Bounce on a Lob Wedge

I'm looking at buying a lob wedge and am a little confused with the various degree's of bounce that some have. Can you please explain what this means, and also what degree of bounce would be the best to go for, for all round playability.

Thanks

I think this is part of what you are looking for.

Bounce Angle - In a wedge, bounce is the angle of the sole as measured from the ground plane in a square hit position. Typically, the trailing edge is below the leading edge, which can be a lot or a little, depending on sole width and bounce angle. The optimum bounce angle or degree is designed into each of our Callaway Golf wedges to prevent the leading edge from digging, which can stop the momentum of the club and result in loss of intended distance.

You can go here and click on Bounce Angle:

Callaway Glossary

Hope that helps some.

Brelly,

A lob wedge is a good investment. It may take a little to get used to. They come in basically two flavors. About a 6* or 12*.
A 6* bounce would be great off tight fairways and out of wet sand. A 8*-12* would be better from soft fairways or soft sand. Whatever the condition in your area, you can find a wedge to do the job.
Most pro shops won't let you hit their wedges. I find asking other players to try their wedges you can get a feel for what's out there. Whatever you choose 2 wedges or 3, get a matching set. The feel will be about the same. Consistancy is key.

Make sure the swing weight is about D4 or D5 for a lob, it will help it get through the grass and swing through easier.

Golfbald

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