How many wedges to pros carry?

Every player on the PGA TOUR is different, but I'd say a large majority carry four wedges in the bag most weeks. The wedge setup is usually pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge. As far as the loft on each wedge, it's all personal preference.

Is 4 wedges too many?

Three wedges is standard, but you might want four or more

Most players tend to carry three wedges — a pitching, sand and lob wedge. But if you add a gap wedge, you're already at four.

What degree wedges do most pros carry?

Looking at the average configurations and lofts, around 60% of pro players use a pitching wedge with 46 degrees of loft, with 48 degrees being the second most common loft option. With gap wedges, the 52-degree loft is used by 42% of players, with 33% opting for the 50-degree model.

How many wedges should a high handicapper carry?

Arguably the most common choice for club golfers, three wedges leaves you with room for two fairway woods, which is often more important for players who lack the distance that Tour Professionals can muster.

Should I get 3 or 4 wedges?

One of the most common “debates” amongst golfers is “Should I carry 3 or 4 wedges?” Better golfers tend to prefer 4 wedges, while high handicappers or beginners will typically fare better with a 3 wedge setup.

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What 4 wedges should I carry?

Know your pitching wedge loft.

If it's 45 degrees or less, add three more wedges that are spaced apart by no more than 4-5 degrees each. 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.

What wedges should a 10 handicapper carry?

A mid handicapper should have a sand wedge with a higher bounce (10+ degrees) and a lob or gap wedge with a mid bounce (7-9 degrees). Mid handicaps should avoid wedges with low bounce.

What wedges does Phil Mickelson use?

He uses three PM Grind '19 “Raw” wedges. The PM stands for Phil Mickelson because he helped design the wedges with Roger Cleveland.

Why are Vokey wedges so good?

The Vokey SM8 wedges feature spin-milled grooves that create acute spin control and progressive CG placement for optimal launch. The CG's of the wedges in this set are also set slightly forward to increase MOI. This is the main feature that makes these wedges so congenial for high handicappers and beginners.

Should I carry a 60 degree wedge?

When To Use A 60 Degree Wedge. 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.

What wedges Does Tiger Woods carry?

Woods also has changed into new wedges since the Masters. He previously employed TaylorMade's MG2 TW Grind wedges in 56 and 60 degrees, but has since switched into the new MG3 TW Grind wedges.

What wedges does Brooks koepka use?

Koepka has the new Cleveland RTX ZipCore Tour Rack Raw wedges in play. Having played Cleveland wedges when he was a kid, the biggest part about getting comfortable with his new wedges was figuring out the right sole grind for his turf interaction.

What wedge do most pros chip with?

What degree wedge is best for chipping? For most golfers, a gap wedge or a sand wedge with loft of between 52° and 56° will produce the most consistent outcome when chipping.

How many wedges Is Too Much?

One of the keys to good golf as mentioned previously is to keep things simple. Investing in 4 wedges is giving the golfer far too much choice over the shot which leads to confusion which leads to poor short game play.

What 2 wedges should I have in my bag?

What clubs do pros carry?

Professional golfers generally carry: a driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 4-PW, gap wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge, and a putter. Depending on the pro, these setups may change slightly, including the use of a driving iron, hybrid, or other longer club in place of one of the woods.

Are Vokey hard to hit?

Titleist Vokey SM9 Wedge

In testing, we found it very easy to square-up on full shots and deliver excellent consistency of spin and flight from closer to the green.

Do Vokey wedges wear out?

ALL WEDGE GROOVES WEAR OUT OVER TIME.

This includes inspecting every groove on every Vokey wedge head, and taking the extra step to apply a localized face heat treatment that doubles the groove durability.

Are Vokey SM8 forged?

The Titleist Vokey SM8 series is the latest line-up and it is incredible, many will be surprised to hear that they are not forged. With 6 different grind options and 3 different finishes, there is a club that will delight every golfer.

What wedges does Rory McIlroy use?

Rory McIlroy uses TaylorMade MG and MG2 TW wedges. Rory McIlroy uses TaylorMade P730 Rors Proto irons.

What wedges does Jordan Spieth use?

Jordan Spieth uses Titleist Vokey SM8 and Vokey Prototype golf wedges.

What wedges does Dustin Johnson use?

DUSTIN JOHNSON WEDGES

Dustin uses TaylorMade Milled Grind wedges, with both a 52˚ and 60˚ model in his bag. While they are the predecessor to TaylorMade's newer Milled Grind 2 wedges, they feature the same milling process that creates precision consistency on the sole grinds and sharp grooves for spin and control.

What is the most important wedge to have?

Overall, I believe that the sand wedge and the lob wedge are the most important wedges to get the bounce right on, because they will be used most frequently around the greens. Last thing about bounce– If you regularly play on tight turf, or regularly play on soft turf, match your wedge bounces to these conditions.

What is the easiest wedge to hit?

A new entry to the list this year is the Callaway Mack Daddy CB wedges. These are the most forgiving wedges offered from Callaway and very different from the Jaws wedges which are a traditional blade. For higher handicaps and beginner players, these wedges are much more forgiving and easy to hit.

What is considered a mid handicap?

A mid handicapper is someone who plays with a handicap that is between 11 and 20, although there are no official level definitions. This generally means that you can shoot in the 80s in each round and break 90 in every other round.