How do I use the wedge fitting tool?

Enter your pitching wedge ball impact speed (from your launch monitor), launch angle, and spin rate. Set your wedge lofts and conditions (altitude, temperature, wind). Click Calculate to see carry distance, max height, descent angle, and ball speed for all four wedges instantly.

What physics model does this tool use?

The tool uses 4th-order Runge-Kutta (RK4) numerical integration with aerodynamic coefficients derived from the Adams golf ball flight model. Air density is calculated from real altitude and temperature inputs. The model has been validated against published launch monitor data for Tour players including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Which golf ball should I use with my wedges?

The tool analyses 34 golf ball profiles — from Titleist Pro V1 and TaylorMade TP5 to Bridgestone Tour B XS and Kirkland Signature — and recommends the top 3 balls for your swing speed and spin requirements. Select any ball to instantly see how it changes your trajectory.

What is a descent angle and why does it matter for wedge play?

Descent angle is the angle at which the ball lands, measured from horizontal. A steeper descent angle (e.g. 50°+) means the ball stops quickly on the green; a shallower angle means more run-out. Higher-lofted wedges and higher spin rates produce steeper descent angles.

Wedge Fitting Tool | TheGolfBallFitter.com — Physics-Based Wedge & Ball Optimizer

See Exactly What Your
Wedges Will Do

Enter your pitching wedge ball speed and launch angle. In seconds you'll have carry distances, peak heights, flight times, and descent angles for all four wedges — plus the three best golf balls to play with them.

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Accurate trajectories

RK4 physics — the same model used by launch-monitor engineers

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Live graph

Change any input or golf ball and watch every arc redraw instantly

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Ball fitting built in

34 balls profiled — see how spin, speed, and launch change with each one

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Wedge gapping

Dial in loft angles for each wedge and see the carry gaps close or open in real time

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Print-ready report

Everything you worked through — inputs, graph, results, and recommendations

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Wedge Fitting Studio

Physics-based wedge & ball fitting powered by 4th-order Runge-Kutta integration — the same model validated against Tour player launch data.

What you get

✓Instant carry distance, max height & descent angle for all 4 wedges

✓Enter your launch monitor numbers — PW ball speed, launch angle & spin

✓Live trajectory graph — adjusts as you change any setting

✓34 golf ball profiles — see which ball maximises your wedge distances

✓Wedge gapping — adjust loft angles per wedge, gaps update instantly on the graph

✓Print a full session report for your bag

✓By Master Clubfitter David Butler — Miura dealer, TrackMan specialist

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Pitching Wedge Inputs Primary

Ball Impact Speed (PW)

100 mph60 — 140

Ball speed off the face from your launch monitor. Amateur ~85–105 mph. Tour ~110–125 mph.

Launch Angle (PW)

22.0 deg10 — 32

Launch angle from your launch monitor. Tour ~22–26°. Amateur ~18–24°.

Ball Spin (PW)

8500 rpm6000 — 11000

Tour PW ~8,500–10,000 rpm. Amateur ~7,000–9,000 rpm.

Altitude

Higher altitude = less drag = more distance.

Temperature

Warmer air = slightly more distance.

Strike Quality

Scales ball speed. Mishits lose 10–15% carry.

Golf Ball Used

Ball construction affects spin, speed, and carry.

Pitching Wedge

Carry—yds

Max height—yds

Flight time—sec

Launch angle—deg

Ball impact speed—mph

Spin rate—rpm

Descent angle—°

Gap Wedge

Carry—yds

Max height—yds

Flight time—sec

Launch angle—deg

Ball impact speed—mph

Spin rate—rpm

Descent angle—°

Sand Wedge

Carry—yds

Max height—yds

Flight time—sec

Launch angle—deg

Ball impact speed—mph

Spin rate—rpm

Descent angle—°

Lob Wedge

Carry—yds

Max height—yds

Flight time—sec

Launch angle—deg

Ball impact speed—mph

Spin rate—rpm

Descent angle—°

All four wedge trajectories — carry distance, height & descent angle

Pitching Wedge

Gap Wedge

Sand Wedge

Lob Wedge

See Exactly What Your
Wedges Will Do

From the Driving Range
to the Physics Engine

Wedge Fitting Studio

See Exactly What Your
Wedges Will Do

Pitching Wedge Inputs Primary

Try Any Ball — See the Graph Change

See Exactly What YourWedges Will Do

From the Driving Rangeto the Physics Engine

Wedge Fitting Studio

Pitching Wedge Inputs Primary

Try Any Ball — See the Graph Change

See Exactly What Your
Wedges Will Do

From the Driving Range
to the Physics Engine