Having considered all these factors in the answers above, you may decide to go for just 3 wedges out of the many available in a wedge set. Your choice should be based on the different functions each of them performs, i.e., a pitching wedge, a lob wedge, and a gap wedge. In essence, pick a 46 degree pitching wedge, a 52 degree gap wedge, and a 58 degree lob wedge. The trio will deliver what you expect.