Wedge Bounce Explained - Learn what you should choose?

[@marksellers2499]

This is the best explanation I’ve heard, loads better than the manufacturers claiming to want to help you get the right fit, thank you

[@GolfShopOnline]

No problem at all, really appreciate it and hope it's helped!

[@charmtheman]

completely agree. so good.

[@kerrpapa]

This is probably the best bounce advice I have been given. Thanks Mark.

[@GolfShopOnline]

Glad it's helped, thanks!⛳

[@danjeory3659]

Thanks for just getting straight into it and just telling me what bounce is and why it matters instead of going into some tedious 5-minute introduction like so many... "overseas" videos.

[@ZED-00]

You are the greatest at explaining what a golfer needs to do to get a good golf wedge shot . Thanks

[@Monkeycbr1]

Just what I needed Perfect explanation and video length

[@P_Weave]

This helped much better than the first video I was recommended. Thanks!

[@ander5917]

Thankyou! Ive searched countless videos and asked everyone multiple times and i never quite got it, but after this video i fully understand, thanks

[@GolfShopOnline]

Glad it's helped, if ever you have any further queries don't hesitate to get in touch!

[@ander5917]

@@GolfShopOnline would or have you made a video explaining vokey grinds?

[@GolfShopOnline]

@@ander5917 It's not something we've gone in-depth on yet but definitely can do!

[@Apeman_Actual]

This video was super helpful thank you!

[@markmay184]

Medium bounce is the way to go if you are playing only one wedge, normally only a sand wedge. I would assume most golfers today play with three wedges, not including their pitching wedge. Something along the lines of a 52, 56 and 60 degree wedges. That lends to the opportunity for some versatility in range of bounce you carry in the wedges. A spread of 8, 10 and 12 degrees of bounce across the wedges is the way to go. With no particular correct combination (loft/bounce). Whatever suits your game. The only constant is that the lie dictates what bounce you can (should) use

[@MrReggieD11]

Very helpful and simply put. Thank you!

[@windyrun7979]

Great video. Now I get it. Lean shaft forward for less bounce (tight lies etc) and back for more bounce (tall grass/rough)

[@GolfShopOnline]

just be a little careful, shaft lean forward takes off bounce but can bring "digging" into the equation, shaft lean back can open the face up to go straight under in tall grass etc. Exposing the bounce by minimising shaft lean can be great in bunkers etc. Overall, the bounce can be manipulated but if you find you're doing it one way in particular too often, it may be worth reviewing with your coach to make sure you've got the best bounce options for the shots you like to play/find yourself playing a lot

[@terrylada7350]

great explaination thanks!

[@ssjackson5400]

Great stuff Mark!

[@hi-tech55]

I think I get it Mark just not sure what suits me. Thanks for the explanation.

[@GolfShopOnline]

Hope it helped a bit, if you ever need any help on specifics, don't hesitate to get in touch with us through the site. Some of the big brands also have their own selector tools which can be interesting and give you a good idea of your best options too!

[@raymomull2258]

Thank you Mark. Thats very interesting.

[@scottkouns8578]

How much is medium bounce?? What would a medium bounce be for a 54 or 58 degree? Thank you for addressing this question!!

[@GolfShopOnline]

Medium bounce is generally about 8-10 degrees. You can find 54/56 degree wedges can have slightly higher bounce as standard because these are seen as standard sand wedge lofts, so you can find a few more wedges with 12/14 degrees of bounce to help from the sand, but there should still be the medium bounce options too if you'd rather

[@jon4715]

I can’t stand high bounce SW/GW, even out of a bunker. What is standard bounce for an iron?

[@GolfShopOnline]

This will vary through the set, the PW and 9-iron etc can be quite a bit higher than the long irons, ranging anywhere from around 9 degrees to 1 degree through the set from what I've seen recently

[@jon4715]

@@GolfShopOnline 🙏

[@trickmoon]

Get an 8 got it

[@stevep8363]

What about the best bounce for opening up the face and practicing those insane flop shots we see on tv? I don't care about a low score I just want to impress my buddies with bomber drives and crazy flop shots that spin so much they end up back at the tee.

[@nickpritchard7130]

Great Vid... Thanks Mark .

