what is the difference between a 60 degree wedge and a sand wedge?
A lob wedge might instead be called a "60-degree wedge," for example. Sand wedges were invented (generally credited to Gene Sarazen) to make shots out of sand bunkers easier. Typically, sand wedges have lots from 52 to 56 degrees. ... A typical lob wedge might have a loft of 60 degrees to 64 degrees.