GolfSpy_APH Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 This grind, that grind, bounce here, bounce there, heal and toe relief and so much more. The world of wedge grinds and such can be one that leaves even informed golfers somewhat baffled. Do you all understand it? Where does some of the confusion come into play with you? Let's hear your wedge knowledge and where you think it can both be improved or where you feel you have a greater knowledge base in! Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I understand the words and the intent of bounce and grind, but haven’t tried them enough to see how they actually work. I also understand that how you deliver the club can completely change those variables. Likening it to putters, book knowledge will say you need face balanced for SBSTish stroke and toe hang for arcs, but in practical application this is not always true. My wedge game is poor and as a result I don’t manipulate my wedge much so I don’t see a lot of difference between the different grinds and bounces. the big thing that s that I don’t have a place to try the different configurations so all I have is book knowledge on the topic and little practical experience. GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 100% honesty - I very rarely pay attention to the grind. I do play CBX wedges, and have since they came out, so that's probably part of it. StrokerAce 1 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h D7 6i-GW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 this seems to be predicated a lot on what is referred to as "turf interaction" and how you swing the club. that assumes what we "interact" with the "turf" - otherwise known as hitting the ball on the ground - on a consistent and regular basis as well as always swinging the club the same way. lol I think there is a lot to it but just understanding the bounce was enough for me - and I barely even understand that. I think they keep it complicated on purpose... Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS 9.5 Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- Titleist 718 AP2 (6i-50*) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Nothing more confusing than this. Also just because they say something is good for your swing doesn’t necessarily mean it may not work for you. I play low bounce but have steep swing Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I have enough understanding of grind and bounce. I don’t worry about them to often because I play similar style courses and sand so my setup doesn’t change. But if I go somewhere where Bermuda is the primary type of grass of bunkers get too fluffy or hardly any sand then I have to figure out how to make what I have work. The great thing is there are a number of fitting tools and information on the OEMs sites to help guide decisions. How one hits shots is going to play a role in what they need. How often and how much does one open the face on shots. What clubs are used for full swings, half swings, bunker play, how does one chip and pitch. Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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