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Wedges –the Key to Your Short Game

Wedges –The Key To Your Short Game

Any golfer will admit to losing points in their short game, for example when a shot lands in the area surrounding the green or worse a sand obstacle; a player is then presented with a difficult shot onto the green, ideally placing the ball as close to the hole as possible without over-hitting and missing the green.

When faced with a difficult shot from a bunker or the rough a player must take into account the current conditions and select the most appropriate golf club as a result. Finding the green can be achieved with most clubs from a 3-wood to pitching wedge, commonly a newcomer will feel comfortable playing a short iron (7-8-9) regardless of the conditions. Player’s selecting a shorter iron will find it more difficult to accurately pitch the ball onto the green. In this instance a pitching wedge can provide a better alternative to an iron.

The pitching wedge is the most versatile of all wedges falling somewhere between an iron and a wedge. This type of wedge is most commonly used with a full swing to produce high shots on approaches to the green or for clearing tall obstacles – supplied in lofts of 42 to 49-degrees to achieve distances in excess of 100yards. Pitching wedges have a low degree of bounce between 0 to 10-degrees – most commonly between 2-3-degrees, leaving the gap, sand and lob wedges for recovery shots in tough situations.

A gap wedge has the loft of a traditional pitching wedge or 9-iron (between 48 and 54-degrees). As the name suggests this type of wedge is intended to breach the gap between a pitching and sand wedge in terms of loft. Traditionally, a player will look for a separation of 4-degrees between golf clubs – a 52-degree gap wedge is most commonly played with a minor bounce angle. A gap wedge can reach a distance of up to 100-yards.

A sand wedge has the highest degree of loft – typically between 54 to 58 degrees, and is used for shorter distances of between 80-90yards. As the name suggests a sand wedge is most often used to extract a golf ball from a bunker, however it can be effective in soft conditions such as thick rough and sodden ground.

The lob wedge has the highest degree of loft of all wedges – typically between 58 to 64-degrees; a 60-degree wedge is the most commonly played and can be used for shots of up to 65-yards. The lob wedge can be used from the fairway, the rough or from the bunker – in any situation that requires a high shot and for the ball to stop quickly on the green. The degree of bounce is low – between 0 to 10-degrees, and is the least forgiving of all wedges. The lob wedge has gained popularity in recent years because it allows players to a make a full, unhindered swing to cover a short distance.

Relentless practicing and selecting the most appropriate wedge will help you to perfect your short game, hit more greens and produce lower scores; short-play is the one area that can truly make all the difference between winning and losing – therefore it is imperative to select the most appropriate club for the conditions.

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Sand Wedge Question

Should I get the Sector 9 Sand Wedge longboard?

http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/sector-nine-sand-wedge-longboard.aspx

That is the longboard I’d like.
I’m a girl, 100lbs and 5’2. I’m a beginner, and I heard that Sector 9 board would be good for me.
I’d probably get Abec 11 Gumball wheels for that board.

Should I do it? If not, what would be a better board for me?

Honestly, I think that is a good board.
But if I could get a new board right now, I would get a Loaded board.

http://www.loadedboards.com/newsite_v1/

I would get the Dervish, but see what fits your tastes.
Vanguard is the best for commuting, carving, and cruising around the neighborhood, but can still do dancing.
Dervish is just plain awesome.
Ceviche is great for if you want to hit the skatepark.
Pintail is good for just getting places.
Dancer is like its name, it is best for dancing.
But they also have a new board called the Tan Tein but I don’t know much about that one.

Dancing is something you might get into once you’re comfortable about longboarding and it’s easy for you.

Tell me more about low bounce sand wedges?

I bought a cleveland low bounce sand wedge 56 deg and have never used it on the course, only to practice. Please enligten me on where they have their best use.

A low bounce sand wedge allows you to manipulate the club face more. Since the sole of the club is flatter, it allows you to open the face to hit higher (flop) shots. When you square it, you can hit normal shots. Being able to manipulate the face eliminates the need for me having a lob wedge.

I use the club in all conditions, sand, tight, rough, and fairways. The only problem you may have with the club in sand or rough is going straight under the ball. If you have a habit of flipping the club on short shots (letting the club head get ahead of the hands), then you will wind up sliding the club right under the ball leaving it in the bunker or rough. You have to make sure you lead with your hands, then it works just like any other club.

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Tips For Wedge Choosing (Ii)

These are different styles of wedges. First come to the gap wedge. Unlike the golf irons, this wedge is typically the club that is left out of the so called “mix” because of its late introduction to the wedge game. This club is used to fill the gap between the pitching and sand wedges and can carry lofts between 50 and 54 degrees. These clubs are sold individually at your local retailer.

