
The casual golf fan might look into a tour pro's bag and be bewildered by the sheer number of ‘specialist’ wedges staring back at them. Where the average golfer might carry two or three, touring professionals often pack four, five, or even more of the best wedges, especially during their practice rounds. At the 2025 PGA Championship, Patrick Cantlay was spotted with a staggering seven different specialist wedges during his Wednesday practice round, prompting much discussion. This begs the question: why such a vast arsenal?
