Benefits of a Used 60 Degree Wedge

Maximum height from close range

The additional loft helps the ball rise quickly when you need to clear a bunker, slope or other obstacle with limited green available beyond it.

A steeper landing angle

A 60 degree wedge produces a high trajectory that can help shorter shots land more steeply and finish with less forward movement.

A specialist option around the green

The club can be used for high pitches, short bunker shots and open-face shots where a lower-lofted wedge would require more manipulation.

Premium wedge options for less

Buying used gives you access to different bounce, grind and sole designs from leading wedge manufacturers without paying the original new-club price.

How It Works

Every used 60 degree wedge listed on Nearly New Golf Clubs is inspected before it goes live on the website. That means you can browse with a clearer view of condition, specification and price before choosing the wedge that suits your setup.

Checked before listing

Each 60 degree wedge is reviewed before being uploaded to the website. The face, grooves, sole, leading edge, shaft and grip are checked so the listing reflects the club’s condition as clearly as possible.

Clear condition grading

We grade every used 60 degree wedge so you know what to expect before you buy. Whether a wedge is mint, very good or good, the aim is to make condition easy to understand before it reaches your bag.

Compare the right options

Compare loft, bounce, grind, shaft, condition and price. Check the wedge against the clubs already in your bag so it adds the distance or short-game option you need.

Left-handed golfers can browse our used left-handed golf wedges, while golfers looking for ladies-flex options can explore our used ladies golf wedges.

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30 day returns

You need to feel confident with your wedge on the course. That is why we offer 30 day returns, giving you time to make sure the loft, sole and overall setup suit your game.

60 Degree Wedge Buying Guide

Is a 60 Degree Wedge a Lob Wedge?

Yes.
A 60 degree wedge sits firmly within the lob-wedge range and is designed to create more height and a steeper landing angle than a traditional sand wedge.
Its main purpose is not extra distance. It gives you another trajectory for shorter shots where getting the ball up quickly and limiting rollout matters.

What Is a 60 Degree Wedge Used For?

A 60 degree wedge is most useful for short-game situations where additional loft changes the shot you can play.
Typical uses include:

• High pitches with limited green available
• Short-sided shots around the green
• Bunker shots that need a high exit
• Shots over bunkers or slopes
• Open-face shots from suitable lies
• Short approaches where a steep landing angle is useful
• Shots from rough where enough of the ball is exposed to get the club underneath it

It is less likely to be the best choice when you have plenty of green available and can play a simpler lower-flight shot with a 54 or 56 degree wedge.

Do You Need a 60 Degree Wedge?

Not every golfer needs one.
A 60 degree wedge earns its place when it gives you a shot that the highest-lofted club already in your bag cannot produce comfortably.
If your 56 degree wedge already covers the bunker shots, pitches and greenside shots you regularly face, you may gain more from using that club consistently.
A 60 becomes more useful when you regularly need:

• Extra height from short range
• A steeper landing angle
• Less rollout after landing
• A high bunker exit
• Another option for short-sided greenside shots

The question is not whether golfers are supposed to carry 60 degrees. It is whether the club solves a problem in your own short game.

Where Does a 60 Degree Wedge Fit in the Bag?

One of the most common structures is:
Pitching wedge → 52° → 56° → 60°
The 52 degree wedge covers gap-wedge distances and lower scoring shots.
The 56 degree wedge handles general bunker and short-game duties.
The 60 degree wedge then provides the highest-flight option.
Another setup might use:
50° → 54° → 60°
with a larger gap into the final wedge.
The loft sequence is only a starting point. Each club should provide a useful distance or trajectory rather than existing simply because the loft numbers look evenly spaced.

56 Degree or 60 Degree Wedge?

A 56 and 60 degree wedge have noticeably different roles.
A 56 degree wedge generally gives you:

• More distance
• A slightly lower flight
• More versatility on full and partial swings
• A traditional sand-wedge option
• More rollout around the green

A 60 degree wedge generally gives you:

• More height
• Less forward distance
• A steeper landing angle
• Less rollout
• More options when you are short-sided

If you only want one high-lofted wedge, 56 is usually the more versatile option.
Add a 60 when you regularly need the additional height and shorter landing window.

Should You Carry Both a 56 and 60 Degree Wedge?

You can, and the combination is common.
A 52° → 56° → 60° setup creates regular four-degree loft gaps and gives each wedge a different role.
The 52 covers longer scoring shots, the 56 acts as the main sand and short-game wedge, and the 60 provides the highest trajectory.
You do not need all three if the extra loft does not produce useful additional shots or distances.