 

The pitching wedge is included in your set and is probably the “one” wedge that every player has. It is usually the club that is hit form about 100 to 125 yards form the pin. The loft on these golf wedges are somewhere between 46 and 50 degrees depending on the manufacturer. This will be the longest wedge in terms of distance in your bag.

 

The lob wedge: these clubs must be purchase separately from your local retailer. They are used for shorter high shots around the green that you would like to stop quickly. They generally have a loft of 60 to 64 degrees and are a lot of fun to hit.

 

The sand wedge: don’t be fooled by the name of this club into thinking it’s only for use from the sand. Its loft is somewhere between 55 and 59 degrees and provides a great amount of spin or stopping power. It can be purchased on its own or sometimes come with your TaylorMade r7 TP Irons 3-9P. You usually hit this club form 90 yards into the pin including the sand traps.

 

As a general rule of thumb the average player should try to space the loft of the different wedges to 4 degrees. What that means is there should be 4 degrees difference from pitching wedge to gap wedge, 4 degrees form gap wedge to sand wedge , and 4 degrees form sand wedge to lob wedge. On our site, there are a number of other variables that we can get into to help you select the best wedges for your game but these should give you a great starting point. Good Luck!

 

Wedge Choosing Tips For You (I)

 

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Sand Wedge Question

Should I get the Sector 9 Sand Wedge longboard?

http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/sector-nine-sand-wedge-longboard.aspx

That is the longboard I’d like.
I’m a girl, 100lbs and 5’2. I’m a beginner, and I heard that Sector 9 board would be good for me.
I’d probably get Abec 11 Gumball wheels for that board.

Should I do it? If not, what would be a better board for me?

Honestly, I think that is a good board.
But if I could get a new board right now, I would get a Loaded board.

http://www.loadedboards.com/newsite_v1/

I would get the Dervish, but see what fits your tastes.
Vanguard is the best for commuting, carving, and cruising around the neighborhood, but can still do dancing.
Dervish is just plain awesome.
Ceviche is great for if you want to hit the skatepark.
Pintail is good for just getting places.
Dancer is like its name, it is best for dancing.
But they also have a new board called the Tan Tein but I don’t know much about that one.

Dancing is something you might get into once you’re comfortable about longboarding and it’s easy for you.

Tell me more about low bounce sand wedges?

I bought a cleveland low bounce sand wedge 56 deg and have never used it on the course, only to practice. Please enligten me on where they have their best use.

A low bounce sand wedge allows you to manipulate the club face more. Since the sole of the club is flatter, it allows you to open the face to hit higher (flop) shots. When you square it, you can hit normal shots. Being able to manipulate the face eliminates the need for me having a lob wedge.

I use the club in all conditions, sand, tight, rough, and fairways. The only problem you may have with the club in sand or rough is going straight under the ball. If you have a habit of flipping the club on short shots (letting the club head get ahead of the hands), then you will wind up sliding the club right under the ball leaving it in the bunker or rough. You have to make sure you lead with your hands, then it works just like any other club.

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Alex Orthopedic – 5032-10-SAN – Leg Wedge Bed Leg Cushion – Sand – 10 in. Height $69.99 Introducing the Alex Orthopedic 5032-10-SAN Leg Wedge Bed Leg Cushion – Sand – 10 in. Height, featured in our Bed Pillows department. This product generally ships within 2 business day(s) from Arlington, Texas, and weighs 5 pound(s). It has been estimated that 27% of the US adult population suffers some form of lower extremity venous abnormality, primarily varicose veins. Using a leg wedge can dec…

Alex Orthopedic – 5032-6-SAN – Leg Wedge Bed Leg Cushion – Sand – 6 in. Height $53.00 Introducing the Alex Orthopedic 5032-6-SAN Leg Wedge Bed Leg Cushion – Sand – 6 in. Height, featured in our Bed Pillows department. This product generally ships within 2 business day(s) from Arlington, Texas, and weighs 3 pound(s). It has been estimated that 27% of the US adult population suffers some form of lower extremity venous abnormality, primarily varicose veins. Using a leg wedge can decre…

Malibu 8303-9200-01 Cast Metal Tier Light, Sand $16.50 …

Ali #4637 Medium Wedge Sand Sponge $1.28 Medium, Wedge Sanding Sponge….

Sand Wedge Videos

How to Swing Each Golf Club : Sand Wedge Golf Swing

Sector 9 Sand Wedge Sidewinder Complete review

It has never been easier to shop for Sand Wedge, so pick up Sand Wedge at bargain prices!