Corey Paul Wedges

[Kingcat990]

I've been cruising through equipment lately and wanted to give a nod to Corey Paul. Beautiful work, clean lines, very simple and elegant. Saw his stuff on Ebay. Also noticed he had done some Kyoei MB heads as well and does some intriguing finishes and stamps. Reasonably priced stuff and very cool.

 

https://www.coreypaulfunctionalart.com

 

 

[DigitalizedOrange]

Wow I was expecting easily 200+ per wedge, but $230 for two forged custom wedges is a damn good deal.

[Billy__Baroo]

Beauties!

[elwhippy]

Works of art. And awesome value.

[stk123]

Subscribed.

 

Any idea on offset, SW, length, lie?

[JDMRN81]

Gorgeous!

[JDMRN81]

Subscribed.

 

Any idea on offset, SW, length, lie?

 

Email them. I sent an email about getting 54* and 58* and they responded within 10 minutes.

[buckeyefl]

What did they say about the 54/58?

[stk123]

Also curious about 54 and 58. Do they just bend the 56 and 60 2*? If so, do they do anything to offset the increase in offset?

 

I will probably just email them anyway, but trying to get some more info in this thread so that everyone here doesn't email them with the same questions.

[JDMRN81]

Bent from 56/12 base so.....54/10 and 58/14. If 14 is too much bounce can bend 60/08 to 58/06.

[Lagavulin62]

Do the OEM’s bend from a similar loft or is each club made seperately with same offset?

[Jagpilotohio]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

[stk123]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

[buckeyefl]

Bent from 56/12 base so.....54/10 and 58/14. If 14 is too much bounce can bend 60/08 to 58/06.

 

Thanks

[dlygrisse]

I don't personally know anyone who has a "standard" 52,56,60 set up. I mean unless you have an old school set of blades why would you even want these lofts? These dont really work with any modern sets. All the fancy graphics is irrelavant to me, I want custom grinds and lofts first.

[Jagpilotohio]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

[dlygrisse]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

Most probably wouldn't, I probably would....but I get your point. I think what would freak me out is seeing the two side by side in the same set. If they were both 2* the same direction, fine, but 4* difference would be pretty noticible I would think.

[Jagpilotohio]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

Most probably wouldn't, I probably would....but I get your point. I think what would freak me out is seeing the two side by side in the same set. If they were both 2* the same direction, fine, but 4* difference would be pretty noticible I would think.

 

I completely agree. If you like bounce like I do, you’d go 52 to 54 and 56 to 58. If not, 56 to 54 and 60 to 58. Go the same direction with each.

 

Having a two 56’s bent opposite directions is definitely less than ideal, not to mention damn confusing when you look in your bag to get a club!! LoL!

 

[JDMRN81]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

Most probably wouldn't, I probably would....but I get your point. I think what would freak me out is seeing the two side by side in the same set. If they were both 2* the same direction, fine, but 4* difference would be pretty noticible I would think.

 

Having a two 56’s bent opposite directions is definitely less than ideal, not to mention damn confusing when you look in your bag to get a club!! LoL!

 

The individual who emailed me said he would stamp the head the correct loft.

[stk123]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

Most probably wouldn't, I probably would....but I get your point. I think what would freak me out is seeing the two side by side in the same set. If they were both 2* the same direction, fine, but 4* difference would be pretty noticible I would think.

 

This is exactly what I said. The company responded in the email is that hot is how they would bend the 54 and 58ﾟ by bending over 56 in both directions. Please read the post I responded to.

[stk123]

I don't personally know anyone who has a "standard" 52,56,60 set up. I mean unless you have an old school set of blades why would you even want these lofts? These dont really work with any modern sets. All the fancy graphics is irrelavant to me, I want custom grinds and lofts first.

 

Exactly! PW these days are 44-46* max. 52 creates way too big a gap

[Kingcat990]

I agree. I hope in the future he can get stock heads like Yururi offers or Nakashima with the plentiful loft options. I really do like his approach and am myself a 51°/52° x 57°/58° kind of guy.

[stk123]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

Bending a club 2 degrees changes offset by 1.5mm according to Tom Wishon. If a wedge starts at 2mm, then bending a 56* wedge to a 54* and another 56* to a 58*, you will end up with 54* at 3.5mm of offset and a 58* with 0.5mm of offset.

 

That is a huge difference and 99.9% of people will notice it. Even if you bend only 1 club, it still makes a huge difference.

 

For reference, here is Tom's post (4th post in this thread):

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/523749-effect-of-bending-irons-weak-loft-on-offset/

 

[Lagavulin62]

I don't personally know anyone who has a "standard" 52,56,60 set up. I mean unless you have an old school set of blades why would you even want these lofts? These dont really work with any modern sets. All the fancy graphics is irrelavant to me, I want custom grinds and lofts first.

