Adjani
Assistant Pro
If i bought a good quality forged wedge for example and took it to a club builder/fitter, how much could he bend it to increase the loft ? 
Increasing Loft ?
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HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Why would you want to do that. Why not go and get a wedge with the required loft. If you had a 52 and wanted more loft why not just buy the 54 or alternatively open the face up when you play a shot
I agree, surely bending for loft will increase bounce as the back angle is tilted more.
RGDave
Money List Winner
If i bought a good quality forged wedge for example and took it to a club builder/fitter, how much could he bend it to increase the loft ?
Not infinitely.....two degrees maybe.....it might be possible to do more, but pro club fitter/repairers are concerned about breaking clubs or ruining the set.....???
Adjani
Assistant Pro
Thanks RGDave for actually answering the question.
There is a method in my madness ( i hope )
I was hoping to squeeze 3 or 5 degrees extra loft from a club, i know a good club builder, will ring him tomorrow, see what he says; just hoping to get some feedback first from the forum.
There is a method in my madness ( i hope )
I was hoping to squeeze 3 or 5 degrees extra loft from a club, i know a good club builder, will ring him tomorrow, see what he says; just hoping to get some feedback first from the forum.
RGDave
Money List Winner
I think I can guess the answer......
are we talking wedges? I had trouble persuading mine to de-loft a cast Callaway by ONE degree!!!
Adjani
Assistant Pro
Cast clubs do have a habbit of snapping though with anything more than 1 or 2 degrees alteration; was hoping a forged club would have more flex and tolerance.
bobmac
Major Champion
A forged club can generally be altered by up to 4 degrees but as always, ask the manufacturer
HTL
Tour Winner
I tried to get my 53* forged Mizuno wedge de-lofted by 2 degrees with no success. The pro said it was too risky and not worth it so gave me a free 15 minute short game lesson, RESULT!
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Blimey.. you're swing must be spot on if 1 degree is worth messing with!
I don't even know the lofts of any of my clubs but I know I can give 'em a good knock
I might be in the market for a 60° wedge soon for those shorter shots
RGDave
Money List Winner
Blimey.. you're swing must be spot on if 1 degree is worth messing with!
no, certainly not, sadly.I hit hundreds of balls with a pair of old Callaway wedges prior to getting two spin milled. I discovered the average for the Callaway 52 was about 95-97 yards. I wanted to de-loft it to try and get a magic "100".....there are lots of holes at mine where I tee off to leave as close as possible to 100 yards. On 100 up to 105 I don't want to play a full PW......
As it happens they did de-loft it and add 1/2 inch and a new grip.....worked OK for a while, averaged about 100...
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
.....worked OK for a while,...
Ha!... you got me laughing out loud!
RGDave
Money List Winner
.....worked OK for a while,...
Ha!... you got me laughing out loud!
It worked until I swapped it for a TM Satin GW!!!
That's what I meant
