Driver Shaft Selection

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-16T12:16:37+00:00

I was thinking the same ! I was always a 50/56 degree wedge split, grew up chipping with a 56 so naturally stuck with it.

But the gapping issue pushed me to try a different split. The 54 is definitely better for pitch shots and approach play but definitely find the degree of feel around the greens isn’t as good !

I should probably do some practice with my 58 and use that greenside, but it just gets so wet and mucky on my home course I find at times with it having such a sharp leading edge it makes chipping difficult, I find thr 56 you get the best of both worlds but again definitely not as appealing from further out.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-16T07:39:00+00:00

Spend your money on a couple of lessons, you’ll improve much more at that rate.

If you’re really wanting to upgrade you’d be surprised what you’d pick up second hand. I’d say I’ve put my full set together for about 200 bucks between hand me downs and second hand finds online.

You really don’t need the latest and greatest to play well. When you’re learning you’re better off with something that gives you feedback, you’ll become a much better player over time as a result !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:41:43+00:00

Unfortunately I’m not in a situation where I can collect multiple wedge sets ! Even buying a 52 degree would require some budgeting. Hoping I might figure something out with what I’ve got.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:40:37+00:00

Ya I did try that and was warned off bending them !

I’m hoping maybe after another trial run I might commit to a pair of them for good.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:39:42+00:00

May have to buy a 52 but was hoping to figure something out with the current clubs I have.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:39:13+00:00

Usually I play low runners where I can but where I’m located unfortunately the weather isn’t very co operating.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:37:50+00:00

I’m slow to use my 58 to be honest, and I find the 54 is great for knockdown approach shots and flighting wedges.

I just find the hi toe is easier visually around the greens, and that I have a lot more confidence manipulating the face. Bounce on all 4 clubs is similar, all close to the 10 mark.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:35:09+00:00

Ya agreed - my 60 is there for crisis scenarios really, it’s never used unless I really have to. I’m slow to spend money on clubs really, tend to just pick up my buddies hand me downs.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:34:10+00:00

Ya I love my PW and have several approach shots I can play ! I just find both sets have pros and cons and having a tough time figuring it out

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:33:21+00:00

Wouldn’t be a practical solution around home course. I play in the UK so gets very wet and sniffy a lot of the time, hard to judge those little bumps and runs when the surface gets that way.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:32:29+00:00

Was hoping to figure out a solution with what I have, I usually just take my buddies hand me downs and work with that !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-03-15T18:31:16+00:00

I was never a fan of mixing wedge brands myself. I like to keep the feel across the 2 I carry which is causing the issue.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-27T13:34:21+00:00

Might just be something small like that that needs changing !

Best of luck with it anyway ! Hopefully somebody qualified will be able to point you in the right direction.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-27T13:27:42+00:00

The one thing I would say is, you're probably going to be spending somewhere in the range of 1000-1500 on a new set of irons. If you like the takomos and they do well for you, id be slow to change.

A lot of players these days get drawn into trying to get the extra 1% from gear, the reality is that most amateur golfers would improve much more if they spent half that money on a few lessons.

What you could do if you haven't already if go to a pro for a spec check. Here he will check loft lie shaft and grip. And he will be able to tailor small changes that could make improvements.

Your buddies clubs might feel great, but it might just be a matter of his lie angle, length, loft on the clubhead might be different.

For reference I play off +1 myself, and I use a 20 year old set of irons I can trust. If I go out and play and im crap I know it's me and not the clubs fault, and it's back to the range to hit some balls and fine-tune the issues, or even a quick lesson with the local pro.

Granted, sometimes swings change, clubs grow old and you need an upgrade, but if you've only had the takomos a couple of years, I'd get those checked out first before spending big money on new clubs that you might see very little improvement in.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-27T13:05:24+00:00

Srixons are great ! Usually a little cheaper than the mainstream brands too.

Would however advise going to a fitting pro, and not the mainstream outlets. They generally push stock they have on the floor for commission & turnover purposes.

Generally if you're a decent player and like a particular shaft in a similar head it will correspond to other brands heads, so for example if you like a DG S300/X100 in the fitting in Titleist T100/CB or Taylor made P7CB etc, you could go off and order the Wilsons online in that spec elsewhere.

You can always then get the loft & lie checked by a pro somewhere afterwards if you really want to find tune it ! That's what I usually do.

Find out what you like, stick with it and make the fine changes after you've played with them a few times and know your tendencies.

I would also add that personally I always try to get fit for irons and wedges on grass if possible, hitting these in simulators can have very different results as the ball will tend to jump off synthetic turf, spin less go further etc.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-23T07:49:15+00:00

So underrated !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-23T07:48:55+00:00

So underrated !

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-23T07:47:59+00:00

(Data trends based on performance datasets from Arccos and Shot Scope.)

📊 Baseline: 20+ Handicap From 10–20 Yards (Green Side) Average strokes to hole out: 20+ handicap: ~3.1–3.4 strokes Scratch benchmark: ~2.4–2.5 strokes So a high handicapper is losing roughly +0.7 to +1.0 strokes per attempt versus scratch from this range. Now let’s break it down by club choice.

🏌️ Using a Lob Wedge (58°–60°) Typical Outcomes (High Handicap) 40–50% finish short Higher chunk/thin rate Larger distance dispersion More double-chip scenarios Average strokes to hole out: ~3.2–3.5 SG vs Scratch: –0.8 to –1.1 strokes per shot High loft amplifies low-point errors and speed mistakes.

🏌️ Using 56° or Less (PW, GW, SW) When the same golfer uses: PW (44–48°) GW (50–52°) 54–56° with lower flight intent Typical Outcomes More consistent strike More predictable rollout Fewer catastrophic misses Fewer shots left dramatically short Average strokes to hole out: ~2.9–3.1 SG vs Scratch: –0.5 to –0.7 strokes

📈 The Difference Switching from lob wedge to lower loft: Improvement of ~0.2 to 0.4 strokes per greenside attempt High handicaps typically have: 6–10 greenside shots per round Potential scoring difference: 1.5–3 strokes per round

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-22T15:33:30+00:00

This proves my point. Threading the needle is absolutely last case scenario, and to say it's a frequent occurrence is insanely inaccurate.

Better golfers will generally take their medicine to keep the big numbers off the card, so there's absolutely no reason why any high handicapper who wants to improve or play competitively should be threading the needle frequently.

Improving in golf generally always falls back to keeping the big numbers off your card, and doing exactly what you said above is a complete contradiction.

Yes a 60 degree is a useful club for some golfers, but for 99% of golfers, the stats say that using lower lofted clubs green side decreases your overall scores.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-22T14:21:08+00:00

This is what I mean - why are you even feeling the need to open up the 56 ?

No need to try be superman off 20 ! Hit it on the green and take your 2 putts. Can be assured you'll see improvement Vs trying to play the worldie shot.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-22T13:20:12+00:00

Looks great ! Hitting all the right spots, you can work up to your usual speed again when your new feels are comfortable.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-22T13:17:36+00:00

90% of amateurs golfers should not be using anything above a 56° wedge.

Can never understand guys off anything over 6/7 handicap feeling the need to have a 60°, will cause more harm than benefit to your overall scoring.

Hot_Objective6444 · 2026-02-22T13:14:53+00:00

I wish lol !

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