting a 3i isn't even remotely related to your question.

I have never even heard of a 73 degree wedge, but I can't see where you'd need it.  The most I've ever carried was a 62 and even that was a one time per round shot.  I eventually took it out of the bag cuz any shot you'd need that for, you can probably hit with a less-lofted club.  

I think you'll just be getting yourself in trouble with that much loft.  You'll probably end up cutting right under it and it won't go anywhere, or you'll chunk it and leave yourself another chip shot.  

I'd suggest investing in a good 56 or MAYBE 60 degree wedge and work on hitting that from different positions around the course.  It's a more versatile club that you can open up if you get in the deep stuff and need the extra loft.

Answer 5

I carry 4 wedges but nothing with more than 60 degrees.  I didnt know anyone made a 73 degree wedge.  I cant even imagine a use for it.  You should be able play every high shot required with a 60 or 64.

Answer 6

a 73 degree degree is like a sand wedge

for a 3 iron I would use a 5-wood

I goback and forth on these 2 clubs quite often because they often get the same distance, but the iron has a higher trajectory.

Answer 7

I've never heard of a 73 degree wedge.  That would be about 17 degrees MORE loft than the average sand wedge, therefore not at all an appropriate replacement for a 3 iron.

Answer 8

I've never seen a wedge with that much loft and can't imagine too many instances where I'd need to use it.

What that kind of loft, I'd probably hit the ball straight up my nose.  =)

I'd suggest getting a hybrid to replace the 3-iron.  I just bought a new set of Callaway X20 irons and I went with the 4-SW set.  I already own an Adams #3 hybrid that I can hit much better than a 3-iron.

Answer 9

I don't see why you would need a 73* wedge at most get a 60 or 64* wedge.  You can have fourteen clubs in your bag so, you don't need to replace anything.

Answer 10

I used a 73 degree wedge once....now they call me Popeye!

Answer 11

Short game Guru Dave Pelz advocates a four wedge system. His argument, which seems to me to have some merit is that you need the refinement and flexibility in the short game.

Another thought: who the heck uses a 3 iron any more. Even the best players I know have substituted the 3 for a hybrid or wood.