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By SNielsen

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  1. Is there any difference in bending a SM6 56• to a 55• from a 54• to 55•. Both M grind 08

  2. Ben A

    Ben A
    Los Gatos, CA

    Yes, changing the 56 to 55 will give you less bounce and the 54 to 55 will give you more bounce.

    I have a 54 bent to a 55 and like it, but it really depends what works best for you. I was able to try both at TPI Oceanside.
  3. Todd S

    Todd S
    Beavercreek, OH

    If you bend to adjust loft the bounce will also change. Equally
  4. Besides the 1 degree it will change the bounce on the clubs. What are you trying to accomplish?
  5. Hi Simon,

    There are a few differences and things you want to keep in mind:

    -By adjusting loft on a wedge you manipulate bounce at the same rate, so in this case you are either adding or subtracting one degree.
    -When adding or decreasing loft you are also changing the amount of offset on the club (less loft = more offset, more loft = less offset). There is not a exact science to the amount it changes, but it is noticeable to some players.
    -The TX4 groove design transitions from narrow deeper grooves on the 54 to wider shallower grooves on the 56. If this club will primarily be used for full shots bending the 54 could be a better option because the grooves are more suited for faster full swing shots. If this club will mostly be used around the green the 56 could prove advantageous because the wider grooves do a better job of displacing debris between the club face and ball at slower swing speeds.

    We always recommend seeking the advice of your local authorized fitter, and testing the two clubs side-by-side to determine which is best for your game.

    Let us know how it goes!

  6. i just bent my sm6 52 to a 54 and i like the higher flight from it. it fueled a yardage i was missing. it was about 115 and now is 100-110. i also did it to my 56 dropped it to 58 and did the same thing lost about 10 yards
  7. Titleist_AU_Fan

    Titleist_AU_Fan
    Warsaw, IN

    The biggest factor is probably that bending stronger reduces bounce, bending weaker increases bounce. There are other things to consider (look, feel, etc) that may be minor or quite noticeable depending on what you like to see/feel.
  8. MMHarmon32

    MMHarmon32
    St Louis, MO

    Military
    Better to take the 54 down to a 55. It's all about that bounce.

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