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I use a KZG forged 50/6 wedge which I'm very fond of. My son is looking for a new 50* wedge to replace a Vokey with 12* bounce, which he finds is too much. So what would be a good option for a 50* wedge with bounce 6-10*? Could be forged or not. Could also be a gap wedge from a set of irons.

 

Suggest some good ones!

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Vokey make two options in 50 degrees. One is the 50.08 which is the most often-seen version in my experience. And there is the 50.12 model your son doesn't like. Would the same basic sole shape with four degrees less bounce be something he might like?

 

I also have a 52.08 model which seems quite low bounce to me. Vokeys are typically bendable up to 2 degree weak or strong. Bend that one down to the 50.06 and it would be a quite low bounce, medium-width sole gap wedge. He might like that a lot.

 

Sorry, I'm a long-time Vokey user so my answer to most wedge questions ends up being something in the Vokey range ;-)

 

P.S. Titleist will factory bend them the two degrees weak at no extra charge.

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> @pmcuk said:

> I use a KZG forged 50/6 wedge which I'm very fond of. My son is looking for a new 50* wedge to replace a Vokey with 12* bounce, which he finds is too much. So what would be a good option for a 50* wedge with bounce 6-10*? Could be forged or not. Could also be a gap wedge from a set of irons.

>

> Suggest some good ones!

 

Hey @pmcuk so funny this came up. super random have an old JPX 825pro GW sitting in my office from a one off set I sold and the guy didnt want the GW. My co-worker grabbed it and we were talking about how good it was LOL!

 

With that being said, Dynlaite S300 (So 115gram shaft) Stiff, 50* lofts, Cavity back and 7* of bounce.

I like my traditional matching set up wedges (OCD) but this thing is long and forgiving and part of a set. (in comparison)

Vokey SM4 50.08* Wedge flex can hit this thing about 110ish much higher more spin

Vokey SM5 50.08* X100 hit about 108 much lower less spin

JPX825pro 50.07 Dynalite S300 118ish about the same as a Wedge flex just a good amount longer.

 

I am 100% there are a bunch of these random set GW floating around that can be had for a song.... So unless your son is OCD and needs a matching set (sounds like not) go through the used bins for a cheap set GW. They are awsome and usually do have lower bounce from a set to mesh with the original, Some of the separate purchases have varying bounce so its a hit or miss. Im pretty sure the loose set GW are WAY cheaper than a one off Vokey or Mack Daddy?

 

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Sub70- 649mbs-PW-6 ,639 CBs-5-4   PX 6.0 Rifles
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I'm in the UK, and can recommend a Titleist Forged 50*.....from Japan, hahahah! I have a 56* on the usual auction sites as we type, but the 50* might be up for grabs too.

 

Driver: still looking.....
4 Wood: Kamui Pro TP-XF 17.5° + Fujikura Speeder Evolution VI FW70x @ 42 1/2".

7 Wood: Kamui Pro TP-XF 22.5° + Fujikura Speeder Evolution VI FW80x @ 41 3/4".
Irons: Kamui Pro KP-102 5i-PW + KBS TGI 110 + 1/2".
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Forged 50°/55°/60° + KBS C-Taper
Putter: SeeMore SB1 + Accra FX300.

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> @"North Butte" said:

> Vokey make two options in 50 degrees. One is the 50.08 which is the most often-seen version in my experience. And there is the 50.12 model your son doesn't like. Would the same basic sole shape with four degrees less bounce be something he might like?

>

> I also have a 52.08 model which seems quite low bounce to me. Vokeys are typically bendable up to 2 degree weak or strong. Bend that one down to the 50.06 and it would be a quite low bounce, medium-width sole gap wedge. He might like that a lot.

>

> Sorry, I'm a long-time Vokey user so my answer to most wedge questions ends up being something in the Vokey range ;-)

>

> P.S. Titleist will factory bend them the two degrees weak at no extra charge.

