The Golf Wedge – The Key To Success Around the Greens
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What Is a Golf Wedge?
In true technical terms, a golf wedge is a subset of the iron family of golf clubs designed for special-use situations. As a class, wedges have the highest lofts, the shortest shafts, and the heaviest club heads of the irons. Specifically, they are to be used on shots of 120 yards or fewer, near and around the green. Wedge features generally aid the player in making accurate short-distance “lob” shots to get the ball onto the green or out of a hazard or other tricky spot. In addition, wedges are designed with modified soles that aid the player in moving the club head through soft lies, such as sand, mud, and thick grass. Also, they are used to extract a ball that is embedded or even buried. Wedges come in a variety of configurations. They are generally grouped into four categories – pitching, sand, gap, and lob.
Wedges are clubs used specifically for short approach shots, chipping, pitching, and hitting from bunkers. Each wedge has a different loft, measured in degrees, which can vary depending on the manufacturer of a club. Understanding the degree of the loft of each wedge can help golfers understand the club most appropriate for any situation on the golf course. So, if you’re having trouble hitting your current wedge or need to upgrade to a better club, GDN has a large selection of premium golf wedges you can select from on its online store.
So, depending on how far a golfer hits other clubs in their bag, they may prefer to use specific degree wedges that best close out any distance gaps between clubs. The most popular wedge set those golfers like to use is the 52, 56, and 60-degree clubs.
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Types of Top-Rated Golf Wedges
Pitching Wedge
With a loft of about 45 to 48 degrees, the pitching wedge is used for the longest wedge shots. This is usually about 135 yards and closer for most male players. The pitching wedge loft is also ideal for chip and pitch shots around the green. Here, the player has room to roll the ball to the hole.
Gap Wedge
A gap wedge has slightly more loft than a pitching wedge, but shots will travel farther than with a sand wedge or lob wedge. The club is a fairly new development made by club manufacturers to bridge the distance difference between the pitching and sand wedge. The standard loft for a gap wedge can be anywhere between 50 and 54 degrees. The relatively strong loft of a gap wedge also makes it a standard choice for chipping and pitching near the green.
Sand Wedge
The standard loft for a sand wedge can range from 54 to 58 degrees. Sand wedges are more lofted than pitching or gap wedges, so shots will not fly quite as far. Sand wedges feature a rounded base so they can more easily slide through the sand on bunker shots. A more rounded base produces bounce, which also means the club’s head will bounce when used in the fairway. The club’s head-on sand wedges make getting the ball in the air more difficult and increase the likelihood of skulled shots.
Lob Wedge
Lob wedges are the most lofted wedges, with a measurement generally between 58 and 62 degrees. Some lob wedges have a 64-degree loft for players who want to stop their ball on the putting surface. The lob wedge is for short approach shots. They also come in handy when a player needs to stop the ball quickly on the green or approach a tough-to-reach pin placement. Because the club is more lofted, players can take a larger swing to pop the ball in the air. However, this can be a risk and increases the chances of a bladed shot.
As you can see, whichever wedge you use can help you save shots on the course. Most good players have three wedges in their bag for the variety of shots needed around the green. Wedges have overtaken drivers as the one club more golfers are saying can improve your score. The lob wedge is one club that can have an enormous impact on lowering your score.
This Is What a Good Set of Golf Wedges Can Do for Your Golf Game!
- Consistently Escape Bunkers and Hit High, Soft Flop Shots Almost Automatically!
- Escape the Rough – Leave Yourself Makeable Putts
- Eliminate Fat/Thin Shots – Game-Changing!
Golf Tip: I highly recommend carrying at least two wedges in your bag when playing your course. The pitching wedge and the sand wedge are must-haves in the bag for most golfers. Adding a lob wedge or gap wedge can be beneficial but keep in mind you can only carry 14 clubs in your bag so if you add a lob or gap wedge, you’ll probably have to remove another club in your bag to be at the 14-club maximum.
I am pretty new to golfing, and did have clubs. But, I am not familiar with a lob wedge. I know what the other wedges are used for. I know this is probably a pretty basic question for you, but even when my son took lessons, a lob wedge was not mentioned or used. Thanks!
A lob wedge is usually about 60 degrees in loft. It has more loft than your pitching wedge or sand wedge. You use it when you want to hit a short shot high and want the ball to stop with very little roll. Mostly, it is used around the green. It is great for use in a sand bunker or to hit a shot over a bunker that you want to stop right away. It is better to have one, than to open the face of your pitching or sand wedge and blading the ball on your shot. Most of your touring pros carry 3 wedges in their bag. THE SHORT GAME IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ONE’S GOLF GAME. IT IS WHERE YOU CAN SAVE THE MOST STROKES ON A HOLE. If you play a course with fast greens, you’ll want to have a lob wedge.
Excellent advise.
When I read your great article about the wedges I start thinking about one thing. Is it right that the main thinking should be the mix of wedges in the golf bag vs fairway wood to hit long par 4 and par 5?
If my opinion about that is right, is it then very good to add Lob Wedge in it when you play in shorter holes? What I have in mind that for example may field in Europe is, I believe, shorter than for example in the USA. So if you are playing on the smaller field, is not the lob wedge a must?
Johann:
Yes the lob wedge is a must when playing shorter holes. I would remove the 4 or 5 wood and replace it with the lob wedge. I hope you have some hybrids in your bag too. The short game is the most important part of ones golf game. You can save many strokes with a good short game and good putting.
My Dad is an avid golfer and he is always looking to up his game. He is willing to pay more even if it will only improve his game by one stroke. GDN sounds like a great option for him.
I do have a question though. Out of all the ways my Dad could improve his golf game, what is the number one way he could do so? I look forward to hearing your answer. Thank you for sharing and I hope you make it a great day!
The short game is the most important! Add a good lob wedge to his bag. Carrying 3 wedges is good. Take out the 4 or 5 wood. I hope he has some hybrids in his bag as long irons are the hardest for most people to hit. A good driver that he can hit well, as well, as a good putter for saving strokes on the green. I would add the lob wedge for short shots around the green.