Their patented Rail design, undercut cavity, zero heel bounce, and their advanced on-set leading edge, all contribute toward giving the golfer an advantage out on the course. The PNP RAKE Wedges stand out from the traditional Sand, Gap and Lob wedges due to a number of important factors. This wedge must be bought separately as it’s not included in any club sets.
Loft of pitching wedge full#
Your experienced player will hit the ball cleanly to send the it high into the air, and have it land on the green with a good deal of spin.ĭue to the higher degree of loft, a player can take a full swing and still only hit a lob wedge between 55 and 65 meters (60 and 70 yards), having the ball rise rapidly and come down on the putting surface. With a loft of between 59 and 65 degrees, and a thinner leading edge, the lob wedge will be the best choice when the golfer is needing to clear a particularly high rough. The rails on the RAKE Sand Wedge make it a top contender with a 56 degree loft and 20 degree rail entry bounce combined with the 10 degrees of sole bounce. Due to the rail feature, the head is able to move through sand more easily, awhile allowing the player to maintain control. Occasionally a sand wedge will be included with a set of golf clubs, other times it must be purchased separately. Usually, and when played correctly, the ball will come to a quick stop on the green when it lands due to the height that the ball reaches. When is the sand wedge used? A golfer will select the sand wedge when he/she needs to cover a distance of between 70 and 90 meters (80 - 100 yards), and needs to get the ball into the air quickly. Sand wedges traditionally come with lofts between 54 and 58 degrees, along with a slightly heavier than normal head weight. It was first made in 1930, and since then has grown in popularity, with it now being used to hit the ball from not just sand, but also high grass and the fairway. The Sand Wedge was the first wedge to be designed almost solely to help the player out of the sand. This makes it an incredibly versatile gap wedge and sets it apart from the rest. The RAKE Gap Wedge is at the fore with a 51 degree loft and 10 degree rail entry bounch combined with the 6 degrees of sole bounce. A golfer with a pitching wedge of 46 degrees, should have a gap wedge of 50, a sand wedge of 54 and a lob wedge of no less than 58 degrees. When it comes to having the full set of wedges, the rule of thumb is that between each wedge there should be a four degree difference in loft. This means that, rather than having to use a pitching wedge softly, or using a sand wedge with extra force, one can opt for the gap wedge, which can accomplish the task with a relaxed and full swing. This club is used to hit the ball between 80 and 100 meters (90 and 110 yards). It falls in between the two due to its loft of between 50 and 54 degrees. The gap wedge basically fills the gap (mind the pun!) between the pitching wedge and the sand wedge. Having an accurate understanding of how far one can hit the ball with the pitching wedge is important as this will enable the golfer to know when to use this wedge as opposed to the others below. When being used the player is usually looking to get the ball high into the air and have it head toward the putting green, landing it as near to the hole as possible. They’re ideally used to hit shots from distances of between 100 and 115 meters (110 and 125 yards). This wedge has a loft of between 44 and 49 degrees and is designed to be able to get under the golf ball on contact. The pitching wedge is the default wedge included in virtually every set of golf clubs. The higher the degree of loft, the faster the golf ball travels into the air. The trajectory of the ball when correctly struck is determined by the loft of the golf club.
The primary differentiating factor between wedges is the degree of loft each wedge club has. It can mean the difference between a healthy score, or frustration and embarrassment. That's why having a solid understanding of the different wedges is so important. What is each golf wedge used for, and at what point do you know which wedge to reach for?ĭepending on the shot you're going for, using the wrong wedge can have horrendous consequences, besides negatively affecting your score, it can also make you look like you don't quite know what you're doing. Golf can be stressful on a good day, leading one to wish you could just throw your clubs away, give up the whole golf thing and go camping. Wrapping your head around the differences between golf wedges can be difficult, especially if you’re new to the game. So, what's the difference between a Pitching, Gap, Sand, and Lob Golf Wedge?
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