Are Ping Eye 2 wedges legal?

The Ping Eye 2 clubs (irons and wedges) were grandfathered for life as part of a settlement in 1993 of a suit Ping filed against the USGA. In short, any Ping Eye 2 manufactured prior to March 31, 1990, is within the rules as long as the USGA governs the game.

Do pros use lob wedges?

A lob wedge is built more for more finesse than power so 30 yards is probably its optimum distance for the amateur. A pro, however, will not only use it over a hazard, but from the fairway for those 75 to 95-yard shots that need to land softly with some spin.

Do high handicappers need a lob wedge?

Lob, or high, shots can save high handicappers strokes. High handicappers who have difficulty playing from tight, or bare, lies and who have a propensity for taking large divots should consider carrying a lob wedge in their bags. The lob wedge should have no more than 60 degrees of loft.

How far should you hit your lob wedge?

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What wedges are illegal in golf?

A rule that is more important for wedges is the groove rule originating in 2008. This rule affects all clubs with lofts of 25 degrees and more, which basically means it refers to all the wedges. It banned all wedges with U-shaped grooves, allowing only wedges with V-groove design to be officially used.

Are Milled wedges illegal?

Have you seen the faces on those wedges? Cleveland calls them “laser-milled” and there are grooves on the face of the club in addition to the “Zip Grooves” that are the same grooves that the CG14 has (but are banned). To the untrained eye, mine, they sure look illegal, but no, The USGA has approved them.

Do pros use 64 degree wedges?

Yes, the use of a 64 degree wedge is legal. However, 64 degrees wedge has been used by many professionals like Phil Mickelson is totally legal to play with. The thing that makes it illegal has more to do with grooves on the club than the loft angle.

How many wedges should a high handicapper carry?

Most players tend to carry three wedges — a pitching, sand and lob wedge. But if you add a gap wedge, you’re already at four. And if you don’t need that extra long iron, it’s possible you can carry a fifth wedge so you have the right wedge no matter where you play.

Do I need to carry a lob wedge?

Do I need to carry a lob wedge? The short answer to this is no. You don’t need a lob wedge in your bag if you learn how to properly use your sand wedge to achieve the desired loft. Yet, many players feel uncomfortable opening their sand wedge to hit soft, high shots as this decreases versatility.

Should a high handicapper use a 60 degree wedge?

In our opinion, the best wedge for high handicappers and beginners is a sand wedge. The lob wedge at 60° to 64° loft is perfect for hitting it over bunkers around the green, short bunker shots and within 80 or 90 yards. Lob wedges over 60° are not practical for the average golfer.

How far should you hit a 60 degree?

You will want to hit your 60 degree wedge between 75 and 90 yards to score well. If you are hitting it over 100 yards you are swinging too hard. Here is a great 60 degree wedge if you want to upgrade to get the most optimal distance and spin.

How far do pros hit a 56 degree wedge?

A 56 degree wedge distance (a sand wedge) would go 80 yards for everyday golfers and around 110 yards for pro golfers.

What is a ping utility wedge?

The Ping U is a gap wedge (also known as a utility wedge), designed and developed by the US based company Ping. Norwegian born Mr Karsten Solheim , was the founder of PING golf clubs which started operations back in 1959.

What does the W mean on a ping wedge?

W, U, S is an abbreviation for Pitching Wedge, Utility Wedge, Sand Wedge, found on PING’s labeling of their golf clubs. W stands for Pitching Wedge; U stands for Utility Wedge / Gap Wedge; S stands for Sand wedge . Difference between Ping Wedges in the G Series. I’ve had a chance to play around with all of the Ping W, U, S irons and wedges.

What is the loft of Ping Eye wedge?

The Ping’s degree of the loft is lower in lower lofted wedges 40, 50, and 52 degrees. These optimized degrees are for full shots. On the other hand, the higher lofted wedges are 54, 56, 58, and 60 degrees that impact a more milled spin, especially near the greens.

What is a lob wedge used for in golf?

Lob wedge. A lob wedge, also known as a lofted wedge or an L-Wedge, is a wedge used in the sport of golf, known for being one of the shortest-hitting clubs and providing the most loft on a shot. Lob wedges are used to produce shots with a very high arc, and are most often used for shots over hazards and other obstructions.