How often do you replace your wedges?

Sorry if this has been covered a lot but how often does everyone replace their wedges? Especially those of you in New England/colder climates who don’t have the luxury to play year round.

Lob Wedge, every year to 18 months. Sand and Gap, every 24-36 months.

Every 2-3 years. For me it's more of a visual check, if the chrome is wearing off and the grooves are getting a bit dodgy. I play about 10 months a year on average. For me though it really depends on how much you practice. If you are just playing golf 20-40 times a year or so you really won't get much wear. But if you practice bunker shots and work on your short game on a weekly basis then you many need new wedges every season.

I bet on average my lob wedge gets replaced about every 50 rounds, it doubles as my sand wedge as well, so gets lots of use. Gap wedge about every 100 rounds, and PW when I purchase a new set.

When my ball stops checking on the green as I expect it to.

My urge to try something new is typically a shorter interval than my wedges wearing out. Every 2 years max. sometimes shorter. But the wedges are in good condition. I play around 75 rounds a year, but don't wear em out with a lot of practice balls.

*full disclosure- I ordered new ones 10 minutes ago.

I’m on year 14 of my 56. The 60 degree was the same vintage but met its end in January. I’ll probably replace it next year.

> @Edaw68 said:

> My urge to try something new is typically a shorter interval than my wedges wearing out. Every 2 years max. sometimes shorter. But the wedges are in good condition. I play around 75 rounds a year, but don't wear em out with a lot of practice balls.

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> *full disclosure- I ordered new ones 10 minutes ago.

Lmao

> @golfandfishing said:

> I’m on year 14 of my 56. The 60 degree was the same vintage but met its end in January. I’ll probably replace it next year.

Are you still able to generate spin? That seems like such a long time to have a wedge for

Just finished 4 years with my current set. 58 looks worn but still works for me. I’m dialed in to the point now I don’t want to change.

I've had my set for 5 years now and they still spin a lot, enough to zip back a few meters on a pitch shot (when I make a good contact that is!).

Though I loom after them, clean the grooves regularly and use one of those re grooving tools, they are perfect to keep the edges sharp of done every so often.

> @cookszn said:

> > @golfandfishing said:

> > I’m on year 14 of my 56. The 60 degree was the same vintage but met its end in January. I’ll probably replace it next year.

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> Are you still able to generate spin? That seems like such a long time to have a wedge for

Spin isn’t like fresh grooves of course, but there has not been any difference after about year 3 though. Played last week, hit 5 greens and got up and down 11/13, most of those were short putts inside 5 feet. A couple full wedges from 100 yards both stopped about 3 feet in front of their mark. I didn’t play at all Feb - October but 2 rounds in 2 weeks now and I’m not missing the 60 degree wedge either. I’ve also not played anywhere difficult and would certainly miss it on a challenging course.

> @Edaw68 said:

> My urge to try something new is typically a shorter interval than my wedges wearing out. Every 2 years max. sometimes shorter. But the wedges are in good condition. I play around 75 rounds a year, but don't wear em out with a lot of practice balls.

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> *full disclosure- I ordered new ones 10 minutes ago.

Talking about new wedges makes the “buy now” trigger finger itchy.

Whenever I find a newer wedge at a yard sale or Goodwill.

I would also like to encourage all who read this to purchase new wedges and have their wives sell their old ones at yard sales, or donate them to Goodwill, especially right after a midsize re-grip.

i had my last set, 52,58 for 2 years and 125 rounds.... got a new set last month and now i want to replace them lol

I am using some Cleveland 588 Tour Action at the moment, at least 15 years old - they still spin plenty for me.

New wedges will give more initial bite, but this will stop after a handful of rounds IMO - so for me I am more comfortable with what I know.

Oh maybe every two to three years for me.

I'm on some 15+ year old 588 (52/56/60). The still spin plenty well enough for my needs - which are that they are predictable and not so much that they generate max possible spin. They've pretty much been at the same "plateau" for spin performance for many years. They're old friends that I can trust.

If I could get free new wedges every few rounds like the top pros get, then sure, I'd adjust my game to that level of groove freshness.

I had a set of Cleveland DSG wedges that were fantastic and lasted a ridiculous amount of time. I've pretty sure I used those DSG for at least 7 years and never thought they lost much action over that period.

Does anyone know if any brands and/or use of certain type of steels offer increased durability.

About once every 12-15 months.

RH

I got a couple of new beauties Cleveland RTX4 60* and 52* I need to throw Jumbo CP2 grips on then zip zip zip

Every couple years to answer the OP

From GolfWRX: http://www.golfwrx.com/441170/groove-test-how-often-should-you-change-wedges/

Unfortunately I can't afford to purchase new wedges as often as is suggested, lol.

> @Sean2 said:

> From GolfWRX: http://www.golfwrx.com/441170/groove-test-how-often-should-you-change-wedges/

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> Unfortunately I can't afford to purchase new wedges as often as is suggested, lol.

Amen

> @Moo said:

> I had a set of Cleveland DSG wedges that were fantastic and lasted a ridiculous amount of time. I've pretty sure I used those DSG for at least 7 years and never thought they lost much action over that period.

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> Does anyone know if any brands and/or use of certain type of steels offer increased durability.

Weird question. I have no idea. Most of my wedges have always had dynamic gold shafts. I have always owned vokeys

I play about 100 rounds a season. I just replaced my 60 degree wedge last week. The previous one was 5 years old.

I have a groove sharpener that I use on the wedges once or twice a season. Seems to keep them "good enough" for my needs.

My Titleist DCI Oversize PW and SW are over 15 years old. I have averaged about 20 rounds/year so approximately 300 rounds. For the record I am a 16 HCP and never put a lot of spin on the ball but know that I can play and practice a bit more I should start looking.

Thanks folks, I think you just saved me $100-$200.

Then again someone might put some on sale cheap and who knows

However long it takes to wear out the sole.

This is terrible. But every 50% off sale! Lol

should be between 2 - 3 years....

in reality, whenever something new comes out lol. This year I started with Ping Glide Forged. From June - August I had RTX 4's. Once taylormade released milled grind 2 I got them right away.

and im sure once Cleveland releases new wedges ill upgrade again