With so much to consider when it comes to wedge play, both in terms of equipment and technique, we reached out to pelz, whos rated by golf digest as one of the top20 golf instructors in the world, for some of his thoughts on wedges, including clevelands new rtx3. Hwedge golf sells a set of newly designed hybrid wedges in 50. The wedges have a one piece bent construction of 0. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. Golf instruction article on the different types and names of golf club wedges from pga professional mark blakemore. Looking good on the golf course never hurt anybodys game either. A four wedge system would typically consist of a pitching wedge, a gap wedge, a sand wedge and a lob wedge. For clubtest 2017, our 40 testers evaluated nine wedges at world golf village resort in st. A sand wedge is a type of golf club with a specialized design intended to help the player play the ball from soft lies such as sand bunkers. Imagine picking out the perfect golf wedge and seeing instant improvement on the. Generous size is compatible with all models of tablets. Sep 02, 2016 this book, the modern version of fords book, starts with brandon stooksbury, a pga instructor from macon, georgia, with a wealth of short game brains. I strongly believe that endos best ever were the severely under appreciated onoff sforged irons. Hwedge golf is a passionate golf company with a patent on the face forward hybrid wedge design.
Many golf apparel brands have transformed into lifestyle brands and their clothes can be worn for many occassions. Free custom fitting expert advice by pga pros over 120 uk stores price. Clevelands most tour authentic wedge ever, tailored to the needs of their tour staff. The wedge book by brandon stooksbury is a great place to start. You will dramatically increase your win ratio and add satisfied clients to your book of business by researching a potential client, building rapport, and discovering the clients inner dissatisfaction in the current relationship. May 19, 2017 for clubtest 2017, our 40 testers evaluated nine wedges at world golf village resort in st. Before the 1930s, youd be in a lot of trouble in the bunkers, but thanks to a clever golfer, we now have the modern sand. Browse the wide selection golf club wedges at golf galaxy. Heck, just last week i played troon north golf club and hit. You never get the same shot twice in a row on a golf course unless you just put one out of bounds.
Depending on the size and shape of the wedge s head it performs certain types of shots well, or not so well. Everything about the t7s is graduated so theres loft. Determining the loft and amount of wedges that a player will carry is a simple task. Stooksburys advice has been proven in the highest levels of competitive golf. Introducing the wedge, by cleveland golf, a firstofitskind reference book analyzing wedge technology and development huntington beach, ca january 24, 2017 cleveland golf, focused on where scoring matters and a global leader in wedge innovation since 1979, is proud to introduce the wedge, by cleveland golf, a firstofitskind reference book analyzing wedge technology. As a class, wedges have the highest lofts, the shortest shafts, and the heaviest clubheads of the irons. Your lob wedge is killing your golf game golftec scramble. Golf apparel is not just for the avid golfer anymore. This book details wedge history, how wedges work, how you can play your best with. Golf digest has narrowed the list to a nifty top 50, standouts that arent so much the best ever but a wellrounded collection that every golfer should read for the combination of golf knowledge. If you really love the game, you appreciate a good read, and not just the kind your caddie gives you.
Miles kimball wedge book pillow props your book or tablet up close and at the perfect reading level. Golf channel school of golf hosts martin hall and blair oneal discuss the wedge book by cleveland golf. The slightly concave sole has a phil mickelsoninspired grind, designed to boost playability by helping you get the leading edge further under the ball before it leaves the clubface for extra control. The fast and simple way to access the complete rules of golf, or find out if your clubs and balls conform to the rules. Callaway golf callaway golf wedges page 1 mr topes golf. We offer a variety of golf wedges in many different lofts, from 42. We love the game and enjoy immensely helping golfers improve. Depending on the golfer and course conditions, a variety of bounce options could be ideal. And now, with the wedge bookand a month or so of practiceyou can take it to your course. The first thing you noticed about the xe1 was the size of the face and the 65degree loft. Buy new and used xe1 the ultimate wedge from the best golf shop. Martin hall discusses the wedge by cleveland golf youtube.
The definitive golf wedge buying guide must read before you. I cant wait to ask brandon what percentage of the game he thinks is the short game. Coming september to the all new bridgestone golf j015 series the new j015 line up consists of a. In the wedge book, brandon stooksbury cuts through the confusion and provides you a clear, straightforward plan to build your short game from the smallest. This book, the modern version of fords book, starts with brandon stooksbury, a pga instructor from macon, georgia, with a wealth of short game brains. Wedges archives page 3 of 9 tourspecgolf golf blog.
Golfers everywhere are looking for the fast track to a better short game. Save even more at rock bottom when you bundle your wedges into one great deal. Choose pitching wedges, gap or approach wedges, sand wedges and lob wedges. Truth be told, i take more pride in my wedge play its the. The wedge by bestselling author, randy schwantz, shows insurance sales professionals how to create the wedge sales culture, establish a proactive services sales culture, and create wedges between you and the competition. Wedge book pillow reading pillow foam wedge miles kimball.
This club is so easy to use in thick grass and sand, you might actually want to miss the green. Yup the ones that are almost 5 years old, for me the light trailing edge relief combined with the leading edge grind and compact size take the cake. Practical golf is an honest resource for the everyday golfer who is looking to enjoy the game more, and find ways to improve learn more the book 101 mistakes all golfers make is your complete guide to golf. Find the latest golf news from all the major tours and updates from around the world. New taylormade ef r series chrome 5209 wedgeproject x 5. Takes you deep into clevelands process, from concept to completion, for creating the finest and most coveted wedges in golf. Callaway big bertha lob wedge 58 deg rch 75i graphite regular flex 67218g. I wrote the text and catherine hollingworth, who ive worked with before, did the design. Ive been known for my entire career as the guy with the smooth, powerful swing. Spin performance all wedge grooves wear out over time. Check out what they had to say about each club to find the perfect wedge for your game.
