Lob wedges can be used for a variety of shots including pitch and runs and pitching over an obstacle, particularly shots requiring a very high arc, a large amount of backspin or both. It can be noted that different lengths of swing will often yield a similar distance but with varying trajectories and thus roll (on the green). Furthermore, to get consistent results, this club requires skill – in particular, distance judgment is always key with such a lofted club. This wedge is generally made by speciality companies and some argue that their purpose is redundant, as other wedges can be 'opened' for extra loft in situations calling for such a high launch angle. It is used for specialized, extremely high-angle shots such as from the 'lip' of a bunker. This club is labeled 'UL' and has a loft of about 64° and has the highest loft of any golf club. The low bounce was designed out of the necessity of professionals who found that the higher bounce sand wedge was making it difficult to produce the spin they desired, especially out of tight lies Ultra lob wedge Īn ultra lob wedge is used to hit a shot with higher and shorter trajectory than a standard lob wedge. Other differences between the lob wedge and the rest of the wedge family include the less pronounced flange on the sole allowing the club to slide under the ball more easily and less degrees of bounce (often between 0–10 degrees).

While those above 60 degrees are rare, often up to 64 degrees, they do exist and are referred to as 'x-wedges', extreme lob wedges, or ultra lob wedges. Regular lob wedges may come in a variety of lofts, usually starting around 56 degrees and approaching 60. Lob wedges and ultra lob wedges are designed with the shortest shafts and the highest loft of all golf clubs. Lob wedges are part of the iron family of golf clubs and are designed for short, high arc shots. Lob wedges are one of the newest additions to the modern collection of golf clubs and, along with the sand wedge and gap wedge, were not included prior to 1931. Due to the high arc of the shot the lob wedge, like the other wedges in the set of irons, produces little roll after landing on the putting green and can even be used to produce backspin if necessary. Lob wedges are used to produce shots with a very high arc, and are most often used for shots over hazards and other obstructions. A lob wedge, also known as a lofted wedge or an L-Wedge, is a wedge used in the sport of golf, known for being one of the shortest-hitting clubs and providing the most loft on a shot.

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