Another question with regard to BOUNCE on wedges

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By johncrist

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  1. johncrist

    johncrist
    Tallahassee, FL

    I've been disappointed with my wedge play for way too long. My new set of AP1s includes a pitching wedge (48) and a gap wedge (52), and I'm a big fan of the gap wedge since I've never had one before. What I need is a sand wedge and lob wedge. I splurged for some Titleist Vokeys a few years back, the Spin Milled variety, a 56 sand and a 60 lob. Man, what a disappointment. I couldn't hit them worth a damn. A pro recommended that I try a more forgiving cavity-back model, so I traded in the Vokeys and bought a 55 sand and 59 lob. Not much better. I'd like to give the Vokeys a shot again. My thinking is that I didn't get the right bounce the first time around. I really didn't know what it was, to be honest.

    When I was younger, I was more of a digger. But now, at 36, I'm more of a sweeper. Understand that I primarily need a sand wedge and lob wedge for trouble shots. I really don't like using them from the fairway 80 or 90 yards out for a full-swing approach shot. I'd rather just dial back a gap wedge. The sand and lob would be for bunker shots, lob shots and the like. I don't think I'm a candidate at all for high-bounce wedges since I'm not a digger and wouldn't classify myself as a "shotmaker." But I'm also hesitant to buy low-bounce wedges out of fear that I'll hit everything fat. Do I assume incorrectly?

    I'm a decent player, in the 80s when I'm having a good day -- far from scratch but not a hack, either. I feel pretty good about every club in my bag right now except sand and lob, so I'd love to get some advice. I appreciate all the input I can get.

  2. ksprecher

    ksprecher
    Scarborough, NY

    John,

    You are correct. I would go with the 56.11 and 60.07 vokey's. They are in mid bounce clubs.

     

    Good luck,

    Kevin

  3. Brent W

    Brent W
    St George, UT

    That so called pro should have looked at your swing and told you why you were not hitting your wedges as good as you should have. The Vokey's are as easy to hit as any wedge there is. I hope you can get a lesson to help you out. Good Luck.

  4. kris a

    kris a

    i like to use lob shots from 60 yrds and in. get that 2 bounce stop. and for this i have one, actually 2 types of the craziest clubs ive seen on the market. the niblicks. i have a 42 and a 56.  the 42, full swing, is 100 yards everytime, almost as if autopilot is turned on while the ball leaves the club face. The same is to be said for the 56, but 60 yards at full swing. So anywhere around 60 yards, full swing with the 56. Closer than 60 to the pin i just choke up a little, even more depending on closing in on the pin.  Also, the flight path changes drastically from inside the left foot which is high lofted shorter shot, compared to the ball near the back of the stance. At that point in the stance the ball still gains considerable loft, but has more distance, and like the 42, the 56 degree also engages autopilot. I commend cleveland on their wedges, i was in love with the vokeys, until i purchased my first lob wedge from another manufacturer and the wedge addiction started, the deep U grooves add the perfect spin, atleast for me. the vokeys seemed to to chew into the ball leaving little nibbles like mice eating cheese..

  5. Quintin H

    Quintin H
    Morehead, KY

    You are correct that high bounce is not for the sweeper. Low bounce anyone can use, but it won't be forgiving for everyone.

    Low bounce for the sweeper wanting forgiveness, you look for the width of the sole, the wider the sole the better the club will slide into the ball after hitting the ground first.

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