shopping for a lob wedge....anything i need to know?
04-27-2005, 09:51 PM
#1
Since i'm giving this **** up to concentrate on golf, i've picked up a sweet new golf bag, and after hte first round of the year, decided i need a lob wedge.
Is there anything i should know about then before i go shopping for one??? as for handicap i dunno....first round of hte year i shot 17 over....hopefully get down to around 10ish or so.
Is there anything i should know about then before i go shopping for one??? as for handicap i dunno....first round of hte year i shot 17 over....hopefully get down to around 10ish or so.
04-27-2005, 10:18 PM
#2
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 255
Lob wedges are hard to hit. The low bounce and minimal striking surface (due to the high loft) make it easy to skull. I had one and it was too inconsistent - I no longer carry it in my bag. I prefer my gap wedge or my sand wedge, depending on the lie. If I need to pop it up a bit more, I will open up the face slightly and open my stance slightly to compensate. It is rare you truly need to pop something up that high and land that soft. I shoot high 80's for reference. I would recommend a utility club or 7 wood to replace your 3 iron. It'll save you more strokes.
04-28-2005, 09:59 AM
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Theres not really much to buying golf clubs I dont think. Of course like anything, you get what you pay for. I think that it's wise to hit a few different wedges first and then choose the one that you like the best, and that fits your budget. I think its a mistake to buy any clubs before you actually get to use them.
04-28-2005, 10:57 AM
#5
Yeah...i'm pretty straight forward....wasn't much into screwing around.
Went in, asked the difference, they had $190 wedge, $170, $140, and then a $30
asked him the difference....he explained they'd both work, but it's just the materials that differ. Higher end, are usually softer, get a lil more action on the ball.
Needless to say, i walked out with the $140 club, which was a taylor made....#3 on the tour. I trust it'll treat me right. I should hopefully not suck so much around the green now and have a hope. Now if i could only learn how to put, i'd be golden.
Went in, asked the difference, they had $190 wedge, $170, $140, and then a $30
asked him the difference....he explained they'd both work, but it's just the materials that differ. Higher end, are usually softer, get a lil more action on the ball.
Needless to say, i walked out with the $140 club, which was a taylor made....#3 on the tour. I trust it'll treat me right. I should hopefully not suck so much around the green now and have a hope. Now if i could only learn how to put, i'd be golden.
04-28-2005, 02:40 PM
#8
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,024
If you truly want to be good around the greens, you'll need to learn to use all your clubs to your advantage. Its a lot easier chipping with say a 7 iron than a lob wedge. The faster you can get the ball on the ground, the closer you will be able to get to the hole. If you cant use your putter, keep thinking of higher irons until you find one that fits the shot. Lob wedges are best used for say 'trouble' situations when you need to get it up high and not roll a lot.
04-29-2005, 10:47 AM
#10
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 255
Jmac - ditto, what I said above. Smart man.
coulter - I agree. Its easier to bump and run than flop. My putts are generally in the 36 range per round. If I could shave that a bit, my score would improve more than employing a lob wedge.
coulter - I agree. Its easier to bump and run than flop. My putts are generally in the 36 range per round. If I could shave that a bit, my score would improve more than employing a lob wedge.
