What is bounce?

[Steve_FLA]

Bounce numbers for a wedge

I am going to buy a lob wedge. I am looking at the Titleist 60* spin milled. Their are two options...one with 4* of bounce and the second 8*. Can someone explain to me "in laymans terms" what the difference is between the two?

Thanks,
-Steve

[ScottWS33]

Bounce is the angle from the leading edge of the club in relation to the ground caused but the big chunck of metal underneath the club. A low bounce such as 4 will allow the club to dig in the ground easier. A larger number like 8 will allow the club to "bounce" off the ground and not dig in. A lower number will allow you to open the club face eaiser to hit a flop type shot or is ver good in hard turf and sand conditions. The draw back is that you can hit it fat.  A higher bounce will help prevent you from hitting it fat and works well in soft conditions and sand. For most people a 4* bounce is harder to hit because they tend to hit it fat.

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Good explanation. I feel many people take too low bounces as it is seen as 'macho' so be cautious of going for too low a bounce.

[shook23]

I am going to buy a lob wedge.  I am looking at the Titleist 60* spin milled.  Their are two options...one with 4* of bounce and the second 8*.  Can someone explain to me "in laymans terms" what the difference is between the two?

 

Thanks,

-Steve

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Here's a good graphic of bounce and other wedge related terms...

[Steve_FLA]

Thanks for the info guys. I really appreciate it!

 

-Steve

[Noncenx]

Here's a good graphic of bounce and other wedge related terms...

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This is perfect timing on this question because I was thinking of asking a similar question. I'm also looking for a 60* wedge and the with all the bounce options I was kinda in "vapor lock", not knowing what to choose.

 

Shook - your graphic didn't come through, would you mind posting it again. I need all the info I can get....Thanks

[IMAGOLFER]

Here you go guys. This explains it all!

 

http://www.sgolfclubs.com/fitting_guide.cfm

[shook23]

Here's a good graphic of bounce and other wedge related terms...

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This is perfect timing on this question because I was thinking of asking a similar question. I'm also looking for a 60* wedge and the with all the bounce options I was kinda in "vapor lock", not knowing what to choose.

 

Shook - your graphic didn't come through, would you mind posting it again. I need all the info I can get....Thanks

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Yea my fault, forgot to paste the link, but IMAGOLFER took care of that!