Choose The Right Wedge Loft For Your Game
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Consider the loft of your pitching wedge and any other lower-lofted irons in your set. The gap between your pitching wedge and the next club influences the loft you may need in your gap wedge.
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Analyze the typical course conditions you encounter. Higher lofted wedges (e.g., sand and lob wedges) are useful in soft conditions, while lower lofted wedges may be preferred on firmer courses.
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Take note of your swing characteristics. A steeper angle of attack may benefit from higher loft wedges, while a shallower swing may find success with lower lofted options
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Think about your preferred short game shots. If you like to hit high, soft shots around the green, a higher lofted wedge might be suitable. For bump-and-run shots, a lower lofted wedge could be more effective.
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Spend time experimenting with different wedge lofts on the practice range. Pay attention to how each loft affects trajectory, distance, and spin on your shots
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Identify areas of your short game that need improvement. If you struggle with high, soft bunker shots, a higher lofted sand wedge might be beneficial.
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Think about the course architecture you commonly play on. Courses with lots of bunkers or elevated greens may warrant higher lofted wedges for precise shot control.
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