Is 14 degrees of bounce too much?

Wedges with a mid bounce angle (10 to 14-degrees) are the best all-around wedges for playability in all types of conditions and all golfers.
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Is 13 degree bounce too much?

Soft Sand. Using a sand wedge with a larger bounce angle is best in fluffy sand. The added width at the bottom of the club will help your club slide underneath the sand and pop the ball out of the sand. 10-14 degree bounce is best.
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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.
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Is 10 degrees high bounce?

If you are a player that takes a large divot, you will do much better with the higher levels of bounce. A sand wedge with ten degrees of bounce is considered to have medium bounce, and the fourteen degrees is a high bounce wedge. There are a few other factors that will go into which bounce you should play with.
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Can you have too much bounce on a wedge?

If we open the face on a high-bounce wedge, the leading edge is raised too high off turf, and we will run the risk of hitting it skinny or be forced to hit down on the ball too much. this leads to getting too steep, creating a lower-than-desired shot that relies on spin and a good bounce.
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What Bounce is Right for Your Golf Wedges?



What does 14 bounce mean on a wedge?

Wedges with high bounce angles (14-degrees plus) are primarily designed for soft ground conditions and sand. The combination of the wider sole and higher bounce angle prevents the leading edge from digging in through impact.
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Is 10 degree bounce good for sand?

Because of its wide sole, lob wedges can be used for high, soft sand shots. Bounce angles of 10 – 13 degrees are preferable.
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What bounce do most pros use?

  • 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. ...
  • 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.
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What does 12 bounce mean on a wedge?

High bounce wedges have more than 12° of bounce to help prevent the leading edge of the club from digging into the ground. Golfers who have a steep angle of attack and take large divots are a good fit for high bounce wedges. Clubs with high bounce play well on softer turf and lies as well as bunkers with softer sand.
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What bounce should I have on my wedges?

Low bounce wedges are great for firm conditions and players that take very little divot. A low bounce wedge will tend to dig or cut into the turf. High bounce wedges are great for softer conditions and players that take a bigger divot. A high bounce wedge will tend to glide through the turf and resist digging.
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What bounce is best for high handicappers?

If you're not sure what bounce is right for your game, most high handicappers will do just fine grabbing a wedge with 7 to 10 degrees of bounce. A wedge with high bounce will have an angle of more than 10 degrees.
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What degree wedges should a high handicapper carry?

What Loft Wedges Should A High Handicapper Carry? High handicappers should carry at least a 56-degree wedge. In addition, it makes sense to have a 52-degree wedge and a 60-degree wedge to have a variety of shots. The thing that you have to pay attention to is the loft gapping in the set.
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What is the best bounce for a 52-degree wedge?

A low bounce of 8-10° is the best for a 52-degree wedge. Heavy sand bunkers and a firm golf course demand low bounce while high bounce works best when there is soft sand in the bunker and the golf course isn't as firm.
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What is best bounce for sand wedge?

Bounce
  • The sand wedge (54-56 degrees) - is expected to have the most and the deepest bounce.
  • The lob wedge (58-60 degrees) - have the smallest and the narrowest bounce.
  • The “gap” wedge (50-52 degrees) - is expected to have a low bounce and a medium depth.
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Are high bounce wedges 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.
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What bounce should I get on a 60-degree wedge?

What is the best bounce for 60-Degree Wedge? A 5°-8° bounce is considered best for a 60-degree wedge. Bounce refers to the angle formed between the leading edge of the club and the sole (bottom of the club). This angle is visible when your golf club establishes contact with the ground during impact.
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What bounce should my 56 degree wedge have?

The best bounce for a 56 degree wedge for most golfer is about 12 degrees. This is a versatile number right in between the low end of 8 degrees and the high end of 14 degrees. You can play most courses with a 12 degree bounce sand wedge and enjoy your golf.
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What is the best bounce for a 50 degree wedge?

The average bounce for a 50 degree wedge is 5-8°. However, a few specialty wedges offer higher bounces at 12°. This is often the highest bounce that is found on a 50 degree wedge. A bounce of 8° is considered to be good if you're playing on firm courses or with a golf club that has a beveled leading edge.
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What is considered low bounce on a wedge?

Low Bounce Wedges

Wedges with a bounce angle of 4 to 6 degrees are considered low-bounce. Wedges with minimal bounce will be better suited to players who sweep the ball, taking a shallower divot, firmer turf conditions (i.e. links courses) and heavy, coarse sand in bunkers or bunkers with little sand.
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Do pros use low or high bounce wedges?

A club that has a bounce of 10° or above is called a high bounce wedge. PGA professionals commonly use low-bounce wedges as it gives them better versatility in their shots, but these have a smaller margin for error.
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What bounce Does Phil Mickelson have on his wedges?

The 64˚ wedge has a lot less bounce – 6˚ – which is perfect for sliding the leading edge under the ball from tight, firm lies, like at Augusta. A high-lofted club can be nerve-racking for the average player to hit, but it doesn't have to be.
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How much bounce should a tight lie have?

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.
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What bounce and grind do I need?

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.
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How much bounce should a lob wedge have?

Lob wedge: 60 degrees loft, 4 degrees bounce (notated as 60:04 on the wedge)
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Is more bounce more forgiving?

Higher bounce gives you some forgiveness even if you happen to miss your wedge shot a bit. Mid bounce wedges are going to be the most versatile type of wedge. High and low bounce wedges have specific applications that they will work best in.
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