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Bounce - What is it, and why you need it. The sole of a wedge is what determines how it will go through the turf, and what kinds of lies it can handle best. The industry offers low bounce, high bounce, tour bounce in hundreds of options. Heres a primer that should help you cut through this clutter. |
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Why some wedges spin better than others. All wedges have grooves . . . and all grooves help spin the ball . . . but thats where the similarity ends. Heres how to make sure you get a wedge that will help you stop the ball where it lands with the maximum efficiency. |
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What about that "wedge flex" shaft? Your wedge is asked to do a lot of different things, so the shaft is a major part of its playability. But every wedge in the store is offered in a one-weight, one flex option for everyone. What's a golfer to do? |
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Choose your weapons carefully. Wedges can be confusing, with stores offering every loft from 48 degrees all the way up to 64 and higher . . . and dozens of bounce options. Every golfer has one right mix, based on your skills, the specific irons you carry and the courses you play most often. |
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We hear it every day -- golfers are confused by the information and mis-information coming down from the equipment companies, magazines, friends, pros and anyone else who can get your ear. So wed like to share some of what weve learned about wedges and scoring from a lifetime in golf and 30 years in the club business.
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