 

I have used a Vokey 50.08 SM5 and currently bag the 50.08 SM6. Both are bent to 49.07 both for gapping and bounce and I do like them a lot. I use the 49 mostly for full shots, occasionally a long bunker shot. Play mostly in the softer Northwest (Vancouver area), and on drier tight lies like in Palm Springs and Hawaii. So they pretty versatile for me (I'm more of a sweeper).

 

 

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> @myspinonit said:

> > @"North Butte" said:

> > Vokey make two options in 50 degrees. One is the 50.08 which is the most often-seen version in my experience. And there is the 50.12 model your son doesn't like. Would the same basic sole shape with four degrees less bounce be something he might like?

> >

> > I also have a 52.08 model which seems quite low bounce to me. Vokeys are typically bendable up to 2 degree weak or strong. Bend that one down to the 50.06 and it would be a quite low bounce, medium-width sole gap wedge. He might like that a lot.

> >

> > Sorry, I'm a long-time Vokey user so my answer to most wedge questions ends up being something in the Vokey range ;-)

> >

> > P.S. Titleist will factory bend them the two degrees weak at no extra charge.

>

> I have used a Vokey 50.08 SM5 and currently bag the 50.08 SM6. Both are bent to 49.07 both for gapping and bounce and I do like them a lot. I use the 49 mostly for full shots, occasionally a long bunker shot. Play mostly in the softer Northwest (Vancouver area), and on drier tight lies like in Palm Springs and Hawaii. So they pretty versatile for me (I'm more of a sweeper).

 

I've had the SM7 52.08 for a while but found a cheap deal on a like-new 50.12 just the other day. I want to bend it to 49 and figure starting with 12 degrees of bounce it will play fine bent to 49.11 for me. I find the 52.08 pretty low bounce (plus it's the wrong loft for its spot in the bag). But I'm a high-bounce player all the way.

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Ping gorge 50

Ping iwedge

Ping G400 LST 11* Ventus Black TR 5x

Ping G400 3w 15.1* GD AD IZ 5x

Ping G400 7w 19.5* Ventus Red 6x 

Ping G425 4h 22* Blueboard HY 80x

Ping i210 6i & s55 7i - PW Steelfiber 110s

Ping Glide Wrx 49*, 54*, 59*ES, Tour W 64* SF 125s

EvnRoll ER9
 

 

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I get mine wrx grinds

Heel and leading edge and trailing edge relief

Ping G400 LST 11* Ventus Black TR 5x

Ping G400 3w 15.1* GD AD IZ 5x

Ping G400 7w 19.5* Ventus Red 6x 

Ping G425 4h 22* Blueboard HY 80x

Ping i210 6i & s55 7i - PW Steelfiber 110s

Ping Glide Wrx 49*, 54*, 59*ES, Tour W 64* SF 125s

EvnRoll ER9
 

 

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I can't speak specifically for the 50° - but I have the 52° TaylorMade MG "Standard Bounce" ... 12° I think ... and man, I love that wedge. It's pretty much my go-to for everything under 80 yards except bunker play - have the 58° for that.

 

It has a nice, square look at setup and the milled bottom seems to glide off the turf real nice. Most of the courses I play around here have a pretty tight cut around the greens and it performs great off that. Really big fan of these wedges.

Titleist TSR3 10° Ventus Black

Titleist TS2 18° Diamana D+

Titleist TSR2 21° Diamana D+ 

Titleist TSi2 24° Diamana D+

Titleist T100 5-7, 620MB 8-PW Axiom 105S

Vokey 50.8°F, 56.14°F, 60.12°D Axiom 125X

Scotty Cameron Newport MMT Putter Concept

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Cleveland Rtx4. Fantastic wedge. Great shape and sole

Cobra Aero LS 9 Fuji Evo IV 569 X

Honma TR21 15* VIZARD FP7 Stiff

Honma TR21 HY 18* VIZARD UT 7

Honma TR21 HY 21* VIZARD UT 8

Honma TR21X 5-11 VIZARD IBWF 100

HighToe MG3 54* VIZARD IB 120

HighToe MG3 58*/13 VIZARD IB 120

MackMade custom Slide MMT putter                         

 

 

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Love my RTX4 50°. Great sole grind that has allowed me to pick it or take a huge divot. Very versatile wedge that just seems to work.

