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Golf: Pitching Wedges

There is a wide array of pitching wedges on the market that you should know about. Searching for a pitching wedge that fits your golf game is difficult. Far too many golfers pick up the same clubs that their friends have, mostly out of convenience. Your friends clubs may work great for him or her, but could be a terrible match for your game.

Matching Pitching Wedges with Your Game
In your search for wedges, you will certainly encounter forged clubs. Forging means that the manufacturers put a piece of steel in a blazing furnace and pound the hot steel into a wedge. Each wedge is handcrafted and is supposed to result in a softer feeling club for golfers.

Many manufactures will plate the wedge to suit a golfers preferences. For example, some companies use the traditional chrome finish which is very durable, and other companies use a gunmetal finish, which is better for setting up your shot. The bottom line is that different finishes on pitching wedges have different qualities. Amateur golfers probably arent aware of this difference.

If youre looking to replace your existing pitching wedges or just to pick up your first set of clubs, you should be less concerned with the plating and more concerned with finding a club that will improve your score. The overall shape of the club will make the most difference in an amateurs golf game. The design of the club head will have the largest impact on the trajectory of your ball. Keep this in mind when looking for new clubs.