[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":18},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-wedge-buying-guides-wedges-what-to-know-before-you-buy":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":15},"wedges-what-to-know-before-you-buy","Wedges: What to Know Before You Buy","Choose wedges by gapping, turf interaction, and the shots you actually play.","\u002Fimg\u002Fwedge-buying-guides\u002Fwedges-what-to-know-before-you-buy_wedges-know-before.png","Wedges: What to Know Before You Buy illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"wedge-buying-guides","Wedge buying guides","\u003Ch3>Start with the pitching wedge\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A wedge setup should begin with the loft of your pitching wedge, because that determines the gap to the next club. Many modern pitching wedges are strong lofted, so a “standard” 52-56-60 setup may leave an awkward distance gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Buying checklist\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Know the loft of your pitching wedge and gap wedge.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Choose lofts that create useful full and partial distances.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Match bounce to swing style and turf firmness.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Pick grinds only after you know which face positions you use.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Inspect groove condition if buying used.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Test bunker, rough, and tight-lie shots when possible.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Wedge rule:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The prettiest sole is not the best sole. The right one enters and exits your turf predictably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch3>Build for your course\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Soft turf and fluffy sand often need more bounce. Firm turf and tight lies may reward a sole that sits lower. If your course has heavy rough, make sure at least one wedge can slide through it without twisting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",163,null,{"slug":16,"title":17},"how-to-compare-wedges","How to Compare Wedges",1782812356074]