GW, LW, SW, PW degrees?

[Scouser]

OK

I know what they stand for but when I was looking at wedges today they only had the degree written on them. Now I already have a PW but how can I find out what degree it is and then what degrees do the other wedges start at for example SW 50, 54 or 60

And finally when do you use a GW or LW???

 

[Imurg]

If you go to the manufacturers website you can normally find the lofts there.
They vary immensely!
A PW can go from 43 to 48 degrees!!

But bear in mind it's how far you hit them, not the letters on the sole that count.....

 

[Scouser]

Thanks

so forget the numbers and see what suits?

Is there a recommendation for a SW

 

[jammydodger]

Go on the manufacturers website and it will say what the lofts are for all your irons. the terms gw , lw etc are irrelevant because all you want to do is have a nice spread of lofts with the same gap in between them.

For example , if your pw is 48 then your next wedge could be a 52(gw) and then a 56(sw) and finally a 60(lw). All having 4 degrees of loft difference.

 

[Moff]

Im sure most Sand wedges tend to be about 56 degree loft give over take ?

 

[Imurg]

SW's - anywhere between 52 and 60 depending on what floats yer boat.
Wedge lofts are not an exact Science by any means. I have 47, 52, 56 and 60 but I've had the 52 and 56 strengthened by 1 degree each to keep the spread even.

 

[Scouser]

Thanks for the replies.

Just been on the MD website couldnt see the Loft on them.

Imurg if my clubs were built 2 degrees upright does this mean the loft has been changed?

 

[Imurg]

No its the lie of the club rather than the loft that's been changed.

 

[Scouser]

No its the lie of the club rather than the loft that's been changed.

Cheers thats what i thought ....no harm in checking though

 

[Macster]

...and dont forget, its the 'Bounce' that is important too, ie are you a Digger of a Slider ?
I use low Bounce Wedges, as I rarely take big Divots, and prefer to slide under the Ball, particularly with the 60*.

a Sand Wedge might usually have 8/12* of Bounce iirc ?

 

[Scouser]

...and dont forget, its the 'Bounce' that is important too, ie are you a Digger of a Slider ?
I use low Bounce Wedges, as I rarely take big Divots, and prefer to slide under the Ball, particularly with the 60*.

a Sand Wedge might usually have 8/12* of Bounce iirc ?

why do simple questions become complicated.....the only thing I know is I am a hacker ...

seriously though whats iirc? I understand what the bounce is its the bulge under neath .....keep it clean lads

 

[fundy]

iirc is if i remember correctly

as has been said there can be quite a variety of wedge options, and it can really be a simple or confusing as you want it to be.

personally have 47 PW, 50 GW, 54 SW and 58 LW, all with average bounce, though took me a while to agree on the set up.

 

[Scouser]

iirc is if i remember correctly

FFS!!!! i thought it was a golfing term what a noob i now look

 

[Achilles]

You fool, Scouser! Everyone knows what iirc means...

But this 'FFS'...what's that stand for

 

[Scouser]

You fool, Scouser! Everyone knows what iirc means...

But this 'FFS'...what's that stand for

I cant tell u mh mum doesnt let me swear

As for iirc I thought only ping players had memory problems.

 

[bobmac]

And finally when do you use a GW or LW???

Dont have them.

If you must have an extra wedge, I would say go 52 GW and 58 SW
Unless your PW is 44 deg, then go 50 GW and 56 SW

But then I'm an old fuddy wuddy

 

[Scouser]

Thanks bob all my irons are new apart from my SW which is still out of my £100 starter set so looking to update that

 

[dicksonium]

Great postings guys. I've just bought a new set which includes a 45 deg PW and I'm now looking for a new GW and a new SW. Guessing I should go for 50 deg on the gap and 54-56 on the sand???

I think I'll leave a lob at the moment. If you want the height just open the sand I guess.

Any advice would be great.

 

[bobmac]

Only my opinion but I would go for 52 and 58 to go with your 45 if you want 3 wedges

 

[dicksonium]

Thanks for the advice. Seen some good offers on vokey wedges so might invest in a pair tonight. I've heard the best way to drop your score is to invest in some good wedges.