Comments on: What’s In Stan’s Bag http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:21:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stan Utley http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-823 Stan Utley Thu, 27 May 2010 13:25:34 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-823 Roger, You have it correct that changing loft effects the bounce. Adding loft adds bounce and taking loft off reduces bounce. The other factor that I personally consider is how adding or taking loft away effects the leading edge. I prefer offset on my wedges. When you add loft the leading edge moves forward of more in line with the shaft. When you take loft away the leading edge moves back away from the shaft or hosel which gives the wedge an offset look. For example my set has a 54 degree wedge with 12 degree of bounce. I change the loft to 52 degrees which creates the offset look and reduced the bounce to 10. All the best, Stan Roger,

You have it correct that changing loft effects the bounce. Adding loft adds bounce and taking loft off reduces bounce. The other factor that I personally consider is how adding or taking loft away effects the leading edge. I prefer offset on my wedges. When you add loft the leading edge moves forward of more in line with the shaft.

When you take loft away the leading edge moves back away from the shaft or hosel which gives the wedge an offset look. For example my set has a 54 degree wedge with 12 degree of bounce. I change the loft to 52 degrees which creates the offset look and reduced the bounce to 10.

All the best,

Stan

]]> By: Roger http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-804 Roger Sun, 23 May 2010 20:42:58 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-804 Is there a difference bending a 54 to 56 versus bending a 58 to 56? I know increasing loft will increase the bounce and vice versa, but is there any other advantage/disadvantage? Is there a difference bending a 54 to 56 versus bending a 58 to 56? I know increasing loft will increase the bounce and vice versa, but is there any other advantage/disadvantage?

]]> By: Martin F http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-713 Martin F Tue, 04 May 2010 21:58:11 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-713 Dear Stan, thank you a lot for your response and i will go this WE to buy those new wedges. I am waiting for your 3 book i ordered and will read them carefully. Thanks again Martin Dear Stan,

thank you a lot for your response and i will go this WE to buy those new wedges.
I am waiting for your 3 book i ordered and will read them carefully.
Thanks again
Martin

]]> By: Stan Utley http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-710 Stan Utley Tue, 04 May 2010 13:34:54 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-710 Martin, If you are practicing, then you WILL improve your pitching and chipping. It's all about commitment, patience and a dedicated drive to work on the short game. I commend you for your efforts. Many of my students are using the multi-wedge approach in their bags, realizing that some longer irons or hybrids may not get used at all in some game conditions. On the other hand, the majority of your golf shots are from 100 yards and in, and the 52, 56 and 60 degree strategy with the bounce characteristics you mention are very good choices. You, of course, will also have a pitching wedge in your bag...something in the 48 degree range I suspect. The 4-wedge approach to the game gives you a lot of flexibility in club selection depending on the situation you find yourself in during the round. Good luck. Stan Martin,

If you are practicing, then you WILL improve your pitching and chipping. It’s all about commitment, patience and a dedicated drive to work on the short game. I commend you for your efforts. Many of my students are using the multi-wedge approach in their bags, realizing that some longer irons or hybrids may not get used at all in some game conditions. On the other hand, the majority of your golf shots are from 100 yards and in, and the 52, 56 and 60 degree strategy with the bounce characteristics you mention are very good choices. You, of course, will also have a pitching wedge in your bag…something in the 48 degree range I suspect. The 4-wedge approach to the game gives you a lot of flexibility in club selection depending on the situation you find yourself in during the round. Good luck.

