So named because it falls in between the pitching wedge and sand wedge in loft the gap wedge has more loft than a pw less loft than a sw.
Sand wedge loft 60.
Typical characteristics of a good sand wedge are.
Since that time the higher lofted wedges began to take on more of the look of the traditional sand wedge and the loft selection was expanded in both directions with this design applied to wedges as low as 46 degrees and as high as 64.
Wide sole with a flange designed to produce high bounce when the face is open in a bunker.
90 yards i chose the lofts on these wedges because of the various distances i hit the ball but you can see that i have pretty much every yardage covered inside of 130 yards.
The lob wedge is the most lofted club in a golfer s bag typically with a loft of 58 to 60 degrees although some club manufacturers are offering lob wedges with up to 64 degrees of loft.
100 yards lob wedge 60 degrees.
125 yards gap wedge 51 degrees.
Short shaft varying between 33 and 37 inches.
If you are only carrying a sand wedge in your bag adding a 60 degree wedge can change your short game considerably.
Sand wedges and beginners.
The below table summarises the exact lob.
115 yards sand wedge 56 degrees.
It is important to understand what the best degree for sand wedge shots is for you.
I believe phil mickelson gave the lofts over 60 degrees more visibility and curiosity than anyone.
Bunkers are the bane of high handicappers and those new to the game of.
An ideal progression is for the pitching wedge to be 45 degrees followed by a 50 degree gap wedge and complemented by 54 and 58 degree sand and lob wedges.
Not only are there many companies to choose from but you need to take into consideration loft grind and bounce options as well.
Loft between 54 and 56 degrees is the norm but may be higher.
What is a sand wedge.
In addition they are very often used differently on the course.
The main difference between a lob wedge and a sand wedge is the loft.
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The sand wedge sw made its debut in the world of golf in the 1930s.
Sand wedges can range from anywhere between 52 and 58 degrees.
Usually the highest lofted club a golfer will carry the lob wedge creates a very steep angle of ascent and descent for shots that must get up very quickly perhaps for example to get over a tree and for shots that you want to hit.
Choosing the best 60 degree wedge for your golf bag can be an overwhelming decision.
How to hit wedges tight from any.
A lob wedge is typically between 58 and 64 degrees of loft and a sand wedge is typically between 54 and 57 degrees of loft.
This may not sound like much but can make a huge difference in terms of distance loft and performance on sand wedge shots.
