2006-07-23 06:44:47 · 7 answers · asked by weinberg57 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
If you're on a tight budget then I'd suggest going to a swap meet or look at the used golf club bin at your nearest golf shop. You should be able to pick up a sand wedge for 5 to 10 dollars.
But if you still can't afford that then yes you can substitute your 9-iron for a sand wedge, but what you'll be missing is the bounce off the sand you get with a sand wedge. The 9-iron has a sharper leading edge with a thin sole, which will have a tendency to dig into the sand. The sand wedge on the other hand has a much wider sole with a much more forgiving leading edge to allow the club to bounce off of the sand instead of digging in. The bounce is import for sand play because it allows you to get the golf ball out of the sand trap easier and more consistently.
With your 9-iron you'll have to open the face a little bit by having the bottom leading edge facing the right of your target. This basically causes the club face to lay down more and give you more loft. You'll want to pick a spot about 1 1/2 to 2 inches behind the ball and swing through (don't stop your swing when you hit the sand). By hitting behind the golf ball your allowing the explosion of the sand to push the ball out and onto the green.
Using your 9-iron as a sand wedge will take some practice so try out at the practice range sand trap to get a feel for how it's going to perform out of the sand.
Thanks,
Don
2006-07-23 08:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by donssmith1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes. i substituted with a 9 iron for a couple seasons until i got my sand wedge. the play is still the same, you just open up the face of your 9 a little more. and as long as you move through your swing like normal with no hesitation, you'll bring your ball out like as if you were using your wedge. practice with your 9 and feel comfortable and confident with it as a substitute.
2006-07-23 14:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by gurrrly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just open the face a little. Remember to swing through the ball and don't stop your swing when you first make contact. The higher loft of the nine (or a wedge) will lift the ball. Don't try to lift it with your swing. Set the ball up back in your stance and let the club do the lifting.
2006-07-23 13:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Steve R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course! the face of each club changes angle. as the numbers go higher, the face opens up to give more lift. there is only a few degrees difference between a 9 and a SW. to compensate, take a stance with the ball just a little ahead of where you would normally use your 9 and you can gain the extra lift easily.
2006-07-23 13:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by the prof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can make most clubs any loft you want, just open the club face, and also open your stance to accomodate. choking up or taking 3/4, or 1/2 swings can help fix the distance issue. and also, not sure how tight your budget is, but i have seen lower end wedges for 10 bucks.
2006-07-23 13:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by jeff6683 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes for sure....thats how i learned.....and then check out prices like at wal-mart or something u can find one for real cheap
2006-07-23 13:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by drakezilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.. just change the angle of your nine iron.. i do..
2006-07-23 13:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by flashmp1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