Nearly 20% of the shots in a typical round of golf are made with wedges. Clubfitting strategies that improve short game performance translate directly into lower scores by compensating for less than perfect fairway shots and increasing opportunities for "one-putt" greens.
One of the most overlooked ways to improve wedge performance is to optimize the shaft on wedges. The strategy is to maximize feel and responsiveness by matching shaft weight, balance, and flex to the swing style of the golfer. A steep quick attack on the ball is enhanced by a different shaft than what's best for a slow tempo sweep through the impact zone.
Avoiding the rebar-like feel and lackluster response of the typical off-the-rack wedge shaft is a necessity for developing a consistent wedge swing. The short game is different from the long game, and the shaft needs to optimized for each aspect of play.
Perhaps the most confusing factor in selecting right shaft is the label "wedge shaft" that's often seen on retail OEM clubs. In many cases it's a shaft that did not meet production tolerances for premium iron shafts and serves only to connect the grip to the clubhead. Performance is a secondary consideration. We don't believe there is any justification for incorporating discard shafts in a wedge.
Getting the right shaft in every golfer's wedges helps transform short distance shots into a unique personal expression of their short game. By transforming these clubs into fine instruments, the optimum shaft enables wedges to become the great equalizer in golf for players at all skill levels. The pitch shot and the chip shot are transformed into an artform that changes the way each hole on the course is approached.
Our recommendation for improving your short game is to focus a clubfitting session on optimizing the shaft in your wedges. Explore the performance benefits of MOI-matched wedges built with highly responsive shafts to enhance ball flight trajectory and ball spin. The right shaft for your swing facilitates placing the ball on the green at the target you select with greater consistency. The short game becomes rewarding and satisfying.