What should i use for chip shots and pitch shots?

Question

Im thinking a sand wedge for pitch shots. And maybe a 3 or 5 iron for chip shots? would do you suggest? im a beginner

Answer 1

Buy a Gap Wedge. 50º - 52º.

Answer 2

It all depends on you. A chip is hitting from just off the green. Your goal with a chip is the same as a long putt. You probably do not want to use a 3 or 5 iron. Some people will use a 8 or a 9 iron for LONG chips, because the ball stays low and runs far. Most of the time I use a sand wedge. A pitch shot it a longer shot in which the ball has to carry in the air much further. Usually anything  under about 100 i consider a pitch. This is where it depends on you. Your length of clubs determines which club and how to play it. Any kind of wedge is usually what you will have in your hand. However, you may need to choke down and take a 3/4 swing to loose some distance depending on where you are.

Remember, there isn't a hard and fast rule that applies to all these situations. Know what you are hitting off of (rough, fairway) and your distances. Good luck, and don't give up. Golf is extremely frustrating at first (well, always, but it gets better)

Answer 3

it all depends on the equation of carry to roll. The less roll the higher lofted club, IE 60degree. If you want more roll use the lower loft. i use a pw for anything in the fringe, and a lw for anything i must carry over. I use an 8i if i am chipping uphill and if it is a long uphill chip, a 4i. it is all personal preference though. Whatever you can match up your preffered equation, will do you best.

Remember every shot is a new shot you haven't taken before. One inch in line can mean the ball breaks left or right, and can make a left to right put stay straight. This game is tough. Good luck and remember to keep the ball in the back of your stance.  

Answer 4

If you do what you want to do you won't be happy. Use a pitching wedge for both. Or you could use a 60 or 56 degree to chip. But I wouldn't recommend one of those for a beginner.  

Answer 5

its all depends on the conditions of the course. If you got hard fast greens, you need to use more loft. When you have slow greens, you should probably use a PW. If its been raining and the course is playing wet you show take more loft, this way you can be more aggressive towards the hole.

If you need to make a long pitch all across the green, i would suggest a 8-9 iron, the quicker you get the ball on the ground the less chance of making an error. You just got to remember that your ball won;t check up and its going to run on you.  

Answer 6

I suggest you choose PW for pitch shot.

Answer 7

Those clubs you have mentioned sound good. Also try to use a PW for pitch shots.

Have a good one...

Answer 8

Those are probably the two worst choices you could have made. The sand wedge is fine for bunker play and short shots from heavy rough. The wide flange of the club does most of the work. But the sand wedge pitch shot has to be hit exactly right on pitch shots with the tendency for shots coming up short. For chipping the lie, pin position, obstacles to be carried, firmness of the green openness of the front  are factors for  determining which club to use. These can range from the 4 iron thru the pitching wedge.The low lofted clubs are great for the bump and run chip shot.  

Answer 9

If you're chipping, it depends on the distance you have to the hole.  When I'm around the green and need the ball to run to the hole I will usually go with an 8 iron back in my stance.  This will keep the ball low and allow it to get started on the green.  Don't hit it hard though you're just try to get over the fringe and get a good roll going.  As for pitching, for a beginner go with the PW.  The sand wedge takes a bit more practice because of the loft on it.

Answer 10

The distance, pin location, contours of the green are all factors on what club to use for pitch's and chips.  I have used virtually every club in the bag to play these shots.  I would advise that you learn to control your distance on every club for these shots.  You will be a better player in the long run.

Answer 11

Your pitching wedge should go about 130 full swing. And your sand wedge maybe like 50-60 full swing.  You can find any pitching wedge for cheap at any golf discount store, even used clubs will work just fine. A 3 and 5 iron are for long shots they are used for for par 4s and 5. If you dont want to buy a pitching wedge then your next best club is a 9. But my advice is to buy a pitching wedge itll be the club you use the most. Don't get discouraged if your shots don't go straight or if they fall short don't worry. It'll come with practice. The more you play the better your shot will straighten out and you'll be able to increase the distance for each club. Good luck and have fun