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What is the deal with raw wedges that rust?
Posted on 3/19/25 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 3/19/25 at 8:49 pm
What is it with having a raw finish that rust on wedges? I know not all of them are raw, I'll personally pay for something coated.
Just curious why some prefer this and do you clean the rust off and oil them or anything like that?
Just curious why some prefer this and do you clean the rust off and oil them or anything like that?
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Posted on 3/19/25 at 9:39 pm to pickle311
Helps increase spin and reduce glare. Plus they look better.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 5:25 am to The Pickwick
I just use black wedges now.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 8:03 am to The Pickwick
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Helps increase spin
Ive seen several videos where they debunk this.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:18 am to pickle311
It's really only for glare reduction. They don't spin any more than chrome finished ones.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:36 am to The Pickwick
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Helps increase spin
False.. this has been thoroughly debunked several times
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:28 am to pickle311
Raw wedges typically do cost extra. If you buy jet-black wedges and soak them in white vinegar for a couple of days they will turn into raw wedges. They will have a cool color initially and then rust like a raw wedge
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:52 am to pickle311
It is fun to say: " Alright boys, i'm about to raw dog this hole!"
Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:37 pm to pickle311
Pros play them because most play special grinds, not off the shelf. They may do a bit more heel or relief grind. Plated wedges aren't good for those customizations. They wear a bit faster as well, but that's not an issue for them.
Rust does not improve spin. They have tested that raw or chrome dry wedges spin the same. When they are wet, you lose spin in both but more on plated wedges than you do on raw.
Rust does not improve spin. They have tested that raw or chrome dry wedges spin the same. When they are wet, you lose spin in both but more on plated wedges than you do on raw.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:29 pm to BMoney
I gotta ask since several posters mentioned it: is glare actually a problem? It's not something I've ever thought about with wedges or any other club.
Posted on 3/22/25 at 4:59 pm to pickle311
I have raw vokeys for 2 reasons, no glare and I think that without the chrome plating they feel a little softer.
Posted on 3/22/25 at 9:20 pm to coolpapaboze
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is glare actually a problem?
No.. I've never had a club shiny enough to make hitting an issue
Posted on 3/23/25 at 9:47 am to coolpapaboze
I’ve definitely stepped over a wedge shot and thought about the sun beaming against the chrome. It isn’t very often - certainly not enough to dictate the finish of the wedge. But my shots are for fun.
Posted on 3/25/25 at 8:46 am to coolpapaboze
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I gotta ask since several posters mentioned it: is glare actually a problem? It's not something I've ever thought about with wedges or any other club.
I've definitely caught some glare in my eyes from my chrome wedges when setting up to a shot. Less so when the club is behind the ball. But I can see the appeal for a wedge that doesn't have that.
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