Whats the deal with a rusting wedge??

[fastfed]

I am in the market for a new 52 degree wedge.. I am so confused on what to get..

I am looking for one that will create the most spin, I went to my local pro shop and they have a new 588 clev. 52 degree wedge, it says on the shaft, that this club is designed to rust..

Why do you want it to rust? Whats the whole point to a rusting head of a club?
The pro there said he doesn't believe in them at all, and rather get a 52 degree Callaway chrome wedge.

I think I really want the Volkey 52 degree wedge, but which one?
I use it from 100-20 yards, so I am really confused on which one to get..

Also what about the volkey, do they rust?

[Pebble2010Champ]

Why do you want it to rust? Whats the whole point to a rusting head of a club?

The general idea behind letting your wedges rust (this is only really possible if you buy a raw wedge that is designed to rust, or if you mistreat a chrome wedge) is that it reduces almost all of the glare off of the face at address. Glare tends to increase more as you open the face, but with a rusted wedge there is no glare.

Also, some people claim that rusted wedges create more spin because of extra friction from the rust (I don't know how much true that is... it could be pure fallacy). There are some disadvantages to rust though, besides the obvious mess that it creates in your bag and car, and on your clothes. The grooves on your wedges will tend to wear faster because of the lack of protection that the chroming process provides. Raw wedges look pretty cool when they're rusted over, but if you don't want to deal with the disadvantages, you could go with black wedges that have started becoming popular. I personally play the Cleveland CG10 wedges and have the Black Pearl finish. I pretty much cuts out all of the glare that rusted wedges do, without the side effects. The only problem I've found is merely aesthetic; after acquiring some sole and face wear, it is a bit more noticeable than a satin wedge or rusted wedge.

[Norm66]

I don't know about this specific club, but certain grades of steel are actually designed to rust. It creates a protective coating impervious to the elements over the surface of the steel. The USX Tower (Steel building) in Pittsburgh is faced with a steel like this. Several years ago they had to pay all their neighbors to clean the rust off their buildings that had come from the Steel building.

[Pebble2010Champ]

Oh, by the way. The Vokey does come in a finish that will rust. See here and click on the little picture of the bronze wedge. It has details about the Oil Can finish that will eventually rust.

http://www.titleist.com/golfclubs/we...spinmilled.asp

[iacas]

Also, some people claim that rusted wedges create more spin because of extra friction from the rust (I don't know how much true that is... it could be pure fallacy).

(Everyone can) Read up here:

http://thesandtrap.com/bag_drop/is_rust_a_must

[fastfed]

(Everyone can) Read up here:

Thanks just read that. Ok so I want a 52 degree, RUST wedge.. And advice on what to get?? Thanks

[fastfed]

And an easy solution to the messy bag or car!!! I have club head covers that are a pain in the A$$, I never use them, so I bet just using one for my rust wedge will prevent the mess and also look cool :)

[mybloodinvt]

i have an rtg (raw tour grind) cleveland. initially, i had to keep a piece of steel wool handy to clean off the rust once in awhile, whenever necessary. now, it has developed a nice patina (except on the sole and the face), and as long as i keep it dry, it does not rust anymore, and then, only in spots. it was never messy or dirty as long as i buffed it with the steel wool; i don't know what those other folks are talking about. you know, alot of players would wrap their raw clubs in a wet towel to get them to rust up. those might get messy.

[Diggitydog]

I agree that the grooves wear out on rust wedges. My Taylormade RAC Rust wedges are BEAT and they are 2 seasons old. They will be replaced next season. I can't tell you how many people have asked me "Why do you have those old clubs in your bag?" or "What's wrong with those clubs?"

It's going to be Satin finish for me next time.

[fastfed]

I agree that the grooves wear out on rust wedges. My Taylormade RAC Rust wedges are BEAT and they are 2 seasons old. They will be replaced next season. I can't tell you how many people have asked me "Why do you have those old clubs in your bag?" or "What's wrong with those clubs?"

Naaa. .I want to have one for many reasons. But that right there is a great conversational piece.. People would ask why you have a rusty club compared to the nice clubs in your bag and you can give them a great reason as to why its rusty

[Leek]

I have wedges in RTG (Raw that will rust), BeCu, gun metal and chrome plated. Ican't tell much difference, except for glare off the chrome. Buy whatever feels good and gives you confidence. I usually buy by the amount of bounce and the sole grind. Of course, I'm a club addict and have to get everything :)