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Author : dcss    Date : 10-May-2007

Golf Wedges Are A Must Have In Every Golfers Bag

Golf Wedges can provide a better golf game. Wedges have come a long way in recent years. New lofts and club head shapes have prompted many players to carry as many as four wedges, for every conceivable situation around the green. If you're just carrying the old reliable pitching wedge, you're missing out on some simple ways to lower your scores. After all, more than three-fourths of your game is played from within a hundred yards.

All wedges are characterized by high lofts to increase trajectory, and significant sole weighting to help you penetrate sand or grass. Most are also heavier overall. But that's where the similarities end. Each wedge type has its own characteristics, making it suited to a particular distance or lie. One important characteristic is bounce angle. As the name implies, this feature enables the club head to "bounce" out of the sand or rough without digging in. If you look at the sole of a sand wedge, for instance, you'll notice that the trailing edge hangs below the leading edge.

Bounce is the angle formed by the leading edge and the ground. This tiny angle doesn't sound like much, but it's what makes it worthwhile for you to carry a good sand wedge in your bag. Without bounce, you may just stay in that bunker forever. In general, less experienced players should use a club with more bounce in soft or fluffy lies. As with putters wedges are the focus of a lot of experimentation in materials and face inserts. Club heads are often made of softer materials, such as copper or beryllium alloy, to increase feel and touch around the green.

One major development has been the introduction of the "gap" or "dual" wedge. As manufacturers decreased the loft of the typical pitching wedge to increase its distance, they created a "gap" between it and the next longest club, the sand wedge. Thus, in order of distance, the progression is as follows: pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge. They are described here in order. Check out of our full range of wedges to satisfy your urge.

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