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i haven't, the club sounds rather dumb to me, it's like a cheat to the flop shot.

80*--Wow--The ball will probably hit you in the face~Sounds scairy~

i sometimes carry a 65 degree wedge for fluffy lies when I need a flop shot over a bunker....that thing makes the ball go straight up so I can't imagine hitting a 80 degree wedge...does the ball go backwards with that thing?

An old timer I played with had one that he got as a package deal when he bought the Zolex Hammer driver. He was actually pretty good with it. I asked him what he thouht about it and he said he started playing it because he couldn't swing fast enough to get enough height on his wedge shots.


So yeah, I guess it does work if you have problems getting the ball in the air, but I think most players would be better off with a 60 or 64 and using a quick 3/4 swing for shorter shots requiring some height.

I'm holding out for the 90 degree wedge.

Remember as well, that you're gonna have to take another longer club out if you put another wedge in. That could potentially be a detriment to your game.

I think most players would benefit from playing lower shots anyway. Most of the courses we all play don't have super-firm greens that require high, soft lobs. I would advise learning how to hit a couple different yardages with the wedges you already have, and work on keeping the ball down a little and putting some spin on it. Also get comfortable with running your approaches. A little pitch-and-run 8 iron or something like that from 40 yards can be a very reliable shot when there's no trouble between you and the hole.

Why stop there. Go for the 110 degree model.

If only that wouldn't be an automatic blade.

Wouldn't that go backwards?

Considering that the man designed the "Hammer" driver and "claims" to hold all kinds of long drive records but can't back them up with any documentation...would YOU buy a product from this Sham-Wow guy of golf??

I told this to my friend who sometimes golfs but knows enough about the game where he could discuss topics on here without looking like an idiot. He said, "What's that club for? Chipping on the green?" Enough said.

I didn't think about removing a club for this. I do play on some firm greens since I can't afford the high dollar courses but the bump and run has been good to me so I will stick with what I have. Thanks goynes

LMAO!!! It doesn't sound as good since you put it that way

never even would have considered an 8 iron for a 40 yard shot. wow, i need to do some experimenting with all my clubs. cool, Tim

Yep. We all have it burned into our brains that for some reason we have to land the ball on the green. Nope. If you can run it onto the green, you should consider doing so. It's the old-school way to play golf. You don't hear about it much anymore with all the Dave Pelz wedge stuff permeating short-game education these days. A little practice and imagination goes a long way in this area.

The main advantage is that you don't have to hit the ball a perfect distance in the air most of the time. It will still run out forward and get relatively close. The only stuff you have to consider would be upslopes and wet areas which could stop your ball.

You'll also discover that this is the best way to get to a back pin. Unless other factors determine that I shouldn't, I will often hit, say, a 7 iron from as close as 70 yards if the pin is way back. Why? Because I don't have to fly it all the way there. I can get it on the green somewhere short of the pin and let it bounce and roll up to the pin. With a little practice you'll discover that shot is way easier to pull off than a high lob (and easier on your mental state, too!). It's a shot that can give you good results even if you don't hit it perfect.

A man once asked Ben Hogan while he was practicing, "What club would you use from 100 yards out?"

Ben said, "That's the wrong question." And he proceeded to hit the target green, 100 yards away, with every one of his 14 clubs. Including his driver and putter.