A gap wedge aims to fill the gap between your pitching wedge and sand wedge (we discuss why this issue came about below). A gap wedge is generally purchased separately from your full set as an optional extra. It has similar uses to a pitching wedge for chipping, pitching and approach sho...
During testing, the wedges impressed with their workability and consistency. Whether punching into the wind or hitting high, controlled shots, the Opus wedges delivered tight shot groupings. Spin rates were exceptional, averaging 11,500 RPM on full shots, surpassing the performance of competitors lik...
With pitching wedges typically lofted from 42 to 46 degrees, the gap wedge is so-called because it closes the "gap" in loft between the pitching wedge and sand wedge. A typical gap wedge might might be lofted from 48 to 54 degrees. The gap wedge also goes by the names A-wedge, attac...
The xE1 wedge is not going to be the only solution you need for your bag. There are only two lofts here a 59 degree and a 65 degree. Golfers will benefit from the high loft these clubs provide, but there are no options for pitching and gap wedges to fill in the rest of the bag....
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Because wedges are lofted, the clubs are normally used within about 125 yards of the hole. The exact loft of golf wedges depends upon the club’s manufacturer. In general, pitching wedges are lofted about 47 to 53 degrees, gap wedges are lofted about 50 to 54 degrees, sand wedges are lo...
The gap between my driver distance and the 7-iron was such that the fitter very responsibly recommended that we only do the 23-degree for now. He suggested that once I got accustomed to the new clubs, the gaps between the driver/hybrid/7-iron would grow and indicate where a second and...
I would have never thought about using the OnCore Golf Ball. This testing has changed my mind. The 85 compression ball appears to be the correct fit. The feel of the Vero X1 off the driver, woods, irons & wedges is fantastic! There isn't that hollowness sound of the BRX or BRXS. ...
That’s like asking the dock hand if you can jump the narrow gap to the ferry as it’s pulling away, adding that while you look out of shape now, you were a high-school hurdler and occasional ballroom dancer, and even now you can probably …. oops, too late. But we are here to...
I’ve said for years now cavity back wedges should be the place where everybody starts when they’re looking at buying new wedges. If you can stomach them they’re great as for the majority of club golfers there’s no doubt in my mind they will help you enjoy the game more. After ...