With all the options available, picking the right wedge for you can be a daunting decision. I review one of the most popular brands of wedges in two of its most popular grinds to help make the decision easier.
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@eriksvideos6022 Жыл бұрын
The 54-S is the best chipping club I've ever played. I'm switching back to that this year after using 54-D last year. I'm also going with the M grind in my lob, but just debating between 58 and 60 degrees.
@ryanjacobsongolf7845 Жыл бұрын
I personally am a huge fan of the S Grind as well. I actually bought the SM9's in a D grind but they were not a good fit for me. Too much bounce, especially with my lob wedge.
@kylewilliams44902 ай бұрын
Just bought SM9 54-S and 58-K excited to put them in play. Really need the added confidence from the bunker so went with K instead of M .
@ryanjacobsongolf78452 ай бұрын
I haven't hit the k grind yet. Let me know how it goes. Is The sand light or more like dirt where I'm from in AZ?
@kylewilliams44902 ай бұрын
@@ryanjacobsongolf7845 pretty good mix of both depending on the quality of the course. This will be for fluffy and well maintained sand for sure with 14 bounce
@kylewilliams44902 ай бұрын
@@ryanjacobsongolf7845 gamed it first time yesterday and was very pleased. Feels like cheating out of the bunker( neutral) Also performed well from rough and flop shots around the green.
@CamMacMastermusic7 ай бұрын
Great review! I use both in the 60* depending on turf conditions. Also I’m interested Iin getting ( or making ) the new SM 10 V grind. Which is basically a T grind formed into a V. New subscriber here. Cheers from New Hampshire 🇺🇸
@ryanjacobsongolf78457 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I bet the courses in that area change a good bit through the year. I haven't gotten to try the T grind yet. That's awesome you can make that grind yourself. Send a pic when you do it, I want to see. I'm getting ready to order some T100 irons. I've been playing ping s55's for almost 12 years now. I'm just debating if I want to combo some t150's in my lower irons. I'll play them a long time so I don't really need t150's now but in a few years I'm sure it will help. Thanks for commenting and sharing your perspective! Have a great day!
@darrinlygrisse52878 ай бұрын
I find the S digs more than the M. These wedges don’t show actual bounce, it’s “effective” bounce. The middle of a M grind has way more than 8 degrees. YMMV.
@ryanjacobsongolf78458 ай бұрын
The S is ten degrees bounce with a tiny bit of relief on the back edge if we open the face, and the M has eight with relive ground off the toe and heel.
@darrinlygrisse52878 ай бұрын
If you measure the M with a protractor it’s more like 12 actual.
@ryanjacobsongolf78458 ай бұрын
Interesting, 4 degrees of bounce is a big difference. The D grind has 12 degrees of bounce, and it's very noticeable from the M grind
@atamagashock3 ай бұрын
@@darrinlygrisse5287the M and D grinds are very similar. The D just has slightly more toe and heal relief and has 12 degrees of bounce. The M has 8 degrees of bounce. I highly doubt Titleist is gonna make clubs that are off by 4 degrees
@darrinlygrisse52873 ай бұрын
They give you “effective bounce “ for marketing reasons. It’s not a real world number, it’s based on playing characteristics. Not actual static measurements. Fact.
@ethanlev25655 ай бұрын
Amazing video I just the sm9 10s yesterday I got 1050 spin the ball rolls back when I hit it on the green
@ryanjacobsongolf78455 ай бұрын
New wedges are the best! Have fun with them!
@andrewleventis83418 ай бұрын
I use 54 S grind, 58 D grind and my best is the 60 L grind with 4 degrees of bounce
@ryanjacobsongolf78458 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. That's an interesting gapping. Do you carry a gap wedge?
@andrewleventis83418 ай бұрын
yes my gap wedge is F Grind 48, PW is 43
@hattrickhagen15318 ай бұрын
So hows the s grind more explained like green side bunkers open face full shots is it pretty good i odered a s in 56 and 60 in t grind for alot of face manipulation
@ryanjacobsongolf78458 ай бұрын
Good question, I typically use my 56-degree S Grind out of bunkers. It's really forgiving and consistent. It's definitely easier to hit consistently than my M grind out of bunkers. I haven't gotten to hit the T grind yet. Let me know how it is.
