You need to check the loft of the wedges and not go by the PW, SW, LW, GW, or DW that might be stamped on the sole of the club because those letters don't mean anything. The loft varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. I have about a dozen different wedges that run from 47* to 65*. I have 3 or 4 "PWs" that are 47, 50, 52* and the same number of "SWs" that are 54, 55, 56*.

When I play, I generally carry the 52, 56, 60, and 65*, but I prefer a high lofted shot on to the green. Given the choice, I'd rather have red hot needles stuck in my eyes than try a bump and run with an 8 iron from 40 yards.