soaking oil can wedges in vinegar

[miller72]

someone said that this makes it a raw wedge. does it really work??i would be really interested in doing that!!!
~Chris

[DavidFehertysBike]

umm..i dont really know why you would do that..lol

[miller72]

just so it would rust faster

[I <3 Titleist]

Can I ask why anyone would want a rusty wedge? I don't see the point of having something metal oxidizing and corroding away.

[TyCobb]

Do it! Not only will the club make your bag smell awesome...it will make the club extra rusty, which means extra spinny!

[lugonza_2001]

I have a Titleist sw that is supposed to rust and you know what? I clean it after every round and sometimes i even put some 3 and 1 oil drops on it; just love the way it looks brand new, and has a great feeling in my opinion.

[denver_nuggs_15]

Do it! Not only will the club make your bag smell awesome...it will make the club extra rusty, which means extra spinny!

I'm pretty sure that rust=less spin. If you want less spin do it, but most people want more spin. There's also a deal of inconsistency with rust. One shot, you'll get spin and the next shot, you won't. That's a bad equation in golf.

Oil can wedges look sweet, but I'm not sure I would sacrifice consistency in my short game for that.

[JimmyDoesGolf]

I'm pretty sure that rust=less spin. If you want less spin do it, but most people want more spin. There's also a deal of inconsistency with rust. One shot, you'll get spin and the next shot, you won't. That's a bad equation in golf.

I'm fairly sure he was being sarcastic. If not, well...

[elchene]

someone said that this makes it a raw wedge. does it really work??i would be really interested in doing that!!!

I don't know how well vinegar works but Coke works like a charm. I stripped my Oil Can and now it has a raw finish. Actually, because I live in a dry area and also keep my wedge dry after a wet round, it really hasn't rusted. I kind of like the raw look, it's pretty cool.

[elchene]

Also, the main site has an article about rust in case you are interested:
http://thesandtrap.com/bag_drop/is_rust_a_must

[Dub]

Be very very careful talking about those rusty spinny wedges....you'll anger the boss.

[miller72]

oh crap, yea, ignore my first relpy in this thread

[iacas]

Be very very careful talking about those rusty spinny wedges....you'll anger the boss.

Doesn't anger me. Just frustrating. Golfers seem to do more to hurt themselves thinking they're doing something good than in any other sport I've seen.

http://thesandtrap.com/bag_drop/equi...#comment-13879 Rust never increases spin and quite often reduces it. Regarding rust, here's a quote from Titleist R&D; citing their research and Bob Vokey's own knowledge:

Source: Bob Vokey, R&D; According to Bob the bottom line is that rust does virtually nothing to affect spin. We have not been able to measure any meaningful change in spin because of the typical surface rust we see on raw wedges. Grooves and player technique is what determines spin. That said if the rust is significant enough to change/reduce the groove area, width and spacing it could start to reduce spin. We offer the Oil Can finish (essentially a raw wedge) for two reasons. The first and biggest reason is appearance. Players like the look. Some players feel it has less glare than our Tour Chrome and Black Nickel finishes. The second reason is that some players have the perception that a raw wedge is softer than a plated wedge. We have never been able to measure this and the fact that all Vokey wedges use a soft mild carbon steel 8620 base material, the wedges will feel soft no matter what finish you choose. However perception is a powerful thing and "if a player believes it then so be it". The final point is that grooves on raw wedges wear quicker which is what typically reduces spin, not rust.

[Stacey_E]

I think the whole rust issue is a holdover from a time when grooves were not what they are now. I remember an old golf magazine article that had a study "proving" that extreme rust increased spin. That may have been true at one point in time. I'm thinking a super, rusty as hell, wedge would grab more than a smooth one AT THAT TIME....I think that was 10 or more years ago.

Given new wedge technology, I personally believe the rust issue has become obselete.

[miller72]

Thanks Guys, I guess i wont be doing that after all.
~Chris

[iacas]

I think the whole rust issue is a holdover from a time when grooves were not what they are now. I remember an old golf magazine article that had a study "proving" that extreme rust increased spin. That may have been true at one point in time. I'm thinking a super, rusty as hell, wedge would grab more than a smooth one AT THAT TIME....I think that was 10 or more years ago.

That might be. Maybe 20 years ago...? No idea. I was 10.

It comes down to this for me: have you ever seen a pro with a super-rusty wedge? No. Doesn't happen. You see 'em all the time with a dime-sized spot worn out - or you see them all the time with a fresh set every three weeks - but you never see 'em with rusted up wedges. This is one example where amateurs seem to ignore what the pros do to their detriment. Usually they try to emulate the pros to their detriment!

[Voiceontapex]

yea i used coke on my wedges , i like the look alot better, if the coke took off the oil can finish it wouldnt happen to take off any spots of rust would it?

its not bad at all cause i wipe it all the time, but its got a few spots, does the coke also take that off?

[ScruffyScraper]

In my experience, the vinegar soaking regimen is only effective if you also add a little olive oil and parsley.