7/14/2023 0 Comments Golf wedge angle![]() Alec suggests that most golf professionals use there 60 degree wedges the most because it allows them to play the ball back in their stance, which will ensure a ball first contact, and the loft will allow them to get adequate height on the shots so that they don’t run out of control. Phil Mickelson (famous for his flop shots) uses a 64 degree wedge in many tournaments that have thick rough or tightly mown chipping areas so that he can loft the ball way into air. This club allows him to be precise from even the diciest situations around the green. Thus, golfers are needing to add more wedges to their bag.Ĥ8 degrees is basically a pitching wedge but it is offered by most wedge manufacturers because of the stronger iron set lofts.ĥ0-52 degrees are commonly called “gap wedges” because they bridge the gap from a PW to a SW.ĥ4, 56, 58 degrees can be considered “sand wedges” although most golf professionals probably use more than this from the green side sand unless they are facing a long bunker blast.Ħ0, 62, (64!) degrees are “lob wedges” and the most lofted clubs that people carry in their sets. This is typically not enough loft to chip and pitch with enough precision. Traditionally a pitching wedge was created with 48 or 49 degrees of loft whereas todays PWs are typically in the 44-47 degree loft range. Through the years, irons have progressively tended to go stronger with their lofts to satisfy the need for longer distances. Short irons are typically used for full swing approach shots and wedges for partial swings and delicate shots around the greens. ![]() Alec Hubert gives the run down on everything you need to know (and maybe more!) about wedges. ![]() But why are they all different and how many do you really need? Pro Shop Manager and Canadian P.G.A. Wedges – those lofted clubs you need for a variety of short game shots. ![]()
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