Lob Wedge
Equipment
Explained Simply
The most-lofted wedge (typically 58–60 degrees), used to hit the ball very high so it lands soft and stops quickly over a short distance.
Example
“Short-sided next to the green, you reach for the lob wedge to fly the ball high and drop it down with almost no roll.”
Why it matters
It's the club behind the flop shot. Great for tight situations, but the high loft makes it the least forgiving wedge to hit cleanly.
Common beginner mistake
Defaulting to the lob wedge around every green. Its thin sole and high loft punish small mistakes — use a lower-lofted club when you can.
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Equipment
Related
- WedgeThe highest-lofted irons, built for short, high shots around the green and into it. Common types are pitching, gap, sand, and lob wedge — each with more loft than the last.
- Flop ShotA high, soft shot that pops almost straight up and lands gently with little roll. Played with an open, high-lofted wedge when you need to stop the ball fast over an obstacle.
- LoftThe angle of the clubface relative to vertical. Higher loft = higher, shorter shots. Lower loft = lower, longer shots.