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Match wedge loft to a firm, downhill green

A pitching wedge of about 45 or 46 degrees, hard metal, a firm green, and downhill conditions are given as the reasons for the ball jumping and running out. A 52 is described as perfect because it gives more check to hold the slope.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Firm, downhill green; the pupil's pitching wedge is running out too far.