What wedge does one need for the third shot?
Some people carry what is considered a
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gap
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wedge, meaning it has 52-54 degrees of loft.
What wedge does one need for the third shot?
Some people carry what is considered a “gap” wedge, meaning it has 52-54 degrees of loft.
Others carry a “lob” wedge, which is around 60-degrees of loft.
Personally, I prefer the 52-degree gap wedge.
The ball doesn’t come off the club as low as the pitching wedge so it is easier to control.
Also, it’s very effective up to about 75 to 80 yards.
I use the club several times during a round of golf. The 60-degree Lob wedge might get used once in a round of golf. Any more than that and it probably is over-used.
The standard pitching wedge has 48 degrees of loft and the standard sand wedge has 56 degrees of loft. Thus, the big ‘gap’ between wedges.
When in doubt, find a shop that carries some wedges for you to try out before you buy.
