Cforselius Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hello gents As some of you might know, I live in Sweden. I got 6 months of golf, tops. And the weather is very mixed (rained like 12-15 days in may). I have allways loved the look of raw wedges but I have always stayed away from them with fear of rust. It feels like they will rust in a short time and become unplayable, it might just be me being paranoid so thats why I started this thread. Do I have to worry about fast rusting wedges if I play in wet conditions fairly often but take good care of them? I dont want to change every year. And do the rust make any difference? Cheers lads P.S as always, sorry for grammar or spelling mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk24bk Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 They will rust if you don't clean them properly after rounds. But a little rust doesn't make them unplayable. Gives them character. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Many people, including several pros, prefer rust because it adds friction to the surface for greater spin. The only problem with rust is if you don't like the look. If that's the case, a wipe down with a little sword oil after your round will keep the rust to a minimum. Edited June 3, 2015 by chiromikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needmoregolf Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Many people, including several pros, prefer rust because it adds friction to the surface for greater spin. The only problem with rust is if you don't like the look. If that's the case, a wipe down with a little sword oil after your round will keep the rust to a minimum. Bar Keepers Friend wipe down does wonders as well, then sword/choji/clove oil after to finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Yup there are tons of players who like raw wedges and some even like raw irons, it does help spin somewhat when it gets wet as does micro milling but it can also hinder spin if not taken care of by filling the grooves so clean your grooves out every so often, oil them and beat the heck out of them I feel almost free when I'm using a raw wedge to give them that worn character where as with satin finish the smallest mark bothers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 If it bothers you that much, just clean your clubs at season's end, let dry, and brush a layer of rust converter on the heads. The rust converter puts a color on the metal but I think it's a matter of what brand you use, and it comes off when you use the club. In my case it gives a dirty whitish gray. Once dry, the converter allows handling and also shows the parts missed, which will need a reapplication. Rust is not to be feared. It is only fast with hardened steel and finds mild steel slow going. Shambles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmieboi Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Want the ultimate RAW wedges?!?! Try looking at Grindworks wedge. They will never ever rust but has all the property of the raw wedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cforselius Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks for replies! I already know which wedges I want if I go for raw ones and its the yururi raw gekku conforming. Simply amazing. I dont mind the rusty look. I like when the club get a few dings or chip because as someone said, it gives them character. Im just worried it will start rusting like hell but its probably just me being a bit lame :) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Rust can be removed with a scotch rite pad or steel wool..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 So a lot of people think Raw equals softer which is not always the case. It depends on who did the satin finish as they vary in qualities like feel and durability and look. I have tested identical wedges from Seven and other brands in many finishes and raw is not the only or even the biggest determining factor in feel. Hit the new Gekku smooth satin vs the original gekku and you will see the satin is actually softer, gekku is soft but just different. with wedges softest is not always the best as when we test spin rates there is a fine balance of firmness for spin and softness to allow the material to grab the ball.. difference is minimal in rpms but there is one. I think Cforselius is also considering the gekku's due to the Grain look which is a major appeal to the gekku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cforselius Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Ur right Chris, the grain look is what makes it pop out in a crowd. Since I dont got the economy to try and buy everything, I can only narrow it down to what others says about the wedges, and then go for look. And what I have heard about the Gekku wedges is only good things. Big plus for a amazing design and a decent price tag. Chris (or anyone else), at the moment I play the Epon 208 kgx plated verison and does the Gekku play softer or firmer than the epons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 The durability will surely outlast your interest for the wedge:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cforselius Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I had to google "Outlast" lol, and I think you are right. It probably will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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