[@sevesellors2831]

Great video Mark, I want forgiving wedges and for my sand wedge and lob working in wet and fluffy sand and in the rough and tight lies so I guess medium bounce could be the key then. Do you think that speciality wedges( Sand/ lob) are better than wedges all in a set of irons as I’ve had some pros tell me that set wedges tend to blade shots more and you need more bounce.

[@GolfShopOnline]

In softer lies and sand, medium to higher bounce can definitely help prevent digging and give you a bit more forgiveness in strike. Speciality wedges definitely have a place; if you like to be versatile with your wedges and play a range of different shots, this is where they'll stand out. However, going from a cavity back game improvement set of irons into speciality blade wedges can be quite extreme, but there are also some cavity back speciality wedges which can be a really good option. If you don't need the versatility quite so much, wedges from a set could also work, but I would double-check the standard bounce on these before going ahead; they won't have the bounce and grind variations to suit your game that is offered with speciality wedges.

[@sevesellors2831]

@@GolfShopOnline many thanks great advice.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

Nice. Tx. Not to complicate things but what about GRIND?

[@GolfShopOnline]

Grind options can help fine tune bounce to the shots you play, if you've got any specific questions on grinds or the best options for your game, don't hesitate to head over to our website and get in touch!

[@hasenpfeffer2975]

Well presented

[@cull58]

Good explanation, cheers

[@escos0410]

I’ll be absolutely, brutally honest Started to play regularly again, made a member of a club near myself, got my handicap from not playing for 20 years (18) I’m now down to 11.3, playing handicap of 10 I’m 49, took the game up at 10 years old and had major break from the age of 29 all I had was a pitching wedge and sand wedge One thing Iv noticed other than the handicap system making average players look better than they actually are is the amount of tech thats pointless to the club golfer I take bounce is more towards the ground/course played on? Meaning how hard fairways are from course to course

[@GolfShopOnline]

The best bounce for you is definitely affected by the course conditions you tend to play on as much as it is affected by your golf swing and how you play your shots. This is why even the best in the world will change their wedges from links golf to your standard PGA Tour event course etc

[@postman445]

Great video 🎉

[@noahla4019]

Great video my guy

[@GolfShopOnline]

Glad you enjoyed

[@postman445]

Medium bounce for me. So what degree will that be ?

[@GolfShopOnline]

Somewhere around 8/10 degrees for most wedges

[@tomtom9879]

It would be good if you could have provided the numerical range of the bounce.

[@GolfShopOnline]

Low bounce can be anything down to about 4 degrees and high bounce can be up to around 14 degrees. Everything else is a bit a continuum in the middle but mid-bounce is typically seen as around 8-10 degrees

[@tomtom9879]

@@GolfShopOnline Thanks. Very much appreciated!!👍👍

[@Adamdrew0810]

That explains why I blade my 58 with 12bounce

[@GolfShopOnline]

This could definitely be a contributing factor, particularly on firmer ground this is a relatively high bounce

[@kennyjohnson3271]

thanks

[@kjj2550]

Nice video

[@vino2x497]

Just carry 20 clubs in your bag😂 get all the bounce you need.

[@GolfShopOnline]

That's one way round it 😂

[@markbolton4142]

tell me of 3 places that will let you use a set of wedges to figure out what bounce you need before you buy a wedge lol

[@GolfShopOnline]

Every fitting centre I've ever been to and most local pro shops will have demo options for you to try and compare and have an expert on hand to offer advice and guidance on the best options for your game. We've also got a 60-day play better promise for golfers who don't get on with their new clubs, we'll take them back for a credit or exchange

[@jaysonenfeld2321]

👍👍👍

[@mikecoughlin4128]

This was fine as an explanation but the advice it s not practical. How does a person go about acquiring several wedges with different bounces to perform this test? My friends all seem to have medium bounces that came with their sets.

[@GolfShopOnline]

All good custom fitting centres have various bounce/grind/loft options and the knowledge to tailor their advice to your typical course conditions and requirements. If not, we have a team of PGA pros on hand via email or over the phone that can help and advise wherever we can

[@mikecoughlin4128]

@@GolfShopOnlineof course but the video, unless I missed it, gave the impression that this was a DIY suggestion and I did not hear mention of a fitting center. If that was the intent it seems the video would simply be “go get fitted for wedges”.

[@sm00v00]

What is your annual commissions on golf gears ?

[@michaeldevine660]

Didn’t make enough sense but thanks for trying