What are the different types of wedges in golf?
There are traditional blade-type wedges, cavity back wedges, wedges that match irons, and even super specialized wedges like chippers. In this edition of Golf Myths Unplugged, we’re pitting traditional wedges against cavity backs and set-matched wedges to see which one performs the best.
Are cavity-back wedges difficult to use?
So in that case, I understand that a cavity-back wedge can be a little troublesome for golfers who want more forgiveness, but can’t come to grips with how a full-blown cavity back looks and feels.
What is the difference between a cavity back and blade wedge?
The blade wedge finished in the middle – less forgiving than the set-matched wedge but more forgiving than the cavity back. With the set-matched wedge, our testers had an average distance dispersion of 9.2 yards. That was 2.5 yards better than the blade wedge and 3.7 yards better than the cavity back.
What are the best Canadian Manufacturers of golf clubs?
This wholesale-direct manufacturer offers wedges, irons, hybrids and woods and is best-known for its irons. Jazz is the largest Canadian wholly owned golf manufacturing company. It offers a full range of clubs as well as accessories such as bags.
Do they make cavity back wedges?
Today's wedge offerings run the gamut in terms of head shapes, and while blade-style wedges remain popular, there's a handful of cavity-back wedges out in the wild, too.
Are cavity back wedges more forgiving?
For higher handicaps and beginner players, these wedges are much more forgiving and easy to hit. The Mack Daddy CB wedges are a cavity back design to help you score better from short range. Since most golfers play a cavity back iron, it makes sense to play a cavity back wedge too – especially a pitching and gap wedge.
What is the most used wedge brand on tour?
Titleist70 different wedge models made by 15 manufacturers are used by the top 100 PGA Tour players with Titleist by far the most used wedge brand.
What is the easiest golf wedge to hit?
The easiest wedges to hit are cavity-back wedges like the Cleveland CBX 2 and the Callaway Mack Daddy CB. This style of wedge makes it easier for players to get the ball up in the air quickly, even without making perfect contact.
What wedges should a 15 handicapper carry?
A mid handicapper should have a sand wedge with a higher bounce (10+ degrees) and a lob or gap wedge with a mid bounce (7-9 degrees). Mid handicaps should avoid wedges with low bounce.
What is the most used golf wedge?
Pitching wedges are the most commonly used of the golf wedges. With a loft of between 44 and 50 degrees, they are the least lofted wedge and typically used for approach shots between about 90 and 110 yards.
What wedges does Brooks koepka use?
Koepka has the new Cleveland RTX ZipCore Tour Rack Raw wedges in play. Having played Cleveland wedges when he was a kid, the biggest part about getting comfortable with his new wedges was figuring out the right sole grind for his turf interaction.
What wedges does Phil Mickelson use?
He has opted for a raw, uncoated finish that tarnishes over time but Callaway PM Grind wedges are also available in a platinum chrome finish. A KBS Tour V 125 S+ is Phil's choice of shaft in his wedges.
What wedges does Jordan Spieth use?
Jordan Spieth uses Titleist Vokey SM8 and Vokey Prototype golf wedges.
Are cavity back wedges easier to hit?
The general consensus between golfers that have compared cavity back vs. blade wedges is that cavity back wedges are more forgiving and go a bit further, but may lack the spin and control better golfers get from blade wedges around the green.
Why are Vokey wedges so good?
The Vokey SM8 wedges feature spin-milled grooves that create acute spin control and progressive CG placement for optimal launch. The CG's of the wedges in this set are also set slightly forward to increase MOI. This is the main feature that makes these wedges so congenial for high handicappers and beginners.
What wedge is best for chipping?
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Are cavity back wedges easier to hit?
The general consensus between golfers that have compared cavity back vs. blade wedges is that cavity back wedges are more forgiving and go a bit further, but may lack the spin and control better golfers get from blade wedges around the green.
Are Vokey wedges forgiving?
The Vokey SM8 are certainly some of the most forgiving wedges in the entire Vokey lineup. While not quite game-improvement irons, they will still serve the needs of mid to high handicappers.
Do I need specialist wedges?
They don't really need to be because set wedges aren't typically designed with an eye towards greenside performance. Compared to the majority of set wedges, most specialty wedges offer a higher center of gravity and narrower and deeper milled grooves.
What's the difference between blades and cavity backs?
The main difference is that cavity back irons are bulkier than blades and have a hollow section at the bottom of the club. Cavity backs have a much bigger sweet spot, are a lot more forgiving, and will generate more distance. The reason most weekend golfers use cavity backs is because of the increased forgiveness.