Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf

DYNAMIC
Down Path/Angle of Approach
The angle at which the player’s clubhead approaches the ball, also known as the angle of approach, is
critical to fi tting him with the right wedge.
Shallow Angle of Approach
Improving players generally exhibit a shallow angle of approach,
producing short and shallow divots, and sometimes no divot at all.
Medium Angle of Approach
Skilled players generally exhibit a medium angle of approach,
producing divots of average size and depth.
Steep Angle of Approach
Tour-Caliber players generally exhibit a steep angle of approach,
producing longer and signifi cantly deeper divots for shots that fl y
lower with a higher degree of backspin.
Lie Angle
The lie of a player’s wedges should generally mirror that of his irons. Since the wedges are the most lofted
clubs and produce the highest degree of spin — in the 10,000 rpm range — the correct lie angle is vital. For
Tour-Caliber players, consider choosing the lie angle for each wedge based upon the most common shot he
hits with that wedge.
Club Length: Generally, the length of a player’s wedges should be consistent with the rest of his irons, i.e.,
if his irons are a half-inch longer than standard, his wedges should be, too. However, some players prefer
all of their wedges to be the same length. Other players prefer their wedges signifi cantly shorter in length
to promote added clubhead control and accuracy.
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