Should wedges be heavier than irons?

Should wedges be heavier than irons?

Golfers who like to make half swings and pitch shots with their wedges generally use a heavier wedge shaft to add clubface and swing path consistency. Golfers who make full swings with their wedges and want faster clubhead speed generally play with club shafts similar in weight to their iron set.

Should I play the same shafts in my wedges as my irons?

If you are thinking about getting new wedges, make sure you have the right shafts. What shafts should you play in your wedges? The very short answer is play the same shaft in your wedges as you do in your irons.

What swing weight should my wedges be?

Be sure and check the swing weight of your wedges and use this rule of thumb: Pitching wedges and gap wedges should be 2 to 3 swing weights heavier than the #9 iron in your set. Sand wedges and 60º wedges should be 4 to 6 swing weights heavier than the #9 iron.

Does swing weight matter?

A club with a heavier swing weight will feel heavier to a golfer than one with a lighter swing weight, because its balance point is closer to the club head.

Is a heavier swing weight better for golf clubs?

On the other hand, some say a progressive swing weight is better, with the longer clubs having a lighter swing weight and the scoring clubs having a heavier swing weight. The heavier swing weight in the wedges and short irons can possibly help club and club face awareness for greater precision.

What does two grams mean on a golf swing weight?

Two grams may not seem like a lot of weight, but that’s about how much weight difference is required to change one full swing weight point. Every aspect in the build of a golf club plays a role in that club’s swing weight, including club head weight, balance point of the shaft, shaft length, grip, and even grip color.

What is swing weight and why does it matter?

Well, that’s not necessarily just a feeling. There’s a machine that essentially measures how heavy or light a club feels during the swing, and the measurement is called swing weight. You may have heard a golfer say something like, “this club feels like a D3.” They’re referring to the club’s swing weight.

What is the actual weight of a golf club?

The total or actual weight of a given club is just that — the sum of all the weight (usually calculated in grams) of the grip, shaft and clubhead. Depending on your set makeup, your clubs’ actual weight will vary, so take the following with a gram of salt.