PING G410 LST 9° Ping Tour 65 S

PING Tisi Tec 14° Fairway Aldila 350 S

Cobra Aerojet Hybrid 19° KBS PGI S

PING iCrossover 22° Ping Tour 85 S

Mizuno JPX 923 Pro 5-G DG 105 S

Cleveland CBX Zipcore 52° DG Spinner 115

Cleveland CBX Zipcore 58° DG Spinner 115

Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5

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Vokey SM7 50.08F. Great wedge!

WITB

Ping G430 Max 9.0 degree Diamana ZF 60 Stiff

Ping G430 Max 3 wood 15 degree Alta CB Black Stiff

Ping G430 Max 5 wood 18 degree Alta CB Black Stiff

Mizuno Pro 243  4 - G Modus 120 Stiff

Titleist Vokey SM9  56-14F, 60-10S

Scotty Cameron Super Select Del Mar

Titleist Pro V1 / Pro V1X

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Not trying to thread-jack and I know OP was asking about lower-bounce options.

 

But literally the day after seeing this thread I picked up a Vokey SM6 50.12 and played it this weekend. Man I love that club. So much better than the GW from my JPX 900 Hot Metal set. I like a lot bounce, myself.

 

Sorry. Now back to suggestions for pmcuk's son o:)

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CBX 50* is unparalleled, especially on full shots. I'm not sure if 10* is available, but I use an 50/11 CBX and love it. It does have a bit of an odd sole design which makes super open flop shots a little challenging, however it is still very workable with an open face, around the green with bump and runs, and even fairway bunkers or green side bunkers towards far pins.

Driver - Taylormade M2 2017 9.75*

3W - Cobra RadSpeed Draw 14.5*

5W - Callaway Epic Flash 18*

7W - Taylormade M4 5HL 21*

5H - Callaway Rogue 24*

Irons - Taylormade P790 6-PW

Wedges - TM Milled Grind 50* & 54* | Hi-Toe 60*

Putter - Nike Method Converge B1-01

Grips - MCC clone| Ball - TP5

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I have Taylormade xFT 50 I love

TM SIM2 Max 10.5 UST V 2 
TM SIM Max 15 UST V2 66g
TM Stealth HL 17 Aldila RIP Alpha 6
TM Stealth UDI 19 UST V2
TM Stealth UDI 23 UST v2 
TM P790 6-PW Nippon Modus 3 105
TM MG 3 Black 50 Nippon Modus Tour WV115
TM MG Hi-Toe 3 RAW Wedge 54 Nippon Pro WV115
TM MG Hi-Toe 3 RAW Wedge 58 Nippon Pro Modus 105 T
TM TP Hydro Blast Bandon 3

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Another vote for a Vokey SM7 F-Grind in 50.08. Another good option would my current gamer, the Mizuno T-7. I have it in 51 which is either 8 or 9 degrees bounce (check my signature for verification), they also had a 50 degree wedge option with a similar bounce configuration. The sole is wide-ish and it has just a little bit of heel relief so it can be played open faced to a certain degree.

Titleist TS4 8.5* Diamana D+ LTD 70 X
Titleist 917F2 18* (turned down to 17.25*) Diamana S+ 80X
4 - 718 Titleist AP3 Project X 6.0
4-P 718 Titleist AP2 Project X 6.0
White Satin Mizuno MP T7 51-08 Modus 3 105X
Blue Ion Mizuno MP T7 55-09 Modus 3 105X Soft Stepped
Blue Ion Mizuno MP T7 59-09 Modus 3 105X Soft Stepped
Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback 1

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I’ve always been a fan of a Vokey 50/08. My favorite forgiving gap wedge is a Ping Eye2 PW at 50.5*. I’m guessing it’s not conforming; however.

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Cleveland Mashie Hybrid 23

Cleveland Mashie Hybrid 26

Mizuno Comp EZ 5-PW

Vokey Satin 50
Vokey Satin 58

Kingston KP1 custom stamped
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