The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast Equipment Education Series: Wedge Fitting w/ Woody Lashen
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Jan 31, 2022 Top clubfitter Woody Lashen from Pete's Golf educates on wedge fitting, emphasizing bounce, sole width, and shaft matching for optimal performance. Discussion includes Tiger Woods' shaft experience and the significance of lie angles and turf interaction in achieving precision shots around the green.
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Importance of Interview in Fitting
- The interview process is crucial to understand what wedge shots the player uses and struggles with.
- Use this info to choose wedges that better fit their playing style and turf interaction.
Bounce and Sole Width Explained
- Bounce is measured as effective bounce and varies by manufacturer definitions.
- A wider sole plays with more effective bounce than a narrow sole, even with same bounce rating.
Compensate De-loft with More Bounce
- De-lofting wedges reduces bounce effective at impact.
- Build more relief or higher bounce to compensate for players who de-loft during shots.