Stan

]]> By: Martin F http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-699 Martin F Sun, 02 May 2010 11:39:53 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-699 Dear Stan, A pro in south of France explain me your method and today i am practising with excellent results. My handicap is around 20 and hope i will decrease. I would like to change my wedges and buy a Titlest Vokey 60° and 56° with 11 bounce and 52 with 8 bounce. What do you think and can you recommand me what is the most practical for my handicap? Thanks Martin F Dear Stan,

A pro in south of France explain me your method and today i am practising with excellent results. My handicap is around 20 and hope i will decrease. I would like to change my wedges and buy a Titlest Vokey 60° and 56° with 11 bounce and 52 with 8 bounce.
What do you think and can you recommand me what is the most practical for my handicap?
Thanks
Martin F

]]> By: Stan Utley http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Stan Utley Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:52:44 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-535 Mort...Peter is a great friend, so I appreciate you sending along his comment. My 58 degree wedge does have 12 degrees of bounce. For a 54 degree wedge, I'd recommend no more than 10 degrees of bounce. Remember, with a 54 degree wedge you'll mostly using this from the fairway near the green (probably 80 yards or less from the hole), or short rough around the green vs. hitting with it out of the sand. So, 10 degree bounce should be all you'll need for a shot of this type. Stan Mort…Peter is a great friend, so I appreciate you sending along his comment. My 58 degree wedge does have 12 degrees of bounce. For a 54 degree wedge, I’d recommend no more than 10 degrees of bounce. Remember, with a 54 degree wedge you’ll mostly using this from the fairway near the green (probably 80 yards or less from the hole), or short rough around the green vs. hitting with it out of the sand. So, 10 degree bounce should be all you’ll need for a shot of this type.

Stan

]]> By: Mort Bertram http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-474 Mort Bertram Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:30:34 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-474 Stan: my good friend and patient Peter Jacobsen just gave me a great lesson this past weekend. He said you are not using the bounce on the wedge as you should. After the lesson I went back and looked at your book, now I get it. I am very excited about this, because as a scratch player I still have the short game of a 10 handicap. One question: Is your 58 degree wedge with 12 degrees of bounce still 12 degrees of bounce after you have bent it? I want to run out and get this club, and as I understand it, you recommend as much bounce as you can get with a gap wedge, say 54/14. Thanks for clarifying this, and I look forward to coming out to Arizona some day and getting a lesson. Peter says hello. Mort Bertram Naples, FL Stan: my good friend and patient Peter Jacobsen just gave me a great lesson this past weekend. He said you are not using the bounce on the wedge as you should. After the lesson I went back and looked at your book, now I get it. I am very excited about this, because as a scratch player I still have the short game of a 10 handicap. One question: Is your 58 degree wedge with 12 degrees of bounce still 12 degrees of bounce after you have bent it? I want to run out and get this club, and as I understand it, you recommend as much bounce as you can get with a gap wedge, say 54/14. Thanks for clarifying this, and I look forward to coming out to Arizona some day and getting a lesson. Peter says hello.

Mort Bertram
Naples, FL

]]> By: Stan Utley http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-430 Stan Utley Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:06 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-430 Kevin...I've put my toe in the water with short game video training on a web site called MyContent.com. My team has put together 4 short videos that will introduce key topics in the short game. When I can set aside enough time on the busy calendar, we'll proceed to film, edit and post more "chapters" for each of the key components of the game...putting, pitching, chipping and bunker play. In the meantime, I hope you'll check out the 4 videos already on MyContent.com. Stan Kevin…I’ve put my toe in the water with short game video training on a web site called MyContent.com. My team has put together 4 short videos that will introduce key topics in the short game. When I can set aside enough time on the busy calendar, we’ll proceed to film, edit and post more “chapters” for each of the key components of the game…putting, pitching, chipping and bunker play. In the meantime, I hope you’ll check out the 4 videos already on MyContent.com.

Stan

]]> By: KEVIN http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-425 KEVIN Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:11:13 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-425 Stan Do you have plans on developing your own short game training videos? Stan

Do you have plans on developing your own short game training videos?

]]> By: Bill Eckenrode http://stanutley.com/2009/09/28/whats-in-stans-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Bill Eckenrode Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:49:51 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=606#comment-264 Stan, You're the best! When will you be eligible for the Sr. PGA Tour? I believe your game is extremely well suited for it. We would enjoy seeing you out there. Go Zizzers! Thanks, Bill Houston, TX Stan,

You’re the best!

When will you be eligible for the Sr. PGA Tour? I believe your game is extremely well suited for it. We would enjoy seeing you out there.

Go Zizzers!

Thanks,

Bill
Houston, TX

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