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Tips For Golfers

Helpful Criteria For Those Looking To Buy A Pitching Wedge

If you are the kind who likes hitting chip and run shots or full out shots, you should definitely pick up a pitching wedge. Ideally wedges help you hit the ball at a better angle and keep your aim correct. When you play on a course that is full of sand, you should try using a wedge with a high bounce and if you are playing on slightly rough terrain, go for wedges with low bounce. Listed below are some things you need to keep in mind when buying a pitching wedge:

The Loft

After the nine iron, this wedge has the greatest loft and should be available when you buy any set of irons. Keep in mind that the ideal loft a pitching wedge should be 45 to 48 degrees.

Sole and grooves

The sole should have some versatility so that you can hit long bunker shots with this pitching wedge as well as play on rough terrains. The groove of the pitching wedge should also not be stamped in place but machined so that you can spin the ball properly.

Ideal Length

When buying a pitching wedge, keep in mind that it should be ¼ longer than a gap wedge that is in turn ¼ longer than a sand wedge.

Shafts

Make sure that the shaft of these pitching wedges is softer than the normal irons and they should also be flatter than these normal irons.

Finish

Try to choose a pitching wedge with a nickel-coated, black nickel, oil can or beryllium copper, finish so that they can rust over time and give your shot more spin.

Know your skill level

Don’t buy a pitching wedge unless you are 100 per cent comfortable using it as you need to be able to hold the wedge properly to make shots. If you can’t get the right stance and grip on your pitching wedge, your whole shot will be thrown off balance.

Consider the price

Don’t just go for the most expensive pitching wedges and look around more extensively. You may find a pitching wedge to suit your needs at a lower price as well.

So the ideal thing when buying a pitching wedge is to consult a golf expert first or take the help of the technicians in the golf shops. Make sure you buy one that you are comfortable with and that falls within your budget.

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Practice while you are on holiday

See if you can stay close to a driving range while on holiday. Your golf trip is going to be a lot more fun if you are on top of your golf game. The best way to do this is to practice while you are on your golf trip. Why interrupt your practicing regiment simply because you’re playing more? Your games will highlight your shortcomings. Tend to them immediately and test your new skills while you still have the time and luxury to do so.