I read a recent article on how long to keep a wedge before it starts to wear down and need to be replaced. It said 75 rounds on average for amateurs and more frequent for pros (Tiger every other tournament). Of course there is a cost factor for us amateurs and not for pros under equipment contracts. I am definitely over the 75 rounds. I use my 54 degree most often and my 58 degree less often. I have had both since Christmas 2020. I am thinking the 54 degree is overdue to be replaced as it is the workhorse compared to the 58. I can see wear on the face.
My current sand wedge is a Cleveland RTX Zipcore 54 with mid bounce. The easiest would be to just get another one. But, should I open up the wedge selection to other wedge mfg? How do you guys get access to the other wedges? Did you go through a wedge fitting? Club Champion for example, doesn't have sand traps, rough etc. So, how do you simulate the effects of different bounces, etc? I would also want to know the carry distance of other wedges compared to my RTX Zipcore.
My current sand wedge is a Cleveland RTX Zipcore 54 with mid bounce. The easiest would be to just get another one. But, should I open up the wedge selection to other wedge mfg? How do you guys get access to the other wedges? Did you go through a wedge fitting? Club Champion for example, doesn't have sand traps, rough etc. So, how do you simulate the effects of different bounces, etc? I would also want to know the carry distance of other wedges compared to my RTX Zipcore.