Golf Wedges

Loft

Golf wedges start from loft angles of 46 degrees all the way up to 64 degrees. All brands follow the same protocol of a 2 degree gap between each wedge. The modern day pitching wedge is continually decreasing in loft and can be now found at anything below 46 degrees. A traditional lofted pitching wedge would be situated at 48 degrees of loft and so most golfers tend to aim for two/three separate wedges on top of their pitching wedge. The purpose for this is to therefore fill the remaining gaps when distanced closer to the green. The general rule of thumb is that a higher lofted wedge will help promote a higher flighting wedge shot and vice versa. These can be deemed an essential asset to have that versatility, especially when a golfer is required to play a high drop and stop shot next to the pin or requires the desired elevation to splash successfully out of a bunker.

Bounces and Grinds

Each different lofted wedge can contain a different bounce which is the angle at which the difference is between the leading edge and the lowest point of the wedge’s sole. A wedge with a higher bounce is best suited to the average golfer as these provide more forgiveness by enabling the golfer to generate more spin and similarly to sets of irons, it can help improve the outcome of a badly executed shot. Wedges with a lower bounce can be found predominantly in the bag of the more elite player as these provide the most precision for when a player is critically concerned with accuracy and thus doesn’t require forgiveness. Wedges can also come in different grind options. Different grinds deliver a differently filled sole via the removal of material from the bottom of the club head. The sole purpose of the various grinds available are to help a golfer best improve their contact with the turf. Likewise with the wedge bounces, certain grinds provide more forgiveness and precision dependent on the golfer’s necessary preference.