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by Allan Hickle MD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Number to Pitching Wedge
The most common variation will be a specific numbered iron through to a pitching wedge with the standard set up being 4-iron to pitching wedge, a total of seven clubs - 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-irons, and a pitching wedge.
Jul 9, 2019

Full Answer

What does 4-pw mean in golf clubs?

So same goes for 4-PW which means all clubs from 4 iron all included. 5. Wedges Wedges can simply change the outcome of the game because of its specific use and characteristics.

What is the bounce on a 4th wedge?

On wedge usually 56 with bounce in 12- 14 range for sand. The other wedges should be lower bounce if you play firm conditions, such as 4-8 bounce. Some player are droping their PW for a 46 or 47 degree fourth wedge. 1 great putter - make sure it fits you and your eye really well you'll make most of your strokes with this club.

What is the difference between driver and fairway wood golf clubs?

So, for ranges beyond the iron club, fairway wood is mostly used. Most players use the driver to make a shot from the tee box. But if you think you need more control, you can use the fairway wood. Fairway wood is good for short Par 4 tee shots and equally good for long Par 3 tee shots. The lofts of these clubs range from 12-20 degrees.

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What does 5-pw include?

When shopping GlobalGolf.com, we refer to the different club makeups with abbreviations such as 3-PW (which would contain every iron from the 3-iron through the 9-iron as well as a pitching wedge) or 5-PW, AW, SW (which would contain every iron from the 5-iron through the 9-iron as well as a pitching wedge, approach ...

What does PW mean in golf?

pitching wedgeThe pitching wedge is often the final and most lofted club in most modern iron sets. Pitching wedges are generally in the range of 44 to 48 degrees loft and used for hitting the longest wedge shots into a green.

What does PW mean on irons?

The clubs are identified by a number (3, 4, 5, etc.) on the sole of each club, except for the pitching wedge which will have a "PW" or "P." Other irons may be available for purchase separately, including a 2-iron and additional wedges (gap wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge).

What is a 4i golf club?

The 4-hybrid makes it far easier for the average golfer to get the ball airborne, no matter if you are on the tee, fairway, or in the rough. While the 4-iron enables more shot workability, the lower degree of launch and the strengthened loft make it challenging for the average golfer to hit consistently well.

What does 5 GW mean in golf?

A “GW” is an important club known as the gap wedge. As the name implies, it fills in the large distance gap found between your pitching wedge (PW) and sand wedge (SW), which occurs because of the large difference in the lofts of those two clubs.

What is PW and AW in golf?

The "A" or "AW" stamped on certain golf clubs stands for "Approach" or "Approach Wedge." Approach wedges are simply another name for a Gap Wedge (GW), a golf club with a loft between a Pitching Wedge (PW) and a Sand Wedge (SW).

What is a 4 iron used for?

For hitting into greens, the 4-hybrid is the best play for most. Golfers across the board hit more fairways with a 4-iron. The 0-5 handicap bracket is more effective with the 4-iron than any other bracket. Almost every other bracket hits it longer and records more GIRs with the 4-hybrid.

What does 4 GW mean in golf clubs?

When shopping for an iron set, you'll see them listed per their set make-up (i.e., "3-PW", "4-PW, GW" or "5-PW, AW"). This shorthand indicates that all clubs in between are included, so a 3-PW set would include the 3- through 9-irons as well as a pitching wedge.

How far should a 4 iron go?

154 yards4 iron: 154 yards. 5 iron: 147 yards. 6 iron: 139 yards. 7 iron: 131 yards.

Is a 4 hybrid the same as a 5 wood?

Differences Between 4 Hybrid and 5 Wood The loft on a 4-hybrid is weakened in comparison to a 5-wood. The 4-hybrid has an average loft of 22 to 24 degrees, while a 5-wood is set at 18 degrees. Naturally, the 5-wood delivers 15 yards more distance than the 4-hybrid.

Are 4 irons good?

Should You Carry A 4 Iron? For mid to high handicappers, having a 4 iron in the bag is not recommended. The longer shaft, low amount of loft, and thin face make it too hard to hit for most golfers, and is why a 5 hybrid is the better choice.

Do I need 4 hybrid?

Players tend to opt for the 4 hybrid when they wish to have more carry distance while they choose a 4 iron when they want rollout. A few golfers are able to hit the ball high as well as experience better control and plenty of spin with a 4 iron when compared to a 4 hybrid.

PJStyles

Purchasing a new set of Callaway X-20's and wanted to know which configuration makes more sense? I plan on also purchasing a Driver and 5W but would have nothing between 5W and 4I.

Silvertree

I would get 4-PW, a hybrid, and some Vokey wedges. Or 5-PW and two hybrids.

DDBowdoin

custom order your set and take away the 3 iron... save you some cash. then pick up a hybrid, which loft depends on what you realistically seeing yourself needing... ie what you are comfortable hitting, whether your intention is to take the club off the tee or off the deck.

duffer

I'm regretting not having gotten 3-PW. I like to take a 3 iron off the tee on some doglegs.

Young04

i hear what others are saying about using the 3 iron for tee shots, but fairway woods and hybrids these days are so much more effective for just about everyone. i can sting a 5wood just as well as a 3 iron off the tee. from the turf, a 3 iron is much tougher than a hybrid or FW.

wengerlaw

custom order your set and take away the 3 iron... save you some cash. then pick up a hybrid, which loft depends on what you realistically seeing yourself needing... ie what you are comfortable hitting, whether your intention is to take the club off the tee or off the deck.

BaronV

If you got the 3-PW, would you actually use the 3 iron? A 3 iron is pretty difficult to use unless you're pretty good and comfortable with them. I traded in my Callaway X-18 3 iron since I'd rather tee off with my TM Rescue Mid #3. Heck, I'm seeing more game improvement clubs replace the 3 & 4 irons with hybrids.

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