Please explain wedges to me

[Captain_Black]

Ok, so I have a full set of Callaway 2008 Big Bertha's.

The PW is a 45 degree / 7 degree bounce (which I hit 100 yards)

The SW is a 55 degree / 11 degree bounce (which I hit 80 yards)

The LW is a 60 degree / 9 degree bounce (which I hit 50 yards)

I see a lot of talk on wedges (Vokeys etc) what difference is there between an alternative wedge than the standard wedge that comes with the set?

I don't fully understand what the bounce angle means, is it something to do with the thickness of the sole of the club?

Sorry for the numpty post, but I will never know unless I ask.

 

[Oddsocks]

Scroll down a bit and there's a post by Connor asking an almost identical question, you may need to change the settings to view posts up to a week old

 

[SocketRocket]

This link gives a good explanation of what the 'Bounce@ means and what it does.

http://www.golfbidder.co.uk/golf-advice/520/golf-club-bounce-angle-buyers-guide.html

 

[connor]

Watch the video odd socks posted for me.. Explains it perfect