to lob wedge or not to lob wedge.. that is the question
Andrew Walker
Updated on April 06, 2026
We buy a lob wedge to hit the ball high to get over stuff. Bunkers, trees, ponds etc.
The problem is, to do this, you need to hit it quite hard or it wont go anywhere.
As most shots with the lob wedge are played from quite close in to the green a high degree of accuracy is required to prevent the fluff or the thin.
Im sure most of us at some time have hit the thin that screams accross the green about 2 feet off the ground and scares the guys on the next tee.
The easier, safer shot is the simple swing with the GW or SW.
I know people say we dont have time to practice but as with anything in this world, if you want to be good at something you have to practice it.
I'm rubbish at typing.
I know, I'll buy a new keyboard.
Learn how to hit your wedges first, then when you get good at it, try a LW if you must.