Want to know about wedge jumping and grinding? Try this app

As the US Open takes place at Pinehurst No. 2 this week, there has been endless discussion about how the short Bermuda grass around the greens and their grainy nature play a big role in shot selection, bounce, and wedge grinds.

For tour players, that selection process is made easier thanks to partners and club builders who travel with the world's best players week in and week out, but with so many options to choose from, it can be very difficult for non-professionals to feel confident in their selection process – which is why the engineering team at Ping developed their app -wedge fit when introducing the new S159 wedges.

“Along with the new S159 wedges, we're excited to introduce the WebFit Wedge app to consumers,” said John K. Solheim, CEO and president of Ping, “It's a web-based app designed to help golfers find better grinds very much and gap solutions for their games. It's quick and easy to help golfers cut through the many confusions associated with buying wedges, ultimately making recommendations where the s159 wedges will allow them to significantly improve their performance on the green.”

The best part is, using the app doesn't require any kind of login or download – it's as easy as accessing the QR code in stores (or by using this link: Ping WebFit Wedge App.)

The app guides golfers through a series of questions about their wedge game, including general playing conditions and technique, resulting in two suggested wedge options. Golfers can take those recommended options to the balancer to help them dial in the specs. The process only takes a few minutes and provides gap information to help golfers prepare for their next set.

PING s159 Custom Wedge

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With the addition of two new grinds and lofts, the s159 tour-style wedges are available in 25 loft/grind combinations to match the wedge to your playing conditions and technique while ensuring a well-rounded set. Extensive testing by PING's top players helped create wedges that will appeal to golfers of all abilities. The new WebFit Wedge program provides a quick and easy way to determine the s159 grinds that best suit your game. Tour-Proven Design The tour-inspired 8620 carbon steel head has a smooth feel and clean shape with a straight leading edge for improved results on full shots. Two performance enhancing finishes (Hybropearl 2.0 Chrome and Midnight) are available for all loft/grind combinations. More Grooves. More Spin. Wheel-cut slots are milled with precision to varying sizes, depending on the loft. The 46 to 52-degree wedges are milled to increase groove volume for more control on full shots. The 54-to-62-degree options feature tightly sealed MicroMax grooves to transfer more spin, especially on greens.

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Having just gotten into the process of installing online wedges and checking out the recommended options for grinding and bouncing, I'm happy to report that the suggestions fit very well with my swing delivery conditions and lessons. After extensive testing of the course and short game I noticed good control of my vertical position on the face – a true sign that a golfer is using the correct combination of grind and swing.

So if you're a golfer interested in finding out which swing and swing options are right for you, head over to WebFit's Ping wedge page to learn more.

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Ryan Barath is GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com's senior editor of equipment. He has an extensive fitness and club building background with over 20 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. Prior to joining the staff, he was the lead content strategist for Tour Experience Golf, Toronto, Canada.