Used Wedge Refurbishment?

[wubskis]

Ok, second wedge topic in less than a week. I searched the forums but couldn't find a definitive answer on this:

Has anyone had success in buying used wedges and 'revitalising' them with a groove sharpener or similar tool?

I've got a thread running about mid-priced wedges for the player that can't really spring for a Vokey or the like, so I'm wondering if this is a viable option. The question was posed in the other thread but didn't really get a response~

Realistically, if I can get a new-but-used wedge set on the cheap and just take a sharpener to them, it'd be a great bonus. So, opinions/reviews/experiences?

Disclaimer: I'm from the UK and our stores are catastrophically different to yours in the States, and from the other thread it really doesn't seem like there's equal pricing for new wedges. So, I'm scrimping. Or at least trying to.

[Cussin hacker]

I've never seen a groove sharpener, but I'd say if the wedge wasn't too worn you could refurbish a it fairly well. Now if a wedge is worn to the point that the face is no longer flat I'd say it was time to get a new one. What degree of wedge or wedges you looking for wubskis?

[lumpuckeroo]

I have not tried one, but will be in the next week or two. I am in the process of buying a couple of older Wilson wedges to go with a set of Wilson FG-51 irons. I plan on purchasing this sharpner http://groovesharpener.com/ and giving it a try.

[wubskis]

What degree of wedge or wedges you looking for wubskis?

52 and 56 principally, but a friend loaned me his old but by no means damaged 60 to try out, so if I like it after a couple rounds I'll invest in one.

I have not tried one, but will be in the next week or two. I am in the process of buying a couple of older Wilson wedges to go with a set of Wilson FG-51 irons. I plan on purchasing this sharpner

Let me know how it works out, I, and many other people could stand to save a lot of money here!

[WUTiger]

Has anyone sent a wedge in for a factory refurb by the manufacturer? If so, what was the cost, and what did you get?

[upah]

I've heard great things about refurbishing clubs through here . Its really not terribly expensive, and they refinish the clubs too. The UK may be a stretch though... I'm thinking they're somewhere in Colorado.

[Bogey317]

I bought the groove sharpener and rougher from www.groovesharpener.com . they are great, I used it on my used Cleveland wedge and got back great spin.

[-BAMA-]

make sure you hone the clubface after sharpening... otherwise you'll be replacing your balls everytime you hit them with your wedges...

[Bogey317]

The face on the wedges need to be a little rough, if you go look at new ones, they are not smooth. I used the rougher and it does not mess up the balls at all, but it helps give them great spin.

[jaragon126]

I have an old TaylorMade 60* wedge that is completely worn out. I tried a groove sharpening tool at one point to "refurb" it, but it didn't work for me. I spent a good amount of time on it to try to get the flat grooves back to new ... but I just gave up because it wasn't working out for me.

Ended up buying a new Vokey wedge :)