skydog0203 Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Can someone tell me about the process of grinding bounce off of wedges? I'm looking to get this done, but want to make sure I do it right. Is this a big deal, or can most club makers do it relatively easily? How much should it cost me? I'm in a new city and don't know any good club guys yet, so I want to make sure I do thorough research if I have to. I know little to nothing about this, obviously, so any info would be much appreciated. Thx. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffy Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I wouldn't trust just any clubmaker; find one that customizes wedges for good players and that can show you examples of his work or give you references. More than just the bounce will effect the wedge's performance: sole width, camber, heel and toe relief and leading edge grind are all important elements. A wide sole wedge will play as if it has more bounce, for example. Heel and toe relief will make the wedge less stable in sand but easier to open up for lob shots around the green. In the New York City area, Custom Golf of Connecticut in Stamford knows what they are doing. I think they charged me something like $15 to put an M grind on a 56/14 Vokey, plus add the lead tape needed to restore the swingweight and stamp "56" on the flange since the original engraving was ground off (they threw in my initials for free!). Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog0203 Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Thanks so much for the info. That will save me a trip to the golf store today. The only guy I know of here in Houston seems to think he knows everything, which always makes me a little wary. Let me ask you this, I'm doing this because the sand around here is unusually hard and packed, so when I use a 56 the bounce makes it difficult to get under the ball and hit shorter, softer shots. I took my 60 out of the bag, so I don't really have a wedge with low bounce that I can use in these situations. I was thinking that I'd grind the sole down at the heel and toe so I could open the face up in hard sand and still minimize the bounce (kind of like the rtg that cleveland used to make). Am I thinking correctly about this? Does anyone know of any good club guys in the Houston area? I'm new to the area and don't know S**t. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 If its a high end wedge then send it to someone. The majority of club makers in the U.S even the ones that went to school know very little and don't have any experience in this kinda work. I suggest Joe Kwok and you will be blown away by the service and quality of craftsmanship you receive. Best in the Biz easy, everyone on every site knows that. If its a older cheap wedge and you don't mind its ruin go ahead and do it yourself, you will for sure learn something and hey it might even work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog0203 Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Where is he and how do I get in touch with him? Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffy Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Joe is based in the San Francisco Bay area. You can PM him here at joey3108, email him at [email protected] or call him at 650-757-8310. Or you can call Ari at Scratch (scratchcustomwedges.com) and have one custom made; he'll help you in deciding what sole grind should work best for you: [email protected]; 248-420-1585. Ari is in Eugene, OR. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joey3108 Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Thanks guys ! Skydog, Let me know if i can be at your service! Cheers! Joe :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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