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Greetings from Humewood Pro Shop Friday, April 26, 2024



I recently seen a number of golfers purchasing second hand wedges and it baffles me. I’m not sure they understand the importance of the grooves on the wedges and that a used wedge is bound to have groove deterioration.

Why are grooves on wedges so important?
Well, most golfers will tell you that this helps spin the golf ball. Yes they do, but they have a much more important duty. They are there to channel the debri away allowing for more golf ball on clubface contact. Similar to a smooth tyre in Formula 1 in dry condition, more surface contact, gives more grip. We unfortunately don’t live in a perfect world as the sand and grass will make a difference to contact.



So, what Im trying to explain is that if you use wedges ore clubs with worn grooves, it will decrease your spin performance, accuracy and distance you hit a golf ball. You wouldn’t drive your car when the tires are completely worn out.

You wouldn't put your passengers at risk, don’t put your game at risk.
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This leads us to todays equipment review, the new Cleveland RTX 3 wedges
Cleveland has given the RTX-3 wedges a new Rotex Face. The grooves are deeper and narrower with a sharper edge radius. What does that mean for you? More, and more consistent, spin. The difference versus other leading wedges varies from 200 RPM to almost 1000 RPM, but what I find more compelling is the spin consistency. I know that in perfect conditions, with a good swing, I can hit a high spin shot. I’m more concerned about retaining spin in wet conditions or on less-than-perfect shots, and the new RTX-3 does just that.


Feel Balancing Technology isn’t just about feel, it also plays a key role in performance. In robot testing, the new RTX-3 Blade was between 1.4 and 3.8 feet closer to the flag than other major OEM wedges. And the RTX-3 Cavity Back was about 1.5 feet better than that! My swing is far from robotic, but it was very comforting to get the best results from hitting the ball in the center of the face as opposed to the heel.

In addition to Feel Balancing Technology, the RTX-3 has new V-Sole Grinds. As with past Cleveland wedges, there are three sole options: One Dot for low bounce, Two Dots for medium bounce, and Three Dots for high bounce. Having tested all three, I can speak to the importance of getting fit for the right grind. When your wedge matches your swing and the turf conditions, you get better results from both good and bad shots. Good results beget more confidence which begets more good results.




Srixon Soft Feel Double Dozen
R399 save R400

25% off  selected shoes


Men's Bermudas
Less 30%

Don't miss out these savings
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The big equipment ideas in 2017: Soft compression
 

For a long while some discredited softer compression golf balls. The story was, “overpower the ball, and it’s going nowhere”.
 
 

Please feel free to talk to us about your golf ball. We understand the characteristics of all our golf balls,
and know how they will react with individual golf swings.
Find your golf ball. Contact us.
 

Are you in a position to release with extension?
 

Some of the ladies on the LPGA Tour hit the ball consistently past 270 metres, despite being shorter and lighter than many of those we see on the 1st tee struggling to get much further than 220 metres.
 
 

Incorporating good technique into your golf swing, won’t just take you further off the tee.
It will mean going further more often with all your clubs.
Don’t let your size or strength hold you back.
Go further than you ever have.
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Happy golfing!
Brendon

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