Golf Wedge Bounce and What Might be Best for You

What exactly is bounce on a wedge?  I would guess most golfers aren't exact sure or have never even heard of it let alone considered what might be best for them.  Bounce is the angle of the sole against the ground at address.

 Or to put it another way...bounce angle is how much lower the trailing edge of the sole is in relation to the leading edge. According to a Golfsmith blog: here are the bounce angles common with today's wedges:
      Lob Wedge         0 - 10 degrees
      Pitching Wedge  2 - 5 degrees
      Gap Wedge        5 - 12 degrees
      Sand Wedge      10 - 16 degrees

Some wedge manufacturers indicate the degrees on their clubs.  Others you would have to go to the manufacturer to determine the bounce.

According to Golfsmith... clubs with bounce of less than 8 degrees are considered low bounce.  High bounce wedges have bounce degrees above 10.  So....which one should you choose? 

Your angle of attack is the key....if you generally take a divot with your short irons then you have a steep angle of attack and as some have said you are a "Digger".  If the answer is no then you are probably a "Picker". 
Diggers will benefit from a wedge with more bounce and a wider sole whereas Pickers will benefit with less bounce and a narrow sole.

If you are unsure... an experienced golf professional or club fitter using a lie board can help you with the proper bounce and sole widths.