![]() ![]() ![]() In total, there are 23 different loft and bounce options and we took advantage of that in our custom fitting to optimise our wedge set-up for improved performance.Ī new spin-milled cutting process means grooves are sharper, while each groove is specifically cut based on loft and finish. Also, see some more forgiving clubs in our most forgiving drivers guide, most forgiving irons guide, and most forgiving putters guide as well.īack again are Titleist’s six grind options - F, S, M, K, L and D - making the Vokey SM9 range highly versatile for every golfer and their unique swing. Be sure to read our reviews below to see how the most forgiving wedges performed. We also recommend reading our best golf wedges for beginners guide if you are new to the game. Levels of forgiveness vary from brand to brand, but we've tested some of the most forgiving wedges to help those of you who are in the market for a new wedge set, find a club that offers that extra margin for error. there are models, however, that will help you with the quality of your short game striking, allow you to spin the golf ball and, as a result, add greater control to your short game. We hear a lot about forgiveness levels when it comes to drivers, fairways and irons, but it's perhaps less talked about where wedges are concerned.Ĭhipping and pitching shots require a great deal of skill, and just like driving, it's not always easy for amateurs to repeat the same move and find the perfect contact. ![]() Then there are golfers who place a premium on forgiveness, with the wedge being one of the hardest clubs to use consistently in your bag. The best golf wedges usually offer an excellent mix of everything. For some, it's a soft feel, while others demand exceptional levels of spin. Wedges with more bounce are designed for golfers who catch it heavy on a regular basis and play on courses with softer turf less bounce is designed for firm turf and those who can feel the wedge head bouncing off the ground at impact.We all have different preferences when it comes to selecting our golf equipment, and it's no different when it comes to the scoring clubs, your wedges. Understanding wedge bounce is important depending on how you impact the turf. Altering the loft could also change offset slightly, but it probably wouldn’t be something the average golfer would notice. Weakening the loft on a 58-degree is going to add bounce to the wedge going the opposite way on a 56-degree is going to have the opposite effect, removing bounce from the sole. It’s one of the reasons why Titleist completely revamped the sole geometry on the T100S irons when they strengthened the lofts two degrees across the board.īut let’s get back to your wedges. ![]() I wouldn’t recommend going beyond two degrees if you’re going to strengthen or weaken an iron or wedge because it’s going to negatively affect the way the club impacts the turf. If 57 degrees is the number you’re trying to hit, you need to be aware of a few things: Changing the loft on a wedge - even if we’re talking one degree - is going to alter bounce. But what happens if you need to go in between stock lofts to an odd-numbered loft? That requires some bending to get the number you want. When it comes to wedges, almost every manufacturer offers a plethora of options in two-degree increments, meaning you can select from 50-, 52-, 54-, 56-, 58- and 60-degree lofts in a variety of bounces (more on that in a moment) to build your wedge setup.Īssuming you know the lofts on your irons, it’s easier to determine if a three- or four-wedge setup fits your game. If you’re using a split set of irons, working with a club-fitter or doing your homework online - most equipment manufacturers post iron loft specs online - can tell you if two different models are a good fit. Having only a couple of degrees of loft between two clubs can lead to larger gaps somewhere in your set, which means you might have to go after the ball or take something off at certain yardages. If you’ve been frequenting this space for some time, you know that I’ve been banging the drum on the importance of maintaining reasonable loft gaps when it comes to your irons and wedges. If you had one wedge left to add to the bag and were looking to add a wedge bent to 57, would you bend a 58 to 57 or 56 to 57? (Next lowest wedge is 52 degrees.) - Eric F. Welcome to another edition of the Fully Equipped mailbag, an interactive series in which our resident dimplehead (a.k.a., GOLF’s managing editor of equipment, Jonathan Wall) fields your hard-hitting gear questions. ![]()
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