Do you have a "go-to" wedge?

Jesse, 

I have a 52, 56, 60 however I find myself hitting the 56 most often with 14 bounce. I feel comfortable with all of the wedges however I feel I can do more with this wedge (sand shots, runners, make it stop, etc.). Although if I have to make a flop shot I will go with the more lofted club most often. My 52 is basically for when my 56 runs out of distance. I feel as though with most wedges you can manipulate the club head, shaft angle, etc. to make the shot you want (given you have the appropriate bounce). 

That's my strategy. 

Hit em Straight!

Mike,

Thank you for the great response. I take a very similar approach as you. Just out of curiosity, to how far out are you comfortable with using your 52*? 

Thank you! 

I play the same set up as Mike (52, 56, 60) and agree that my Vokey 56 is my go to wedge. Part of that stems from just recently getting a 60, so I was used to hitting all shots 100 and under with my 56. Its my choice out of the sand and the occasional flop shot. Starting to get the feel of a 60 around the green, but have had no luck around the green with the 52. And to throw in my answer to your question to Mike, I am good from about 110 with my 52 wedge. Starting to get better results with it.

That's awesome, it always takes time to get used to a different wedge. Sounds like you'll get a good feel for you 60 before you know it.

Good luck!

Jesse -

Apologies for the late response, however I am comfortable with using my 52* out to about 125 yards (with wind), 118-120 (without wind). I hit my 56* from 110 yards and in. 

Lotta great responses here and perspectives. 

Vokey 60L for all shots 85 and in.

I do things a little differently.  Instead of relying on multiple different shots with the same club, I try to hit the same shot with different clubs.  I chip, pitch, hit full shots, flop shots, and "partial" shots the same way with each of my wedges.  When I get around the green I look at the lie and then figure out if I can run the ball up to the pin (my preferred method) or if I need to stop it quick.  Then I will decide on how I want to hit it (a little pitch or maybe a flop shot).  After that I choose the wedge that will give me the results I'm looking for.  For example, if I'm just off the green and I don't have much green to work with, I will use my 58* so that I can get more spin.  But if I have the same shot, but a lot of green to work with, I'll use my 48* and let it roll out more.  I find that by "mastering" a couple of different shots and then changing clubs to match the situation, I never find myself without a shot.  And since it's basically the same swing, just different club, it's an easy transition between shots.

I really like my 56* Vokey, and it's pretty much my go to wedge.  I can hit it high-medium-low, make it spin, or let it roll.  It's a great club.

That said, I've been known to chip with anything from a 7 iron to my 62* depending on the situation.  I love to hit my 7 like a putter from just off the fringe, and I really enjoy flopping the 62.  I'm a big fan of practicing the short game, and I get bored easily, so switching clubs and learning new shots is a must

Hello, I carry a 56 and 60. I would say my 56 is my go-to wedge. 14 degrees of bounce allows me to play it out of the sand, open it up for a flop, or put it back in my stance if I have a tight lie. 

My set up is 50, 54, 58. It works better for my game to have that loft separation. The 50 is part of my TM RSI 2 set, (AW), and then I have the Vokey SM5 54 and 58 with the S grind. My 58 is always my go to club; because its an in between loft, depending on how I swing, I can do just about anything with it. I use the 54 when further out, or when I have a long sand shot. I've found over the years that with my game I never really need a 60 or anything higher than that, by adjusting how I chip or pitch I can still get the ball plenty high/short if needed. It really all depends on your personal game and how you play. Just find what works for you consistently over an entire season and stick with it, as your game develops, develop your equipment and methods when needed. Hope that helps.

B

I have Vokey's 48,52,56,&60. My "go to" is the 52* . I love it around the greens and from about 75 yards in.

I currently have 54 & 60 but will change to 3 wedges once the SM6 comes out.  I would say that my 54 gets used much more than my 60 in most situations.

My "go-to" wedge has always been the 50* Vokey.  My setup consists of 50,54,58 but the 50* I can do multiple things with.  And it just feels "confident" in my hands.  I've hit so many shots with it that I feel I can do whatever I want ... high, low, chip and run, drop and stop, back it up, etc.  You just sometimes feel most confident with a certain club in your hands.  Some people like to switch clubs around the green depending on the lie, distance from the hole, etc. (there are many takes on it) instead of relying on one club to do it.  I have holed out more times than I can count with the 50* that it just helps my confidence knowing that the ball is going to do what I want it to with that club in my hands.

Very interesting concept. I might give it a try.

My wedge composition is slightly different, but I have also been working on the same thing with my swing coach. 

As for a "go to" wedge, I like my 52 and 56. I've been carrying a 60 this year for specialty/trick shots, and I probably only use the 60 <3 times a round.

My current setup are all Vokey SM4: 50, 54, and 60. I feel confident with all and let the shot dictate the wedge I choose to play. My philosophy is to try and keep the ball as close to the ground as possible. The best money I ever spent on my golf game was going through a wedge fitting at the Manchester Lane facility. I had never gotten and opportunity to hit so many different wedges. Different grinds, lofts and bounce options make an incredible difference in being able to pull off a successful shot. As my fitter "Bubba" told me, most golfers don't use enough bounce. This was the case with me and wow, what a difference it made for my golf game.

I have a "go to" yardage, which ends up being a go-to wedge, whenever I have the chance and there is no risk, I will lay up to 115 yards, which is my yardage for my average 52 wedge, I like this better than the full 58 because it has less spin. however, everything depends on the course and the shot you're facing

This has turned into a great thread, lots of good information here. Thanks to everyone who has replied!

Just got the Vokey 54-08 S-grind and 58-10 M-grind a few weeks ago.  Right now, it just feels like the 54-08 is going to be my "go to" wedge for all but a few of the flop shots that need to sit quick, and the full shot at about 90-95 yds, 

Hi Jesse

I carry a 52 and 56 but it don't have a real go-tp club...

For me, taking a clunb always depends on the lie, green pin position and other things.