The majority of your bunker shots might be played using your sand wedge, but when you are required to hit a really high, soft landing bunker shot, you need to use your highest lofted wedge. Using the lob wedge for those high bunker shots will give you the best chance to pull off the shot.

Can I use a lob wedge in a sand trap?

Can I Use A Lob Wedge From The Sand? Most of the time, yes. Unless you specifically purchase a low bounce lob wedge, you might find that a decent number of LWs and SWs have a pretty comparable amount of bounce out of a sand trap (my SW and LW, for example, have identical bounce numbers).

Can you use a 60 degree wedge in the sand?

Can you use a 60-degree wedge as a sand wedge? A 60-degree wedge can work well out of the sand but it's important to have at least 10 degrees of loft. A wedge with more loft can help you get the ball out of deep bunkers or fly a shorter distance.

What is the best wedge for bunker play?

Best Sand Wedges for Bunkers 2022

• Cleveland Smart Sole 4 (best sand wedge for bunkers and around the greens)
• Callaway SureOut 2 (best sand wedge for fluffy and normal bunkers)
• Callaway Mack Daddy CB (best sand wedge for most golfers)
• C3i Wedge (black color alternative to the Smart Sole)

What wedges to use in bunker?

For the traditional-length bunker shot, use your 56-degree sand wedge, open the face slightly, and imagine the sand flying deeper onto the green than the above short-range shot. The farther the sand flies, the more acceleration you'll need to incorporate through impact.

Can I use a pitching wedge in a bunker?

For a bunker shot of 30-40 yards, you can use your pitching wedge and make a compact chipping swing to send the ball toward the hole. This will only work, however, if you have a low lip in front of you and a decent lie.

What club is best for bunkers?

You will probably want to use your sand wedge as the go-to option for most of your bunker shots. This is the club you will reach for when you have a comfortable distance to the hole, a good lie, and an easy path out of the trap.

How do you hit a long bunker shot?

Long bunker shots don't need to be scary if you make the necessary adjustments.
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10 tips to help you master long greenside bunker shots

1. Weight balanced at address. ...
2. Move ball position forward. ...
3. Dig feet into sand. ...
4. Make a long divot. ...
5. Practice without the golf ball. ...
6. Up your club. ...
7. Turn around your body. ...
8. Square-up the clubface.

Is a 60 degree wedge hard to hit?

If you simply accelerate through impact, a 60-degree wedge is just as easy to hit as a 55. Play the ball in the middle of your stance and go short backswing to long follow. You'll quickly learn that the lob is the one wedge you can't live without.

Should high handicappers use a lob wedge?

The Lob Wedge

Lob, or high, shots can save high handicappers strokes. High handicappers who have difficulty playing from tight, or bare, lies and who have a propensity for taking large divots should consider carrying a lob wedge in their bags. The lob wedge should have no more than 60 degrees of loft.

How far should you hit a 60 degree wedge?

How Far Should You Hit A 60 Degree Wedge? On average, golfers hit their 60-degree wedge 74 yards, but the range can vary between 60 and 100 yards. Longer hitters who take a full swing will typically be close to the 100-yard range but most golfers only take a 1/2 or 3/4 swing with their 60 degrees.

Is a lob wedge the same as a sand wedge?

Is There a Difference Between the Lob and Sand Wedge? The main difference between a lob wedge and sand wedge is the degree of loft. A typical lob wedge is anywhere from 58 to 60 degrees according to Golfweek. Even though they are typically in that 58-60 range, there are certainly anomalies.

Can lob wedge replace sand wedge?

If you choose a lob wedge with a bounce angle closer to 13 degrees, your lob wedge could substitute for a sand wedge, reducing the need to eliminate another club from your bag.

Do I need a lob wedge in my bag?

Do I need to carry a lob wedge? The short answer to this is no. You don't need a lob wedge in your bag if you learn how to properly use your sand wedge to achieve the desired loft. Yet, many players feel uncomfortable opening their sand wedge to hit soft, high shots as this decreases versatility.

How do you do a simple bunker shot?

On the downswing, aim for a spot about an inch or two behind the ball in the sand. Try to hit that spot and let the club glide underneath the ball through the sand. The ball should explode out of the bunker with the sand you hit and settle safely on the green.

Can I ground my club in a waste bunker?

Players can ground their club in a waste bunker, including taking practice strokes and testing the soil. However, golfers aren't allowed to use practice swings or shot preparation to move loose impediments -- sand, shells, loose soil -- that are naturally part of the waste bunker.

What loft is a bunker shot?

The more lofted the club the shorter the ball will travel. Your lob wedge (58-60 degrees) for your shortest shots, your sand wedge (56-54 degrees) for your medium shots and your gap wedge (50-52 degrees) for your longer green side sand shots. The pace of your swing can also control distance.

What is the easiest sand wedge to hit?

8 Best Sand Wedge for Beginners

• Texan Classics Gun Metal Wedge.
• Pinemeadow Wedge.
• Wilson Harmonized Golf Wedge.
• Cleveland Golf Men's RTX-3 VMG Wedge.
• TaylorMade Milled Grind Wedge.
• Callaway Mack Daddy 3 Chrome S-Grind Wedge.
• C3i Wedge – Premium Sand Wedge, Lob Wedge for Men & Women.
• FP4 Forward Press Wedge.