What is a pitching wedge?
A pitching wedge is the most common wedge and the lowest-lofted wedge in your bag. It's typically used from 100 to 135 yards out for approach shots into the green. Designed for full shots, the pitching wedge hits the longest distances of any wedge with a more controlled, moderate spin than higher-lofted gap, sand, or lob wedges.
A Vokey pitching wedge is an F Grind with 10° of bounce and a loft between 44°- 48°–allowing for better full-swing shots in all types of turf conditions.
Most iron sets include a set-matched pitching wedge, but loft, grind, and bounce can vary widely from set to set. A purpose-built pitching wedge like the Vokey SM11 is engineered to bridge the gap between your iron set and your scoring wedges, giving you a consistent, repeatable club for full swings, partial shots, and chip-and-runs.
A pitching wedge is the most common wedge and the lowest-lofted wedge in your bag. It's typically used from 100 to 135 yards out for approach shots into the green. Designed for full shots, the pitching wedge hits the longest distances of any wedge with a more controlled, moderate spin than higher-lofted gap, sand, or lob wedges.
A Vokey pitching wedge is an F Grind with 10° of bounce and a loft between 44°- 48°–allowing for better full-swing shots in all types of turf conditions.
Most iron sets include a set-matched pitching wedge, but loft, grind, and bounce can vary widely from set to set. A purpose-built pitching wedge like the Vokey SM11 is engineered to bridge the gap between your iron set and your scoring wedges, giving you a consistent, repeatable club for full swings, partial shots, and chip-and-runs.
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Length | Weight |
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| 44° | 10° | F | 35.75” | D3 |
| 46° | 10° | F | 35.75” | D3 |
| 48° | 10° | F | 35.75” | D3 |
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| A pitching wedge typically ranges from 44° to 48° in loft, though modern iron sets have trended toward stronger (lower) pitching wedge lofts, some as strong as 41°–43°. Vokey pitching wedges are offered in 44°, 46°, and 48° to give players consistent gapping with both traditional and stronger-lofted iron sets. This loft range is what gives the pitching wedge its signature blend of distance, trajectory, and stopping power on the green. Choosing the right loft depends on your iron set’s pitching wedge loft and your next wedge — the goal is 4°–6° of separation between each wedge in your bag. |
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The pitching wedge is the most versatile club in your scoring set. Best used when:
A pitching wedge also a strong pick for chip-and-run shots around the green when you want a low ball flight with more roll. For higher, softer shots that stop quickly, a higher-lofted gap wedge or sand wedge is the better tool. |
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| A purpose-built pitching wedge like the Vokey SM11 is engineered specifically for scoring shots, with a sole grind, bounce, and head shape designed for short-game versatility that set-matched pitching wedges typically don't offer. Many players carry a specialty pitching wedge to keep loft gapping consistent into their gap, sand, and lob wedges, and to get the same feel through the entire scoring set. |
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| Most amateur golfers hit a pitching wedge between 80 and 130 yards, with the average golfer landing closer to 105–120 yards. Tour pros average 135–145 yards. Your pitching wedge distance is shaped by three things: loft, swing speed, and strike quality. |
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| Yes, chipping with a pitching wedge increases versatily. Many golfers use pitching wedges for chip-and-run shots because the lower loft helps keep the ball flight down and promotes more roll once it lands, making it easier to control distance on the green. |
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| A pitching wedge sits one club below your 9-iron and has more loft, typically 4°–6° more. That extra loft produces a higher ball flight, more spin, and a softer landing, making the pitching wedge ideal for approach shots that need to stop quickly on the green. The 9-iron is built for distance with a flatter trajectory; the pitching wedge is built for scoring control. |
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