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Wedge bounce, sole width and grind influence the way a wedge can meet turf or sand. Adjust the controls to explore the interaction in a simplified side-view diagram.
Get underneath the wedge.
Explore real grind families from Titleist Vokey, Callaway, Cleveland, PING, TaylorMade and Mizuno. Choose an actual published loft–bounce–grind combination, then discover what the leading edge, camber, sole width, heel and trailing relief change.
High-bounce forward sole with heel, toe and trailing-edge relief.
Official manufacturer specifications ↗High bounce with relief · 56° / 12°
Look at the leading edge, how much sole sits behind it, and what happens when the face opens.
Compare the published bounce, sole-width family and relief design on the same drawing scale.
Stated bounce ≠ effective bounce
The published angle is one design specification. A square-face presentation, face rotation, shaft lean, sole width and contact area can change how a sole meets the ground. We intentionally do not output an invented effective-bounce degree.
The missing material matters
Heel, toe, trailing-edge and leading-edge relief affect the sole's contact zone. A wide sole with relief can perform differently from a similarly stamped narrow sole—especially when you open the face.
Firm turf and soft sand are not the same
When the sole encounters soft ground, width and camber can help resist excessive digging; a narrow relieved sole can help expose the leading edge on tight lies. Your delivery changes the result.
Independence note: Swing Evaluation is not affiliated with or endorsed by these manufacturers. Names and published loft/bounce/grind configurations identify real products. The stylized sole drawings are independent visual explanations, not manufacturer CAD, photographs or a test-based fitting verdict. Model availability, hand options and finishes may vary.
How to use this wedge visualizer
Start with bounce and sole width. Then open the face or change the relief profile to explore why two wedges with the same loft may sit and move differently. A grind describes the shape and relieved portions of a specific sole; it is not a standardized letter code across brands.
The drawing is a teaching schematic. It does not model a specific manufacturer’s wedge or account for handle lean, dynamic delivery, actual ground penetration or a golfer’s strike.
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Every public tool is free. These visual examples are educational and are not a diagnosis, fitting prescription, or a substitute for actual ball-flight measurement.