Low Bounce K Grind. L Grind. T Grind.
Vokey Wedges offer multiple grind options with an effective bounce of 6° or lower. We’re going to take a deeper dive into three of these options.
SM10 T Grind - 04°
WedgeWorks L Grind – 04°
WedgeWorks Low Bounce K – 06°
Two degrees of bounce separates these wedges on the spec sheet, but the difference goes a bit deeper than just two degrees.
Why play a low bounce wedge?
Low bounce wedges are helpful to players who deliver the club in a shallow manner. Lower bounce helps prevent the back edge of the sole from making contact with the turf prior to the clubface making contact with the ball. When the trailing edge hits the turf too early, it tends to result in the club bouncing off the turf and the player hitting a thin shot.
Low bounce also allows players to slide the leading edge of the club under the ball easier off tighter/firmer lies or when the face is set up in an open position.
What are the differences between T Grind, L Grind and Low Bounce K?
Low Bounce K has a wide sole with camber. The leading edge sits low to the ground and will slide under the ball easily, but the wider sole reduces the likelihood of digging. K Grinds are very playable from bunkers due to the sole width. It allows the sole to
glide through the sand. As you open the face of a Low Bounce K, the leading edge will rise more than a wedge with trailing and heel relief.
T Grind and L Grind look similar at first glance. There are a few key differences though. Both have heel, toe, and trailing edge relief and soles that are narrower than most other Vokey grinds.
The T Grind has the narrowest sole width and the most trailing edge relief. This allows the leading edge to sit very low to the ground in square and open positions.
The L Grind has a slightly wider sole and less trailing edge relief when compared to the T Grind. The leading edge also sits low to the ground in square position. In the open position the L Grind sits slightly higher than the T Grind, but lower than many others and will also resist digging more than the T Grind. The L Grind is forgiving for a low bounce, narrow width, grind.
The ultimate goal is to provide players with unique grind options around the greens to allow them to perform at their highest level. Each of these grind options are played regularly by the world’s best players on all worldwide tours.
