What Does Lob Wedge Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Lob wedge
Lob wedge in practice
A lob wedge takes practice to control — it is a high-risk, high-reward club, so many higher-handicap players are better off using a lower-lofted wedge with a longer, safer swing.
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