Comments on: Understanding Golf Club Bounce Angle

By: Simple Method of Measurement for Golf Club Bounce | Hireko Golf Blog

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:08:06 +0000

[...] recently had a nice long conversation with a professional club fitter regarding the bounce article that I had written a couple years ago that prompted me to write this Blog posting. One of the [...]

By: vincent

vincent — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:20:21 +0000

Great article! I just understood why I systematically dig my 60 degrees, while I ve no issue with the 56. 6 degrees of “bounce” make the difference. Thanks!
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By: Jeff Summitt

Jeff Summitt — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:24:30 +0000

Jack:

A cambered sole simply means that the sole is not flat, but radiused – in most castes front-to-back and heel-to-toe. This allows the sole to conform to different lies and elevations by being less likely to dig and so it glides on the terrain.

By: Jack Sullivan

Jack Sullivan — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:26:37 +0000

Pls advise what a cambered sole is…and how it is used. Thx, Jack

By: Jeff Summitt

Jeff Summitt — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:57:20 +0000

Richard:

The backspin is more of a function on how you “pinch” the ball. That is how cleanly you hit the ball, your angle of attack and how much moisture is between the face and the ball. Bounce angle might have some influence on how solidly you might be able to hit the ball.

By: Richard Keating

Richard Keating — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:43:12 +0000

just read your article on bounce. The question I have is, “What effect does the bounce angle have on the balls reaction when when it hits the green?” Can I assume the higher bounce angle will cause the ball to roll farther when it hits the green and that the lower bounce angle will cause more backspin?
Thank you.
R. Keating

By: Jeff Summitt

Jeff Summitt — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:59:59 +0000

Al:

Much will depend upon what you are currently using. That is what is the sole width, bounce and sole radius of your current sand wedge? The last question you probably cannot answer without having access to a radius gauge. But more importantly what problems are you having like blading the wedge over the green or having the wedge dig into the sand and you end up hitting weak shots out of the bunker? I cannot recommend a SW by bounce alone as a few others specifications also have a cause and effect relationship with bounce and your angle of attack.

By: Al

Al — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:43:31 +0000

Nice technical article…but I still do not understand – clearly – how that translates to club selection and course conditions…..for example, if most courses I play are public/semi-private…and the fairways are not groomed like Augusta National…what is the best bounce for my wedges?….what are considerations for the sand trap?….thanks…

By: Peter Langan

Peter Langan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:14:50 +0000

A great dissertation on “Bounce”, and I’m, as usual, very impressed with Jeff’s knowledge of golf clubs.
However, by the end of the article I was looking for a summary that provided a suggested bounce, radius, et al for us consumers. Maybe too much of a G.W.B. simplification, but it would really help in our decisions re sand wedge purchases.

By: richard rawlings

richard rawlings — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:58:01 +0000

To hit a lob shot of 5-10 yds to a elevated green with short pin (using a 60 degree wedge) is a wedge with a low bounce(4degree) better than a high bounce (more than 4 degree)-usually fo tight lie.