What degree of loft is an 'A' wedge?

Know your pitching wedge loft. If it's 45 degrees or less, add three more wedges that are spaced apart by no more than 4-5 degrees each. read more

The "A" wedge, sometimes called "Attack wedge" or "Approach wedge" is usually lofted in the 50 - 52 degree range. It depends a lot on the loft of the pitching wedge. The "A" wedge is synonymous with the "Gap wedge" or GW. read more

The loft is similar to that of an older pitching wedge -- between 51 and 53 degrees. Lob Wedge The lob wedge is the most lofted club in a golfer's bag, typically with a loft of 58 to 60 degrees, although some club manufacturers are offering lob wedges with up to 64 degrees of loft. read more

The pitching wedge was once the club of choice for a variety of approach shots. When a golfer was beyond sand-wedge distance, but needed more loft than a 9-iron offered, he reached for the pitching wedge. With the advent of gap and lob wedges, the pitching wedge now has greater competition. read more