What lofts should my wedges be?

So generally think about putting in a gap wedge that’s 48 or 50 degrees, a sand wedge that’s between 54 and 56 degrees, and a lob wedge that’s between 58 and 60 degrees. These are general guidelines, make sure you’re working with your fitter to get the gapping that works best for you.

What is the highest legal loft wedge?

64-degree
Phil Mickelson uses a 64-degree wedge, the highest loft in play on the PGA Tour. Feel Golf previously had introduced a 73-degree wedge, but as part of its wedge offerings with non-conforming grooves. This new one, in a satin finish, has been deemed conforming by the USGA.

How many degrees of loft is a wedge?

To make it easy, a good rule of thumb is to have about four-degrees of loft between your wedges. So, if your 48-degree pitching wedge flies on average 110 yards, and your 56-degree sand wedge goes about 80 yards, you probably need a 52-degree wedge that carries around 95 yards to fill an important hole in your setup.

What degree loft is best for chipping?

Most people would agree that something around 56 degrees of loft is going to be best for chipping. A wedge with this loft seems to have the right amount of height, spin, and maneuverability to help you get shots around the green completed with ease.

Is a 60 degree wedge hard to hit?

Weekend players complain that lob wedges are difficult to hit. If you simply accelerate through impact, a 60-degree wedge is just as easy to hit as a 55. Play the ball in the middle of your stance and go short backswing to long follow. You’ll quickly learn that the lob is the one wedge you can’t live without.

Is a 60 degree wedge worth it?

A 60-degree lob wedge is suited for better golfers and is perfect for launching the ball high in the air and having it land softly on the green. This wedge is ideal for hitting shorter chip shots but should not be the choice for full shots from the fairway.

Should you carry a 60 degree wedge?

What wedge do most pros chip with?

When it comes to common wedge setups on the PGA Tour, there are far more golfers playing with four wedges than three. Looking strictly at the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking, 80 percent are using a pitching wedge, 50/52-, 56-, 60-degree loft combination.

What is 56-degree wedge used for?

A 56-degree wedge is often referred to by most golfers as the sand wedge. It provides a high amount of bounce and allows golfers to get out of many sticky situations on the golf course. Every golfer should have a sand wedge in their golf bag for this very purpose.

Do you really need a 60 degree wedge?

For the average golfer, having both a 56-degree sand wedge and a 60-degree lob wedge is completely unnecessary. A 56 or 58-degree wedge should be a lot more versatile for most and is the highest wedge loft that should be in most bags. As I said before, I used to have both wedges in my bag.

What is the standard loft of a 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.

What is the average loft of a sand wedge?

For a gap wedge, the loft range is between 50 and 53 degrees. A sand wedge has a loft range of 54 to 58 degrees, and a lob wedge is usually lofted at 59 to 65 degrees.

What degree loft is a lob wedge?

Lob wedge. The lob wedge is a club with a loft of around 60°, typically the highest in a player’s bag. It is used for specialized shots requiring either extreme launch angle, short carry distance and/or no rolling distance after impact.

What is the normal loft for a sand wedge?

The sand wedge typically has a loft ranging from 54 to 58 degrees. The sand wedge an angled sole, measured in degrees of “bounce,” that performs better in fluffy sand. 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.