THE NEED TO REPLACE YOUR WEDGES PERIODICALLY
One of the most overlooked areas of a player’s equipment is their wedges. Next to the putter, your wedge is likely the most used club. You should replace your wedges periodically because their performance degrades over time due to wear. Here’s why it’s important:
WORN GROOVES REDUCE SPIN
The grooves on a wedge help grip the ball and generate spin, particularly from rough or wet conditions. Over time, these grooves wear down, leading to:
• Less backspin
• Less control on approach shots
• Poorer stopping power on the green
INCONSISTENT DISTANCE CONTROL
Old wedges can become unpredictable in:
• Launch angle
• Spin rate
• Roll-out on the green
This makes it harder to dial in your distances and execute finesse shots reliably.
LOSS OF FEEL
A wedge’s face can lose its tactile feedback after extensive use, especially if you’re practicing or playing frequently. This results in:
• Less precision
• Weaker short game performance
TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
Wedge design and materials improve over time. Replacing wedges gives you access to:
• Improved face milling
• Better sole grinds
• More forgiving designs or tailored spin characteristics
WHEN TO REPLACE WEDGES
• Frequent golfers (50+ rounds/year): every 12–18 months
• Moderate use: every 2–3 years
• Or every 70–100 rounds as a rule of thumb, depending on conditions and practice habits.
