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LW are normally 60*
SW at 56*
GW between 50*-54*
PW between 45*-48*


Is this how it is? Where would an AW fit in, between a PW and a 9-iron? So you would find a GP that has a loft greater than 55* and the same for the other wedges as well?
 
They are all over the map. Different for every manufacturer. Most companies are now making wedges in every 2* increments to help players find what is best fit for them.
 
I thought that these were standard, so I guess it just depends on what you want and who makes them...
 
Golf Chick said:
I thought that these were standard, so I guess it just depends on what you want and who makes them...
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I think up until a few years ago, they were standard. 60* still may be pretty standard for a lob wedge, but many are going to 58*.

56* seems to be fairly standard for a SW, but a lot use 54*.
 
Golf Chick said:
LW are normally 60*
SW at 56*
GW between 50*-54*
PW between 45*-48*


Is this how it is? Where would an AW fit in, between a PW and a 9-iron? So you would find a GP that has a loft greater than 55* and the same for the other wedges as well?
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I think you're right - there are no standards. 20 years ago a pitching wedge was 48*. Now gap wedges are at 48* or 49*.

BTW, Approach Wedge = Gap Wedge, so a AW would fit in between PW and SW.
 
bonknhead said:
I think you're right - there are no standards. 20 years ago a pitching wedge was 48*. Now gap wedges are at 48* or 49*.

BTW, Approach Wedge = Gap Wedge, so a AW would fit in between PW and SW.
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So they're used interchangeable, see...you DO learn something new everyday :D
 
if you're feeling spicy, the AW can also mean "attack wedge"
 
Some manufactures use different lettering for the same club.

AW,GW and DW are all the same club
 
lefty said:
if you're feeling spicy, the AW can also mean "attack wedge"
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I could also mean apathetic wedge. When you just don't care any more. :D
 
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