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Originally Posted by Charry
I work for golfsmith international lol. And also an avid player myself. People are going nuts for nonconforming wedges right now.. if u play amateur golf there is no need to take it back. Keep it imo. The only reason u shouldn't play the wedge is if u plan on playing professional tournaments.
I'm using 09' vokey wedges which are non conforming still. I play amateur events also.
There is a huge difference between '09 Vokeys and a no-name wedge with half-inch grooves and a sandpaper face. The Vokeys are legal in most events until 2024 while the no-name wedge has never been legal.
Furthermore, starting in (I believe) 2014 the new groove rule applies to top amateur events as well.
And FWIW, in regards to the OP, I feel both parties were initially at fault to some degree. Yes, the clubs are non-conforming, but let's face it, most high-handicappers don't care. And kudos to this one who does. I can see why the salesperson didn't mention it although I do think he should have brought it up. And of course OP should have done his homework before the purchase.
BO