Replacing wedges

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By Brian F

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  1. Brian F

    Brian F
    LaPorte, IN

    How often should Vokey Wedges be replaced? Im just curious as to how often everyone replaces theirs and how to tell when they need replaced. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank You. Brian F.
  2. Sam E

    Sam E
    San Diego, CA

    I just replace mine every 2 years along with my irons. I like all  my stuff matching, i'm weird like that.

    If you're concerned about spin and stopping the ball up close, try switching to the ProV1 if you're playing surlyn cover balls. It was like I had new super wedges when i made the switch.

  3. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    I replace my wedges once I notice the grooves becoming slightly worn.  Everyone hits different amounts of balls on ranges etc... so it will be a difficult challenge to make a general rule...Some tour players I have spoken with replace wedges every 60-90 days in some cases especially before major tournaments.  I personally replace wedges every year however I hit a lot of balls during the season.  

    Great discussion, there was an in-depth analysis on the loss of spin by worn grooves on wedges recently on a golf website and the loss of spin was significant over time.  

  4. Ski & Tee Dave

    Ski & Tee Dave
    Philadelphia, PA

    Your Vokey Wedges should be replaced when the wear on the face begins to impact the ball spin and therefore your play.  

    For me it varies by wedge.  I replace my PW every 3-4 years, my SW every 1-1.5 years, and my LW every 2 years.  The SW gets replaced most often since it takes the biggest beating from traps.

    I hope this helps!

  5. Kyle M

    Kyle M
    Toronto, ON

    I agree with the two year rule. Really all depends on the amount you play. Keep your old wedges and use those at the range and save the good grooves for the course

  6. Dino J

    Dino J
    Burnaby, BC

    Brian F said:

    How often should Vokey Wedges be replaced? Im just curious as to how often everyone replaces theirs and how to tell when they need replaced. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank You. Brian F.
    Hi Brian, I recently purchased new SM5 Wedges (summer 2014) and had often wondered the same thing. So, I did some digging too. Here is what the Titleist website states: ___________________ WEDGE REPLACEMENT All grooves wear out over time. Vokey recommends you replace your wedges every 60-70 rounds, more often if you practice frequently out of bunkers. ____________________ As for me, I am approaching this "magic" number and looking at my wedges, the grooves are still in really good shape. The only issue for me is the indentations made on the club from being carried in the bag without a "head cover" for the wedges. However, having said this, I am starting to consider a new set of wedges to replace these or really to augment them. What I mean is that I will look at buying a set ooh replacement wedges, same lofts, lies, grinds, etc. but perhaps in a different finish (Black Raw perhaps?). But, I don't feel time pressure to do it because my grooves are still in really good shape at this point. D

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