Comments on: Is Rust a Must?

By: Derrick

Derrick — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:59:30 +0000

People pay more for CDs because they have higher fidelity and are more convenient to use. You get to pick tracks, skip around, and such, so not quite the same as someone paying more for a wedge without the chrome. Great article though, informative.

By: Helper

Helper — Sat, 30 May 2009 07:46:13 +0000

chan said on December 23, 2008:

thanks
i like this article
yeah, i always thought the rust spin thing was a load of crap
because i never thought the rust would dig in or bite the ball enough to really affect the spin at all on a already grooved wedge
i also agree with the sentimental thing, i have a raw mizuno wedge
mine had a black ox finished
ive soaked it in pepsi (lol they had no coke at the store) and now its got a plain steel look that makes it seem like its a one of a kind wedge made a long time ago
i was checking around to see if there was a faster way to get the rust off, because i like the raw wedge, they reflect less light and look rugged, but i dont like all the rust because i think it looks a bit dirty

Ther is a faster way but be careful.. i did this to my TOTALLY rusted wedge.. get some hydrochloric acid and put the clubhead in that for about 5 minutes.. totally got rid of all the rust.. then just neutralised it with some soapy water and polished it up.. looks awesome.. now its starting to rust again but i like it

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:38:23 +0000

I just got the rust off of my new to me Cleveland 588 regular because i thought it was bad but after some research I am going to go back and rust It. I agree i like how it looks and it makes it look old and valuable

By: chan

chan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:07:18 +0000

thanks
i like this article
yeah, i always thought the rust spin thing was a load of crap
because i never thought the rust would dig in or bite the ball enough to really affect the spin at all on a already grooved wedge
i also agree with the sentimental thing, i have a raw mizuno wedge
mine had a black ox finished
ive soaked it in pepsi (lol they had no coke at the store) and now its got a plain steel look that makes it seem like its a one of a kind wedge made a long time ago
i was checking around to see if there was a faster way to get the rust off, because i like the raw wedge, they reflect less light and look rugged, but i dont like all the rust because i think it looks a bit dirty

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:55:02 +0000

isaac said on March 3, 2008:

I will then get more spin on the ball right?

Did you read the article? No, you won't get more spin. You might even get less.

By: isaac

isaac — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:41:55 +0000

so, i can leave my wedge in water for a bit and let it rust? I will then get more spin on the ball right?

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:14:53 +0000

Hey man,
Thanks for the insight on "rusty wedges". I kinda like the rusted look myself. It gives the club (and the golfer) a little character. I'm not very fond of the sparkling clean clubs and the all white outfits some of the guys show up with. Besides, looking good does't make you a good golfer.
Anyways, my question is this. Can you make a wedge that has a black oxide finish rust? I have a Cleveland CG10 56* that I love and would like to "rust it up" a bit.
Keep up the great work !

Fairways and greens Brad

By: Dennis

Dennis — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:06:52 +0000

Thanks for the part on how to make the wedge rust faster, I'm tire of waiting.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:39:12 +0000

Here's a question for ya...

Is it against the rules to rust a non-raw wedge? (I figure it's possible, since my true temper stainless steel shafts gained plenty of the stuff just by spending the night in the trunk of my car... )

By: matt

matt — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:02:32 +0000

i like the look of my oil can wedge, can i just use wd40 or a silicone cloth to prevent it from rusting