56° Wedge

[Dingus]

Hi guys. (No gender implied)
I recently lost my Sand Wedge. Had it for years, and never replaced it when I replaced my irons.
As it hasn’t been handed in I need to replace it.
My question is:
Is a normal 56° wedge lighter than a SW. Or are they the same thing?

 

[Voyager EMH]

Is a normal 56° wedge lighter than a SW?

Only if it weighs less.

 

[Dingus]

And there was me thinking it would be lighter if it weighed more.
Silly me.
Perhaps I should have written are all wedges the same weight, or do the manufacturers have heavier clubs that are intended to be used for sand.

 

[Voyager EMH]

My facetious comment was there to amuse or be ignored - no offence intended.

Anyway, I'm sure the equipment junkies will be along shortly to discuss shaft weights and bounce angles of "normal" wedges and sand wedges.

 

[jim8flog]

When it comes to all clubs they go by swing weight and not overall weight.

Generally speaking if the irons above about a 52 degree wedge are D2 then the wedges will have a swing weight of D4 to D5. Wedges often have heavier shafts in which will go towards making them feel heavier as well

56degree would be considered a SW to most players

 

[Dingus]

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.
Also the cheek Doc.

 

[Oddsocks]

Hi guys. (No gender implied)
I recently lost my Sand Wedge. Had it for years, and never replaced it when I replaced my irons.
As it hasn’t been handed in I need to replace it.
My question is:
Is a normal 56° wedge lighter than a SW. Or are they the same thing?

Welcome.

It may be an idea to state the make/model of your sand wedge as the specs aren’t generic. For example p/w can range from 42-50* depending on age, manufacture etc. depending on whet you use a s/w for may have relevance to the response.

 

[tdy1958]

I've got numerous sand wedges and they can vary a lot between them depending on style and mfg.

 

[Dingus]

Thanks tdy I’ve learned that in the last week. I have a 56° wedge but way lighter than the S wedge I had. Going to see how it is out of bunkers.
Thanks for the input

 

[SocketRocket]

IMO a sand wedge can be any loft, it's the bounce that makes it better for bunkers.