High Bounce SW/Low Bounce LW?

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  1. BWatson

    BWatson

    I'm looking to upgrade my SW and LW. I currently have the SM6 F Grind (14 bounce) for SW and SM6 S Grind (10 bounce) for LW. I was fitted for the SM6s at TPI in Oceanside in 2016.

    I want a more versatile LW that I can open up around the greens to better slide under the ball (especially off tighter lies) and I also like to throw low spinners into the greens on pitch shots. I have read that a good commination would be a high bounce SW and a Low Bounce LW to provide a wide variety of options.

    I previously played a 7 degree bounce SM4 LW that I liked better around the greens than the SM6 S Grind LW I was fitted for. Not sure what current grind the SM4 7 degree bounce would be most similar to.

    From the research I have done on Vokey.com, I need to look at the M, L, WW T, or the WW Low Bounce K for the LW Grinds. I am leaning towards the D Grind for the SW.

    I have done the Wedge Selector Tool on the Vokey site several times (which does not seem so produce WW T or Low Bounce K as options) and come up with a few results.

    Which one of the LW Grinds would be best for opening up and sliding under the ball and being able to hit the low spinning pitch shot? Would the D Grind for SW be a good compliment to one of the lower bounce LWs?

    Thanks in advance for the guidance.

  2. Doug E

    Doug E
    Urbana, MD

    This isn't an easy answer without a lot more info regarding your swing and the conditions you generally play in. However, if you want to go the route you are suggesting, a 12* D grind sand wedge would work well with an 8*D Grind LW. They are very similar grinds, one mid bounce, the other higher bounce, but both work well with an open face.

    For what it's worth, I use an SM8 54.12D sand wedge and a 58.12D lob wedge under most conditions. However, when things get real firm, I switch to a 58.08M LW. Hardly notice any difference, except I have more confidence with an open face off a firm tight lie (with the 08) for touchy chips. If I had room in my bag (which I don't), I'd likely add a 62.08M alongside my 58.12D and 54.12D. I have tried the 62 (in an SM7) and really like some of the options it gave me around the greens. I'm just not willing to give up any other club to get it in the bag on a regular basis.
  3. BWatson

    BWatson

    Thank you for the reply. I live in the Midwest and play a variety of courses. I'm not a member anywhere, so the course condition question is always something difficult for me to answer. Generally in the spring the ground is softer, but then can get fairly firm in the summer and fall. My handicap is typically around 4-6 and my swing is more neutral rather than steep or shallow.

    I like to be able to hit a wide variety of shots with the LW from inside 30 ish yards (slide under it to throw it up in the air or hit the low spinner), and I haven't felt like the S Grind is the most versatile, especially when I want to open it up off tighter lies. However, the S Grind has been decent out of bunkers for me. I may have to look into the 62.08M! (My set up then would be 50, 56, 62)
  4. Charles P

    Charles P

    Depends what turf conditions you play and what you use your wedges for. I currently play a 46.10 F / 52.12 F / 56.10 S and a 60.04 L and its too many options.

    I'm thinking of taking out the 56 and playing with a 46./52/58, as I am good at manufacturing different trajectories and distances with just a pitching wedge.

    The L is the most versatile grind and is good for tight lies. A 60.04 T grind is also good, but custom WedgeWorks only.

    If you find yourself hitting 60's in deep rough you will have to swap out for a higher bounce. A 60.04L will literally go right under the ball in some wet conditions.

  5. BWatson

    BWatson

    Thanks Charles. I have been hitting my current 60.10 S out of deep rough, and it is pretty good. I don't like it off tight lies or when opening the face. If I go with a low bounce LW, then I would try to adjust by hitting a high bounce 56 out of deep rough and soft bunkers. However, historically I have mainly only used a 60 degree from anything inside 80 yards, so I would have to learn to hit a 56 from these closer shots.

    I think it just may come down to what give me the most options. Would this be a high bounce SW and low bounce LW, or maybe it would be simpler to get a 60.08M (or 62.08M) as a well rounded choice since it sounds like the low bounce L or T LW would be limited on some shots, and therefore I would need a high bounce 56 to compensate for some of the limitations of the low bounce?

    Regarding my old 60.07 SM4, what current grind would that come closest to? I felt that was a nice well rounded wedge.
  6. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    BWatson said:

    I'm looking to upgrade my SW and LW. I currently have the SM6 F Grind (14 bounce) for SW and SM6 S Grind (10 bounce) for LW. I was fitted for the SM6s at TPI in Oceanside in 2016.

    I want a more versatile LW that I can open up around the greens to better slide under the ball (especially off tighter lies) and I also like to throw low spinners into the greens on pitch shots. I have read that a good commination would be a high bounce SW and a Low Bounce LW to provide a wide variety of options.

    I previously played a 7 degree bounce SM4 LW that I liked better around the greens than the SM6 S Grind LW I was fitted for. Not sure what current grind the SM4 7 degree bounce would be most similar to.

    From the research I have done on Vokey.com, I need to look at the M, L, WW T, or the WW Low Bounce K for the LW Grinds. I am leaning towards the D Grind for the SW.

    I have done the Wedge Selector Tool on the Vokey site several times (which does not seem so produce WW T or Low Bounce K as options) and come up with a few results.

    Which one of the LW Grinds would be best for opening up and sliding under the ball and being able to hit the low spinning pitch shot? Would the D Grind for SW be a good compliment to one of the lower bounce LWs?

    Thanks in advance for the guidance.

    SM4 60-07 was S grind.
  7. Alex

    Alex

    I guess having a low in one and a high bounce in the other would be more versatile in many different types of lies and course situations.

    I went quite high with my bounces because I'm a bit of a digger

    I have a 60 D grind with 12 degrees of bounce and I love using it around the greens including tight and awkward lies so I guess each to their own.

  8. Matt C

    Matt C

    I play a 50.12F, 56.12D and 60.04T. I absolutely love the versatility you get with having a high and low bounce option.

    Im planning of going to a 3 wedge set up (46,52,58). I'm looking at going with a 54.12D @ 52 and a 58.06K (Wedgeworks LBK grind) with heel + trail edge relief added.

    I think the Wedgeworks low bounce K grind with the heel + trail edge relief would make super versatile lob/sand combo wedge!
  9. Les M

    Les M
    CT

    Military
    I can do various things with changing up my 52/54/60 wedges and bounces depending on course conditions.
    But there will ALWAYS be a 56/14F in the bag. It has proven to be a fantastic "get out of jail" club for me.

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