Deke
Journeyman Pro
Hi forum buddies,I have been wondering this for some time,is a higher lofted wedge with very little bounce(4-6 deg) totally useless in the sand or is it a non issue given good technique? Thanks.
Low bounce wedges and bunkers.
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
With good technique you can get out of a bunker with a 3 iron.
The lack of bounce will make it more tricky unless the sand is packed/wet.
The lack of bounce will make it more tricky unless the sand is packed/wet.
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
it perfect when you don't want any bounce - ie no sand!
you can add bounce by simply opening the club face - 52/6 = 58/12
you can add bounce by simply opening the club face - 52/6 = 58/12
Deke
Journeyman Pro
Cheers chaps,how much harder I wonder using a 4 deg rather than a 10 deg?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Average player, average bunker, average sand - probably twice as hard with little bounce
If there's any depth of sand then bounce is your friend.
If there's any depth of sand then bounce is your friend.
Deke
Journeyman Pro
Many thanks Imurg,high bounce for me!
lyden
Head Pro
Be careful if you go too high with the bounce it will be useless elsewhere on the course and ull be thinning pitches all day. 11 degrees is good for most conditions!
Yer Maw
Head Pro
this is an interesting one as I use a low bounce 56 degree MD wedge for my bunker shots and bunkers are a strength of my game. I also love the club for around the greens etc. Moved onto links courses with softer sand and not sure I need to change wedges and will see how it pans out this year. Maybe the sand was just so wet last year it was similar to the firmer sand of the parkland course I used to play, but I saying that I do practise bunkers quite often. I'll probably try some 58 higher bounce wedges but as long as the current wedge works then why change?!?
I tend to open up and use a sweeping motion but when I need more height I close it more and come in a little steeper. Love bunker play.
I tend to open up and use a sweeping motion but when I need more height I close it more and come in a little steeper. Love bunker play.
Deke
Journeyman Pro
I was after 8-10 deg,that should be fine,but check out Stan Utely,he can hit 10deg lob shots off concrete! I rarely thinned my old 10deg bounce lob wedge on the course,I think it's more to do with the grind.Thanks for your post Lyden.
Deke
Journeyman Pro
I hear you bud,I used to do ok with a 9deg sand wedge,but I do find my current 13deg one easier!
lyden
Head Pro
I would definitely opt for 10 so you can open the face and increase it in the bunker but its still good on firm fairways. Mine are 56.11 & 60.07 my 60 wouldnt go near the sand unless its hard packed and I'm trying to stab it / pick it off the top.
Deke
Journeyman Pro
Cheers buddy,8-10 will be ok I think as for most bunker shots I will be using my 56.I will only use the lob if I really need it or for a softer landing bunker shots/pitches/or chips.
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DCB
Well-known member
I've always gone for as much bounce as I can get, 13° or 14° are ideal IMO. Out of bunkers use all the bounce you can get to help you out the sand. Out the rough around the green and the added bounce is once again your friend. I play a parkland course with fine sand in the bunkers. Still manage with the same clubs down the coast on the coarse East Lothian sand and crushed shells.
Bounce is your friend
Bounce is your friend
Bounce is your friend
This is the cornerstone of the linear method I use for chipping and bunkers and to be honest it gives me such a big margin for error now that I can hit it heaey out of the sand and the bounce will help and it will still come out. I have a 58 with 8 degres which seems to work out of most bunker types I play
Deke
Journeyman Pro
Cheers lads,thanks for the input!
granters
Q-School Graduate
Ive never used a high bounce, current 60 degree is delofted to 59 so has around 3 degrees. I'm pretty good from the bunkers too and never had an issue with it. I can really drive it through the sand and pop it out
Deke
Journeyman Pro
harpo_72
Journeyman Pro
I dropped my 56deg 12deg of bounce sand wedge, it just was not working and for me that was a big thing because this was my go to wedge. The 60 deg 6 sets of bounce lob wedge was just a specialist club for flopping when I blind sided myself. But I tried it out of the bunker and it worked really well and I chip around the green with it due to their pace and hence the 56 being dropped. Honestly it's just a case of finding what gets you out and where you want to be. I now carry longer clubs at the top end but I may have found a happy compromise there losing another club out the bag!
By timely coincidence, we have just put together a YouTube video about bounce with Andrew Reynolds, one of our Top 25 coaches.
May help you a little...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZRso_7C9gk
May help you a little...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZRso_7C9gk
Deke
Journeyman Pro
Nice one Jezz,spot on!
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