I have asked this question for years; should I replace my 5 wood for a 60 degree wedge. This is a tough question. I have researched this question and found no definite answer. So here is what I think:
The lower the handicap the more wedges you require. Most 15-25 handicap players will lean towards the 5 wood. I would support that decision because they are still trying to hit the green from a distance and the 5 wood is a very forgiving club.
If you are a lower handicap player, like me, you have already switched to a 60 degree wedge. I found that I had to practice and learn how to use it properly (and I am still learning) but it has significantly increase my up and down ratio around the green.
So what do you think? Do you use a 5 wood or a 60 degree wedge?
The Grateful Golfer 
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2/3rds of most golfers shots are played from 100 yards in, so the 60 degree wedge would be my choice as it may be useful quite a few times in every round, whereas you can have entire rounds when you don’t need to hit a #5 wood
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You hit the nail on the head. Me being a high handicapper I find myself using my 5wood in most 225 yard situations. I have a 60 degree I took out of my bag.
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