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Any scratch guys use a 56 degree as their highest lofted wedge? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing wedges. WRXer ‘MrYank’ kicks off the thread by explaining his thinking in using a 56-degree wedge as his highest lofted option, saying:
“Been debating this for a while. Use a 56 for 99% of shots around the green, and the 60 basically only for bunker shots, but I feel like I can get similar results with 56. The MG3 TW 56 grind is as versatile as I’ve seen and feels like opening up the blade has effectively the same playability/purpose as a 60. Could see the same logic for M/D grind, C grind, etc…
Anyone game a versatile 56 + nothing above that?”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and experiences in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Nessism: “A “scratch guy,” if they truly deserve the denotation, could play just about any clubs and score well. That said, very few players on that level wouldn’t carry a lob wedge of some sort. Bottom line, play what you are comfortable with. It doesn’t matter what others use, scratch or otherwise.”
- Hammergolf: “The best wedge player in the history of the game only used a 56*. Seve.”
- jomatty: “There are plenty of tour players that use a 58 as their highest lofted wedge, so it is difficult for me to believe that you need more than that to play on fast greens.”
- llamont: “My good friend carried a 56* wedge as his highest lofted club. He was close to scratch/passed the PAT/and he was in the PGA apprentice program at one point. Younger guy too…. He learned the game from old-timers who didn’t encourage the lob wedge.”
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From the Forums: How are you liking TaylorMade’s Qi10 fairway woods?
In our forums, our members have been discussing TaylorMade’s new Qi10 fairway woods. WRXer ‘ace036’ plans on testing them in the next few weeks, saying: “from how they look from address and frame the ball is much more appealing to my eye versus my current Paradym fairway woods.” And our members have been sharing their positive feedback in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Edwardsr: “I got fit into the Qi10 core model with Ventus TR Black 8X and it’s absolutely amazing for me.During the fitting with my 12-15 swings with it, it was the most efficient combo I’ve ever tested, tons of 1.48 smash and 3 or 4 1.49 smash (which I don’t think I’ve ever gotten on 3 wood on a launch monitor).”
- MiloMalt: “No complaints and so far only high praise for my Qi10 Tour 3 and 5 wood. I’m getting great numbers and a nice penetrating ball flight with great height whereas with my old TSi2 4 wood it was spinny and ballooning and short because of that.”
- courcy75: “The Qi10 Tour 3 wood I just put in play has been outstanding for me. Finally found something I like as much as the 07 burner tp.”
Entire Thread: “From the Forums: How are you liking TaylorMade’s Qi10 fairway woods?”
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/26/24): Cobra Dark Speed X 7-wood
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Cobra Dark Speed X 7-wood.
From the seller: (@Rose Park): “Head only with headcover. $225 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Cobra Dark Speed X 7-wood
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Bettinardi launches first-generation CB24, MB24 irons
We spotted them on the PGA Tour at the Arnold Palmer Invitational; now they’re heading to retail. Bettinardi Golf today announced its first generation irons: Bettinardi CB24 and MB24 irons.
We’ve seen the veteran putter maker dabble in wedges in the past, but this is the first time Bob Bettinardi and company have set their sites on the widest portion of the golf bag.
“Since I founded the company, the focus has been on crafting the finest equipment in the golf industry for professionals and amateurs alike, and our putters have embodied that belief for 25 years,” said Bob Bettinardi, Founder and CEO of Bettinardi Golf. “I’ve always dreamed of expanding beyond the short game, and now that dream has become a reality. You can feel the decades of expertise and the years of research that went into each head, and we can’t wait to finally bring them to market.”
2024 Bettinardi irons: Key technology
One-piece co-forged solid body: Bettinardi co-forges the 1025 carbon steel chassis with the interior iron components in a bid to deliver superb feel and feedback.
Tri-material construction: Military-grade CMC (ceramic matrix composite) plus high-density tungsten plus forged carbon steel. Bettinardi has balanced these elements to deliver forgiveness in a forged iron and achieve desired weight profiles as well as consistency between irons.
Progressive CG: Bettinardi tweaks the positioning of tungsten and CMC elements in each iron. Accordingly, longer irons (lower CG) are easier to launch, and shorter irons (higher CG) deliver a more penetrating flight with controlled spin.
Bettinardi irons: Additional model details
Bettinardi MB24 irons: Bettinardi’s tour blade features a thin topline and muscleback design. Weighting and feel were the focus in these experts’ tools. The company incorporated its signature honeycomb milling on the rear of the club (and does the same in the cavity of the CB24).
Bettinardi CB24 irons: Bettinardi sought to unite classic design with modern engineering in its CB24 irons. Forged feel meets a progressive cavity with perimeter weighting. Easier launching and more forgiving than their MB24 brethren.
Pricing, specs, availability
- Price: $1,600/set
- Pre-order: March 26
- At dealers/Studio B: April 5 (internationally late April)
CB24 irons will be available in left-handed models as well, which will ship in late June. Bettinardi will offer a range of shaft and grip options.
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Glenn
Jul 6, 2022 at 9:09 pm
It’ll depend on where the gaps are in their set and where they feel most comfortable in their scoring zone. Anyone who chooses to bump and run a 7 iron will obviously have less wedges than someone who flies it all the way.
ChipNRun
Jul 5, 2022 at 7:12 pm
My wife and I were playing at a golf resort a couple of years back. While practicing my sort game in the evening, I met two golfers from the local small-college team. I noticed that both had 56* as their highest lofted wedge.
I asked one guy how it worked out. He said, “I don’t go after sucker pins, so I don’t shortside myself. Why would I need a lob wedge?”
Chuck
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:45 pm
Rocco Mediate.
His highest-lifted wedge has been 56 his entire career.
I didn’t know it at the time; I was part of a group talking with Rocco about clubs and looking through his bag. I noticed the 56 — and no lob wedge — and said jokingly, “Man, you are OLD school!” Rocco was completely unamused
Imafitter
Jul 3, 2022 at 8:19 pm
I carry a 54° & 58°, using the 56° 99% of the time. I only pull out the 58° if in the sand next to the pin or need to flop over a bunker/water needing a fast stop with no green or a fast downhill to work with.
Luke
Jul 3, 2022 at 2:47 pm
I can hit a flop just fine with a 54,.my gap. Not sure what my sand w is? I’m a 14 HC so scared to death of the Lob w
Jim
Jul 2, 2022 at 1:41 am
Lol….of course!!!
69* didnt even become a thing until about 1991/2
Lob wedges were unheard of pre 90’s.
Sand wedge would be your most lofted and 56 degrees.
We learnt to open the blade and belly out the bounce at address.
We never had issues.