Wedge club?

Question

k so i went to sports authority just to look around and the wedges caught my eye. i couldnt understand what the letter G ment on the club. i kno the degree on the club is the loft. so when i saw the G it just through me off. i guess what i really want to kno is. if i have a pitching wedge and a sand wedge do i need another? and if so what should i be looking for?

Answer 1

The gap wedge is generally around a 52 degree loft. I carry 4 wedges, a PW (48), GW (52), SW (56) and LW (60). It gives you a lot more options on how to play a shot around the green. If you are looking to add one, I would suggest a 60 degree wedge. It's great for flop shots and getting the ball to stop quickly.

Answer 2

The "G" means "Gap" wedge.  As to whether you need another wedge or not, probably not.  Dave Pelz, the self proclaimed short game master, suggest that people carry 4 wedges: PW, GW, SW, Lob Wedge.  I think that this is stupid unless you are really really good and have the skill to use all of them.  I carry a picthing wedge, a sand wedge, and a 58 degree wedge (more or less a lob).

The key is to make sure that you have all your distances covered and that you have no large gaps between your distances.  The only way to determine this is to go hit your wedges.

About the only thing that you really want to be sure of, is that your sand wedge has enough "bounce" on it to be effective in the sand.  "Bounce" is the angle of the flange on the sole/bottom of the club.  A good sand wedge has a lot of bounce to act as a foil (like the hull of a boat) while gliding through the sand.  Thsi keeps your club from diggng down into the sand and makes bunker shows MUCH easier.  You don't need to worry about bounce on your other wedges.

Its really just personal preference as to how many wedges you carry.  There is no right or wrong answer.

Answer 3

Gap wedge. Yes, this would fill the void in your "distance" with your wedges.  A pitching wedge is around 45 degrees and a sand wedge is usually 54/56.  Gap wedges vary depending on brand but would most likely either be 50/52 degrees.  The idea is to be able to keep your same swing speed no matter what club your hitting as most of us do not do so well with less than 100% swings.

Answer 4

Gap wedge, which is like a 60 degree