![]() I prefer tighter gaps, though, and so opt for a four-wedge set of PW (48*) / GW (52*) / SW (56*) / LW (60*). To make a three-wedge set, it should then be PW (48*) / GW (54*) / LW (60*) (the 54* and 60* would be added to my existing PW). If I wanted three wedges in my bag, I’d have to create a wider disparity between my 60-degree and 48-degree pitching wedge to ensure I’m not leaving too much of a gap. I feast with my 60-degree lob wedge, so for me carrying four total wedges (three past PW) is a no-brainer. To determine gapping, first identify the loft on your pitching wedge and decide what you want for the loft of your highest wedge. What’s the loft on your pitching wedge, and what’s the highest lofted club you want in your bag? Knowing you can legally keep 14 clubs in your bag, do you want two wedges beyond your pitching wedge, or three? If it’s three, you’ll probably have to remove another club or else add/subtract on an ad hoc basis depending on the course(s) you’re playing. Measured in degrees of loft, gapping is the difference between the clubs in your bag. ![]() To start, decide how many wedges you want to carry. Just like a 3-iron is typically ~ 20 degrees and a 4-iron is typically ~ 25 degrees, wedges have standard loft ranges: Wedge Loft is simply the angle of the club face relative to the shaft of the club. Everything else can be read for detail, additional color and for the general enjoyment of leisurely reading. I’ve called out the most important considerations in light green. In this article we’ll go over the key factors to consider when shopping for wedges so that you, too, can feel confident you’re buying clubs that will make you a better player. With much more research under my belt, and now experience with other brands’ lines of wedges, I understand why. I rarely get good backspin on the ball like lower handicap players do (my handicap typically fluctuates between 7-9), but when I do I’m pretty proud of it.Īlthough I’ve always made them work and have a fairly solid short game, I don’t think the wedges I’d picked for myself in the past were suited for my golf game. I don’t take big divots from the fairway and aim for solid, crisp ball strikes that shave the surface of the grass (yes, I know that’s not ideal if I ever want to be really good). I tend to be more of a sweeper of the golf ball, for example (not extreme, but more that way than vertical). Most of these kids are golf professionals or competitive players at some level, are mostly younger than me, play different courses than I do and rock very different golf swings. Not like I was about to tell them I had no clue what they’re talking about. ![]() They’d tell me the updated M-Grind is sweet, or that they’ve been gaming and loving the K-Grind.Ĭool, right? Who knows. I’d ask the sales associates what they play and assumed that must be what’s good. Beyond the legend of Bob Vokey, I had no idea why and especially did not understand concepts like bounce and sole grinds. I’d see what was expensive from the top brands and always had an affinity for Titleist’s Vokey series. In years past, my process was to visit our local golf superstore to see what I liked aesthetically. I bet I’m not alone, so I wrote this article with the intention of simplifying the wedge selection process so that you, too, can feel confident choosing wedges that will complement your golf game without the need of a professional club fitting. To the Iayman, wedge specs are not obvious, which is great for manufacturers trying to sell “club fittings.” I myself got tired of re-reading statements to figure out what they’re referring to. The big names – Titleist’s Vokey, Cleveland’s ZipCore, Callaway’s Jaws and the Ping Glide lines – have terrific brand recognition, but what do the features they present mean? Wedges are your scoring clubs, and good players know that every next shot from inside 125 yards should be a makeable putt. Ready to take your green-side game to the next level this season? A good short game can drop a 14- or 15-handicap into the single digits quickly, but it’ll take some practice to attain the right combination of feel and skill, and wedges that fit your style of play.
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