Does bending a wedge affect the bounce?

A question often asked is, “ If I want a 55 degree wedge, would I be better off to bend my a 54 degree wedge to 55 or should I bend my 56 to a 55?” As you now know bending the 54 to a 55 will increase the bounce by one degree and a 56 to a 55 would decrease the bounce.

What does bending loft do to bounce?

Weakening the loft on a 58-degree is going to add bounce to the wedge; going the opposite way on a 56-degree is going to have the opposite effect, removing bounce from the sole. Altering the loft could also change offset slightly, but it probably wouldn't be something the average golfer would notice.

Should I bend my wedges upright?

“Wedges are typically too upright and fit for full swing,” Sieckmann said. “And you're not using it for full swing very often — you're using it from 10 yards, 20 yards or in the bunker. The fit, specifically with a lob wedge, should be for a 20-yard shot, not an 80- and 90-yard shot.”

Can you bend a wedge?

You can bend a club more than 2 degrees.

The 2-degree limit is only recommended when changing the lofts on irons due to the potential effect such bends will have on the sole angle of the club.

Does opening wedge face increase bounce?

Opening up a wedge doesn't actually change the actual bounce, as that is fixed - as the angle between te leading and trailing edges. However, depending on the design and/or grind applied, the effective bounce can be reduced.

How do I reduce the bounce on my wedges?

A player may wish to grind a wedge to reduce its bounce when he's playing a course that features hard turf or firm bunkers. Other players may have the club head ground near the heel so they can open the wedge's club face to produce more lofted pitch shots without increasing the club's bounce.

What bounce do pros use on wedges?

10 bounce pitching wedges are the most used by the top 100 PGA Tour players while 10 and 12 bounce are common when it comes to gap wedges. More variety of bounces are found in the sand and lob wedges chosen but 10 bounce sand wedges are again the most used. The preferred bounce is 8 for lob wedges.

What wedge do most pros chip with?

What degree wedge is best for chipping? For most golfers, a gap wedge or a sand wedge with loft of between 52° and 56° will produce the most consistent outcome when chipping. This is because you'll be able to play most short-game shots you're likely to come across out on the course.

Can you add bounce to a wedge?

Here's what I mean: As you open the face on your wedge, you're adding bounce because the leading edge rises, which increases the bounce angle. When you close the face, it lessens. Different sole grinds, cambers, rocker radiuses (yes, that's a thing) and so on can affect how this all plays out.

Does changing loft affect bounce?

As you can see changing the loft angle will directly affect the bounce angle because it is part of the head design configuration. So if you bend the club head to have more loft by 2 degrees, you will be changing the angle the sole makes with the ground by the same amount, i.e. two degrees more.

Does 1 degree upright make a difference?

Yes it will make a difference, I play 2 degree upright and +1/2. If your hitting the ball left all the while (I am guessing your right handed) won't be to do with having the lye angle to flat.

Should your wedges have same lie as irons?

“Always have wedges that match the spec and set up for your iron set,” Sherburne says. “Now this assumes your irons are fitted correctly, but usually you want the same shaft, length and lie angle in your wedges as the irons to allow proper gapping.

Do shorter golfers need flatter lies?

Generally, shorter golfers will need a flatter lie angle, whereas taller players will need a more upright lie angle. If you hit a lot of shots toward the toe of your club and your ball tends to fade to the right, you probably have a lie angle that is too flat for you.

Does adding loft to a wedge adds bounce?

When you alter loft on wedges, it has an effect on bounce. Wedges come in stock lofts when you buy them off the rack, but not every golfer needs a 52-degree.

Is 6 degrees between wedges too much?

To combat that, Vokey recommends a loft gap between 4 and 6 degrees. So if you have a 46-degree pitching wedge, you would want to add wedges with either 52 and 58 degrees of loft or 50, 54 and 58 degrees depending on whether you wanted 4- or 6-degree spacing. Gap wedges generally range in loft from 50 to 54 degrees.

Is 12 degrees of bounce too much?

Clubs with a bounce of more than 10 degrees are considered "high bounce" wedges, according to Publinks Golfer. Sand wedges and some specialty gap wedges usually have high bounce, making them a good choice for light sand, deep rough or a shaggy fairway.

Is high bounce more forgiving?

A high bounce wedge is the best choice for amateur golfers as it generates quite a bit of spin and gives the player better control over 100-yard shots. They tend to be the most forgiving overall, allowing you to improve at a much quicker pace.

What is the best bounce for a 58 degree wedge?

For most golfers, a 58-degree wedge is the highest lofted club they should use. You'll want to make sure the bounce of the club is at least 10 degrees. The higher bounce will stop the club from digging too much into the sand or dirt.

What club does Phil Mickelson chip with?

Callaway PM Grind '19 “Raw”

Mickelson, one of the best short game players of all time, carries three Callaway wedges at the moment. He uses three PM Grind '19 “Raw” wedges. The PM stands for Phil Mickelson because he helped design the wedges with Roger Cleveland.

What wedge is closest to green?

For the average golfer, chipping with a pitching or gap wedge will produce the most consistent shots around the green. Using a gap wedge will be the best place to start for standard chips, but a pitching wedge could work better if the ball is sitting up in the rough.

What wedges produce the most spin?

Highest Spinning Wedges: Best of the rest

• Bettinardi HLX 3.0: 9,422rpm.
• Sub 70 Forged JB: 9,414rpm.
• Ping Glide 4.0: 9,349rpm.
• PXG 0311 Milled: 9,331rpm.
• Cobra King MIM: 9,304rpm.
• Cleveland RTX ZipCore: 9,289rpm.
• Ping Glide Forged: 9,242rpm.
• Cleveland CBX ZipCore: 9,081rpm.

What bounce is best for flop shots?

Low bounce 10 and lower: Ideal for shots from tight lies and firm turf conditions, if you actually keep your ball on the short grass. Less bounce makes it easier for better golfers to get creative with shots such as flop shots around the green because the leading edge is much smaller.

What degree of bounce is best for chipping?

Try a grind that has a bit of relief out of the trailing edge - not an aggressive grind - but just enough for a bit of forgiveness, and a medium bounce (7-10 degrees). These types of wedges are the most versatile; good for full approach shots, bunker shots and for chipping and pitching around the green.

What bounce should a 60 degree wedge have?

The best bounce for a 60-degree wedge is going to be around eight degrees of bounce. At eight degrees, you are just at the lower end of the bounsce before you head closer to hitting a high bounce. Some lob wedges are offered in very high bounces, and others are offered even lower than the eight degrees.