Need a new wedge in your bag? Now is a great time to buy!
Is your golf game missing a stroke or two in your short game? Does your club collection leave an open spot in your bag? If so, you are more than likely missing one of the most overlooked clubs in a golf set. The right wedge in your collection can get you out of some tight spots on the golf course. Find you golf ball in a tough spot in a bunker? Than a sand wedge is your answer. Are you in that awkward spot close to the green where you are just a little too close for your pitching wedge or are hitting uphill? A gap or lob wedge can be your best friend.
The question is this: if you do not have one in your collection, what wedges do you buy? With the increased popularity of golf in the last ten years, you have a lot of companies and styles to choose from. The good news is that, according to the new USGA rules, golf manufacturers can no longer make wedges to the same specifications as they have been making them. This rule has an immediate impact on the pro golfers, but what about the amateur golfers like you and I?
For the recreational golfer, the same wedges that have been manufactured for years can still be used until the year 2024. This is good news for amateurs because all of these wedges should drop in price so the specialty stores can get rid of their inventory to make room for the new wedges that adhere to the new regulations. That being said, go check out your local golf retailer and try out the different wedges they offer. The most common wedges are going to be the sand, gap, and lob wedge so start by looking for these first.
With the expected drop in prices even the big players like Callaway, Ping, and Nike should be affordable to the average golfer. Brand should not be everything though. Always test every club before you make a purchase. Countless golfers have found brands they have never heard of that work the best for them. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and complete your golf set by getting a great deal on a new Wedge!