Looking to add another wedge to my golf bag...***UPDATE*** New wedge in bag!

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: edro13
The degree doesn't matter. Just get one that you can get used to. My favorite wedge is a Lynx sandwedge from like the 70's. I got it at a garage sale for $1. I have just gotten used to it and I am pretty good on my short game. I use it more than my Titleist DCI sandwedge that came with my set.

The degree most assuredly matters, it matters to a HUGE degree. Iron sets are gapped a specific way to maintain proper spacing in the distance each will fly on a full swing. With a normal 4* gap in loft and 1/2" in shaft length between clubs, most people will have 10-14 yards in between each club. You don't want to have a 3 yard gap between your 9-iron and PW and a 40 yard gap between your PW and SW whicj can easily happen if you don't pay attention to proper loft spacing. The 54-56* loft for the sand wedge didn't happen by accident, it's done that way on purpose to maintain the right gap.

 

[DingDingDao]

Originally posted by: NivekC4

Originally posted by: DingDingDao
thanks for the input guys, I think I'll shop around for a 56 deg. wedge... :beer:

I agree ... i added a Cleveland 56 degree wedge to my bag and I looovvveee it 🙂

Here's one on sale

hope it helps!

Saw that this morning...looks pretty tempting.

Out of complete curiosity, I noticed that some clubmakers use a finish that's designed "to rust over time, a look preferred by many PGA tour pros." What's the deal with this? Does it actually oxidize and rust? How does it look?

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: DingDingDao

Originally posted by: NivekC4

Originally posted by: DingDingDao
thanks for the input guys, I think I'll shop around for a 56 deg. wedge... :beer:

I agree ... i added a Cleveland 56 degree wedge to my bag and I looovvveee it 🙂

Here's one on sale

hope it helps!

Saw that this morning...looks pretty tempting.

Out of complete curiosity, I noticed that some clubmakers use a finish that's designed "to rust over time, a look preferred by many PGA tour pros." What's the deal with this? Does it actually oxidize and rust? How does it look?

It's not a finish that's designed to rust, it merely lacks a finish designed to inhibit rust. Most irons are chromed or otherwise protected so that the bare metal doesn't oxidize. The "raw" finish is unchromed and the bare metal will rust slightly. It gives the club a dull, non-glare look, which many people like. If you want to see what it looks like do a search on "Cleveland RTG" on e-bay. There should be plenty of pics to show clubs in varying stages of rusting.

 

[DingDingDao]

Update in first post :thumbsup: