What Does Bounce Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Bounce
Bounce in practice
A high-bounce sand wedge (10 to 14 degrees) is ideal for splashing out of soft bunker sand, while a low-bounce wedge (4 to 6 degrees) is better for tight fairway lies.
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