Wedge Selector

Proper wedge loft gaps will create consistent distance gapping for approach wedge shots and give you more full swing wedge shots. Considering both your pitching wedge and highest wedge lofts, we will recommend a set of wedges with lofts 4°-6° apart to help you achieve consistent and appropriate yardage gaps.

Proper wedge loft gaps will create consistent distance gapping for approach wedge shots and give you more full swing wedge shots. Considering both your pitching wedge and highest wedge lofts, we will recommend a set of wedges with lofts 4°-6° apart to help you achieve consistent and appropriate yardage gaps.

Sweeper

Shallow angle of attack, minimal ground contact, shallow divots, less sand displacement

Neutral

Moderate angle of attack, medium sized divot, moderate sand displacement

Digger

Moderate to steep angle of attack, full divot, more sand displacement

Greenside shots are played from a wide variety of turf and bunker conditions - from closely mown to high rough and firm to soft. Wedges should be selected individually based on how they are used. Most players benefit from carrying different bounces and grinds for each loft to increase their shot versatility.

Use the description below to decide which type most represents the typical fairways you play.

Soft

A soft lie is finding your ball on wet ground, or the grass is longer compared to the fairway. Just as in a tight lie, perfect contact is necessary to be successful. Hitting too far behind the golf ball when the ground is wet causes the club to dig into the ground too much. A major loss of distance usually occurs as a result. It is very easy to swing under the ball that is sitting on top of any longer grass. A majority of the time, the ball pops straight up into the air.

Firm

Tight lies are positions where only a little to no grass is under the ball. For example, the grass is cut short, or the ground is hard under the ball. Finding these positions in a short cut fairway, a bare spot in the rough, or on the cart path are the most common. To be successful in this position, near perfect contact is necessary. Contacting the ground too far behind the ball causes the club to bounce off of the ground, striking the ball toward its equator. This motion causes the ball to travel on a low trajectory with very little backspin. The ball also continues to roll after hitting the ground. The same result occurs if you swing shallow, trying to pick the ball off of the tight lie. It’s hard to get under the ball.

Bunkers have a variety of sand and varying levels of firmness. Use the descriptions below to decide which type most represents the typical bunkers you play.

Soft

Soft bunkers will have very light fluffy sand, with more than 6 inches of sand in the base of the bunker. You will know you are in a soft bunker when you step into the bunker and sink down into the sand before taking your stance.

Neutral

Neutral bunkers will have slightly heavier sand with about 4-6 inches of sand in the base of the bunker and 2-3 inches on the bunker face. You will know you are in a neutral bunker when you take your stance and the sand covers the soles of your shoes with ease.

Firm

Firm bunkers will have heavy sand with less than 3 inches of sand in the base of the bunker. You will know you are in a firm bunker when you take your stance and the sand barely covers the soles of your shoes.

Combined with the course conditions you typically encounter, your confidence and ability to hit specialty shots from greenside bunkers can be directly impacted by the proper wedge bounce and grind. Highly skilled players with the ability to to slide the club under the ball with an open face from a variety of conditions may benefit from less bounce and greater sole relief, while a less confident golfer may benefit from wedges with higher bounce and a fuller sole.