By Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park Golf Course
The angle created between your wedges’ leading edges and the lowest point of the soles of the trailing edges is called the “bounce.” This is the area of the club that hits through the ground as the clubface contacts the ball. The greater the wedge bounce degree, the higher the leading edge is off the surface at address.
In general, low bounce wedges have an angle between 4-6 degrees and are ideal for firm turf conditions and bunkers with harder or coarse sand. Mid bounce wedge angles range between 7-10 degrees and are good choices for firm to normal turf and bunker sand. High bounce wedges, those with angles greater than 10 degrees, are designed for softer turf and bunker sand.
Having the proper bounce for your wedges – ones that match your swing type and course conditions – is essential for achieving optimal contact and ball spin. Consult with your local PGA Professional for a fitting to ensure you’ve got the correct bounce configuration for best results from around the greens.
Ronny Glanton has spent the past 35 years as Head Professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson. In 2020, he was recognized as the PGA of America’s Golf Professional of the Year, the organization’s highest annual honor awarded for leadership and longstanding service to the game of golf. For more tips from Ronny Glanton and the entire teaching staff at Sherill Park GC, click here.
