Establish ultimate wedge performance for your game.
Proper club gapping starts with knowing how far each wedge really flies. The tool uses a 1.25 Smash Factor — ball speed divided by club speed — to estimate pitching wedge ball speed from your swing speed, then helps you dial in PW, GW, SW, and LW lofts while matching the right golf ball to launch, spin, apex height, descent angle, and carry distance.
Optimize wedge distance control, descent angle, and golf ball performance
This wedge fitting calculator helps golfers compare pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge performance using estimated swing speed, Smash Factor, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, loft, temperature, barometric pressure, carry distance, apex height, descent angle, and aerodynamic golf ball matching.
Club gapping, trajectory, and golf ball fitting numbers
The model uses pitching wedge swing speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, loft, air pressure, temperature, and strike quality to compare wedge trajectory and carry distance.
Wedge results
Wedge trajectory graph
| Metric | PW | GW | SW | LW |
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Wedge data
| Wedge type | Typical loft | Average distance | Primary purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitching Wedge (PW) | 44° – 48° | 110 – 140 yards | Full shots, long approaches, bump-and-run chips |
| Gap Wedge (GW) | 50° – 54° | 90 – 115 yards | Bridging distance gaps between PW and SW |
| Sand Wedge (SW) | 54° – 58° | 70 – 100 yards | Bunker play, medium chips, softer landing shots |
| Lob Wedge (LW) | 58° – 64° | 45 – 80 yards | Maximum height, quick-stopping flop shots, hazards |
Top three ball matches
Recommendations adjust to ball speed and aerodynamic behavior: lift, drag, spin retention, wind stability, descent angle, and stopping power.