Best wedge for chipping around the greens

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By BSmith

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  1. Looking to upgrade my wedges. What wedge set up is best around the greens or do people enjoy? I’m open to anything at this point. Currently got a 56 with 10 bounce I normally use.

  2. THC III

    THC III
    Palm Desert Ca

    Vokey 60 L grind for me . Short game wizardry
  3. I’m gonna look for one of these!
  4. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    It really depends on your technique and the course conditions you play the most. Some people like to primarily use one wedge with heal and toe relief grinds for versatility and other people might prefer having multiple wedges with one being low bounce and another being high bounce. The best way to know what works for you is to go through a formal wedge fitting. If you can’t do that, a basic rule of thumb for most people would be to use low bounce if you play a lot of firm tight lie courses and more bounce if you play a lot of courses with thicker or heavier rough. Heal grinds if you like to play a lot of shots with an open face. Most pros these days play a high bounce sand wedge and a low bounce lob wedge which allows them to have the most options around the greens. Hope this helps.
  5. I like that idea of low bounce around the greens especially where I play because the grass is usually hard!
  6. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military
    What did you fitter suggest... What type of grass around your greens, moisture. and greens themselves... Seek out a pro or even better.. Head to TPI.
  7. I would go get fit but sounds expensive and I’m balling on a budget sadly so trying to find tips where I can
  8. gary h

    gary h
    Torrance, CA

    i have 8 degree bounce for chipping around the greens, and 12 degree bounce for soft bunkers
  9. Agree
  10. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    gary h said:

    i have 8 degree bounce for chipping around the greens, and 12 degree bounce for soft bunkers

    52-12F (50*) variety.
    58-12D (56*) variety
    60-04T firm bunkers and short pitches.

    64* 14.5 bounce soft deep bunkers

    I
  11. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    BSmith said:

    Looking to upgrade my wedges. What wedge set up is best around the greens or do people enjoy? I’m open to anything at this point. Currently got a 56 with 10 bounce I normally use.

    My wedge gap is 44-50-56-60-64. The 44 and 50 lofts are F grind with 10* bounce, 56 is 58-12D with 10* bounce, 60-04T and a PNG Bunkr (64* 14.5 bounce). D grind and the Bunkr for most soft greenside bunkers. I change ball position on the F grinds depending on lie.
  12. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    BSmith said:

    Looking to upgrade my wedges. What wedge set up is best around the greens or do people enjoy? I’m open to anything at this point. Currently got a 56 with 10 bounce I normally use.

    52-12F (50*) for most pitching.
    58-12D (56*) soft and moderate sand.
    60-04T hard sand & tight lies
    Bunkr (64* 14.5 bounce) for deep fluffy sand.

    I vary ball position depending upon lies.

    The D and T grind are best for flop shots.

    I can hit T grind from some soft sand.

    I vary ball position depending on lies.

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