golf club

As a beginner golfer, you may have got your first club already, but you may not have known the fact that it is composed of two parts: the shaft and the head. Here we’ll discuss a type of the head that belongs to the standard set, the wedge head.

Now, here is the guide for you!

The Components of Wedges

A golf wedge has seven components to look for: loft, bounce, sole grind, grooves, leading edge, finishes, and shaft. Each of those parts has unique designs that fit a particular purpose.

For instance, the loft affects the power of the backspin that the club can inflict on the ball. This feature explains why a driver can make the ball reach the farthest distance by both bouncing and rolling, while a wedge club can create a faster stop. You can get better control over the ball’s trajectory by using a wedge club.

Second, the bounce is also an essential part of your wedge club as it prevents the head from sticking into the dirt. Third, the sole grind affects the bounce of the golf ball you hit. These three parts are the most vital parts to look for beginners.

The Types of Golf Wedges

There are four types of golf wedges: pitching, gap, sand, and lob. If you buy an iron set, a pitching wedge is usually included, and you’ll find it most useful when you need to hit the ball from a 100-yard distance or to hit around the greens. A gap wedge has a 50-53 degrees loft that can accommodate a shoot that can’t be done with either the pitching or chipping type. Sand wedges, as you may have guessed, are mostly used when you get trapped in the sand bunkers. However, you may have seen some pros using a sand wedge to pitch and chip too since the loft can be good at making the ball stops fast. Lastly, the lob design is intended for a high trajectory shot, but with less roll.

Comparing Shapes and Colors

Although all wedges serve the purpose of providing bounce and creating backspin force, they come in different shapes and colors. Some wedges have round edges, while the others are more square-look like your iron. And the best way to choose which one suits you best is by trying each one of them because they are profoundly affected by your shooting technique and power.

As for the color, dark colors are usually made of harder materials than the chrome-colored ones. However, each serves its own purposes since harder doesn’t always mean better.…