Wedge clubs are an essential part of the golf kit. They perform a crucial function – help you hit the ball a short distance; get the ball out of the bunker or the rough. Everyone knows that the majority of the golfers spend an insane amount of time searching for a perfect driver club. Actually, they priority should be to choose the best wedge, instead of the driver club. This is easier said than done. Finding the right pitching wedge is difficult because some experts don’t add this club into the wedge category.
Pitching wedges are a lot similar to irons in design. With the pitching wedge, you can hit the ball a lot higher and nearer than the iron clubs (9-iron). But, the trajectory and distance of the pitching wedge are lesser than that of the gap wedge. So, how to make the right choice when you buy pitching wedge? Here a few things you need to consider before buying a pitching wedge.
The first thing you should look for when you’re scouting for the pitching wedge is the loft. The loft of a club is nothing but the clubface angle and the degree is the usual scale that’s used to measure the loft. The pitching strokes are usually played within 60-yards, and sometimes with a full swing, it’s possible to cover from 90 to 130 yards. To achieve this distance you need a wedge that has a loft degree from 46 to 48. Whatever might be your experience and skill level, the pitching wedge must be part of the golf kit.
The next point to consider is the bounce of the club. The angle that is created between the ground and the sole of the club is called bounce. If you’re trying to hit the ball out of high grass or fluffy sand, pick the wedge with higher bounce. And for bunker beds that are thin and lies that are tight, give preference to the wedge with low bounce angle. Even though the pitching wedge can have a bounce angle between 0 and 10, the ideal bounce angle for a pitching wedge is either 2 or 3-degree.
The finish of a wedge is cosmetic in nature and it has little to do with performance. Even so, you need to keep in mind that over time the finish will wear off and add extra spin to the ball. If you want to choose a particular type of finish that adds to performance, then pick the raw finish. The drawback with this type of finish it that the wedge will rust over time and as stated above, add extra spin to the ball.
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