58 Degree or 60 Degree Wedge?

A 58 degree wedge sits slightly closer to a traditional sand wedge and is often the more versatile of the two.
A 58 degree wedge normally provides:

• Slightly more distance
• A little more forward flight
• Greater versatility on longer swings
• Plenty of loft for most high short-game shots

A 60 degree wedge provides:

• Maximum common wedge loft
• More height
• A steeper landing angle
• A shorter landing window

Choose 58 when you want one high-lofted wedge to handle a wider range of shots.
Choose 60 when the additional height is something you expect to use regularly.
You would rarely need both 58 and 60 unless they have clearly different roles.

Is a 60 Degree Wedge Difficult to Hit?

It can be more demanding than a lower-lofted wedge.
The high loft means strike has a large influence on both trajectory and distance. From a poor lie, it can also be easier to slide the club underneath the ball or catch it high on the face.
A suitable bounce and grind make a difference, but the simplest shot is not always the one with the most loft.
A 60 degree wedge becomes more useful when you have enough confidence in your strike to choose it for a specific reason rather than automatically using it around every green.

Is a 60 Degree Wedge Good for Beginners?

It can be used by golfers of any handicap, but a beginner does not automatically need one.
For many newer golfers, learning to play a wider range of shots with a forgiving 54 or 56 degree wedge can provide a simpler starting point.
A 60 degree wedge becomes worth considering when the golfer can identify specific shots where the extra loft would help.
If choosing one, a forgiving sole and suitable bounce may be more useful than selecting a specialist low-bounce grind designed for a very precise technique.

How Far Should a 60 Degree Wedge Go?

There is no standard distance that every golfer should hit a 60 degree wedge.
Carry depends on swing speed, strike, shaft, head design and swing length.
At 60 degrees, many golfers will gain more value from knowing several controlled partial distances than from trying to maximise a full swing.
Measure your own:

• Full swing
• Three-quarter swing
• Half swing

Then compare those distances with your 56 or 58 degree wedge.
The 60 should provide useful shorter scoring options rather than duplicating the club below it.

Should You Hit Full Shots With a 60 Degree Wedge?

You can, but you do not have to.
The additional loft produces a very high flight, and small changes in strike can create noticeable changes in distance.
If your full 60 degree shots are difficult to control, using a 56 or 58 degree wedge for the longer approach and keeping the 60 for shorter partial shots can produce a more predictable setup.

Can You Use a 60 Degree Wedge From Bunkers?

Yes.
The high loft can be useful when you need the ball to rise quickly over a steep bunker face or land softly with little green available.
However, loft alone does not make a wedge good from sand.
A 56 degree wedge with a wider sole or more suitable bounce may be easier from deep or soft bunkers where getting the club through the sand matters more than creating maximum height.

What Bounce Should a 60 Degree Wedge Have?

There is no single best bounce for every 60 degree wedge.
Lower bounce can suit firm turf, tight lies and shallower swings.
Mid bounce provides more versatility across different lies and conditions.
Higher bounce can suit softer ground, softer sand and steeper swings that tend to dig.
60 degree wedges can be available with very different bounce options, from low single figures through to 12 degrees or more.
Choose the bounce alongside the grind and sole shape rather than treating the number on its own as the answer.

Why Does Grind Matter So Much on a 60 Degree Wedge?

A 60 degree wedge is often used with different face angles.
Opening the face increases effective loft and changes how the sole sits against the ground.
Heel and trailing-edge relief can make it easier to open the face while keeping the leading edge manageable.
A fuller sole provides more support when the face is played square and can work well through soft turf or sand.
Think about whether you expect to use the 60 mainly square-faced or whether you regularly manipulate the face around the green.

Shaft and Feel

A 60 degree wedge is commonly used on partial shots where feel and awareness of the club head matter.
A stable specialist wedge shaft can work well for those shorter swings.
Golfers who also use the club for fuller approaches may prefer a shaft that blends more closely with the wedges below it.
Compare shaft weight, model and flex when choosing between used options.

Condition Guide

Every used 60 degree wedge is individually checked and graded so you know what to expect before you buy.

Mint condition

Mint condition wedges show minimal signs of use. They may have been hit only a few times, if at all.
Faces and grooves: little to no visible strike wear
Soles: clean with minimal marks
Heads: little to no cosmetic marking
Shafts and grips: close to new condition

Very good condition

Very good condition wedges show light use but remain clean overall.
Faces and grooves: light strike marks
Soles: small marks from limited play
Heads: minor cosmetic marks may be visible
Shafts and grips: very good condition with light signs of use

Good condition

Good condition wedges show normal signs of play but remain fully usable.
Faces and grooves: visible wear from regular use
Soles and heads: normal cosmetic marking may be present
Shafts: possible light bag wear
Grips: usable or replaced where needed
Cosmetic wear does not stop a wedge performing.

A well-graded second hand 60 degree wedge can still deliver strong launch and short-game control when the loft, bounce and grind suit your game.

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