Sweeps Alert! Wedge Play Wizardry

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By Rick V., Team Titleist Staff

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  1. shivasi

    shivasi
    Indio, CA

    I know that distance control is key on wedge play, but how can you control your spin rate with these shots?
    Thanks,
    Ken S
  2. LAYNE S

    LAYNE S

    shivasi,

    Spin is king on most shots within wedge play. So, if your generating spin, that is a good thing. IF the greens are too soft, then the spin can be detrimental but on the other hand, it is usually the only thing that will stop a ball on firm fast greens. If your not liking your spinning results, try dropping your trajectory and use less loft with less speed.

    Layne S
  3. Michael j

    Michael j

    How do you avoid skulls on tight, dry fairway lies within 30 yards of the green?
  4. Michael j

    Michael j

    How do you avoid skulls on tight, dry fairway lies within 30 yards of the green?
  5. DCastelao

    DCastelao

    Are the latest wedges (released on 2020) that much different than one from, say early 2010s? Technologically, what has changed and how does that affect my game?
  6. CHudak

    CHudak

    Are there any simple tricks or reminders to keep from cutting my chip shots thin, especially when I’m trying a lob shot?
  7. DTownsend

    DTownsend

    What swing changes do you make in the early morning dew or light rain conditions?
  8. Rjscanlon3

    Rjscanlon3
    Rochester, MA

    What loft & bounce settings do you find the best wedge players use to have the most versatility for many different conditions?

    Thank you for sharing your expertise!
  9. Brian C

    Brian C
    Cincinnati, OH

    How does one determine the correct/best bounce for their wedges?
  10. Michael D

    Michael D

    Should the advanced player consider having high bounce and low bounce wedges. Either high bounce 56 and low bounce 60, or a high bounce and low bounce of each for differing course conditions?
  11. Steve S

    Steve S
    Tuckerton, NJ

    What's the best degree wedge for a high handicapper to use out of the sand? Thanks!
    Play Well,
    Steve S.
  12. Tony G

    Tony G

    On short/medium pitches, what is the best advice for getting those shots to bounce once and immediately check up?
  13. Brian H

    Brian H

    I'm 40 yards from the pin in a bunker, moderate lip on bunker.

    I can either try to "nip" the ball without impacting much sand or I can try to create the "small dessert plate", whereby my club enters the sand and post shot I've removed a "small dessert plate" of sand where the ball had been lying.

    Which shot do I play, with what club and what factors should I consider as I assess the ashot to play??
  14. Jamie H.

    Jamie H.

    What’s the best adjustment facing a downhill lie with a pin tucked close to the side of the green you’re on?
  15. Darron K

    Darron K
    Fate, TX

    I have a 58.08 M and use it almost exclusively from 75 yards in. What are some drills to keep me from chunking chip shots from different lies (uphill, downhill, sidehill)?
  16. Scott S

    Scott S
    Atlanta, GA

    Best approach for a chip shot on buried lie in bermuda rough?
  17. Dan H

    Dan H
    Yulee, FL

    What drills or tips do you recommend for players in the North to stay sharp during the winter months?
  18. Bax

    Bax
    Nebraska

    Perfect time for this topic.

    I am getting new sm8’s this fall. I am playing project x lz 5.0 shafts weighing 110, hard stepped once in my irons at D1.

    Do you recommend going same shafts, but heavier swingweight such as D3 or D4 making the shaft softer to help spin more, or go a little heavier to the 5.5 weighing 115?

    I tried the DG S200 wedge shaft weighing 127 and it’s just to heavy. Thanks and great information and lesson videos!!
  19. LAYNE S

    LAYNE S

    Bax,

    Good question. I have done a thorough investigation on this and the findings are very surprising. Wedge shafts have VERY LITTLE effect on the ball flight. I mean a minuscule amount at best. This is due to the shaft length being short, stiff and heavy coupled with the fact that the shaft droop at impact is negligible with the low swing speeds being used inside of 100 yards. Having said that, I would not go to great efforts to resolve this dilemma. I personally just use the wedge flex TT dynamic gold. If that is good enough for the TOUR players, it is good enough for me! Hope that helps with your decision!

    good luck,

    Layne S
  20. Brian D

    Brian D
    Norton, MA

    What is the best way to get a ball to drop and stop when short siding yourself and you don’t want to dump it in the bunker?

    Thank you for the advice and help
    Brian
  21. LaGolfer

    LaGolfer

    Any secret tips on better chipping around the green I would love to here some good drills
  22. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    At the ripe young age of 74 I love my Vokey 58.10* R300. Was fitted by Jeremy and Mr Vokey for this club at a Vokey Fitting at Pinehurst last spring. Use it both in the sand and from the fairway. No worries out of the sand but from the 60-70 yard range, if I hit it flush, I have a tendency to always hit it left of my target. I try opening my stance a little more to get thru it down the line, with a smoother swing. Have closed the stance to hit it more to the right of the target line and again left of the target. The distance is consistent. Could it be a hands issue? All my other irons I hit rather straight.
  23. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Chuck Z said:

    At the ripe young age of 74 I love my Vokey 58.10* R300. Was fitted by Jeremy and Mr Vokey for this club at a Vokey Fitting at Pinehurst last spring. Use it both in the sand and from the fairway. No worries out of the sand but from the 60-70 yard range, if I hit it flush, I have a tendency to always hit it left of my target. I try opening my stance a little more to get thru it down the line, with a smoother swing. Have closed the stance to hit it more to the right of the target line and again left of the target. The distance is consistent. Could it be a hands issue? All my other irons I hit rather straight.

    Forgot to mention that it is a D grind......
  24. LAYNE S

    LAYNE S

    Chuck Z,

    Rocky Top! My best guess says that you lead edge is closed at impact due to an early release in the hands on the downswing...I would suggest adding shaft lean at impact. That will make the lead edge of the club point further to the right at impact and help resolve the directional issue...

    good luck,

    Layne
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