Love My New Gap Wedge . . .

[BCULAW]

. . . So now I am thinking of getting rid of it.

 

I have struggled with my wedge game for some time - forever really. I recently started experimenting with over length irons (+1") and found that my overall iron and wedge game improved dramatically. So, I bought a new 50/12 Vokey SM6 with KBS TOUR 120 at +1" and have been knocking down flags for the past few rounds. My plan WAS to get the matching 54 & 58.

 

Here is where my plan starts falling apart.

 

At the time I purchased the SM6, I also bought a new set of MP64s (+1") with KBS C-Taper 120s. Also knocking down pins - best I've ever hit a set of irons. The real game changer, though, is the C-taper shafts. I have picked up a solid club to club and a half of distance through the bag, which leaves quite the gap between my PW (140-145 yards) and my GW (110-115 yards).

 

The answer to the distance gap, I think, is to replace the KBS Tour shaft in my Vokey with a C-Taper. But, I am sort of addicted now to the Mizuno feel. Add to the fact that Mizuno has no up-charge for the C-Taper (and grip of choice), and I am a little torn.

 

Should I stick with the Vokey I am having such a nice run with, or should I go with the club that should provide an easy transition from what might be the best performing and feeling irons I've owned?

 

 

[norcalgolf]

Buy the mizuno before you part with the vokey. Then see what makes the cut.

[Golf64]

#1 Vokey, #2 S5 for me. Liking my S5s so far. Going to add a 50*.

[Jsjones]

Why can't you add another wedge in between? Some people wouldn't be able to take the thought of not matching loft numbers I know but if you can find a 48* at 125-130 why not get it? Win- win

[asw7576]

Stick with Vokey SM6 +1", assuming you are already very comfortable with Vokey SM6 for your short game.

 

Mizuno S5 wedge will feel different if you already used to SM6. IMO, SM6 wedge feel much more stable & more confident than S5.

 

[ladahl]

Commit to the matching 54/58, there will be a little learning curve, but having a properly gapped set will be nice.

 

OR

 

stick with the 52 (bend it to 53) and buy another SM6 @ 58

[Tcann32]

. . . So now I am thinking of getting rid of it.

 

I have struggled with my wedge game for some time - forever really. I recently started experimenting with over length irons (+1") and found that my overall iron and wedge game improved dramatically. So, I bought a new 50/12 Vokey SM6 with KBS TOUR 120 at +1" and have been knocking down flags for the past few rounds. My plan WAS to get the matching 54 & 58.

 

Here is where my plan starts falling apart.

 

At the time I purchased the SM6, I also bought a new set of MP64s (+1") with KBS C-Taper 120s. Also knocking down pins - best I've ever hit a set of irons. The real game changer, though, is the C-taper shafts. I have picked up a solid club to club and a half of distance through the bag, which leaves quite the gap between my PW (140-145 yards) and my GW (110-115 yards).

 

The answer to the distance gap, I think, is to replace the KBS Tour shaft in my Vokey with a C-Taper. But, I am sort of addicted now to the Mizuno feel. Add to the fact that Mizuno has no up-charge for the C-Taper (and grip of choice), and I am a little torn.

 

Should I stick with the Vokey I am having such a nice run with, or should I go with the club that should provide an easy transition from what might be the best performing and feeling irons I've owned?

 

Putting c-tapers into my wedges is the best thing I have ever done for my wedge game. Knockdowns and full swings have been incredible. I like the fact that the shafts make you hit them the right way to make them spin hard vs trying to keep spin off.

[WindyCity91]

I have a Mizuno S5 50* and SM6 60*. I've always played Vokeys above 54*, but a 60* S5 is likely going to be in my bag shortly. IMO the feel of the Mizuno is by far an advantage, whereas the grind selection from vokey gives it an edge. I don't think there is anything spectacular about the Vokey 52 F grind, and if you're into the Mizuno feel you'll absolutely love the S5. Not to mention if you're sticking pins with one, I doubt you'll have issue with another - kinda a feel thing here IMO.

[BCULAW]

Why can't you add another wedge in between? Some people wouldn't be able to take the thought of not matching loft numbers I know but if you can find a 48* at 125-130 why not get it? Win- win

 

Interesting suggestion. I think I am kind of set on going 46 (pw)/ 50 (gw)/ 54 (sw) / 58 (Lw). I really think the gap is due to the difference in shafts. The C-Taper was quite the revelation for me. I have always spun the ball excessively with every club in the bag, and lost a lot of distance as a result. I played KBS Tour X for a few years to fight spin, and saw some major distance gains when I first put them in the bag. Over the past couple of years, however, I've lost enough swing speed to where the X-flex was no longer a viable option for me. I had resigned myself to the fact that distance was lost for good until I hit these C-Tapers. Distance is right where it used to be with the KBS X, and significantly improved over where it has been for the past few months. I assume that I can get rid of the gap by adding the C-taper to the wedge, but might need some loft tinkering as well. Thanks for the insight.

[BCULAW]

 

Putting c-tapers into my wedges is the best thing I have ever done for my wedge game. Knockdowns and full swings have been incredible. I like the fact that the shafts make you hit them the right way to make them spin hard vs trying to keep spin off.

 

I have been shocked by the C-Tapers. On paper, they are a perfect fit for me. I have played a flex too stout due to spin issues, so a lower spinning shaft would seem to be the ticket to getting me into my "proper" flex. I tried the C-Tapers when they first came out, though, and hit nothing but low bullets on the range. Unplayable. Two weeks ago when deciding on this set of irons, I decided to give them a try (I figured I could pull them and sell them if they didn't work). My first swing on the course with these was a 9 iron that was as high and straight as any I have ever hit, and I can say the same through the bag. I was actually astounded at how high I hit them on the course (and I mean this in a good way). I am very curious to try them in a wedge to see if I see similar benefits in distance and accuracy.

[Tcann32]

Putting c-tapers into my wedges is the best thing I have ever done for my wedge game. Knockdowns and full swings have been incredible. I like the fact that the shafts make you hit them the right way to make them spin hard vs trying to keep spin off.

 

I have been shocked by the C-Tapers. On paper, they are a perfect fit for me. I have played a flex too stout due to spin issues, so a lower spinning shaft would seem to be the ticket to getting me into my "proper" flex. I tried the C-Tapers when they first came out, though, and hit nothing but low bullets on the range. Unplayable. Two weeks ago when deciding on this set of irons, I decided to give them a try (I figured I could pull them and sell them if they didn't work). My first swing on the course with these was a 9 iron that was as high and straight as any I have ever hit, and I can say the same through the bag. I was actually astounded at how high I hit them on the course (and I mean this in a good way). I am very curious to try them in a wedge to see if I see similar benefits in distance and accuracy.

 

Definitely give them a go.. I'm playing S+ in my wedges and between the two sets of irons I have, I'm either gaming X100's or KBS tour 130x's. If I didn't have so much money into the damn irons I'd be replacing the other shafts with some S+ as well.

 

Not sure that I have the swing to achieve proper launch with the C-taper x's though.. 7i down would be fine I'm sure, but moving up to the longer irons, I need to hold a green every now and again lol.

 

I did game the C-taper stiff's for a bit in my cobra kings when I got them, but they spun too much. If the S+ works in irons like they have my wedges, I've wasted a lot of time not gaming them lol.