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Is it legal to sharpen grooves?

Is it legal to sharpen grooves?

Are golf groove sharpeners legal? While it is perfectly legal to use a golf groove sharpener, your modified club must still comply with the rules of the game regarding golf groove alignment, depth and spacing. There are also limitations on how sharp grooves can be on any clubs with a loft greater than 25 degrees.

Should I sharpen my club grooves?

The grooves on your golf club are vital to both backspin and ball control on the golf course. Sharpening the grooves may be something that you have never considered doing before – but worn down grooves will not give you the control or backspin you’re looking for.

Where can I get a groove sharpener for my Irons?

Golf works offer precision milling service of V and squared grooves for your irons. The service costs $12.99. The Iron Factory located in Glendale, Arizona (USA) also offers a golf regrooving service.

Can a grove sharpener be used to sharpen wedges?

You will need to refer to the tournament manual in detail before using a groove sharpener. There are a lot of ideas that can be used to sharpen the grooves of your old wedges. A lot of golfers find that buying a proper grove sharpener is entirely unnecessary to help sharpen the wedges.

Is it illegal to use a groove sharpener in golf?

Groove sharpeners are technically not illegal to use, but you’ll need to be careful in how you use them to avoid game disqualification. The main point to remember is that the shape of a groove cannot be changed by the golfer. This is considered illegal.

What kind of tool do you use to sharpen grooves?

A simple flat faced screwdriver could be used to sharpen the edges. Some people have also used nail files to clean and sharpen the grooves. You might be able to make this work by using any tool which is the same size as the groove. As long as the tool is sharp enough and fits, then it should work.

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