But, to be clear, the backswing needs to make the golf shaft go vertical in order to create down angle, the completion of the swing will vary based on the length of shot, shorter shot shorter finish, longer shot longer finish....aka, Gary Player on bunker play............
Any sand wedge will work if this is done, OR, you can buy a heavy bottomed wedge for those that chip out of the bunker..whatever floats your boat
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Originally Posted by BrianL99
The spin on a bunker shot (or any shot), is a function of friction, more than loft.
In the video posted, Rory's is demonstrating what I would call a specialty shot. He's trying to fly it high to the pin, to make it stop. I wouldn't typically use a shot like that, because you need to swing too hard, to generate enough energy to fly it so far. That shot is beyond the capability of most mortals in TV.
Back 2-3 years ago, Rory changed his Wedge setup. He went from low-mid bounce Wedges to very high bounce wedges. I suspect it was because he's so aggressive at the ball. "Bounce is your friend" ... but in moderation.
The key is using the bounce and as Mr. Shibumi said, completing your swing ... take the whole egg, don't stop at the yolk.
FWIW, the theory of the original sand wedge derives from Gene Sarazen, who was the supposed "inventor" and it debut at the 1932 British Open. He supposed got his inspiration, from watching ducks land on a pond. The ducks raise their toes and land "heel first" .... hence the bounce on sand wedges (& almost all clubs).
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