What To Consider When Buying A Wedge
What variables should you consider when trying to buy the best wedges for your game? As it turns out, there are a number of factors that need considering if you are to get the most out of your game.
Wedges – often referred to as the scoring end of your bag – cover a wide range of lofts from about 42˚ up to 60˚ (and sometimes beyond). Importantly, they have to be versatile to play a variety of shots in terms of pitching from the fairway, rough, sand, and so on. Many wedges will perform better than others in certain aspects.
At Golf Monthly, we have guides on the best wedges for chipping (opens in new tab), and even the best sand wedges (opens in new tab), which will really help you when you are struggling to find the green grass throughout your round. So, what should you be focusing on when you are looking to buy some new wedges? Find out below.
Price
For most, the first consideration is how much you’re prepared to pay for your new wedges. If you’re starting out, you may, of course, opt to use any wedges that came with your iron set, at least to start with. However, there are a number of best wedges for beginners (opens in new tab) available on the market.
For those of a more experienced nature, there are a number of options available on the market and there are some models available from specialist companies like Fourteen or Miura that cost even more. Like any part of the bag though, there are yet more options we need to consider before making a decision.
How Many Wedges?
How many wedges should I carry in my bag? (opens in new tab) Well, most golfers carry between two and four wedges. A Tour player will likely lean towards four, but that may not be necessarily right for you. Importantly, you need to assess whether you require more options and versatility at the longer end of your set to avoid potentially big yardage gaps.
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If you think you need greater depth at the long end of your bag, then four wedges won’t be for you. If you are a longer hitter, then it may be better to load up the…
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