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.

Should wedge shafts be lighter or heavier?

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 your wedges be heavier than irons?

The heavier head weight of golf wedges provides more momentum with shorter swings thereby helping get the ball up and out around the green. If you look at the swingweight specification for the name brand wedges you will notice they are higher in relationship to the numbered irons.

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.

Should wedge shafts be softer?

So the main recommendation appears to be that wedge shafts should be "heavier but softer" than irons.

Should wedges have a heavier swing weight?

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.

What wedge shafts do the pros 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.

Does shaft matter on wedges?

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.

How important is a wedge fitting?

Wedge play is one of the biggest factors in scoring for a golfer. Being able to control your distance, manage various lies, and hit your intended target is extremely important. Having the right mixture of wedges with the proper specifications influences all of this.

Should you lengthen wedges?

Just remember a few rules when you're tackling wedge lengths for your own game. In general, a longer club will fly farther and higher, but you'll have less control. A shorter club, on the other hand, will be more difficult to produce speed and height, but it will provide more control.

Should your wedges match?

Your wedges are extensions to your irons so they should 99 percent be set up the same for proper gapping and dispersion.” At the very least, make the wedge heads match each other, he says. “We see so many golfers come through with a bouquet of brands of wedges,” he said.

How do you add weight to wedges?

Wedges. Since you don't shape your wedge shots, lead tape is applied directly behind the center of the wedge. In doing so, the heavier swing weight can benefit ball flight and ball striking. Some pros believe placing lead tape lower on the club will help increase launch as well.

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.

How long should my wedge shafts be?

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.

Are wedge shafts stiff?

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.

What is the difference between wedge flex and regular flex?

Wedge flex generally means something stiffer than regular but not quite as stiff as a stiff shaft. The wedge flex shaft is put in a wedge because it is usually a little heavier than a standard iron flex shot. The heavier shafts help players get the feel and spin they need to hit the proper wedge shots.

What can I expect from a wedge fitting?

In any wedge fitting we're looking to accomplish several goals:

• Proper lofts for distance gapping.
• Give a variety of sole designs to help execute various shots around the greens.
• Match a player's technique and areas they struggle with the right head profile.
• Get the correct lie angle and shaft profile.

Do you need custom wedges?

You use your wedges so much, it's important to have custom wedges fit for your game. Those yardages where you pull a wedge out of your bag are where you'll make up strokes on your scorecard and lower your handicap.

Do I need golf wedges?

You must have a wedge between your pitching wedge loft and your sand wedge loft. The gap wedge (usually around 50 degrees) provides a vital yardage between those two clubs.

Does shaft flex matter in irons?

Shaft flex letters are 'essentially irrelevant,' according to an expert club fitter. The stiffness of a R shaft will differ by company. Most golfers in the world know that shaft flex makes a difference to performance and feel in golf.

Are Vokey SM8 wedges forged?

The Titleist Vokey SM8 series is the latest line-up and it is incredible, many will be surprised to hear that they are not forged. With 6 different grind options and 3 different finishes, there is a club that will delight every golfer.

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.

Should all my wedges be the same brand?

Same brand wedges give a consistent look and often better distance gapping as the material, grooves & face match. But this is not a strict rule & results must dictate wedge choice over brand. High handicappers should choose cavity back pitching & gap wedges but the choice of finish does not matter.

Do new wedges make a difference?

“Without the plating, you'll likely see the grooves wear quicker than something with a chrome finish,” Briand said. “It's not a rapid rate of decline, but depending on where you live and the course conditions you typically play, you might need a new wedge sooner.”

What is the most popular driver shaft on the PGA Tour?

Among the top 100 PGA Tour players over 70 different driver shaft models are used with the Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X and Ventus Black 6X driver shafts being the most popular. Only 6 players use each of those shafts apiece with the next most used shaft – the Ventus Red 6X – being used by 3 golfers.