But this measurement is only the beginning. The bounce on wedges also vary by the depth of the bounce or commonly known as Grind. Combining the factors— Now that you understand what bounce is and the two components that determine the bounce, you must apply it. To have a diverse range of wedges, you need not only different lofts but diverse bounces AND depth of bounces. Though there are hundreds of combinations that you could go with, I want to provide you with some guidelines for choosing the bounce on your wedges:.
The sand wedge degrees - is expected to have the most and the deepest bounce. The pitching wedge degrees - also have a low bounce and shallow to medium depth.
Overall, I believe that the sand wedge and the lob wedge are the most influential wedges to get the bounce right on because they will be used, most frequently around the greens. At last, all I can say about bounce is that if you play on tight turf or at soft turf regularly, match your wedge bounces to these conditions. If you play in an environment where the ground is always soft and lush, it may be wise to wear a sand wedge with 12 degrees of bounce and a lob wedge with 8 degrees of bounce.
Also, if you play somewhere where there are lots of hardpan and tight lies, you might carry a sand wedge with 10 degrees of bounce and a lob wedge of 4 degrees of bounce. Grinds are most specific with the Vokey wedges, and hence I would not miss a chance the explain those.
If you're seeking a bit of versatility in your wedge, then the M Grind is for you. The M Grind works well on courses with average or firm turf conditions. Remember that the M Grind is geared towards those with a shallower angle of attack.
Comes in 54, 56, 58, 60, and degree loft options. Here is a quick list of examples I put together from my playing experience that I think will help you know what type of bounce to use in different course conditions. The added width at the bottom of the club will help your club slide underneath the sand and pop the ball out of the sand.
The problem with using a sand wedge with a high bounce out of harder sand is that your club can sometimes bottom out too early causing a chunk or you to hit the top of the golf ball. Just like the soft sand, I have found it better to use a sand wedge with a higher bounce to help the club slide under the thick grass.
A wedge with lower bounce can get its leading edge caught up in the grass and cause a lack of consistency. Using a sand wedge with a bounce of will be best for golfers who play out of a lot of thick rough. Often times, if you are just off the green in the fringe or fairway, the grass will be shorter and the ground will be harder. This is known as a tight lie. Golfers who encounter a lot of tight lies might want to consider a wedge that has a lower bounce angle.
A lower bounce of around will allow the club to make clean contact with the ground. A higher bounce can cause inconsistencies with contact as the club will be harder to slide under the ball because of the larger club sole.
Here is a great tip to remember that I wish I knew earlier: Try and keep the design of your irons similar to the design of your wedges.
My point here is to make sure that your irons blend nicely into your wedges so that the feel of all of your clubs remains consistent. Here is a quick list of options you can look it to understand what I mean by playing similarly designed wedges to match the style your irons:. If you have the time, take a look at their options and use this post as a reference for what type of sand wedge you may need in your bag.
Generally speaking, the less bounce you have, the more the club will tend to dig into the sand. With lots of bounce, the club will tend to slide through the sand, without digging down or sticking into the sand. With a typical greenside bunker shot, we are looking to impact the sand 2 or 3 inches behind the ball, allowing the club to slide under the ball and lift the ball up and out of the sand. If we err on the side of hitting into the sand a little bit closer to the ball, the ball still pops up and comes out with more spin.
If we happen to hit a little bit too far behind the ball, say 3 to 5 inches, then the club will slide through the sand, rather than digging and stopping in the sand, allowing the ball to come up and out of the bunker. With a correct set up, we can actually miss pretty badly and still achieve a good result. All things remaining constant, notice that as we rotate the club face open, the more bounce we are presenting. As the club face is opening, the leading edge continues to rise.
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