What is "Traditional"? In your mind?

[enis750]

i am thinking of ordering up some Scratch wedges, but cant decide by pics what they are similarily shaped like
they say its a "traditional" shaped head.....well what the hell is that?

Old Cleveland, New Cleveland, Vokey, Nike, Mizuno....what?

I prefer a wedge w a straighter leading edge, not rounded, a more square toe, not rounded
basically the SV Tour's i have now is a shape that i like, or a Vokey-weight too
but they are getting worn and grooving a nice wear spot in the middle of the wedge
time to replace

anyone who owns or has seen a Scratch 8620 wedge in real life, can you help me compare it?
even have pics beside another wedge to how me?
im not one to buy a wedge without knowing what it feels like or is shaped like
these are my scoring clubs, so i need to be confident in them

thanks for your help

[delav]

Temptation to make club-ho jest is rising :)



Looks quite a bit like the Vokeys I'm playing in overall shape. I have no idea how 'traditional' in defined, however the shape of the Scratch wedge fit's my eye just fine.

I don't particularly care for the shiny finish though, but I bet it's a great feeling wedge.

[Jay-Bird]

"Traditional" wedge has a pronounced round toe. Like all old blade wedges.

[Danattherock]

I have read some great reviews from folks using Fourteen and Miura wedges. Might want to check out their websites as well if you are searching for new wedges.

[enis750]

I have read some great reviews from folks using Fourteen and Miura wedges. Might want to check out their websites as well if you are searching for new wedges.

yea i saw your posts on Miura wedges too

they look sick a little out of my price range tho i have an opportunity to get some new 8620 Scratch wedges for $170 shipped, which normally would cost me about $240 shipped but still not sure about it the 1018's have a shape i like a bit more i think (more sqaure leading edge and toe), a smoke satin finish instead of chrome still not sure what to do tho

[Stretch]

Buy 'em all. The kids don't need new shoes. They can go barefoot. It's good for their feet.

[enis750]

Buy 'em all. The kids don't need new shoes. They can go barefoot. It's good for their feet.

agreed......

[TourSpoon]

Come on...Buy hi and sell low...you da club ho! You have to be gaming those Scratch wedges...they're sick.

[enis750]

Come on...Buy hi and sell low...you da club ho! You have to be gaming those Scratch wedges...they're sick.

might be gaming the old SV's for a while

just got a call from my dealership need some work done that "apparantly" isnt covered under warranty.......to the tune of $400.....yee haw.......... not impressed......stupid life messes w my golf ;( i dunno too buying $200 worth of wedges without seeing them.......doesnt seem to smart i can get a brand new 60 SV Tour for $60 might just go that route cause i know the wedge works and it awesome.... hmmm...

[delav]

might be gaming the old SV's for a while

Sounds like the good old Volvo ownership days. Thank god those are gone. Are you looking to add a 60, or replace all your wedges?

[enis750]

Sounds like the good old Volvo ownership days. Thank god those are gone. Are you looking to add a 60, or replace all your wedges?

i have a 2009 Dodge 1500 truck w a bent left axel and missing a right rear track bolt

track bolt a result of a mod shop doing a poor job taking out my lift kit (another warranty issue) and the bent axel a result of a hit and run i was in last year, that was never fixed....now i get to fight w my insurance company about that one....fun fun just the 60 really needs replaced, but you know i have ADD and couldnt possible have mismatching wedges D ;) really i dont NEED anything right now, as im a few months away from golf anyways the 60 i have now is just fine for indoor practice sessions ill see what my insurance company says about the bent axel

[xxsoultonesxx]

I ordered a scratch 56* to replace my SV tour. And I like the scratch, don't get me wrong, but I did switch back to the SV tour, because I like the black finish, and it had a bit lower bounce than the scratch. Lots of commas in the previous sentence.

[enis750]

I ordered a scratch 56* to replace my SV tour. And I like the scratch, don't get me wrong, but I did switch back to the SV tour, because I like the black finish, and it had a bit lower bounce than the scratch. Lots of commas in the previous sentence.

sounds like you ordered the wrong grind and bounce on your Scratch wedge then, right?

i just dont want to have the same thing happen to me....(and im sure it will) order it up all stoked to get them and end up going back to the SV i LOVE the SV wedges, they spin a ton, have good weight, nice head shape think im talking myself backinto keeping the SV's might get the 56 bent to a 55 tho and replace the 60

[sean_miller]

sounds like you ordered the wrong grind and bounce on your Scratch wedge then, right?

What happened to the greatest wedge in the history of the game? You know, that other wedge you had, the what was that again?

[delav]

What happened to the greatest wedge in the history of the game? You know, that other wedge you had, the what was that again?

Apparently someone doesn't understand the purpose of club ho-ing.

[sean_miller]

Apparently someone doesn't understand the purpose of club ho-ing.

Yeah, I only have wedges from MacGregor, Mizuno, Cleveland, Ram, Spalding, Wilson Staff, Northwestern, Ben Hogan, and Titleist. Nothing remotely exotic or "hot listed". I'm so lame.

[WUTiger]

...they say its a "traditional" shaped head.....well what the hell is that?

It means the marketing idiot in charge of the promo campaign lacks creativity.

[delav]

Yeah, I only have wedges from MacGregor, Mizuno, Cleveland, Ram, Spalding, Wilson Staff, Northwestern, Ben Hogan, and Titleist. Nothing remotely exotic or "hot listed". I'm so lame.

It was a joke man :)

My point was that rationality/sound reasoning aren't necessary when matters of club hoing are concerned. I've got a basement full of 'the best/must have' as well, and a laundry list of 'to own' clubs.