Veel golfers kiezen voor een vokey wedge van titleist, dit is al langere tijd een. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Golf wedges american golf golf clubs, golf equipment. Short game shots in your golf game dont have to be complicatedunless youre getting. Uptodate leaderboard information, instruction videos and more. With modified soles for cutting through sand, mud, and the tall grass of the rough, golf wedge clubs are designed to lob your ball out of those sticky situations most golfers inevitably find themselves in. New taylormade ef r series chrome 5209 wedge project x 5. The sand wedge sw is traditionally set at 56, maybe 58 degrees. Ernie elss fourstep plan to stick wedges from any distance. Following a golf instruction sabbatical, of sortsyears where stooksbury shadowed some of the great short game minds in the sportan authentic guide for wedge development was conceived.
Improve your short game with the best golf wedges for men. The black magic golf wedge is the best golf wedge, sand wedge, loft wedge, pitching wedge on the market. Jul 20, 2014 i strongly believe that endos best ever were the severely under appreciated onoff sforged irons. This includes inspecting every groove on every vokey wedge head, and taking the extra step to apply a localized face heat treatment that doubles the groove durability. A centre of gravity within 2mm of the centre of the face most are between 58mm towards the heel improves both feel and shot dispersion, which is well worth remembering if you could do with improving accuracy. Youll gain a deeper understanding of how a wedge works, what goes into making a great wedge and why being fit for wedges is an investment in lower scores. As a class, wedges have the highest lofts, the shortest. Callaway engineers have teamed with famed golf teacher hank haney to build the sure out wedge. This allows you to select the appropriate ones to fit the lay of the book. This is exactly why i came up with my wedge test, and it has me hitting more precise. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. An owners manual for your short game stooksbury, brandon, rudy, matthew, oliver, tim on.
An owners manual for your short game kindle edition. At least, according to all the ads on golf channel. Josh takes full responsibility for not shooting a wide screen video hell do better next time. Gene sarazen won the 1932 british and us open tournaments with a new club he had invented that was specialized for sand play. A lob wedge, also known as a lofted wedge or an lwedge, is a wedge used in the sport of golf. You should know the first mizuno wedge to use boron in the mix, and they reckon for the t7s it makes the grooves more durable so you get sharper performance for longer. Youve lost 2,500 rpm of spin if your wedge is from 2017.
Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate. Therefore, its probably a good idea to practice different shots in succession on the range. With the amount of shots taken within 100 yards in a typical round of golf, its easy to see why wedges are so important to your game. The wedge offers a powerful, proven technique to distinguish you from the incumbent agent and help you win new business.
This club was going to eliminate fat chips and pitches and was guaranteed to get you out of the bunker in one try. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased. Brandon stooksbury golf coaching macon georgia golf. Callaway big bertha lob wedge 60 deg graphite a senior flex right. New taylormade ef spin groove r series tour grind carbon steel chrome 5209 bounce wedge steel shaft project x 5. One of the best arrangements for book display is to use a set of wedges of varying sizes and angles. You will dramatically increase your win ratio and add satisfied clients to your book of business by researching a potential client, building rapport, and discovering the. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online single golf clubs store. At titleist, we make every effort to deliver the best performance and quality.
Jul 18, 2008 the slightly concave sole has a phil mickelsoninspired grind, designed to boost playability by helping you get the leading edge further under the ball before it leaves the clubface for extra control. In the sport of golf, a wedge is a subset of the iron family of golf clubs designed for special use situations. The tour preferred wedge comes stock with a kbs tour v shaft and golf pride. The 50 golf books every golfer should read golf digest. Titleists first forged wedge for the japan market, 2012s vokey forged was perhaps one of the best selling wedges here. The approach wedge aw is viewed as your gap wedge to fill in the gap between pitching wedge and sand wedge. Those two arrangements are common, but personal preferences may vary widely. Designed to produce higher shots than a standard wedge can at same or better distance, while virtually eliminating shanks and chunking shots.
The new way to hit your wedges james sieckmann golf academy. The right wedges are essential to saving strokes and lowering your score. Get the wedge with the proper bounce angle low, standard or high. We offer a thorough selection of the best clubs from the golf worlds top manufactures, including cleveland, titleist vokey wedges, mizuno, callaway, wilson, ping and many others. Mar 09, 2016 golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers.
Short game shots in your golf game dont have to be complicatedunless youre getting all kinds of conflicting information about technique and strategy. The gap wedge is usually somewhere around 52 degrees and named appropriately, as it fills the gap 48 56 between the pitching wedge and the sand wedge. The independent wedge design allows you to move each wedge to achieve different angles of support. Ill set that right there and explain the traditional wedges. Try and buy the latest golf wedges at europes largest golf retailer. Whats the difference between an aw and sw golf club. Improve your short game for less with a huge selection of discount golf wedges from rock bottom golf. Agrind is on a role with recent releases like their new 440cc driver and this black oxide limited wedge, they. Our wide selection of golf wedges leads the way online in terms of completeness and variety. In the wedge book, brandon stooksbury cuts through the confusion and provides you a clear, straightforward plan to build your short game from the smallest bumpandrun to a 50yard pitch. So it goes without saying that solid, allaround wedge play is one of the most important factors for shooting lower scores. Check out the video of me testing the miura kwedge out.
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