What is a 58 degree wedge called?

A 58-degree wedge is considered a lob wedge and is mostly used for lobbing the ball high up in the air. This wedge can also be used out of the bunker and for chips on a downhill lie. For most golfers, a 58-degree wedge is the highest lofted club they should use.

How far should I hit a 58 degree wedge?

With a 58-degree wedge, you should be able to hit the golf ball between 70 to 80 yards (73 meters). If you're trying out a smooth swing, you should be able to cover around 85 yards.

Is a 58 degree wedge a pitching wedge?

Pitching wedges are generally in the range of 44 to 48 degrees loft and used for hitting the longest wedge shots into a green.

Is a 56 or 58 degree wedge better?

For the average golfer, having a 56-degree wedge in your bag will be much more beneficial than having a 60-degree wedge. Sand wedges (54-56 degrees) are the most versatile wedge you can have while lob wedges (58+ degrees) should only be used by better golfers.

Is a sand wedge the same as a 58?

The main difference between a lob wedge and a sand wedge is the loft. A lob wedge is typically between 58 and 64 degrees of loft and a sand wedge is typically between 54 and 57 degrees of loft. In addition, they are very often used differently on the course.

The Beginner's Guide to Golf Wedges

Is a 58 degree wedge a lob wedge?

A 58-degree wedge is considered a lob wedge and is mostly used for lobbing the ball high up in the air. This wedge can also be used out of the bunker and for chips on a downhill lie. For most golfers, a 58-degree wedge is the highest lofted club they should use.

Can I use a 58 degree wedge in the sand?

The 58 degree wedge acts as a sand wedge from the sand and I can open the face to get the same action as on a 60 degree lob wedge.

What degree wedge is best around the green?

Butch Harmon said the average player shouldn't use anything above 58-degrees. It just depends on what wedges you already have and how spaced out they are. For me, a 56-degree sand wedge and a 50-degree gap wedge are the best fit. For you, a 58-degree lob wedge and a 54-degree sand wedge could be better.

What wedges should a high handicapper carry?

What Loft Wedges Should A High Handicapper Carry? High handicappers should carry at least a 56-degree wedge. In addition, it makes sense to have a 52-degree wedge and a 60-degree wedge to have a variety of shots.

What is the most used golf wedge?

Pitching wedge

Pitching wedges are the most commonly used of the golf wedges. With a loft of between 44 and 50 degrees, they are the least lofted wedge and typically used for approach shots between about 90 and 110 yards.

What 3 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 degrees is a gap wedge?

What degree is a Gap Wedge? A gap wedge has a loft of 50 – 52º. Golfers tend to hit a gap wedge 75 – 100 yards.

What loft is sand wedge?

Sand wedges come in either 54 or 56 degrees, but the most common loft is 56 degrees. If your pitching wedge is 44-45 degrees, having a 50-degree gap wedge and a 56-degree sand wedge makes the most sense. For most golfers, you'll want your sand wedge to have at least 10 degrees of bounce.

How far should a 7 iron go?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)

How far does the average golfer hit a sand wedge?

How Far Does The Average Person Hit A Sand Wedge? On average, recreational golfers hit their sand wedge 88 yards (full shot), but the range can be between 70 and 110 yards. Most golfers don't take a full swing with their sand wedge, and since that's the case, your distance could be less.

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 wedges should a 15 handicap 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.

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.

Which club is best for chipping?

The sand wedge is the wedge that is the best for chipping. With a sand wedge, you can fly the ball reasonably close to the pin, and expect it only to roll a few feet. Sand wedges are great out of the bunker, and they provide a ton of spin even on shots out of the rough.

What wedges does Tiger Woods use?

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. The MG3 wedges, which hit retail last year, are designed with new micro-ribs between the grooves to add friction, and a higher center of gravity for better flight control.

What wedges give the most spin?

What wedge is best for sand?

Can you use a sand wedge on the fairway?

The typical sand wedge is lofted about 56 degrees, so it may be useful for playing short, high pitch shots. The club's bounce plate makes it a poor choice on hard ground, so make sure the turf is reasonably soft before using your sand wedge from the fairway.