[swam]

I'm looking for a gap wedge. 52 degree. i want something quality, that doesn't cost a lot of cash.

Looking at:
-Cleveland CG11 Satin
-Taylormade Rac Chrome
-Taylormade Rac TP Satin

any suggestions.

[Pepperturbo]

My suggestion to you is the same as it is to my teen son... learn to use your PW, SW and LW well enough that a gap isn't needed. As he hits the ball longer he's playing longer tees, so a longer club is the better option .. but that's just the 2cents from someone playing to a low index. Hit'em straight

But, to answer your question look into Scratch wedges on ebay

[langlowe]

Tried CG11's and didn't care for them but that is a personal preference thing. Can't tell you about the Rac. Even though they aren't on your list I do love the Callaway X Forged.

[funkyfedora]

The Rac was okay but just wasn't the right club for me... I have a nickent arc that I am in love with...

[jcshil]

Heard many good things about the Nickent ARC. Since you're not looking for something to generate a ton of spin, I would throw the Mizuno MP-T series out there. Comes in 51*, not 52*, but it's been the only club I can't throw out of my bag. Consistent, forged, predictable, classic shape - all in all, a great club.

[Diesel]

vokey... $100 isn't expensive when it comes to a quality wedge...

[woodmont]

The Cleveland CG12 DSG+RTG is a great wedge, when they say it has versatility they mean it. Nice penetrating ball flight, but you can open it up and play a high soft landing shot. I hit a full gap wedge 125 ish and when I open the sucker up it just stops dead at about 110ish.

[Yepyukon]

Pepperturbo, on Jun 24 2009, 12:41 PM, said:

My suggestion to you is the same as it is to my teen son... learn to use your PW, SW and LW well enough that a gap isn't needed. As he hits the ball longer he's playing longer tees, so a longer club is the better option .. but that's just the 2cents from someone playing to a low index. Hit'em straight

But, to answer your question look into Scratch wedges on ebay

My only worry about that would be: which do you have more shots into the green from? 220 yards or 120 yards? The game is played from about 140 in.

There are a few things that I would like to know. You are looking for a 52* wedge. Is that because that is the normal gap wedge degree? Do you play other wedges? What degree are they? What degree is your PW? Do you want forgiveness or spin from your GW? Traditional blade style or CB? Will you use outside of the fairway shot?

[Bones01gt]

Yepyukon, on Jun 25 2009, 10:36 PM, said:

Pepperturbo, on Jun 24 2009, 12:41 PM, said:

My suggestion to you is the same as it is to my teen son... learn to use your PW, SW and LW well enough that a gap isn't needed. As he hits the ball longer he's playing longer tees, so a longer club is the better option .. but that's just the 2cents from someone playing to a low index. Hit'em straight

But, to answer your question look into Scratch wedges on ebay

My only worry about that would be: which do you have more shots into the green from? 220 yards or 120 yards? The game is played from about 140 in.

There are a few things that I would like to know. You are looking for a 52* wedge. Is that because that is the normal gap wedge degree? Do you play other wedges? What degree are they? What degree is your PW? Do you want forgiveness or spin from your GW? Traditional blade style or CB? Will you use outside of the fairway shot?

I play a 52* gap wedge. With my PW being 48* and my SW being 56*, that's a big yardage gap between clubs. It definitely fills a need.

I use my 52* ALOT!!! I chip with it more than any other club, almost exclusively. I can lock back and make it check or soften my hands and make it release. It's a very versatile club.

By the way, my wedges are Bridgestone WC Design. Excellent wedges that can be had relatively cheap.

[funkyfedora]

Bones01gt, on Jun 25 2009, 11:23 PM, said:

Yepyukon, on Jun 25 2009, 10:36 PM, said:

Pepperturbo, on Jun 24 2009, 12:41 PM, said:

My suggestion to you is the same as it is to my teen son... learn to use your PW, SW and LW well enough that a gap isn't needed. As he hits the ball longer he's playing longer tees, so a longer club is the better option .. but that's just the 2cents from someone playing to a low index. Hit'em straight

But, to answer your question look into Scratch wedges on ebay

My only worry about that would be: which do you have more shots into the green from? 220 yards or 120 yards? The game is played from about 140 in.

There are a few things that I would like to know. You are looking for a 52* wedge. Is that because that is the normal gap wedge degree? Do you play other wedges? What degree are they? What degree is your PW? Do you want forgiveness or spin from your GW? Traditional blade style or CB? Will you use outside of the fairway shot?

I play a 52* gap wedge. With my PW being 48* and my SW being 56*, that's a big yardage gap between clubs. It definitely fills a need.

I use my 52* ALOT!!! I chip with it more than any other club, almost exclusively. I can lock back and make it check or soften my hands and make it release. It's a very versatile club.

By the way, my wedges are Bridgestone WC Design. Excellent wedges that can be had relatively cheap.

I use it for chipping like you do. Its the most versatile in my bag.

[atlanta golfer]

Why wouldn't you add a gap wedge that is either the same as your existing full set, or else add a gap wedge that is the same as your existing higher lofted wedges? Why add a third brand and style into the mix?

[tags18]

the new victory red wedges are a very pleasant surprise. grooves seem the last a while.