mx-20 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I just bought two black oxide Tourstage X-Wedge 03's. The hosel has 99.9 stamped on it. What does this signify???? Is it more rare??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzodia Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 doesn't it say Fe 99.9%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx-20 Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 FE 99.9% means that the steel has 99.9% carbon content ( I think ) The wedges you have need to be re-adjusted every several months due to the steel being super soft. IMO this is the softest material a wedge can be made with. I would play them except for the fact that they bend very quickly, especially at the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 are these even softer than the scratch 1018? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaisuShotto Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 going by the stamping and the finish i would guess the wedge is made of 99.9% pure iron. that's why it looks like a "black oxide" finish. but it's just the natural color - greyish metallic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Yes much softer than 1018, but I dont think the finish is the natural color. I think its an actual black oxide coating over the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey7713 Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 These wedges are amazing! My only complaint is that they tear up the ball too much! I actually shredded the cover off a pro V and a Callaway tour 56 ball! It was driving me nuts. Fantastic trajectory, control and spin. Amazing performance out of bad lies and rough. I dont know why Maru likes his 59 Degree Wedge with a C7 Swingweight but heck, it feels nice! Very nice feel, soft like my ping copper Lob wedge. I havent tried the Y-Cutter TM wedges, which I'd like to try because I'm getting too much shreds off these Maru wedges. They're still in my bag though! I havent had issues with them bending yet, I'll keep checking it though! Have fun with your great Maru wedges! Hopefully I can get a hold of the new X wedges, Nice Grind on the soles, esp. the 59* wedge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx-20 Posted November 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 I appreciate all the info!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzodia Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 hell yeah this wedge is awesome. It's even better with some lead tape on it. The grooves are simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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