Should my wedges have the same shaft as my irons?

If you are thinking about getting new wedges, make sure you have the right shafts. What shafts should you play in your wedges? The very short answer is play the same shaft in your wedges as you do in your irons.

Do shafts matter on wedges?

What is this? Based on what we have found, it is evident the golf shaft flex does matter, not just when it comes to wedges, but all clubs. If you do not have the correct shaft flex on your wedges you will not maximize the potential of the club.

Can you use iron shafts on wedges?

Many players use the same iron shaft in their wedge clubs. But here are 3 reasons why you might want to consider a specially designed wedge shaft for your high pitching clubs, and how they can help your game.

Should wedges have heavier shafts?

A little bit more weight in the wedge will keep the club stable on those less-than-full-swing shots.” While your question is directed to shaft weight in the tour ranks, I believe better amateur golfers can benefit from the setup as well.

Should pitching wedge match irons or wedges?

If you use your pw as a full swing club similar to the other irons in the set, then I would suggest keeping the pw that came with the set of irons. However, if you like to use the pw around the greens for chipping and pitching and don't hit many full shots with it, I would suggest going with a specialty pw.

What 3 wedges should I carry?

Know your pitching wedge loft.

If it's 45 degrees or less, add three more wedges that are spaced apart by no more than 4-5 degrees each. So generally think about putting in a gap wedge that's 48 or 50 degrees, a sand wedge that's between 54 and 56 degrees, and a lob wedge that's between 58 and 60 degrees.

Should my wedges match?

If you plan to take a lot of full shots with all your wedges, then it would be best to have your wedges match the rest of your irons for consistent feel and gap yardage throughout the set.”

What wedge shaft do Tour players use?

True Temper's Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 is by far the most popular wedge shaft with 37% of the top 100 PGA Tour players using it. The Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 is the next most popular and True Temper shafts account for over 70% of the wedge shafts used by this elite group.

Should wedge shafts be lighter?

The number one reason why you shouldn't go lighter in the wedges, when compared to your irons, is timing. Considering all of the touch and feel shots you play with a wedge, altering swing weight in the opposite direction can lead to inconsistencies with delivery, contact, and turf interaction.

How heavy should your wedges be?

Be sure and check the swing weight of your wedges and use this rule of thumb: Pitching wedges and gap wedges should be 2 to 3 swing weights heavier than the #9 iron in your set. Sand wedges and 60º wedges should be 4 to 6 swing weights heavier than the #9 iron.

Should wedge shafts be the same length?

Under almost all circumstances, you'll want your wedge lengths to be exactly that length or shorter. If you decide to vary wedge lengths, make sure your lowest lofted wedge is the longest in length, and the highest lofted wedge is the shortest.

Do all wedges have stiff shafts?

Wedge flexes are stiff. Some wedges come in lighter with less stiff flexes and some come in heavier. Usually the range between stiffness levels is about 5 grams in weight per shaft. It is recommended to keep your wedge shafts the same or heavier than your irons.

Why are wedges heavier?

The heavier head weight of golf wedges provides more momentum with shorter swings thereby helping get the ball up and out around the green.

Should you adjust lie angle on wedges?

More than anything, going flatter with the lie angle will likely help your contact and allow you to get up-and-down on a more regular basis. So the next time you're working on your wedge game, pay attention to how the club interacts with the turf. It could end up saving you some strokes in the long run.

What is S200 shaft?

With S300 acting as the “standard” stiff flex, anything that comes in over or below 130 grams is deemed to be a lighter (S200) or heavier (S400) version. True Temper's standard Dynamic Gold steel shaft.

Why are sand wedges heavier?

The sand wedge is also four to eight swing weights heavier than the other irons, and the width of the sole is the widest. The combination of the inverted, wider sole and heavier weight enables golfers to hit bunker shots with greater ease.

What shaft is in Vokey wedges?

The stock shaft for the new Slate Blue SM8 is the True Temper Wedge Flex shaft and is fitted with an eye-catching Blue/White/Black Golf Pride grip with the BV (Bob Vokey) wings on display down the front. A new premium finish for the number 1 wedge on Tour.

What length wedge should I get?

Determine the appropriate shaft length for your longest wedge. Golf iron shaft lengths will normally vary by a one-half inch between clubs getting shorter as the number of the iron is large. For example, if you are searching for a pitching wedge, the shaft should be one-half inch shorter than your 9 iron.

Do any pro golfers use regular flex shafts?

Common Mistakes. Kramer's 2006 “Golf Magazine” article cites a survey showing that just 2 percent of PGA Tour players and 10 percent of PGA Champions Tour players used regular flex shafts in their irons.

What does bounce mean on a wedge?

Wedge bounce is the angle created between the leading edge and the lowest point of the sole or trailing edge. This is the area of the club that hits through the ground as it contacts the ball. The greater the wedge bounce degree, the higher the leading edge is off the surface at address.

Should all my wedges have the same grind?

Golf wedges should not automatically be the same. Wedge lengths, lie angles and shafts are best to keep consistent but grinds and bounces are good to vary to help maximise the variety of wedge shots you can play. Getting good distance gapping between your wedges is more important than similarity.

What bounce do pros play on their wedges?

10 bounce pitching wedges are the most used by the top 100 PGA Tour players while 10 and 12 bounce are common when it comes to gap wedges. More variety of bounces are found in the sand and lob wedges chosen but 10 bounce sand wedges are again the most used. The preferred bounce is 8 for lob wedges.

What wedges does Phil Mickelson use?

He uses three PM Grind '19 “Raw” wedges. The PM stands for Phil Mickelson because he helped design the wedges with Roger Cleveland.

How do I know what wedges to buy?

The loft dictates how far the ball will travel and its likely trajectory. Wedges have the highest lofts of any club. It's recommended to have four degrees of difference between wedges. For example, if your pitching wedge has a 48° loft then you should have a 52° gap wedge, a 56° sand wedge and a 60° lob wedge.