What type of wedges should i have in my bag?

Question

I am wondering what is the best variety of degrees to have

Answer 1

Although I agree with the other answers here I think the answer comes from the other end of your clubs. For example if your 3 hybrid and 5 wood go about the same distance you are probably better off eliminating one of them and adding a wedge.  If their distances are 10 or more yards apart keep them both and go with wedges of  48,53 and 58.  If you add a wedge go to 48,52,56,and 60.  This is my configuration.

Answer 2

The >10 handicap should have 3 wedges (a pitching wedge, 45-48 degrees, a gap wedge, 52-54 degrees, and a lob wedge, 58-60 degrees.

This player needs to focus on PUTTING and ball control.

The <10 handicap should have 4 wedges (a pitching 46-48, a gap, 51-53, a sand 56, and a lob, 60.  

The better player recognizes the importance for short game imagination and need for strong clubs in this field.

Answer 3

i always love having a 60 degree in my bag

Answer 4

Sand @ 56 degrees and a Gap @ 50-52 degrees. Your irons include the P wedge.

The gap wedge will save your a$$.

Answer 5

PW LW SW

Answer 6

depends on the course and were your strengths lie.

Answer 7

I carry standard degrees of Pitch wedge, gap wedge and sand wedge.

Answer 8

I don't think you need 4 wedges, you'll never use 2 of 'em, guarantee it.  Just choke down on ones you do have in the bag.  No need for a 50*, your Pitching Wedge is close enough.

I'd say:

Pitching Wedge (obviously)

Sand Wedge (54*-56*) or the similar

Lob Wedge (58*-60*)

...this setup is for the advanced player.

If you're an average player Pitching and Sand is all you need.

It's all about what kind of shot you prefer and what short-game situations you find yourself in frequently.  Good luck.

Answer 9

I'm going to disagree with those that say a 60 degree is only for advanced players (I think people want to make themselves feel better by suggesting people can't play the clubs they themselves do).  If you're willing to practice with the 60 and learn to use it you will never want to be without one.  A 58 would be good too for a "lob" wedge and may be better if you have a gap wedge and no sand wedge.  If you have a 56 definately learn a 60.  If you have only a 52, then maybe a 58 for a lob.

I may only use my 60 once in a round but it is definately the right club for the shot that one time.  If you learn to control a pitching wedge you do not need a gap wedge at all (most pros do not carry a gap wedge).  And that leaves room for the 60.

Having said all that, if I was only allowed one wedge, it would be a 56 with 10 degrees of bounce.

Answer 10

all you need is a pitching wedge and sand wedge