Which wedges work best from the bunker? Do I need more bounce or less bounce? Which grinds are going to work best for me? We spoke with master craftsman Bob Vokey for some bunker tips.
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There are six different grinds in the Vokey SM7 range and some are designed to go through different types of sand better.

So we got into one of the deep bunkers at Woburn’s Tavistock short game area to see which ones worked best for me.
Bob Vokey bunker tips: Are there clubs designed specifically to work better from the bunker?
“I don’t really design a wedge just for the bunker,” Vokey said.
“I design wedges to be used in a variety of different situations – and the bunker is one of those.
“That’s why it’s so important to be fitted because you don’t want a club that works in the bunker but you struggle with it elsewhere around the green.
“Wedges are versatile and the closer you get to the green, the more versatile shot-making becomes.
Bob Vokey bunker tips: Which wedges might you be thinking might work better for me in the bunker?


