| The correct equipment is part of the game. Have | | | | the pitching wedge. |
| you ever checked to see if your wedge size | | | | Now if you have a gap, sand, and 60 degree lob |
| actually fits in with the existing set of irons you | | | | wedge, check their lengths. You want the gap iron |
| are playing? When we purchase a club do we | | | | to be a half inch shorter than the pitching iron; the |
| ever check the size and the swing weight? Length | | | | sand a half inch shorter than the gap; and the lob |
| and swing weight are two things that we have to | | | | the same size as the sand. |
| make sure fit into our set to give us the best | | | | As far as swing weight, if you have D-2 irons you |
| incremental distance control, the best feel, and | | | | would want your pitching and gap irons to be a |
| the best accuracy on our clubs. | | | | little heavier, in the D-4 or D-5 range. The Sand |
| A good way to check your iron lengths is by lining | | | | and Lob should be heavier yet, in the D-6 to D-8 |
| up the ferrules of your clubs on a straight edge | | | | range. |
| table. This will tell you the incremental lengths of all | | | | So the next time your purchase a wedge make |
| your irons. Usually there will be a half inch | | | | sure it's the right size and fits in with your iron |
| difference on all your clubs all the way down to | | | | set. The correct size will help your game. |