Wedge Distance Matrix
Record your own wedge carries by shot length, then look up the closest calibrated shot to any scoring-zone target.
| Wedge | Full | 3/4 | 1/2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50° | |||
| 54° | |||
| 58° |
Calibrated cells
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Why wedges need their own matrix, not a single number
Most clubs in the bag are played with close to a full swing most of the time, so one carry number is usually enough. Wedges are different: the scoring zone inside 100 yards is where most players hit a wide range of shot lengths on purpose, from a full swing down to a compact three-quarter or half-swing "cue" shot. A single wedge carry number cannot answer "what do I hit from 75 yards," because the answer depends on which wedge and which shot length you choose.
How to fill in the matrix
Each cell represents one wedge at one named shot length, calibrated from carries you have actually hit and measured, ideally on a range session with a rangefinder or launch monitor rather than a guess. You do not need every cell filled to get value from this tool: a partially filled matrix still shows you where your data is strong and where it is missing, which is itself useful information for your next practice session.
Using the target lookup
Enter a target distance and the tool finds the calibrated cell or cells closest to it. This is a lookup against your own measured data, not a physics-based interpolation across shot lengths, since the relationship between backswing length and carry distance is not necessarily linear and varies by wedge loft and bounce.
What this is not
This tool does not teach you how to make a three-quarter swing or diagnose your technique. It is a personal record of distances you have already produced, organized so you can find them under pressure. Pair it with the Bag Gapping Map to see how your wedges fit into your whole bag's coverage, and read the bag gapping guide for how wedge spacing relates to the rest of your set.
Frequently asked questions
Why do wedges need a matrix instead of one carry number like other clubs?
Wedges are the clubs you deliberately hit at a range of shot lengths, from full swing down to a compact three-quarter or half swing. A single carry number cannot answer "what do I hit from 75 yards," because the answer depends on which wedge and shot length you choose.
Do I need to fill in every cell of the matrix to get value from it?
No. A partially filled matrix still shows where your data is strong and where it is missing, which is itself useful information for planning your next practice session.
Does the tool interpolate between shot lengths I have not measured?
No — the lookup only matches you to the calibrated cell or cells closest to your target, using data you have actually measured. It does not interpolate across shot lengths, since the relationship between backswing length and carry is not necessarily linear.