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A pitching wedge is one of the most versatile clubs in a golfer’s bag, typically featuring a loft between 44 to 48 degrees, though some modern pitching wedges can have lofts as low as 43 degrees. This carefully designed loft angle helps create the perfect balance between distance and control for approach shots.
What is a pitching wedge used for? This club excels at approach shots from the fairway, rough, or even from tight lies. It’s particularly effective for shots requiring a high, soft-landing trajectory with moderate spin, allowing the ball to stop relatively quickly on the green. Golfers also commonly use pitching wedges for chip shots around the green when more roll-out is desired compared to higher-lofted wedges.
When to use a pitching wedge depends largely on the distance to the target and the type of shot required. Pitching wedge distance typically ranges from 100 to 120 yards for male golfers and 70 to 90 yards for female golfers, though these distances can vary significantly based on swing speed and technique. The club is ideal for full shots from these distances, but it’s equally valuable for three-quarter and half shots when precision is paramount.
The pitching wedge truly shines in situations requiring a controlled approach shot with a moderate trajectory. Whether you’re hitting from 110 yards out in the fairway, executing a bump-and-run from just off the green, or trying to escape shallow rough, the pitching wedge’s versatility makes it an indispensable tool in any golfer’s arsenal.
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Dear Matthew, my PW is a stronger lofted 43d and my gap is 48d. Should I use my gw for this?
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110 yards for me ,sandwedge under 110 and less
Dr. Matt. Thank you. Well explained. 😊😊😊
Matty Boom – I love this advice. One thing for me though is that I’ve gone through phases of chipping exclusively with a 9 iron and exclusively with a 58. If (and it’s a big If!) I’m going through a phase where I can strike 😮my 58 very reliably I find there’s more margin for error on my distance control vs the 9 iron. One excessive inch of backswing on a 9 iron sends the ball further than one excessive inch of backswing on a 58. I should probably just get better at controlling my PW backswing!
need to use these waaayyy more!
I can’t believe you didn’t mention Dan Grieve standard release 2 in this vid. Ffs 🤦♂️
Team Takomo huh?
Just use one when you wanna pitch it 🤷♂️
Yep that's my short game weapon.
I agree – I use my PW in 10 different ways. It is one of my most versatile clubs in my bag and my short game usually brings that win.
Ok so when do u hit your other wedges, boyfriend
The best thing I did was stop using my wedges and only use my pw. Made the game a lot easier
For apples-to-apples comparisons, what loft are you talking about in a PW? Mine is 43° and my approach wedge is 48°
What is your opinion on a “chipper”…?
Thank you MasterPlayer Matty BoomBoom!🏌🤗👌🤙🏌
I would love to play a round with you brother.
Double take on last chip. I thought you sank it too.
Have Takomo 44 PW with 101 irons. I bought a 48 to be my real PW and a 56 sand wedge now. Will stick with them. Want to keep things simple.
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Agree 100% with this. The PW covers ALL distances from 100 in. Its just a matter of practice and understanding your swing. All my mates wasting money on all types of wedges. And having extra clubs to try and figure out and practice with. Doesn't do them any good.
You really should mention the loft, as a pitching wedge can be many lofts, nowadays. Mine is a 48. I bet yours isnt.
Titties to the target…beautiful
When 9 iron is too long, and gap wedge is to short ?
I love using the pitching wedge around the green. I have become quite a baus with it from 50 yards in. I have not perfected the, "throwing the pitching wedge", like you have demonstrated here, but I am now more determined than ever to add that into my greenside arsenal. 🤣
The playa should talk about the use of a maybe not so dingle berry chippa.
If you're bad with it you could call it a Witching Pedge instead and claim dark magic made you duff the shot.
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