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Understanding wedge grinds can be a daunting task. We've compiled a list of every wedge grind worthwhile, from all the manufacturers we love and know, and placed them all in one easy place to digest and comprehend.
Wedge grinding is the process of removing material or reprofiling the shape of the sole of a wedge to improve or make more efficient, its interaction with various types of turf and swing characteristics. Choosing the correct grind on your wedges is essential for creating more consistency around the greens, as well as improving your capabilities to play those shots with the proper flight, spin and power placed upon the ball. Explained in depth below, different grinds are designed for specific types of swings, shot styles, and turf materials. Having the shot versatility and creativity available to you at all times is vital to shooting your lowest score out on the links. Wedge Grind TerminologyThere are a variety of different ways to remove material from the sole area of a wedge that allows for more improved performance from different lies and even different swing types. This makes selecting the correct wedge grind more important because each grind provides features that either excel or fight the type of shot you are trying to play as well as the type of swing you have. Here are some important terms to understand when reading through the information regarding specific types of wedge grinds that are built for different uses. Leading EdgeLeading edge relief on a sole generally means the front, lower edge of the face is cut in a way that makes it sharper. A sharper leading edge is designed ideally for cutting through thick rough, and fescue, where the club needs to fight through the material before striking the ball. Trailing EdgeOn wedges with trailing edge cuts, material from the back section of the sole is removed to allow the club to sit lower to the ground. This creates a grind that excels at sliding through, or along the ground, without losing as much clubhead speed. Trailing edge relief works by helping create more lifting force on the golf ball when opening the clubface while on firmer, drier turf styles. Heel ReliefRemoving material from the heel of a wedge allows the club to sit flatter on the ground while manipulating the clubface to be open. It reduces the heel interaction and slowing of the clubhead when interacting with the turf on open-face shots, providing more consistent distance and less effect on the direction of travel imparted on the ball. Sole DesignChanging the sole design of a wedge generally means manipulating the roundness of the sole itself. This changes the way the wedge sits on the ground. Wider, flatter soles usually provide golfers with increased forgiveness by reducing digging into the turf.
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