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Sand wedge vs 56 degree wedge
Posted on 3/21/21 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 3/21/21 at 3:49 pm
Is there anything special about a sand wedge other than the loft? As in is a 56 degree wedge typically the same as a sand wedge or are there differences other than their angle? Just got some irons but there isn’t a sand wedge in the used set. I found a good deal on a set of 54, 56, 58 wedges and wanted to know if I could use the 56 as a sand wedge or if those are really more speciality wedges.
I’m a beginner so it may not really matter too much but id like to at least form a normal set first and then maybe develop my skills a bit before worrying about anything too special.
I’m a beginner so it may not really matter too much but id like to at least form a normal set first and then maybe develop my skills a bit before worrying about anything too special.
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Posted on 3/21/21 at 3:52 pm to jlovel7
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a set of 54, 56, 58 wedges
These can all be sand wedges. I use a 60 out of green side bunkers for most standard shots.
Posted on 3/21/21 at 3:58 pm to GRTiger
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These can all be sand wedges. I use a 60 out of green side bunkers for most standard shots.
So there’s nothing about specific sand wedges that make them perform better in the sand? It’s basically just the loft?
Posted on 3/21/21 at 4:05 pm to jlovel7
Yep. There are differences in lie and bounce for wedges that may be better out of the sand, but it varies by person based on their swing.
Posted on 3/21/21 at 4:38 pm to GRTiger
Also, knowing nothing about your game, those may not be spaced out enough. Beginners tend to hit different clubs similar distances as they develop their swing. May want to consider dropping the 56 and picking up a 50. Or looking at a more traditional set (52/56/60).
Thar could all be totally wrong for you personally, so just something to consider or pay attention to as you start to dial in your distances and all that.
Thar could all be totally wrong for you personally, so just something to consider or pay attention to as you start to dial in your distances and all that.
Posted on 3/21/21 at 4:40 pm to jlovel7
To simply put it. Any wedge can be a sand wedge for a given golfer.
Someone’s sand wedge doesn’t have a special kind of weight to it. It’s just the club that person uses to hit out of the sand.
Some people use 56 some use 58, I use a 60 personally to hit out of the sand. But that is technically my lob wedge.
Gap, sand, lob
Correct me if I’m wrong please.
Someone’s sand wedge doesn’t have a special kind of weight to it. It’s just the club that person uses to hit out of the sand.
Some people use 56 some use 58, I use a 60 personally to hit out of the sand. But that is technically my lob wedge.
Gap, sand, lob
Correct me if I’m wrong please.
This post was edited on 3/21/21 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 3/21/21 at 4:49 pm to Woolfman_8
None of yall are really answering his question. OP, if your set had a sand wedge stamped "S" it's most likely a 56 degree wedge. That's the teadional sand wedge loft.
The two wedge setups people typically have is 50/54/58 or 52/56/60. I tell you this because you essentially have 3 of the same clubs. Since you are a beginner I'd pick one of them and try to get good with it.
There are differences between an iron set sand wedge and, sat, a vokey as far as bounce and leading edge, etc, but that is well above the level you need to be focusing on at this point.
The two wedge setups people typically have is 50/54/58 or 52/56/60. I tell you this because you essentially have 3 of the same clubs. Since you are a beginner I'd pick one of them and try to get good with it.
There are differences between an iron set sand wedge and, sat, a vokey as far as bounce and leading edge, etc, but that is well above the level you need to be focusing on at this point.
This post was edited on 3/21/21 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 3/21/21 at 4:52 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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None of yall are really answering his question. OP, if your set had a sand wedge stamped "S" it's most likely a 56 degree wedge. That's the teadional sand wedge loft.
He seems to have known that, based on how he asked the question. The question seemed to be more about if a club stamped S had different characteristics than wedges stamped with loft.
Posted on 3/21/21 at 4:58 pm to GRTiger
I mean, he certainly could have asked a more clear question, but I read it as the exact opposite. He asked if they had the same angle and if a 56 could be used as a sand wedge or if there are more specialty wedges
Posted on 3/21/21 at 4:59 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Either way, I think we have him covered. 
Posted on 3/21/21 at 7:03 pm to jlovel7
I have a sand wedge but use my 58 Cleveland for bunkers
Posted on 3/21/21 at 9:12 pm to jlovel7
Bounce matters.
Bounce is the angle between the leading edge and the bottom of club.
Bounce makes bunker shots easier, unless bunkers are thin or wet.
So a 56 with 12 degrees of bounce is a different weapon than a 56 with 4 degrees of bounce.
Bounce is the angle between the leading edge and the bottom of club.
Bounce makes bunker shots easier, unless bunkers are thin or wet.
So a 56 with 12 degrees of bounce is a different weapon than a 56 with 4 degrees of bounce.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 8:23 am to jlovel7
“Sand” wedge is a meaningless name given to any wedge with 54-56ish degrees of loft
“Gap” wedge is usually 48-52ish degrees
“Lob” wedge is typically 58-60ish degrees
Most players have 1 of each with close to equal spacing as said above: 50,54,58 or 52,56,60. It usually depends what loft your PW is
“Gap” wedge is usually 48-52ish degrees
“Lob” wedge is typically 58-60ish degrees
Most players have 1 of each with close to equal spacing as said above: 50,54,58 or 52,56,60. It usually depends what loft your PW is
This post was edited on 3/22/21 at 8:25 am
Posted on 3/22/21 at 11:10 am to GRTiger
If he's a beginner I'd almost lean towards 50/54/58 wedge set. 60 degrees are so unnecessary for average players. I'm really only pulling mine out for sand shots near the green.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 11:16 am to jlovel7
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I’m a beginner so it may not really matter too much but id like to at least form a normal set first and then maybe develop my skills a bit before worrying about anything too special.
As a beginner, I'd get a 50 and 54 with high bounce. You can get into yardage gaps and all that other shite. But if you just want to get a couple of wedges, do that. No need to punish a new golfer by having hit flop shots with a high degree wedge.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 8:59 pm to barry
Tiger always said for amateurs the more bounce on their sand wedge the better
And yes like many have stated a “sand wedge” can be any wedge you want it to be. But a prototypical “Sand Wedge” is a high bounce 56* wedge.
And yes like many have stated a “sand wedge” can be any wedge you want it to be. But a prototypical “Sand Wedge” is a high bounce 56* wedge.
Posted on 3/22/21 at 9:46 pm to Delacroix22
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prototypical “Sand Wedge” is a high bounce 56* wedge.
This is the answer.
12 degrees bounce or more.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 9:53 am to jlovel7
I could be wrong, but the terms Attack wedge, Gap Wedge, Sand Wedge, and Lob Wedge may be leftover terms from "older" days. There were not as many wedge options in the past. 56 is generally considered a sand wedge, but as stated, you can use whatever you are comfortable with. I vary mine depending on distance and firmness of lie. I have 52°, 56° and 60°.
General rule of thumb is 4° between wedges for gapping.
General rule of thumb is 4° between wedges for gapping.
Posted on 3/23/21 at 11:16 am to mikedatyger
Thanks everybody. I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of it now. I'm excited to start developing and hopefully eventually get to utilize this level of granularity in my game
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