titto the duke Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 before grinding 60°loft bounce 12 the sole and the bounce was not what i wanted ... after grinding same wedge still 60°loft bounce 4 now the sole is tour-cut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moecat Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Nice looking job ... any major difference in head weight and/or swing weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titto the duke Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Nice looking job ... any major difference in head weight and/or swing weight? Thanks... head weight from 305 gram to 290 gram... just put a lighter grip on it... so balance point is almost the same... overal swing weight lighter now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Is there any chance that we could get some "in progress" pictures and some descriptions of the equipment that you used to do this? Thanks- -Matt Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titto the duke Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Is there any chance that we could get some "in progress" pictures and some descriptions of the equipment that you used to do this? Thanks- -Matt Ok ,i waiting for a shipment from U.S.A. with some wedges heads... When a grind them , I will make some pictures "in progress"... Thanks fore interest Greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Great, I'm looking forward to it! Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bush Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I would ove to do this if i had the equipment customization i s awesome, is there anything to not do to them to make them non conforming in any way ? Andrew Bush Andrew Bush da lefty of the forum. Cleveland DST Tour 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard. Nike Sasquatch 4 wood with diamana blue. Nike Sasquatch 3 hybrid with diamana hybrid shaft Callaway x forged 4-pw with prject x flighted 6.0 Callaway x forged 52 and 56 chrome Callaway x forged 60 vintage Odyssey white hot tour number 5. Nike one platinum soon to be nike tour running out of the platinums!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slanger Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 That looks cool. What were the notches in the original wedges for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golf Hound Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Where do you get the heads from and what heads do you use? Are they overweighted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilhellmaker Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 What type of equipment did you use? I'm assuming not sandpaper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titto the duke Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 You can change the sole and the bounce... Weight fore club-head ideal (304.5 gram fore 60° wedge) Bye a lot of different heads this days... European Japanese and USA suppliers...IOUs a very old electric grinder... Try to find the backspin back now with the new grooves... Find already something ... Close but still not good enough... Already a lot of backspin back but not from the high rough... Fore the record ...I don't have a shop ... I 'm a pure hobbyist ... I travel al over europe to take classes on club building...(PGA school) Fore me golf and club building is a obsession ... Obsession give focus on live... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golf Hound Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 You can get over weighted heads from Japan. I think you can get some on TourSpecGolf now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titto the duke Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Nice Japan wedge heads... Thanks fore the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 6, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 6, 2010 Excellent work. Are those notches in the bottom in the first photo? The metal work looks exceptional in the last photo. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yeah, don't know what's going on with the sole of the club in that first picture. Weirdest thing I've ever seen. But, as others have said, the end result looks real good. I'm assuming grinding a wedge isn't clubmakers 101 stuff, right? I'm sure this is something that you wait until you develop some skills in the workshop. If I can make an analogy, you don't start BBQ'ing smoking a Brisket. Its something you work your way up to. Same deal here? Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yeah, don't know what's going on with the sole of the club in that first picture. Weirdest thing I've ever seen. But, as others have said, the end result looks real good. I'm assuming grinding a wedge isn't clubmakers 101 stuff, right? I'm sure this is something that you wait until you develop some skills in the workshop. If I can make an analogy, you don't start BBQ'ing smoking a Brisket. Its something you work your way up to. Same deal here? I imagine that it's possible that grinding a wedge could be the only skill you have, if it's the only thing you're interested in, but generally the answer is: No. For example, I pull and install shafts, do grips, I've messed with stamping, but I have not graduated to grinding. It requires some equipment that I don't have and a good bit of trial and error, I assume. For me, it's best left to the professionals. