zojo Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 So today after a very very crappy round of golf, I basically gauged my lob wedge when I hit a rock. I took a shot into a hill, heard a click, and looked down to only see this big rock mark in it. Since its a mizuno mp forged wedge, it did alot of damage. 3/4 to the heel is this big ding on the edge of the wedge. Its not that noticible from address (just a little bump) but it definately bums me out every time I look at it. So i was wondering if this could be either fixed or just touched up a little so it doesn't look so hideous. Can anyone near where i live be able to do it or do i need to send it off somewhere to get it fixed? Ive included some pics so you guys can help me out, maybe even you could fix it, or at least tell me how much it would cost to get it fixed. (some of the images may be a little blurry cuz my camera sux) Please help me, I love this wedge and its only a couple of months old!! :wah: :wah: :money: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey3108 Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 You can reduce the size of the gauge by hammering it back in. If you want completely gone, you need to weld it, file it down and sand it to a nice smooth finish. Strip the chrome and replate them which in my opinion better leave it alone in a raw finish. good luck! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zojo Posted September 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 im probably gonna hammer it down a little so it doesn't affect my play, the only thing i'm worried about is it getting rusted inside of that little cavity. Theres some grass in there, but i think i already got out the piece of rock that was stuck in there. Any way to prevent rusting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowpro Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 zojo, did that to a new set of irons i made up 1st of the year.. hit a rocka dn took about as nice a chunk out as yours... we have a grindind machine at work and i smoothed it with it. there is still a small indention but like you i did'nt want to grind too much down to effect the bounce-- just smoothed it out and it has not rusted ... just keep your clubs clean and all should be fine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zojo Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 well, the closest thing i have to a griding machine is a dremel with various sanding attachments. This idea also came across my mind. I think i'm gonna try the more manual way by pounding back in first, and then smoothing it off, because i don't want to take off any of the finish (just yet), then it'll really rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zojo Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 ok, i hammered the metal that was sticking out back in. On the sole, its a whole lot better and smoother, but on the edge, it still needs some work. I missed a couple times, putting a small rough mark on the edge, but it won't affect anything. I don't want to mess with it anymore, cuz its hard to see from address still. I'm also surprised at how solf this metal is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowpro Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 that might be your best option because i don't think the dremel has enough horses to do the job.. maybe after you do hammer it back down the dremel may be used to hit the ruff spots... good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zojo Posted September 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 oh, i'm sure my dremel can get a high enough horse power to sand it down, i just don't think i want to, it'll ruin the finish and everything. I think i'm gonna leave it as it is, it doesn't really affect play any. I just need a 54* wedge now, probably will buy a used one so i don't feel as bad when i destroy it :smile1: :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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