Best Lob Wedges
Wedges have to be versatile because of all the different shots that have to be played around the green. One of these is definitely the lob shot. As rewarding as a 300-yard drive straight down the middle of the fairway is, a perfectly executed flop shot that finishes next to the pin is more satisfying, right?
To play that Phil Mickelson (opens in new tab)-style shot, one which sees the ball land like a butterfly with sore feet, requires no small amount of skill – as well as a club with lots of loft (typically 58°-64°). The best golf wedges (opens in new tab) don’t just give you the power to play a crowd-pleasing flop, but with the spin they create, this club offers you a lot of options around the green.
We’ve been busy testing the best lob wedges on the market to help you decide which one will suit your game, so be sure to read our full reviews to see how they performed. Some images below are for the 56° models, although these same wedges are available in higher lofts.
For more wedge buying advice check out our other guides on other facets of the short game – such as the best wedges for chipping (opens in new tab), the best sand wedges (opens in new tab), or the best gap wedges (opens in new tab).
Best Lob Wedges
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In 2022, the Titleist Vokey SM9 remains the one to beat, with the wedge still arguably the best golf wedge (opens in new tab) on the market.
The first thing to say is that SM9 has retained the classic Vokey look at address from the impressive SM8 wedge (opens in new tab). When hitting full shots, the shaping and lack of offset inspire confidence, while around the green they look inviting behind the ball. You could argue the lower lofted wedges in SM9 have a slightly straighter leading edge, which helps with alignment on full shots and the transition from your irons.
A huge bonus is the amount of…
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