There’s so many variables (yardage, hole location, wind, green pitch) but I’ve always been a big believer in acceleration with wedges. A club will not generate as much speed through impact if the downswing starts from the hip versus the top of the head, so players can modify shot length without compromising spin if they modify length and keep speed consistent. It’s no different with a wedge from 100 yards than a stock 7-iron from 160. If the 7-iron can only fly 155, taking an inch off the length of the swing while maintaining acceleration through impact will result in a slightly shorter distance.
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To dial in distance on wedge shots, should players focus more on swing length or swing speed?
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