@michaelharvey46567 ай бұрын
Hi...I'm looking for a 50 or 54 wedge/grind that can help me get through gnarly long fringe... I have an SM8 58 12 D grind
@ryanjacobsongolf78457 ай бұрын
Hi! It's hard to say without knowing how you strike your chips and pitches. I will say that if you have a grind/bounce that is good for you in general, it will work. I like having slightly different bounces in my wedges so I can play different lies. What I would suggest is if your in gnarly long fringe open the face a little. When you're in the rough it will grab the hozel and want to shut the face. Open your wedge a bit so it won't grab as much and you can be aggressive and use the bounce of the club to get through it.
@craigjames13559 ай бұрын
Hey , I’m about to order two wedges , I play links courses mainly what grind would be best for links course . I’m going for a 52 which I want for 120 yards in . Then I’m going for a 58 degree for 80 yards in but unsure which grind to have for Links golf
@ryanjacobsongolf78459 ай бұрын
When you say links are you in Europe? For the 52, I would suggest the F grind. The 58 M grind is really nice and has 8 degrees of bounce.
@craigjames13559 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reply that really helps . I play in Cornwall Perranporth in the UK and Newquay mainly both links so thanks for the advice
@ryanjacobsongolf78459 ай бұрын
@craigjames1355 that's awesome. General rule is for firm courses lower bounce. It's tough because how we play as golfers is a big factor but you won't go wrong with a f grind standard bounce and the M grind in the 58 is a good balance. It has some bounce but should work great on firm conditions. I hope you like your new wedges. New clubs are the best!
@atamagashock3 ай бұрын
I know this is 5 months now and you probably got your wedges already, but if you can’t or rather not get fitted into your wedges, the best thing is to use their wedge tool on the website. The generator should give you a good idea of what should be best for you, assuming you answer the questions accurately. Also there’s a breakdown of all the grinds and what they are best suited for
@ryanjacobsongolf78453 ай бұрын
Hi, the wedge tool does a decent job. It's definitely not perfect and a big part of wedge play is half shots and around the green playing with bounce. Ideally, people could get fit on real grass at a chipping green with 50 yard and in shots but that's very rare.
@chrislee3682 Жыл бұрын
So you have a lob wedge M grind?
@ryanjacobsongolf7845 Жыл бұрын
Hello Chris! Yeah, I have the M grind lob wedge and S Grind 56 degree. I tried using their D grind prior, and it was too much bounce and pretty difficult for me to use around the green.
@billdecatur1178 Жыл бұрын
According to the Titleist charts his comment that the M will dig more than the S is backward ...
@ryanjacobsongolf7845 Жыл бұрын
M has 8 degrees of bounce S has 10 degrees of bounce. The M will dig more since it has less bounce and also has the sole grinded off so you don't add bounce when you open the face
@darrinlygrisse52878 ай бұрын
Effective bounce not actual. From my experience the S digs more in reality. The middle of the M has more like 12 to 14.
@chip6954Күн бұрын
More marketing crap that 99.999% of golfers will never notice on the course.
@jojjekrans2521 Жыл бұрын
You stand a little too far from the ball. If you check how Pete Cowen explains the momentum of the club you understand why! Good luck!
@ryanjacobsongolf7845 Жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for the feedback. I just looked at the video and saw what you mean. I'll incorporate that in my next wedge session for sure. Have a great day!
@jojjekrans2521 Жыл бұрын
@@ryanjacobsongolf7845 you make it harder than you need to. Im a coach so not bullshitting you.
@ryanjacobsongolf7845 Жыл бұрын
I didn't think you were. I see what you mean, and I'm gonna incorporate that in my next wedge session.
@ryanjacobsongolf7845 Жыл бұрын
Just pulled up his channel. Looks like so much good info. Now I'll be going down the rabbit hole for the next few hours haha
@jojjekrans2521 Жыл бұрын
@@ryanjacobsongolf7845 haha. Yes Cowen is the guru!!