![]() Speeds and golfers with too low of an angle of attack (like those who swing slightly down on the ball with driver) will typically benefit from higher lofted drivers (10.5-12.5°). Keep in mind that drivers are almost always hit with the ball teed up 1.5 inches or more, allowing good drivers of the ball to hit itĪt a slightly upward angle resulting in additional " dynamic loft."īryson DeChambeau has famously used a Driver with as low as 4.8° of loft, though his positive (upward) angle of attack adds to the dynamic loft at impact. The standard loft of most drivers is 9 to 12.5 degrees, though some golfers go to further extremes. They're also the longest club in the bag, with a standard length of around 45". With the exception of putters, drivers are the lowest lofted golf clubs. ![]() Jump ahead to see the lofts of these woods: For example, a standard 3-wood has around 15 degrees of loft, while most 3-irons have 19-21 degrees of loft. Woods typically have lower lofts than their iron and hybrid counterparts. Keep in mind most iron manufacturers make multiple iron sets with lofts between these two extremes for low to mid-handicap golfers. We've included a column for both standard lofted irons and stronger lofted game-improvement style irons (beginner/high handicap clubs). We'll explore the lofts of each golf club in more detail below, but here is a chart summarizing each club's loft. You can jump ahead to any part of this guide using the following links: In this guide, we've gathered the golf club specs of various products made by top manufacturers to explain the lofts of all golf clubs. Many golfers prefer using a pitching wedge or another lofted club without a bounce plate when hitting from bunkers with very hard sand.Golf club lofts play a significant factor in how high you'll launch a ball, how much spin you'll place on the ball, and ultimately how far the ball will travel. On a firm surface the club head will often bounce off the ground and strike the middle of the ball. ![]() The club’s bounce plate is made to literally bounce off of soft sand. Never hit a sand wedge when your ball lies on hard-packed dirt or bare ground. Balance your weight forward and keep your hands in front of the club head throughout the downswing. When setting up for this shot, golf writer Steve Newell suggests, play the ball about 2 inches farther back than normal and set your hands a bit farther forward. Such a lie naturally causes a flatter shot, so using a lofted club - such as a sand wedge - will help compensate for the difficult lie. Downhill LieĪ sand wedge is often a good choice when hitting from a downhill lie. ![]() Swing the club back and through, like a pendulum, so the club head’s weight naturally uncocks the wrists at the bottom of the downswing. He says golfers should set up with their weight on the front leg and the ball positioned opposite the front foot. To hit a high, soft pitch shot with a sand wedge your arms and hands must control the swing while the rest of your body remains firm, according to PGA pro Jim Flick. Moretti recommends using a slightly weaker grip, playing the ball farther forward and opening your shoulders relative to the target line. If you must hit a shot higher than normal, adjust your setup rather than your swing. For a shot hit with 80 percent effort, Moretti focuses on his follow-through position, which should be a bit short of a full swing’s ending point. For example, players must frequently take partial swings when hitting short approaches from the fairway. He advises golfers to take a normal swing and focus on their finishing position when hitting a sand wedge.
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