What is a sand wedge?
A sand wedge is designed for bunker shots, pitch shots, and short-range scoring. It is the most versatile wedge in your bag, equally useful for an escape from a greenside bunker or a spinning pitch from the fairway.
A sand wedge carries between 54° and 56° of loft, which makes it one of the highest lofted wedges in the bag. That sand wedge loft provides the height to clear a bunker lip with enough carry for pitch shots from 40 to 100 yards.
Vokey recommends 4° to 6° of loft separation between wedges. If your gap wedge is 50°, a 54° sand wedge creates the right spacing. If your gap wedge is 52°, go with 56°. The 56° is the most-played loft on tour.
A sand wedge is designed for bunker shots, pitch shots, and short-range scoring. It is the most versatile wedge in your bag, equally useful for an escape from a greenside bunker or a spinning pitch from the fairway.
A sand wedge carries between 54° and 56° of loft, which makes it one of the highest lofted wedges in the bag. That sand wedge loft provides the height to clear a bunker lip with enough carry for pitch shots from 40 to 100 yards.
Vokey recommends 4° to 6° of loft separation between wedges. If your gap wedge is 50°, a 54° sand wedge creates the right spacing. If your gap wedge is 52°, go with 56°. The 56° is the most-played loft on tour.
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Length | Weight |
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| 54° | 08° | M | 35.25” | D5 |
| 54° | 10° | S | 35.25” | D5 |
| 54° | 12° | D | 35.25” | D5 |
| 54° | 14° | F | 35.25” | D5 |
| 56° | 08° | M | 35.25” | D5 |
| 56° | 10° | S | 35.25” | D5 |
| 56° | 12° | D | 35.25” | D5 |
| 56° | 14° | F | 35.25” | D5 |
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| Bob always says, “Bounce is your friend.” Bounce provides forgiveness, which will benefit all golfers. The 56.14 F is the most popular sand wedge on tour and could be a great option but Voke recommends getting fit to ensure you have the proper bounce and grind for your swing type and course conditions. Get custom fit to find your match. |
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| The grind determines how the sole interacts with turf and sand. M Grind – Low bounce, narrow sole. Suits firm conditions and players who open the face. S Grind – The most versatile option in the SM11 lineup. D Grind – Added width for consistent contact in varying conditions. F Grind – Maximum bounce and forgiveness, ideal for soft sand and steep swings. |
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| Most golfers hit a 56° sand wedge 80 to 100 yards at full swing, and a 54° about 85 to 105 yards. Sand wedges are primarily scoring clubs, so distance control from 40 to 100 yards matters more than maximum distance. Many players carry both a sand wedge and a lob wedge for shots requiring extra height. Get more short game help on the Vokey Journal. |
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