Wedge loft is a pretty simple concept to understand ... Common wedge lofts are 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60 degrees. More often than not, golfers go with three wedges in 4-degree gaps: 52 ...

While McIlroy previously used wedges with 46.5 and 50 degrees of loft, he now has a 48-degree MG4 and no 50-degree wedge in the bag. A closer look at Rory McIlroy's new TaylorMade Qi35 driver.