The loft of a pitching wedge can vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of wedge. Generally, the loft of a pitching wedge ranges from 43 to 48 degrees. However, some high handicap iron sets can have pitching wedges as strong as 44 degrees of loft, while game improvement type pitching wedges made for increased distance and easier performance can have lofts around 42-43 degrees. On the other hand, blade style players type wedges will have lofts closer to the 46-48 degree range. It is important to note that the loft of a pitching wedge can be customized, so it is possible that the loft of a specific pitching wedge may not fall within the typical range. In general, golfers tend to hit a pitching wedge 90-120 yards, but this is highly dependent on the loft of the pitching wedge, quality of strike, and swing speed.