It can actually make a world of difference playing with the right bounce angle and knowing that you have the right wedge to play around the course! I have tried all different types of wedge bounces and have put together this post so that you can find the right sand wedge for your game.
Deciding on the right sand wedge is a critical part of the game of golf. Golf courses are filled with hazards like deep rough and sand bunkers. Note: If you have the time and want to learn what a bounce is, watch this quick video by Mark Crossfield. The wide gap between these bounce angles is only because each company designs clubs differently and might have lower or higher standard bounces of the sand wedge. The sand wedge generally has the largest bounce angle of all wedges as to help golfers get the ball out of sand bunkers and deep rough.
However, golfers should take slight modifications to their sand wedge bounce angles depending on their playing style. To help you out, I made a few notes on how to tell which type of bounce you need for your sand wedge below:. In my experience of testing MANY wedges and short game teaching, most golfers should use a wedge that has a higher bounce angle. A wedge with low bounce is best for golfers that prefer a wedge with a more open appearance at address.
For example, Jordan Spieth has a very specific composition of wedges in his bag. The Clearly visible thing here is, Spieth is one of those players with four wedges in the bag and with varying lofts, bounces, and grinds.
Let us start with the loft. Somehow, well want to have that degree wedge-like Phil Mickelson but never really understand that the gaps are more important than the lofts. If we look at Spieth's collection, he's got gaps of 6 degrees, 4 degrees, and 4 degrees from the pitching wedge to the lob wedge.
The gap is the distinction in loft betwixt wedges. There are many choices for you when building your wedge set, but optimally, you will want to carry four wedges, which will allow you to cover your yardage gaps, and you can also play shots from several lies around the green.
It can also be disadvantageous if you are using a high bounce club on tight turf because the club will repel off the hard ground right into the middle of the golf ball. How it Works 2 components — Bounce is the distance that the leading edge of your club sits above the ground when the clubface is perfectly square to the target see photo below. 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. Added bounce makes it easier to play without digging too deeply into the turf. SchiavettaGolf Academy will be having a wedge clinic this Saturday, December 4th, from 12 — 1 pm.
We will show you different wedges and how they perform under different conditions, and which one s will work best for your game.
View all posts by: schiavettagolf. You must be Logged in to post a comment. High-bounce wedges are best used with square face angles since when you open it, you greatly increase the bounce angle even more — sometimes making it hard to slide the wedge under the ball, leading to bladed or thin shots. Then again, if you have a steep swing and tend to hit your wedge shots fat, or you play frequently on golf courses with soft sand and turf, or you tend to play shots with added shaft lean towards the target, a higher bounce angle will likely help you hit better shots.
Medium-bounce 6 to 10 degrees angles tend to be more versatile and can be played effectively with the face square or opened adding more bounce but not too much. Wedges with bounce angles in this range tend to fit well for most types of players. Low-bounce wedges 6 degees and lower tend to be the most difficult wedges to use, but also offer the greatest amount of shotmaking versatility.
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