What Vokey wedge to best match with my 56 degree?

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By Larry B

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  1. Larry B

    Larry B

    I have a 56.14 SM5  sand wedge with an F grind. I just recently re-shafted the club to match my AP1 graphite irons. In that set I have 6 iron through 52  degree wedge. I like the feel of the 56 with the graphite shaft. My dilemma is to find another SM 5 wedge that will give me the best results on short chips around the green. I struggle with wedge play and especially on short chips when the ball is sitting down in higher grass or on uneven lies. My typical miss is to dig into the ground with the leading edge. Sometimes I double hit the ball. The AP1 52 W doesn't work so well for me on chip shots.Would a 52 or 60 Vokey work better for me & with what bounce / grind? Or would I be better off using a 58 for the short chips & sand shots too as I don't have room in my bag to add a 60?  I'm from Florida & play on mostly medium to softer conditions due to all the rain we get down here.

  2. Ben A

    Ben A
    Los Gatos, CA

    Take this with a grain of salt, as it's my own, non-pro, recommendation, but... this is the strongest part of my game. 

    I would use (and do in that condition) a 60-08 M wedge with the face open and shaft leaning slightly forward. Take smaller swings, and swing through it. I actually use varying swings with my 60 almost always within 80 yards. I may not on some fluffy lies, but other than that, I can do anything with this club. By far my favorite club.

    If you try this and find you are digging underneath it and not making solid contact, try moving your feet closer together (or touching). Try a more open stance. Lots of things to try, but I've found if you dig, it's because you're swaying back and you can't with that shot. No room for error. 

    Lots of different ways to play shots like this, and you have to find one that works for you. 

    A great book to read for ideas is the Pelz Short Game Bible. 

  3. Larry B

    Larry B

    Thanks for the recommendation. I'll give it a try.

  4. James B

    James B
    Fresno, CA

    Sounds like you need something with higher bounce and a K-grind Vokey if you are digging too much.  But like the post above, if you are not technically sound, you will dig any wedge.

    To help me from not digging, I like to keep my hands behind the ball and open the face a bit.  This ensures that the bounce of the club is what is hitting the ground.  If you do this correctly you can swing it over and over and never dig.  Also see what you lower body is doing.  Try to keep the weight forward on a solid base, no lateral movement.  

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