Good technique is important if you want to hit 40-yard pitch shots consistently close to the hole. But so is the state of your equipment.

Your short-game equipment (including your golf ball) should work to add control to your scoring shots.

If you’re looking to lower your handicap, then you also want the additional options offered by a variety of lofts,
and different grinds offering shot-making versatility. 

Your scoring clubs are critical to the number of shots you finally register.
If you’ve never had a short-game or scoring club assessment,