Athletic Motion Golf's Mike Granato and Shaun Webb introduce the 60-60-60 wedge system as a superior alternative to the traditional clock system. By focusing on clubhead speed rather than backswing length, golfers can develop more predictable carry distances and better yardage gapping across all wedges.
The golf ball responds to clubhead speed and strike quality, not the length of your backswing.
A 60-degree wedge swung at 60 mph typically produces a 60-yard carry with a smash factor of 1.0.
Use a single baseline speed (e.g., 60 mph) across your 56-degree and 52-degree wedges to create automatic distance gaps.
Inconsistent distances despite consistent speeds indicate a technical issue with impact or shaft lean.
Practicing with a launch monitor like Trackman provides the necessary feedback to calibrate your 'speed feel'.
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