Are Cleveland cg15 wedges legal?

Have you seen the faces on those wedges? Cleveland calls them “laser-milled” and there are grooves on the face of the club in addition to the “Zip Grooves” that are the same grooves that the CG14 has (but are banned). To the untrained eye, mine, they sure look illegal, but no, The USGA has approved them.

Do Vokey wedges rust?

The Titleist Vokey Design SM8 wedges are available in four finishes: Tour Chrome, Brushed Steel, Jet Black and Raw finish. The Jet Black will rust as the dark finish wears, while the Raw wedges will rust more quickly with exposure to air and moisture.

Are Vokey wedges U or V grooves?

A rule change by the PGA now requires players to use the the new v-grooves instead of the old square grooves for 2010. These are Titleist Vokey wedges with square grooves (left) and v-grooves at Golf etc.

Are milled faces illegal?

The USGA announced new rules regarding club head grooves in 2008. The rules ban clubs with “sharp-edged U-grooves,” according to the PGA Tour, in favor of “the V-groove designs used predominantly in the past.” The groove rules took effect on the PGA and LPGA tours on Jan. 1, 2010.

How long do Vokey wedges last?

Studies have shown that a typical wedge will last 65-75 rounds before there’s a dip in performance. For the average recreational golfer who plays regularly, that comes out to about every 18 to 24 months.

Do pros use Rusty wedges?

Rusty wedges appear in many a tour pro’s bag. Sometimes, the rust is a result of a hard life spent splashing shots out of bunkers and pounding golf balls from the turf on ranges around the globe. But usually it is totally inentional.

What grooves are illegal in golf?

Under United States Golf Association (USGA) rules implemented on January 1, square or U-grooves have been outlawed but a 20-year-old Ping wedge was deemed legal because of a lawsuit won by its manufacturer over the USGA in 1990.

What are the dots on Cleveland blade golf wedges?

For Cleveland’s blade wedges, one dot would represent six degrees of bounce. If using a 56 degree sand wedge with an eight degree bounce, that would also be marked with one dot. The most common among the wedges are two dots. A 46 or 48 degree wedge with eight degrees of bounce would be considered medium.

What’s the Best Bounce for a Cleveland wedge?

Bounces from 10-16 degrees are ideal for wet or softer courses. Now that you’re familiar with Cleveland’s 3 dot bounce system, you can brag to your friends and try them out for yourself. Cleveland RTX wedges are available at more competitive prices than many 2020 wedges.

What kind of wedges have two dots on them?

If using a 56 degree sand wedge with an eight degree bounce, that would also be marked with one dot. The most common among the wedges are two dots. A 46 or 48 degree wedge with eight degrees of bounce would be considered medium. Same goes for a 60 degree wedge with a 10 degrees bounce.

What kind of wedges does Graeme McDowell use?

Cleveland RTX wedges are available at more competitive prices than many 2020 wedges. They were used by Graeme McDowell and might be worth experimenting with at your local golf store. Be sure to mention if you’ve used three dot wedges in the comment section.