How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

RBH — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:14:07 GMT

I replace my wedges close to every 80 rounds as I thought that was the previous recommendation. It makes a huge difference not only on full shots, but short control shots around the greens. One thing I always have done, is kept my previous wedges in by Club locker at the club and use them for warm up and practice. Keeps the grooves biting just a little longer.

As always great knowledge information provided by Titleist.

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

gary h — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:32:44 GMT

Safe to say get new wedges every 2 years?

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

4Right25 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:55:13 GMT

I’m sure that if I could be as precise as a pro with my wedges the 4-3-2-1 would make sense. At a 14 handicap and think I could live with the difference through 125 rounds. That said I bought a new Vokey sand and lob wedge this season and can see the difference immediately. The replaced wedges were probably closer to 250 rounds including range practice.

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:23:38 GMT

Awesome write up, love to see the supportive data on spin, angle and roll out! Not surprised to see the huge impact to spin rates but never knew the wear affected the carry distance and launch angle of wedges.

The 4-3-2-1 rule doesn’t seem applicable to the typical weekend golfer like myself as I’m not hitting anywhere near the same number of shots a pro does in a season. Would be great to have an indicator or means to measure the wear over time on my wedges to know when it’s getting time for replacement.

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

John B — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:58:24 GMT

I agree with the assessment as I put 2 new wedges in play this season and saw a big difference. But unfortunately my golf budget doesn't allow me to replace them a the frequency suggested. I'm sure the 4-3-2-1 works great when you are getting your wedges for free like the tour players.

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

Chris92009 — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:52:20 GMT

How much quicker does RAW wear out than chrome?

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GMichaud — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:05:28 GMT

Great info; especially the spin rates. I knew it reduced spin but not that much and didn't realize the effect on trajectory. Makes perfect sense though. Now I'm "forced" to get a new 56. Darn! Sure wish I had the money the pros have or a Titleist sponsorship. Hint, hint. Lol.

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jsh_golf — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:26:47 GMT

This is great information for me to know since I feel like I’m getting to that 75 round threshold with my 52 degree wedge that’s from another competitor. My other two wedges are Titleist which I love!

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

Todd T — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:35:33 GMT

I just check flight and spin on the ball!

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DK — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:30:35 GMT

This is great. I was just talking with a friend about this same thing. Only we were guessing on time frames. What are thoughts on getting grooves "recut"? Or should the wedges just be replaced. I have a 48, 52, 56, 60 set up now.

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Eric H — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:59:34 GMT

Wow, this is a great post. Thanks for this useful information

RE: How Do I Inspect My Wedges for Groove Wear and Spin Loss?

Mike C — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:06:55 GMT

I never thought I was a skilled enough player for it to make a difference but I just got a new SM10 lob wedge last week. Finally retiring my long overdue for a replacement 60° wedge and for the first time in my life I was able to put enough back spin on a ball to zip it back about 6 feet. I surprised even myself!