What is an a wedge golf club?

A wedge golf club is a type of iron golf club used for short approach shots, chipping around the green, and bunker shots. Wedges have a high-lofted face, typically between 45-64 degrees, which makes the ball rise quickly and come down softly. The entrance to the club's face is round, without slats or markings, making it the ideal instrument for hitting shots that don't spin too much and come to a halt quickly on the green. Wedges are available in three main types: pitching wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge. Pitching wedges come with the lowest loft, usually between 44-48 degrees, and are used to hit shots between 100-140 yards. A sand wedge has a higher loft, typically between 54-58 degrees, and is used to hit out of sand bunkers and chip shots around the green. Finally, a lob wedge has an even higher loft, between 60-64 degrees, which makes it suitable for hitting high shots with maximum spin. These characteristics make wedge clubs crucial in every professional golfer's bag.