How do i know when i need new golf wedges?

Question

I am currently playing a 56 and 60 degree wedges, but i have played them for a little over two years now. I am an avid golfer and play at least 2-3 times a week and more like 5-6 in the summer months.

Answer 1

take your thumb nail and run it across the grooves if you don't here a clicking sound then you need new wedges

Answer 2

I say if the grooves are gone buy new ones. Otherwise, they will be fine/

Answer 3

Where are your pitching and sand wedges ?No mention of those as part of your weaponry. Unfortunately, mechanics who are good know how to use the tools at their disposal and they never seem to tire of the wedges which give them the results they seek. Whether you play twice a week or 36 holes every day apparently you have yet to master these clubs. so remember, a good mechanic never blames the tools. He just practices until he masters them. To answer your question , until there are no grooves on the faces of your clubs they are useable.

Answer 4

1.  actually wedges do "wear out"  without actually losing all of the grooves.  If the groove edges are actually rounded  the ball will not check up....   You need sharp grooves to be able to spin a ball.   you say you play 2 - 3 times a week and 5 - 6 times a week......the more relevent info would be the number of times you hit your individual wedges in a round.   That said...ultimately the decision as to whether to replace them lies with you....if you cannot hit the shots you want when you want to......then you need new wedges.  Even mechanics replace tools when they wear out.

Answer 5

i would recommend buying new ones anyways, good brands are relatively cheap, and you'll find it will make a difference in your game

Answer 6

I replace mine once a year.  I play about as often as you do. You probably don't need to replace them as often as I do though. I use Titleist Vokey Spin Milled and love to spin the ball so that's why I replace them often.

Answer 7

it depends how your hitting them.. if you hitting them well why buy new ones?

Answer 8

usually, i know when it's time to buy new clubs by checking my bank account balance.

Answer 9

Well........I've had my 58* for about 8 years and haven't felt the need to replace it (I play/practice upwards of six days a week). For other reasons I switch between my PW, a 50* and a 52*, but my 58* has been the main stay.

After a while a small rusted dot will form on the club face from repeated use. THIS BECOMES YOUR SIGNATURE!!! It is your markings, it is your club.

So keep using them (I guess when it becomes totally smooth it is time to replace, but I would imagine that would take 15 years or more, who knows).

Good Luck

Answer 10

A) When the grooves are worn flat & the ball doesn't spin like you would like it.  First make sure the grooves are clean-use soap, water & a wire brush. Feel the grooves & compare them to a new wedge

B) When you "think" the wedges aren't for you anymore & you lose confidence in them

If they are a good brand (Volkey, Cleveland,etc) most likely they are still fine.

Answer 11

Most pros change out wedges every month, some every other week.  Do the finger nail test across the groves, if they click then you still have more miles in the clubs...but if you feel that you are not getting the spin you use to, then get new ones...it will at least improve your confidence.