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I imagine that it's possible that grinding a wedge could be the only skill you have, if it's the only thing you're interested in, but generally the answer is: No. For example, I pull and install shafts, do grips, I've messed with stamping, but I have not graduated to grinding. It requires some equipment that I don't have and a good bit of trial and error, I assume. For me, it's best left to the professionals. It probably requires some specialized pricey tools too, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted March 14, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted March 14, 2010 It probably requires some specialized pricey tools too, no? Depends on where you are. You can get good grinders and wheels here at Harbor Freight for cheap. Buffing wheels and stuff too. They don't sell skill though, so my grinder collects dust in the garage. It anyone needs one... Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Depends on where you are. You can get good grinders and wheels here at Harbor Freight for cheap. Buffing wheels and stuff too. They don't sell skill though, so my grinder collects dust in the garage. It anyone needs one... If they sold skill, Bill Gates would be a very good golfer.... Grinding is something I've always wanted to try, but have never done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGage Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 If they sold skill, Bill Gates would be a very good golfer.... Grinding is something I've always wanted to try, but have never done. True dat....it's a brave man that takes a grinder to his golf clubs -- well, one of us everyday golfers that have to buy our own stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 True dat....it's a brave man that takes a grinder to his golf clubs -- well, one of us everyday golfers that have to buy our own stuff. I imagine it would be a little nerve-racking to take a grinder to your golf club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 It probably requires some specialized pricey tools too, no? I imagine it would be a little nerve-racking to take a grinder to your golf club. You could probably get set up pretty nicely for under $200. Just like stamping, you don't start out on your own clubs. If you're going to start grinding, raid the used wedge bin at a golf store and make a mess of those. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmh3 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have been grinding my wedges for several years. I use the Jet Bench grinder with a coarse grit belt to do the most metal removal and then go over it with a medium grit scotch brite belt to soften the rougher edges and then finish with a scotch brite fine belt to smooth the area over. Ping G410 Plus Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited Ping G410 LST 3 Wood Oban Tour Prototype V430 Titleist U500 3 & 4 Oban Kiyoshi Purple Tour Reserve Titleist 620 MB 5-9 Oban CT 125 Titleist Vokey 47* Oban CT 125, 51*, 55*, and 59* Shimada Tour Wedge Black Bettinardi Studio Stock SS28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have been grinding my wedges for several years. I use the Jet Bench grinder with a coarse grit belt to do the most metal removal and then go over it with a medium grit scotch brite belt to soften the rougher edges and then finish with a scotch brite fine belt to smooth the area over. Judging by the picture in your bag, it looks like you do very nice work. What do you try to accomplish with the grinds on your wedges? Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmh3 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Judging by the picture in your bag, it looks like you do very nice work. What do you try to accomplish with the grinds on your wedges? I almost never hit more than a half shot with my 60 degree wedge, yet hit almost all of my greenside chips with it. I take a lot of the bounce off of the club and give it heel and toe relief to allow me to set the front edge of the club right against the ground behind the ball so that I can make sure to hit straight down on the back of the ball. The heel/toe relief allow for opening or closing the face if I want to hit a flop shot off of a tighter lie, or hit a low runner when needed. Ping G410 Plus Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited Ping G410 LST 3 Wood Oban Tour Prototype V430 Titleist U500 3 & 4 Oban Kiyoshi Purple Tour Reserve Titleist 620 MB 5-9 Oban CT 125 Titleist Vokey 47* Oban CT 125, 51*, 55*, and 59* Shimada Tour Wedge Black Bettinardi Studio Stock SS28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Depends on where you are. You can get good grinders and wheels here at Harbor Freight for cheap. Buffing wheels and stuff too. They don't sell skill though, so my grinder collects dust in the garage. It anyone needs one... Good point. I'm not the handiest person you'll find. I'd probably grind a knuckle off trying to do this... Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 You could probably get set up pretty nicely for under $200. Just like stamping, you don't start out on your own clubs. If you're going to start grinding, raid the used wedge bin at a golf store and make a mess of those. Very good suggestion. Otherwise, the learning curve could get expensive real quick. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Very good suggestion. Otherwise, the learning curve could get expensive real quick. Or you just have to play ugly clubs. The first set of wedges I stamped were the ones that I gave my brother...not pretty. Mine aren't perfect, but they're much better. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Or you just have to play ugly clubs. The first set of wedges I stamped were the ones that I gave my brother...not pretty. Mine aren't perfect, but they're much better. Your brother is still getting hand me downs? It just never ends when you are the youngest - does it? Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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