As the head golf instructor at Tell Me More Golf, I’ve received many questions regarding the 46 degree wedge, also often called a pitching wedge, and its distance. In this article, that question and many more will be answered.  

How Far Does the Average Person Hit A 46 Degree Wedge?

The average male golfer hits a 46 degree wedge around 100 yards. For females, this number is around 85 yards. A 46 degree wedge is really a high-lofted pitching wedge, making the distances between the two very similar.

46 Degree Wedge Distance Chart

	Average Women	Male Beginners	Average Men	Advanced Men	Professional Golfers
46 Degree Wedge Distance:	85 yards	85 yards	100 yards	120 yards	140 yards

This distance chart shows you how far the average woman, male beginner, average man, advanced man, and professional golfer hits a 46 degree wedge. 

46 Degree Wedge Average Club Head Speed

When hitting a 46 degree wedge with a full swing, the average swing speed is just under 70 mph for amateur male golfers. However, clubhead speeds vary vastly between golfers, so expect many outliers. 

Tips On Hitting a 46 Degree Wedge for Distance

A 46 degree wedge is played like a regular iron shot when it comes to maximizing distance. To achieve the longest distance possible, it’s crucial to hit down on the golf ball with some forward shaft lean, resulting in great compression. 

When Should I Use a 46 Degree Wedge?

Your 46 degree wedge can be used in many different situations out on the golf course, including bunker shots, chip shots, and approach shots. Because the loft is relatively low for a wedge, the club is easy to hit around the greens. That’s why we recommend high handicappers try it to improve their short game.  

46 Degree Wedge Loft Degrees

A 46 degree wedge has 46 degrees of loft. This makes it a low-lofted wedge, but relatively high-lofted compared to the rest of your golf bag. The loft means that the wedge would classify as a pitching wedge. However, with today’s strong lofts, a 46 degree is a pretty high-lofted pitching wedge.  

TellMeMoreGolf.com – Frequently Asked Questions 

What is a 46 degree wedge equivalent to?

A 46 degree wedge has 46 degrees of loft, making it equivalent to a relatively high-lofted pitching wedge. 

What is a 46 degree wedge used for?

The 46 degree wedge is typically used for shots around and into greens. This could be approach shots from the fairway, and lower trajectory chip shots from grass and bunkers. 

How do you hit a 46 degree wedge?

When it comes to hitting a 46 degree wedge well, the same applies as with an iron. The golf ball should be in the middle of your stance, and when swinging, you should try to hit down on the golf ball with some forward shaft lean. This will result in clean and consistent strikes. 

On the other hand, if you’re chipping with the wedge, some other guidelines apply.

Where you position the ball in your stance depends on how high you want to hit it, with a far-back position leading to a low shot, and vice versa.

When chipping, you should use the bounce of the golf club’s sole, as you otherwise risk digging into the ground and hitting the ball too thin or fat. 

What company makes a 46 degree wedge golf club?

46 degree wedges can be somewhat difficult to find, but many excellent golf gear companies sell them, including Cobra and Ping. 

What club would a 46 degree wedge replace?

What club a 46 degree wedge would replace depends on your other wedges. However, generally speaking, a 46 degree wedge replaces a high-lofted pitching wedge or a low-lofted gap wedge. Sometimes, it doesn’t replace anything. 

What is a 46 degree wedge?

A 46 degree wedge is a golf wedge with 46 degrees of loft. This makes it equivalent to a high-lofted pitching wedge. However, most pitching wedges nowadays have stronger lofts than that. 

Who makes a 46 degree wedge?

Cobra and Ping are two golf gear manufacturers selling many stock 46 degree wedges. 46 degrees can be a little hard to find, as it’s a very low-lofted wedge. 

In some cases, if you want a specific brand, you might have to buy a pitching wedge or 48 degree wedge and bend it. 

Why don’t you need a 46 degree wedge?

You don’t need a 46 degree wedge if you have a similarly lofted pitching wedge. If you have a low-lofted gap wedge, such as a 48 degree, it’s also unnecessary. 

For most beginners and high handicappers, having many wedges can be more confusing than helpful. To find the wedges you should have, you can get a professional wedge fitting. 

Conclusion: 

In this article, we’ve covered the 46 degree wedge’s distance, loft, and more. The average male golfer hits a 46 degree around 100 yards, and females hit it around 85 yards.