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Wedge Bounce Explained: Match Your Grind to Your Turf

GolferGearShop Editorial · 4 min read

Bounce is your friend. Choosing the wrong grind is the fastest way to chunk chips from tight lies.

Steep, divot-taking players on soft turf need high bounce (12°+) with a full sole. Shallow sweepers on firm links turf want low bounce (4-8°) with heel and trail-edge relief. A mid-bounce C-grind is the versatile default for most golfers who play mixed conditions.

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