 

 

Hi, my name is Lagavulin. Pleased to meet you.

[puresurfr]

Some people prefer the look of a club that is bent 2 deg weak or 2 deg strong.....Back when Tiger was playing Titleist, his wedges were bent 2 deg and im sure he didn't have to bend them unless that is absolutely how he wanted them to look

 

I own a couple sets of Kyoei blades that were customized by Corey Paul, I have mixed feelings about them, one is very very good and the other one is meh.

[Jagpilotohio]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

Bending a club 2 degrees changes offset by 1.5mm according to Tom Wishon. If a wedge starts at 2mm, then bending a 56* wedge to a 54* and another 56* to a 58*, you will end up with 54* at 3.5mm of offset and a 58* with 0.5mm of offset.

 

That is a huge difference and 99.9% of people will notice it. Even if you bend only 1 club, it still makes a huge difference.

 

For reference, here is Tom's post (4th post in this thread):

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/523749-effect-of-bending-irons-weak-loft-on-offset/

 

Im Just telling you what I know from personal experience and from many years in the business. I’ve bent many clubs 2 weak or 2 strong for myself and many others and very few people have a clue anything is different. They most certainly are still playable.

 

I personally bend all my irons 2 degrees weak to increase bounce just a hair and they are quite playable.....and yes, I do notice that they have a touch less offset, but it doesn’t bother me a bit.

[ihatecats18]

I don't personally know anyone who has a "standard" 52,56,60 set up. I mean unless you have an old school set of blades why would you even want these lofts? These dont really work with any modern sets. All the fancy graphics is irrelavant to me, I want custom grinds and lofts first.

My modern set of blades lines up perfectly with those wedge gaps

[stk123]

So he basically has a stock line of 3 generic wedges that he finishes artistically in different ways.

 

I’m not saying that’s a problem or bad, I’m just saying he’s not exactly a wedge maker.

 

That is actually pretty bad. Based on post above if you bend 56* to get a 54* in one direction and a 58* in the other direction, you will be looking at your 58* with minimal/no offset, and your 54* will have offset like a game improvement shovel. It will be night and day difference and even a 30 handicapper will notice it. It will severely hurt your wedge game.

 

Too bad, because I was very interested in 50, 54, and 58. I don't mind adding loft, as that reduces offset, but bending strong increases offset, and I can't stand wedges with too much offset.

 

Come on now. Let’s not get carried away. I’ve bent wedges 2 strong and 2 weak and it’s not nearly the disaster you’re describing. The change in the leading edge position is really pretty subtle. Most golfers would never notice.

 

Bending a club 2 degrees changes offset by 1.5mm according to Tom Wishon. If a wedge starts at 2mm, then bending a 56* wedge to a 54* and another 56* to a 58*, you will end up with 54* at 3.5mm of offset and a 58* with 0.5mm of offset.

 

That is a huge difference and 99.9% of people will notice it. Even if you bend only 1 club, it still makes a huge difference.

 

For reference, here is Tom's post (4th post in this thread):

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/523749-effect-of-bending-irons-weak-loft-on-offset/

 

Im Just telling you what I know from personal experience and from many years in the business. I’ve bent many clubs 2 weak or 2 strong for myself and many others and very few people have a clue anything is different. They most certainly are still playable.

 

I personally bend all my irons 2 degrees weak to increase bounce just a hair and they are quite playable.....and yes, I do notice that they have a touch less offset, but it doesn’t bother me a bit.

 

Also, if you read that post from Tom Wishon that I linked to, he clearly says bending weak doesn't have a big visual affect. But bending them strong does.

 

My big problem is when wedges are bent strong. I stopped buying mizuno wedges because I always order gw, sw, lw, and one always comes with way too much offset. They just bend their wedges from 56 to 54 and the offset was ridiculous compare to my 58, which they probably bent open from 56.

 

Note: I am scratch and very sensitive to this stuff.

[gentles]

These look like exactly the same heads as the "Haywood" wedges that people were discussing a few weeks ago. Obviously a forging house somewhere is selling blanks that only come in 52, 56, and 60 in a single bounce option for each.

 

Seems like the value add here is custom stamping etc, but the wedge itself seems far from being an artisinal product in the way that something from National Custom Works, or Artisan Golf would be....nor does it have to be at that price point!

[Lagavulin62]

Please tell me those $149 Vokey’s are not bent. Mine all look square to me. Do I need to contact Titliest? Nothing worse than offset clubs. Big reason I am extremely selective with my woods.