Related Founders Club information

Which Of These Wedges Would You Choose

*dpostel said: My First Post, Ahh!! Hi there all, I have been lurking on the board since I started playing this past July and I have really gotten hooked on the game. I am at a crossroad right now. My brother in law fixed me up with the best set of golf clubs a beginner could want. He gave me a 3-PW set of Tommy Armour 845's along with the Tommy Armour Black Leather Tour Bag to match. Oh!! did I mention that they were FREE!! Like I said, best beginner set you could ask for. I searched high and low for a putter and tried probably a hundred of them at Golfsmith. I ended up with an Odyssey SRT-2 2-ball putter. I am still using two borrowed hybrids one 19* and one 22*. Oh my irons also came with a fairly used Vokey 56* Wedge. I dont currently own a driver. I took one lesson with a pro after reading a bunch of articles and I have only played 5 rounds of 18 holes where I kept score on my own, the other times have been scrambles and 9 hole rounds. But I listed all of my scores on Golflink and it rated my handicap to be a 34. I was glad that it wasn't maxed out at the 36. So my dilema is this. I have realized how important the short game is and I was wanting a decent set of wedges GW SW and LW. I had my eye on the Adams Tom Watson 3 pack of wedges , but then I saw some other ones by Maltby , and some others by Hireko Golf. I tried to post links to each, but since its my first post. The Maltby's come in a pak and you have to build them, but the price looks good. I am trying to stay under 100 bucks for the three wedges, if you had to buy three wedges, which one would you recommend and why? Thanking you in advance for any input.......

x*milo said: Well, I've own two sets of the Adams Tom Watson wedges, and I can assure you they are a sure buy for a beginner. For around $30 a piece you can't go wrong, and you are buying from a well known golf company like Adams. YEs, they don't spin like Vokeys, but you won't notice such until you get much better in your game and you would have to change your wedges by hen any way....

l*mpalong said: First of all.... WELCOME!! :thumbs up::thumbs up: My goodness!!! A set of 845s to start?? You are one lucky dude!! Those TA's were some great irons. They will take your game just as far as you want to go! Wedges.... Wedges are almost a personal as putters. To some extent, you need to be mindful of the bounce angles and how they fit your typical playing conditions. Hard pan or hard sand... low bounce. Plush fairways or soft sand... higher bounce angle. And, if you like your 845s irons, do you want wedges that have similar blade design so it's an easier transition or do you want something that looks entirely different? These are all things you need to run through your mind. As a beginning player, you can take more shots off your scorecard by honing your short game and anything else. You have a good putter. You have a good set of irons. Get a good set of wedges. If it were me, I'd find the used bin at a Golf Galaxy or Golfsmith and pick up some Vokey's or Clevelands or TM RAC's. I think you would find those would come closer to being an even transition from your 845s irons. The Maltby's can be a little "unique" design wise. You can purchase them assembled at Golf Galaxy or Dicks. Personally, I would have difficulty "falling in love" with the larger clubface and different bounce design. The Adams TW set is a good buy. The couple I picked up in the pro shop just did not have as well balanced a feel as some of the more "pro-line" wedges. Also keep in mind TA made some nice 845s wedges. The 60 degree 845s wedge was an awesome lob wedge. It laid open enough that you could swear it would pop the ball straight up in the air. A quick check of ebay might turn up actual 845s wedges that would match your set of irons... for a pittance. Your 845s don't have a really strong pitching wedge. I think your pitching wedge is something like 48 degrees. You may just want to add two wedges instead of three. That would take some of the guess work out of which wedge to use for a specific distance/purpose. Lots of decisions. Again, you need wedges that YOU have conficence in more than anything. The goal is to get the ball close enough to the hole that 2-ball will make a lot of one-putts.

P* Jayhawk said: If you go down to try them out to see what you like, I would also take a look at the Clevelands, where you can find many of the older models for around $50 a piece from most retailers I have seen. Have seen the CG10, CG11, and my favorite the 588's for around $50 at times. They were second on my list of wedges, and that was when comparing them at about $100 a piece. You really want to swing and demo wedges first prior to making a decision. For examples, Vokey while considered one of the best wedges is last on my list because they just feel to light for my taste. When I tried the older Watson's, they felt the same. For some this may mean they are a steal to feel like a Vokey at less than a 1/3 of the cost. To me it just meant they were right above the Vokey at the bottom of my list. So with that in mind, if I were looking at lower priced wedges, I would obviously prefer to only buy 2 Clevelands for the same price as 3 Watsons then pick another up later if I need. 2 wedges I have confidence in would be much better than 3 options I don't like to use. Although the Watson's may be what you prefer and a steal at that price.

D*vid Hillman said: Quote: Originally Posted by limpalong Also keep in mind TA made some nice 845s wedges. The 60 degree 845s wedge was an awesome lob wedge. It laid open enough that you could swear it would pop the ball straight up in the air. A quick check of ebay might turn up actual 845s wedges that would match your set of irons... for a pittance. Here's two 845 wedges going for $9.95 right now...Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot Wedge Golf Club - eBay (item 220297456578 end time Oct-23-08 22:20:32 PDT) There are 46 TA wedges in total...eBay ? Clubs and items on eBay.com. Find IT on eBay.

*dpostel said: The only wedge besides my PW that I have is the Vokey 56* that I use for all sand and flop and greenside chips. It looks pretty beat up. How bad of shape does a wedge have to be before its usefullness is done. The one I have has several nicks and dings on it, and I am not real picky about my gear, but I do like for my stuff to be clean and not all beat up, so should I keep the beat up 56* Vokey and just find a 52* Vokey, or should I trade in the 56*, or get it refurbished (not sure if anyone does that) and then go for a set? I did like the recommendation about just getting two wedges to start and not all three, that makes things a little easier on the pocket book and you can get two really good wedges instead of bottom of the line ones.

F*TC1TY said: Wedges will take a beating, as they are pretty close to the MOST USED clubs in your bag. I'd personally say a wedge is no good once the grooves start getting worn down, and a sweetspot mark made on them. Or once they are flattened and worn down from dirt/sand/ect and not giving you the spin your wanting, and the bite effect on the ball any more. Some people get new wedges every year, other keep them for quite a while. Some even re-sharpen the grooves. I personally wouldn't go that route, as it's not really worth it, IMO. You really should try out the wedges before you buy. Swing them, and if you can, hit them in the store. Don't break the bank on buying the wedges, but honestly I think new wedges will give you the best bang for the buck.. Most used wedges are like your vokey.. used and used well. If you find a wedge that still has deep grooves and feels good, by all means buy it up!! I'd honestly get a 52* and a 56*, and I'd skip out on the 60*. Most high-handicaps can't hit the 60 very well, and freak out at the amount of loft. Some people like my playing partner, LOVE their 60* and use it for everything and deloft it if they need more distance. The Tom Watson wedges new, and some used Vokeys, or Clevelands, or TM RAC, or some of the more known and reliable wedges would be a great bet if they are in good condition.

St*nters said: A couple of options within your budgetNEW ADAMS GOLF WATSON PVD GAP SAND & LOB 3-WEDGE SET - eBay (item 250313304956 end time Oct-29-08 18:03:42 PDT) That's a good dealMaltby Golfworks CER GW+SW+LW DG S300 steel-NEW!! - eBay (item 200264035267 end time Nov-14-08 12:32:39 PST) Not so sure about these - maybe others can comment but seems a reasonable option