Spin Doctors: How to Choose and Use the Right Wedges
This episode dives deep into the most overlooked scoring tools in the bag: wedges. Jeff and John break down how loft, bounce, grind, and gapping influence performance, why most amateurs carry the wrong combinations, and how to choose wedges that actually fit your swing and course conditions. From dialing in distances to creating reliable spin, this is a full masterclass on the clubs that can save you more strokes than a new driver ever will.
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Show Notes
Understand the three specs that matter most when buying wedges
Learn how to build a wedge setup that fits your game and home course
Discover simple drills to improve contact, spin, and distance control
Know when to use high bounce vs. low bounce
Stop guessing yardages and start scoring inside 100 yards
Ball Position Tip
Hold the club with your normal, relaxed grip and make a few small, natural swings back and forth — nothing forced, just brushing the grass. Notice where the club consistently strikes the ground.
That spot is your true low point, and that’s where the ball should go.
Wedge Fitting Tip
If you’re going to get your wedges fitted, work with a brand‑agnostic fitter — someone who isn’t tied to a single manufacturer. That way, you’re choosing the wedge that fits your swing, not the one they’re obligated to sell. And make sure the fitting happens on real grass, not a mat. Mats hide fat shots, change bounce interaction, and give you a totally false sense of how the club performs.
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