Wedge...lie loft and length!

Unfollow Thread

By Adam B

  • 0 Likes
  • 6 Replies
  1. Adam B

    Adam B

    Hi all I know this topic has been spoken about time and time again but I was hoping for some specific advice on wedge fitting

    I currently play 716 ap1's 4-w +w2 (52*) and 56/60 sm6 wedges.

    I'm looking at buying a wedge to fill the gap between my 43* pitching wedge and my 52 degree. I would prefer an sm6 as I prefer the flight and control I get with my other 2

    First I'm torn between a 46 or a 48 to plug the 9* gap. Or do I bend one to 47?

    Then I'm wondering about the lie angle and shaft model/ length. I'm really looking at getting this club for full shots. My irons at 2* upright and it seems the general idea is not to have the wedges' lie angle to match the set. As I am looking to play a full shot with this club would I be better off having it 2 degree upright with matching shaft (stiff dynalite gold xp)

    Many thanks for your help! :)

  2. LBazzard

    LBazzard
    Essex

    I believe years ago that the standard loft for a pitch was 48 :-). Having a 9* gap is going to be a problem. Does sm6 not offer one in this range? Also, and this is only my personal preference, I play my 47, 52 and 57 at the same length, but progressively heaveier swing weights, which really helps me be much more consistent in my short game.
  3. Darron K

    Darron K
    Fate, TX

    The ideal solution for you is to get fit from a Certified Titleist Fitter as they can get the numbers and put the right club in your hands.
  4. Robert L

    Robert L
    Hayward, CA

    I don't understand how you have this large gap if you say you have 4-W + W2. On the AP1 specs page, you have P @ 43*, W @ 47*, and W2 @ 52*.
  5. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    I have the gap wedge (W) to the same set which is a 47* and it a great club. One of my favorite clubs. It seems you already have the gap club you need. With all those irons, a putter and a driver, that only leaves room for one more club. Do you carry a fairway or a hybrid. (14 club rule).
  6. Adam B

    Adam B

    Sorry I meant P. I haven't got w1. Thanks all for your input!
  7. Brett J

    Brett J
    Charleston, SC

    Something else to consider between the 46 and 48 is the bounce angle. If you bend the 46 1° weaker to 47 you will increase the bounce 1° & if you bend the 48 1° stronger you will decrease bounce.

    I did something very similar to what your talking about when I got fit for my irons. My iron setup stops at 9 and I got a 46° SM5 bent to 47° as my PW with the shaft to match my irons cut 0.25" shorter than my 9. Also, all my wedges have been bent 2° upright to match my irons and I have loved the results. I've noticed the 2° upright has helped the most on full shots.

    Good luck!

Please login to post a comment.

Sign In

Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet?

Sign Up

Find a golf store near me