Cleveland means one dot or two dot wedges.
Cleveland wedges are some of the most popular and well-performing clubs in the golf world.Many people choose to use this brand of wedges for approach shots and green side chip shots.
Many people don't know what the two or three dots on Cleveland's wedges mean.The article will explain what those dots mean.
A dot is a low bounce grind.The bounce is good for golfers who play with a shallow attack angle.
There is a standard bounce and a mid bounce grind.It's ideal for a variety of course conditions.A standard bounce can be used by players who have many different swing styles.
Three dots mean high bounce and a full sole grind.The golfer who swings at the ball with a steep angle will appreciate this.The bounce works well in wet and soft conditions.
One dot represents six degrees of bounce for Cleveland's blade wedges.A 56 degree sand wedge with an eight degree bounce would be marked with one dot.
Two dots are the most common wedges.Medium is defined as a wedge with eight degrees of bounce.A 60 degree wedge with a 10 degrees bounce is the same.
A sand wedge with a 14 degree bounce would be considered a 3 dot wedge.
To maximize their short game potential, golfers need to know what bounce is most comfortable with.
The club has a leading edge.The higher the bounce of the club will be if the edge is lower to the ground.
The bouncers are meant for dry grounds.It's best to bounce from 10-16 degrees for softer courses.
Now that you know about Cleveland's 3 dot bounce system, you can try it out for yourself.Many 2020 wedges are more expensive than Cleveland RTX wedges.
They might be worth trying out at your local golf store.Mention if you used three dot wedges in the comment section.
Lawrence Smelser is a golf writer.Smelser has covered the Masters.He has degrees from Texas A&M and the University of North Texas.