Poor Man's Vokey Spin Milled

[warbirdlover]

Just a thought. If some want a rougher finish on the surface of their wedges you can "bead (sand) blast" the face and I guarantee you it will be rougher. Don't do it on a good club until you try it on a "test" club first though.

[ezra76]

Or take a dremel to it....

Illegal Wedge??

[Sandpiper3]

Trust me WBL, it doesnt work that well, i tried in my metal shop class, the sand blasting wears extremely quickly, unless you have the time and equipment to do it once a week

[JEFF4i]

Just take a chop saw and make more grooves, but don't cut too far!

[limpalong]

Originally Posted by warbirdlover

Just a thought. If some want a rougher finish on the surface of their wedges you can "bead (sand) blast" the face and I guarantee you it will be rougher. Don't do it on a good club until you try it on a "test" club first though.

Keep in mind that "playing" with surface roughness may render the wedge non-conforming under the Rules of Golf. The following is taken right off the USGA website. There is a fairly long disertation about modifying the face of any club, if one wants to read more.

When dealing with the surface roughness of a club face (not including putters, see Design of Clubs, Section 5f), the claims made by the manufacturer must be taken into account — especially if there is a claim that the roughness of the face influences the movement of the ball. In the absence of such claims, the ruling would be made purely on the amount of roughness in the impact area. Sandblasting or other treatments of roughness greater than 180 micro inches are not permitted. Additionally, milling is not permitted if the crest to trough depth exceeds 0.001 inches (0.025 mm). A reasonable toleranceis allowed for both of these measurements. Non-conforming sandblasting or milling usually feels rough to the touch.

If I were playing a tournament and observed someone using a wedge with what appeared to be altered grooves or a "homemade" surfacing, I would probably at least question them whether or not the club was conforming.

[warbirdlover]

Now you know why I don't design golf clubs!!!

[limpalong]

Originally Posted by warbirdlover

Now you know why I don't design golf clubs!!!

Hope I didn't rain on your parade and the offer is still open to play if I ever get to the north country!!!!!

[warbirdlover]

Not much of a parade Of course it is... (as long as you don't beat me too badly)

[JEFF4i]

Warbird's only parade flies a big rainbow colored flag.

[emc]

Originally Posted by JEFF4i

Warbird's only parade flies a big rainbow colored flag.

He's a hippie?

[warbirdlover]

Warbird's only parade flies a big rainbow colored flag.

JEFF4i

Them's fightin words!!!

[atlgolfer]

Originally Posted by warbirdlover

Them's fightin words!!!

my $$$$ on you Warbird. I mean look at his avatar, looks mean and tough. He looks like a golf's version of a samurai, his weapon ****ed and loaded...

[JEFF4i]

Originally Posted by atlgolfer

his weapon **** and load...

That's the point!

Hey, if Warbird and I fight, at least I know I'll be safe past 100 yards.