The most common use of this club, though, is for situations where the golfer needs quick elevation and a high degree of spin. With lofts ranging from 62 to 65 degrees and two to 10 degrees of bounce, this is the ultimate scoring wedge. Its generous loft produces soft, floating, high, spinning shots that don't roll very much once they land on the green. It can be an effective sand club for short bunker shots or from bunkers with very steep faces and high lips. In recent years, it has become popular for players to carry three or more wedges.
Confidence is a critical element of wedge play because of the delicate nature of wedge shots.
A lack of confidence can cause players to make swings that are tentative, which can lead to a loss of distance control and bad overall results. The science of wedges is better understood than ever before. Today's marketplace has a wide assortment of wedge types and styles from which to choose. By knowing the most suitable wedges for your game and with a little practice of good technique, any golfer can improve his or her scoring with an artistic short game. 2001 Werner Publishing Corp.