what Bounce on a Wedge

[GB72]

This is one area that I do not understand very well. I have posted about my intention to buy a specialist sand wedge and have had differing advice. I play a parkland course but the sand in the bunkers is pretty heavy. What bounce should I be looking for in a sand wedge? I would normally try on the course but not easy to tape up a wedge.

 

[brendy]

It comes down to preferences, my 56 degree has 12 degrees bounce and the 58 has a bit less as I want to be able to get under the ball whatever the lie, for example a short lob from a tight lie. I think a 56 for a short lob is the wrong club to be opening up unless its on a grassy lie.

 

[Sneds]

Lol, I went to AG and the guy there told me that anything over 6 degrees of bounce was way too much. He was a manager too. x

 

[jammydodger]

I play parkland too

Anything from 10 to 14 degrees should do it (although I prefer 10). I used to have a 54/14 sand wedge and that was fine but I didnt like using it around the greens but it did its job out of the sand. I now have a 56/10 which for me serves 2 purposes :-

1. good out of the sand
2. very nice around the greens from any lie , can open it up and cut it up high

This negates the need for a lob wedge so can fit the extra wedge in between it and the pw.

 

[jammydodger]

I think a 56 for a short lob is the wrong club to be opening up unless its on a grassy lie.

Depends on the bounce really , I'm always cutting up my 56/10 and dont have any problems from tight lies. Wouldnt want ot do it with any more bounce than that though

 

[GB72]

One of the wedges I am looking at is only in stock in 12 degree bounce so that would appear to fit the bill.

 

[Swinger]

I have 4 wedges all with a spread of bounces.

- 46 PW with 8 degrees of bounce &
51 GW with 7 degrees of bounce
- great for a wide range of shots from greenside chipping to full shots from the fairway or rough. Can be opened a little bit to promote higher softer shots.

- 56 SW with 12 degrees of bounce
- Only used from bunkers (dry and soft to medium) or heavy rough. wouldn't suggest using a club with this much bounce for anything else.

- 59 LW with 3 degrees of bounce
- used in tight spots and for flop shots, the low bounce of this club means it can be open up a large amount without much trouble at all. not suggested for heavy rough but can be useful out of tight compact and wet sand.

When choosing wedges bear in mind that not one wedge covers every shot well so maybe you need to look at two or three specialist wedges to tick as many boxes as possible.

 

[Swinger]

Bounce is all about how much the leading edge is risen above the ground by the sole plate.

12 degrees is alot and common on sand wedges because it prevents the club from digging to deep into the sand because the sole plate bounces sooner.

A wedge with 12 degrees of bounce is not forgiving when opening the face from medium to tight lies and unless you chip with a big forward press you can find it harder to get to the bottom of the golf ball.

If your buying one wedge and want something that can be used to a good level in a mix of situations then 8 is a good figure.

 

[Mike_j_golf]

Hi,
I have 10 degrees on all my wedges and can hit them from all lies also handy for bunker shots as i can use the 3 clubs depending on the lenglt of the shot there are not that many times when u will have to open the face of a 60 degree wedge from a tight lie.
Mike