Wedge Quandary

[Mel Smooth]

Not during a round, no

The thing is, manufacturers make wedges with a variety of bounces, but 56 degree wedges tend to be 10 degrees or more. The idea being that a lot of bounce stops it digging into soft sand, however at my club a JCB couldn't dig down into the 'sand' at the moment, negating the need for bounce.

The youth has just had a bunker lesson and his coach gave him some tips to play out of soft and firm conditions. Gonna go up to our place later and put it to the test because our bunkers are horrendous.

I'm also going top give this old Slazenger Ben Hogan wedge a trial out of the sand - see how it compares to my regular wedge - if it works Ok I'll stick a new grip on it, the original must be nigh on 50 years old, and put it in the bag.

 

[Golfnut1957]

Totally understood!!

Oops!

Changed my mind and attacked the T24 this morning. Hope to test it later.

 

[Burnsey]

I do think it’s more getting a wedge set up you can play in all conditions, with practice is the best.

I’ve messed around with them till the end of time and find a 10 degree the best bunker club, whatever the state of them.

I use a 60 degree 10S as my bunker club and it doesn’t come out of the bag for anything else.