Utility wedge. Similar to a gap wedge or approach wedge.
The Loft. The approach wedge "A" is lofted between the pitching wedge "P" and the sand wedge "S"
The "A" stands for "Approach". The loft is in between a pitching (P) wedge and a sand (S) wedge. Approach wedges are used for short, precise shots onto the green and are the same as Gap wedges.
An approach wedge is simply another name given to a gap wedge, it usually has either 50 or 52 degrees of loft. It fills the gap between your sandwedge and your pitching wedge, you would use it if you are too far away to use your sandwedge, and too close to use your pitching wedge. You can use it for pitching, chipping and long bunker shots. As the approach wedge has a mid-wedge loft spin rates are rather high.
Approach Wedge. Its between a pitching wedge and sand wedge.
It stands for "Approach Wedge" which is the same as a gap wedge and its loft is generally about 50 degrees.
A gap wedge, an approach wedge or a utility wedge, the names vary by manufacturer.
approach
46 degrees. the approach wedge is 50 degrees.
nike sling shot oss A wedge is 44 degree approach wedge. nike sling shot a wedge is 50-56 degree wedge also called a approach wedge but is really a gap wedge... the oss is the only club that has a 44 degree loft. nike is the only company to make this club
This stands for Pitching wedge, a club with around 46-48 degrees of loft.
3-PW is a 3 iron through to pitching wedge. 4-AW is 4 iron through to approach wedge, and approach wedge is mainly referred to as a Gap wedge as it fills the gap between a pitching wedge and a sand wedge, it is usually around 50-52 degrees of loft. The 4-AW set allows a player who maybe doesn't like long irons to have more scoring options on the shorter shots. Although it would not be uncommon for someone to have 3-PW, then a gap wedge and a sand wedge.