Whilst many people think wedges sit flat on the ground, this is not true. Bounce, and specifically the bounce angle, is added to prevent a wedge from digging into sand or turf, stopping the momentum of the club through the ball.
Wedges with a bounce angle of 4 to 6 degrees are considered low-bounce. Wedges with minimal bounce will be better suited to players who sweep the ball, taking a shallower divot, firmer turf conditions i.
Any wedge with 7 to 10 degrees of bounce is considered to be a mid-bounce wedge. It will be the most versatile option, suited to a wider range of conditions and swing types. High bounce wedges have more than 10 degrees of bounce, meaning the leading edge sits higher when the sole is rested on the ground.
As you are busy grinding away on the course, trying to save par, manufacturers are busy grinding wedges in a way to help players hit better shots. So what is a sole grind? In basic terms, the sole grind refers to the additional shaping of the sole of the wedge usually around the heel or the toe. More wedge manufacturers are now offering offer a range of sole grinds in addition to the standard wedge sole.
They literally grind the soles with a machine to suit specific turf conditions or shots. For instance a heel grind will remove material from the heel of the sole to allow the face to sit lower to the ground so it is easier to open the face at address. However sole grinds also change the bounce of the sole so it is important to receive advice from a teaching professional on the types of grinds that will suit your game.
Once a wedge has been made, it is given a finish to offer a distinct look and colour. This is purely down to personal preference and taste as different finishes will have almost identical levels of feel.
However it is important to know how each finish will wear over time. Unplated or raw finishes are designed to wear or rust more over time, which can improve friction and lead to improved spin. Darker finishes look great initially but over time the paint will wear off on the sole and face to give some nice wear marks if you like that sort of thing. Virtually all wedges come with steel shafts unless the wedges are part of a graphite set of clubs.
The bounce will typically be between 8 degrees and 14 degrees. Resource: Do I need a sand wedge? The higher the bounce, the higher the leading edge is off of the ground. The more bounce the better the chance of being able to slide the club under the ball to maximize the loft and to keep it from digging with the leading edge. The best golfers are able to utilize their sand wedge and move it around in their stance to hit the shots at different heights.
The 54 degree sand wedge might be your go to club for chipping around the green, even though we prefer the 60 degree wedge for chipping because of the extra loft, extra bounce and the firm, fast nature of the typical greens in golf today.
If the pin is further away and you have green to work with, the 54 degree wedge is a quality option. It keeps you from having to swing too hard with a 60 degree lob wedge on those longer bunker shots.
Resource: What wedges do I need? Our favorite wedge in the bag, the 60 degree lob wedges is a like a swiss army knife! It can do a little bit of everything, from full shots between 60 and 85 yards and all of the shots in between up to the 4 yard soft lob shot that might be required if you short side yourself.
The best golfers learn to add loft or take loft away and to maximize the benefits of the club. One of the most common mistakes I see among beginner golfers is stopping at the 48 degree pitching wedge and then wondering why it is so difficult to chip.
First off, the pitching wedge lacks the amount of loft needed on golf courses today and it is not designed to slide underneath and through the grass. Resource: When to use a 60 degree wedge. The golfer is stuck playing lower flying shots, which is really difficult on difficult courses that have greenside bunkers, different shaped greens and firm putting greens.
The extra loft provided in a 60 degree lob wedge is essential for golfers of all ability levels! Make sure you buy the right club setup for your bag.
Those yard chip shots count just as much as the yard drive. Resource: Pitching wedge vs sand wedge. If you are someone that struggles with a 6 degree loft gap between the 48, 54 and 60 then there is another combination that some golfers follow. If you prefer to stick with a 4 degree gap even through your wedges, I would recommend a 48, 52, 56, and Some options above include eliminating the 3 iron and adding a 4th wedge.
Or eliminating the 3 hybrid and adding a 4th wedge. If you current swing speed allows you to hit a quality 3 iron and you enjoy this club and can hit quality shots without taking a full swing, then stick with the 3 wedge setup. It is useful for throwing the ball up very high from short distances, also known as the "flop shot" - Phil Mickelson is the expert at this. A lob wedge is built more for more finesse than power so 30 yards is probably its optimum distance for the amateur.
A pro, however, will not only use it over a hazard, but from the fairway for those 75 to yard shots that need to land softly with some spin. It is recommended players visit a certified club fitter to best understand the loft of wedges they should be using.
The sole grind refers to the additional shaping of the sole of the wedge, usually around the heel or the toe. Companies offer a range of sole grinds in addition to the standard wedge sole, grinding the soles with a machine to suit specific turf conditions or shots. For instance, a heel grind will remove material from the heel of the sole to allow the face to sit lower to the ground so it is easier to open the face at address.
We have all kinds of sole grinds, which we designate with a letter. Sole grinds, however, do change the bounce of the sole and so it is important to receive advice from a teaching professional on the types of grinds that will suit your game.
Each groove - there are roughly 15 to 16 - grabs the ball just like the tread grips the road, creating spin and producing ideal shot trajectory.
The new rule now restricts groove volume and edge radius on wedges, resulting in a higher launch angle and less backspin. As a result of the new rule, there are now two different styles of grooves on wedges: vintage finish and laser-etching.
Wedges with vintage-finish grooves rust in a way that compliments the sound and feel inherent in the metal, while laser-etched grooves optimise the ball-to-face friction to create maximum spin. The bounce is what you see when you place the wedge flat on the floor and the lead edge is slightly off the ground.
The importance of finding the correct bounce is related to your own personal swing and style of play. Clubs with less bounce degrees will suit tight lies and drier, fast-running heathland and links courses, or golfers with shallow attack angles. If your local course tends to be wet parkland, wedges with more of a "standard" bounce degrees are less likely to dig into the ground. These would also suit players with a steeper angle of attack.
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