Wedge Stamping for Rookies

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By Dr. Kovatchian

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  1. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Wedge Stamping is Hard!!! I have purchased several stamp kits and a heavy hammer. Planning on customizing some fresh SM8’s. Currently getting some Practice in on some old SM7’s. You can see in several spots where the stamps skipped...thus my poor attempt to cover the errors. I’m very confident once I get the setup right and the feel for the strike all will be good! On order are some cool characters!!! I’ll keep the thread going with the progress I make!!! Aaron Dill are you looking for an PT Assistant???

    Cheers, Dr. K

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  2. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Ok...Practice...Practice...Practice!!!
    Here is my current gamer 55 Degree SM7 S.
    Up Next is the 50....

    Cheers,
    Dr. K
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  3. PRO V

    PRO V
    golf course

    I always wondered if all this pounding changes the loft or compromises the club in anyway. But the great Aaron Dill does it everyday, so it must be okay. Would love to hear from Aaron on this subject. Thanks!
  4. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Great question...
    I do not believe so...unless you have the wedge secured in a poor way.

    Cheers, Dr. K
  5. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Looking Good for a ROOKIE!!!
    I’m really surprised on how soft the trailing side of these SM8’s are...more to come soon!!!

    Cheers,
    Dr. K
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  6. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Good job Mike!
  7. Scott D

    Scott D
    Lethbridge,

    Nice job. Looks really nice Dr.K
  8. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military
    Looking good...
  9. Jason R

    Jason R
    Ottawa, ON

    Very Nice!
  10. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Here are my 55’s.

  11. Joshua B

    Joshua B

    This flair has come a long way since just allowing 3 initials on the toe for the custom shop! Those all look amazing, well done
  12. Darron K

    Darron K
    Fate, TX

    Looks good! To prevent skipping get painters tape and a sharpie. Place the painters tape over the area to stamp and use the sharpie to mark where you want to stamp. If you're going to just free form the just put the tape over and stamp. Hope that helps.
  13. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Thanks for the tip.
    I have experimented with the tape technique...for some reason I like to see metal on metal.
    I'm looking at non sparking brass hammers as well...they pack a big punch with a soft feel.

    Cheers,
    Dr. K


  14. Darron K

    Darron K
    Fate, TX

    You can try a dead blow, a friend of mine uses one. I've never tried it.
  15. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Here is my 50.
    I have a couple more wedges on the way.

    Cheers,
    Dr. K
  16. Diego D

    Diego D
    Miami, FL

    This craftsmanship requires practice and you have definitely mastered it. For me wedge stamping is like getting a tattoo; what happens if you are not pleased with the end result. Well, maybe I am fuzzy about my wedges. Having said that, I think they look great and that is customization at another level. Well done, Dr. K.
  17. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Diego D said:

    This craftsmanship requires practice and you have definitely mastered it. For me wedge stamping is like getting a tattoo; what happens if you are not pleased with the end result. Well, maybe I am fuzzy about my wedges. Having said that, I think they look great and that is customization at another level. Well done, Dr. K.

    Since I'm basically teaching myself the craft of wedge stamping...I'm ok with making mistakes on my own gear.
    Hopefully Really Soon I'll proficient enough to explore more creative styles and techniques!!!
    I'm sure the best wedge stampers have had a few bumps in the road.

    Cheers,
    Dr. K
  18. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Just finished up an SM8 46F to round out the set!!!

    Cheers!
    Dr. K
  19. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    The Set Is Complete!!!

  20. Doug E

    Doug E
    Urbana, MD

    I do my own stamping too, though I keep my stampings much simpler than yours, to make it easier on myself. I have to say, Dr.K, you did an excellent job with yours. Nice creativity and clean work. Very impressive. Your work outshines my simple stampings.

  21. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Oops...Copied and paster wrong link!!!

    Cheers,
    Dr. K
  22. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Here is the set!

    Cheers,

    Dr.K
  23. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Here is an image of the complete set.
    For some reason my last few posts with Social Media Links have not been showing up.

    Cheers
    Dr. K
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  24. KGault

    KGault

    Looks great everyone !
  25. MikeW

    MikeW
    Charlotte, NC

    Those clubs look amazing. I especially love the 46 .
  26. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    Thanks Michael!!!
    The plan is to keep improving and possibly provide wedge customization as a business.

    Cheers,
    Dr. K
  27. Scott D

    Scott D
    Lethbridge,

    Nice wedges and nice stamping!
  28. Dr. Kovatchian

    Dr. Kovatchian
    Carlsbad

    New Edition to the process...
    SM7 58 D Grind Wedge Flex.
    Honey Badger....

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