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What degree wedges are illegal?
The rules affect clubs with lofts of 25 degrees or more and, therefore, affect wedges of all types. The rules ban clubs with “sharp-edged U-grooves,” according to the PGA Tour, in favor of “the V-groove designs used predominantly in the past.” The groove rules took effect on the PGA and LPGA tours on Jan. 1, 2010.
Are 70 degree wedges illegal?
A 70 degree wedge is totally legal to use according to the USGA. More specifically, 70 degree wedges are valid to use in any casual, high-level amateur, or professional golf match.
What wedges should every golfer carry?
Three wedges is standard, but you might want four or more Most players tend to carry three wedges — a pitching, sand and lob wedge.
What makes a golf club non conforming?
However, a club which did not conform to the Equipment Rules when new cannot be worn, through normal use, to a conforming state. Such a club would always be considered non-conforming.
Is a 72 degree wedge illegal?
According to the USGA, a 72 degree wedge is totally legal to use in golf. More specifically, any golfer is allowed to use a 72 degree wedge in all casual, high-level amateur, or professional rounds/tournaments. Believe it or not, the USGA does not have any loft restrictions for wedges.
Is the H7 Hummingbird wedge legal?
The Hummingbird H7 Wedge is USGA approved, and considered tournament legal to play.
Why is the TaylorMade R580 illegal?
Why Is The TaylorMade R580 So Controversial? The main reason why most players suspect the R580 is illegal is because of its coefficient of restitution or COR. COR in golf is essentially the percentage of energy transferred from the club to the ball on impact. The USGA has a strict 0.83 COR limit on any club.
Is Chipper legal in golf?
According to the USGA, a chipper is legal in golf. However, there are some rules attached. For example, you cannot use a two-way chipper or a long chipper. You are also not allowed to use a putter grip while using the chipper.
Is a 72 degree wedge legal in golf?
What wedges are illegal in the PGA Tour?
This amendment to the rules was introduced in 2010. Something else that is illegal on wedges is any brand that has holes through the head. This is something that is popular on non-conforming sand wedges, as it helps the wedge cut through the sand, making the shot easier. One brand that manufactures non-conforming wedges is Mazel.
Should you buy a nonconforming Golf Club?
Tom Wishon, founder and designer for Wishon Golf, which produced nonconforming clubs for many years until recently discontinuing the practice for lack of interest, says it is a huge consideration. “The number who actually would buy nonconforming is far smaller than the number that would want to buy it,” Wishon says.
Is a 73-degree lob wedge legal?
Feel Golf has launched a 73-degree lob wedge that is conforming, meaning it is perfectly legal. You would have to be pretty brave to take a 73-degree lob wedge out onto the course, but you can if you want to.
Is nonconforming golf equipment on the horizon?
Bob Philion, president of Cobra-Puma Golf, also feels nonconforming equipment is on the horizon. “There is a sense of urgency in the industry, whether from our competitors or the PGA of America, to be less intimidating and more fun,” says Philion.