Golf Wedges

The advancements made in the technique and technology used to create golf clubs these days have given us many new and different shapes of golf club heads and lofts. Therefore, it is common to see golfers going round with as many as four wedges which is meant to be used in different situations on the fairway. This is a simple technique that can help lower your golf score. It is important to know that different clubs deliver different torque so it is best to have a few of these around if you are determined to improve your golf score once and for all.

Wedges are actually a type of iron that can deliver short distance shots with more accuracy and speed. It is perfect for use when you are stuck in a bunker or areas where the normal iron is simply not possible to remove the ball from the sticky spot onto the green. It comes with very high lofts up to sixty degrees. This is done to increase the trajectory and provide sole weighting which can penetrate sand or grass. Wedges come in many variations such as sand wedge, the pitching wedge, the useful gap wedge and the lob wedge.

A very important aspect to look into when you are looking for a reliable wedge is the bounce angle. This is the feature which enables the club head to bounce out of a rough surface without having you digging in. A sand wedge for instance had trailing edges hanging below the leading edge which makes it possible to hit ball on sandy pastures easily. If the wedge you carry doesn’t have this type of bounce built-in, the ball could stay in the bunker forever. The less experience you have as a golfer, the more bounce you should look for when choosing a wedge.

The new line of wedges makes use of different materials to create the club heads. Often, softer materials such as copper alloy are used to create the heads and face inserts. This is done with the intent of increasing both the touch and feel. Some heads are purposely made to rust over time, which gives it a unique appearance. Some clubs are made with the intent of delivering a unique spin and help deliver a more accurate shot.

Here are some of the most popular wedges around.

Pitching Wedge

The pitching wedge has a 45-49 degree of loft built-in and is often used to deliver a long shot. It has a very minimal bounce which is great at this stage as it gives off better control of the spin.

Gap Wedge

The gap wedge has a higher number and range from a 49-54 degree of loft. It is used to deliver shorter distance and more accuracy.

Sand Wedge

The sand wedge has a higher degree of loft for even more accuracy. It is used for strikes of a shorter distance. It has a lot of bounce and a unique club head. The heel-to-toe camper feature gives the club head a unique oval appearance It possesses more sole width and help to reduce the problem of lifting the ball from the sand and into the air.

Lob Wedge

Lob wedge has a higher degree of loft for the shorter distance and the most accurate shot. These clubs are also referred to as the finesse wedges simply because of it accuracy and the torque it delivers. It lifts the ball off the ground and lands it softly on the desired spot.