Is there a difference from a regular wood, and a fairway wood? Also is a loft wedge an important club to have

Answer 1

LV golfer, stop giving Vegas golfers a bad name with your stupid answer. And turn your caps lock off.

Nelson is right. Although about 20 years ago (or more) drivers were commonly referred to as 1 woods, they're now put into a completely different category, so I wouldn't call them 'woods.' They are just drivers. But if that's what you are referring to, then yes, drivers and fairway woods are very different clubs, and the loft is the least of it. Fairway woods (or metals, as their commonly called now) are made to be hit off the ground rather than a tee, so they are lower profile and are weighted more towards the bottom to facilitate getting the ball into the air. They are also shorter with higher lofts. There really is no clubs considered a "regular" wood, so I don't exactly know what you are referring to. There are only drivers, fairway metals, and rescue (or hybrid) clubs.

Lob wedges generally aren't great for beginners. Although they make hitting out of the sand easier, all other lies are fairly difficult to hit out of compared to a regular sand wedge. If you'd like to get one, I'd suggest looking into Solus wedges. They have design features that make them easier to hit from all lies.

Answer 2

I used to play with a 60 degree Loft/Lob Wedge, but dropped it for a 52 degree Gap Wedge. Admittedly, I'm not a fantastic player but do enjoy the game. The Loft/Lob was really hard to hit straight. Though I sacrificed loft when I switched, I immediately dropped strokes hitting the Gap instead.

Answer 3

NELSON IS NOT VERY UP ON GOLF!!! THE DIFFERENCE IN WOODS IS THE LOFT, 9 - 101/2 DEGREES FOR A DRIVER, AND 13 - 15 FOR A FAIRWAY WOOD, THAT MEANS LESS DISTANCE FOR THE FAIRWAY WOOD!!!
AND IT'S CALLED A LOB WEDGE, USUALLY 60 DEGREES IT IS FOR YOUR SHORTEST AND HIGHEST CHIPS AND PITCHES, LIKE FROM 50 YARDS AND IN...
HIT 'EM STRAIGHT!!!

Answer 4

Basically these two clubs are the same. There is now a club called a rescue wood or sometimes a CPR wood. These are designed to get you out of bad spots, but they are basically the same, and a lot of players don't even have one. So--the same.