Pitching Wedge
Pitch it Close to the Pin
Of the 4 types wedges, the pitching wedge
is probably used most of all. The pitching
wedge
is the longest of the 4 wedges and has the least amount of loft,
typically 45-49 degrees. The distance you would hit with this type of
club is around 110 yards for men, and around 90 yards for women.
The main important characteristic of pitching wedges as
with all wedges is the bounce angle. This feature
enables the club head to "bounce"
out of sand or rough without digging in. Bounce is the angle formed by
the leading edge and the ground. A pitching wedge would be hit mostly
from grass (as opposed to a bunker) and would therefore have minimal
bounce (2-5 degrees). To much bounce on pitching wedges would be
undesirable for this type of wedge as it would be more difficult to get
the leading edge under the ball, causing you to "thin"
the ball.
Pitching wedges are vary versatile clubs. If you are a
big
hitter of the tee, you may find yourself using your pitching wedge to pitch
onto the green from around 110 yards. As well as using your wedge to pitch
you can also use it to chip on from the edge of the
green or punch
your ball out of rough (in the woods) and back into play on the
fairway. Pitching wedges are available with either a steel shaft or
graphite shaft, the choice is yours. Lower handicappers and tour pros
tend to use steel shafts, as they are able to generate more club head
speed through the ball. Graphite shafts are recommended for higher
handicappers as there is more whip in the shaft, which would encourage
you to slow your swing down.
Typical distances achieved with wedges
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