An A-wedge is a type of golf club that is a subset of the iron family of golf clubs designed for special use situations). It is also known as an approach wedge, attack wedge, advanced wedge, or auxiliary wedge. The "A" in A-wedge stands for "approach," and it is used to fill the distance void between a pitching wedge and sand wedge. It is the next higher-lofted wedge after the pitching wedge and is usually used in a similar manner). The modern pitching wedge has a loft of around 48°, while an A-wedge has between 48 to 51 degrees of loft, with 50 to 51 degrees being the most common. A-wedges are used for shorter and softer shots, and one of the four main types of wedges in golf, along with pitching wedges, sand wedges, and lob wedges. The loft degree of the wedge you decide to use greatly affects the movement of the ball off the club, and you should always carefully consider the wedge to use in any given golfing situation.