60 degree twice a year, 54 degree every year, 50 degree every 2 years.

Good question and is often asked!!

It depends on a few things:

1. What finish you got your wedge (Chrome, RAW, etc...)
2. How much you practice/play thus using your wedges
3. How important spin is to you around the greens and on approach shots; as time goes and you use your wedges... your spin rates WILL decline period...

I have RAW wedges which dull much quicker than Chrome do so I need to update my wedges more often than most (PGA Tour players use RAW as well since it has glare reducing properties if that is important to you along with other benefits). I play 4-6 days a week on average so I am hitting my wedges not just during warmup on the range but also during the round. And finally, spin is very important to me with my wedges.

Thus, I update ALL my wedges about every 4-6 months, I usually update my lob wedge sometimes 3-4 months since I can use it for a variety of shots compared to my sand and gap wedges.

IMHO, Cheers!

I read somewhere, that the average wedge use is around 75 rounds before the spin loss starts to show. That being said, if you play more and practice more, 75 rounds or a combination thereof will go quicker.

If you practice, are you hitting all of your wedges every time, do you cycle them on different days?

Personal preference really but if you want to make it simpler, at least replace them when the new model comes out or have that be your guide. Ones you use more often go every year as well.

I play once per week.

I also occasionally rotate the sand/lob wedge. About once per year on the 56/58.

Had a black 46-10F that I kept in for 2 years.

Black 54-10S for 2 years.

Played a Wedgeworks 64W for 3 years, alternating with a PM Grind 64/10.

I just did a complete re-vamp after buying the 56-08K in April. Currently in my bag are SM9 46-10F, 54-12D (53*), WW 58-06K and PM Grind 64/10.

My reserves are SM10 58-12D, WW 60-06K. Also have a 58/12 forged wedge from Scripps Golf (local vendor) and an SM6 60-12K (58*).

I practice very hard on the wedge game, so I have a practice set and a game set. I'll buy 3 of the 54/58 every cycle, swap out the gamers every 4-6 months. I've had the 10's for several months, haven't gotten to them yet. If only I could drive it a little better, we'd have something.

Great article here to help you out

www.titleist.com/.../when-should-you-replace-your-wedges

I am reading here that there are people out there changing multiple times in one season. I personally haven't changed in a few season, its kinda weird I prefer to have grooves worn in a bit. I think for me it makes it more predictable how shots will react with spin or without spin on short shots. I love vokey wedges, but the price point is getting up there pretty high these days, I cant see myself changing multiple in 1 season.

Here's my logic: I use a wedge until it's starting to show wear, but is in good enough shape to sell. If you buy a new wedge for $180, use it for 6 months or a year, you can usually sell it for $100 because there are plenty of people out there who just want a decent wedge and don't want to pay new prices. If you wear a wedge down completely they are basically worthless. I simply can't hit the same greenside shots with worn grooves. You may not notice the change because it's gradual, but if you test a worn wedge and a fresh wedge side by side the results are obvious.

I understand what you are saying for sure! It is always noticeable how much a new wedge spins. Its actually insane!

I stay a cycle behind the loop, most of the big box stores will sell the previous model for up to 25% (or more) off as the new line comes out. Let's face it, they don't change much year after year. I haven't paid full retail in years.

Once a year for me.

For the past few years, I've been updating all my wedges annually. I've currently got SM10s (48/10F bent to 49, 54/12D, and 60/12D bent to 59. The shafts are the same (Nippon NS Pro 880 AMC Chrome, stiff) as those I use in my irons (T-150) with the exception of a regular shaft on the 60.

My 60* is my best friend, hit it often but I also usually go through 2/year because I love the Vokey fresh grooves.

The 52 and 56 I do not hit as often and they usually trail the current model by 1. I never let these 2 wedges go past 1 current model though, so they are both SM9s. Think the 56 might be due for an upgrade before summer is over.

You will hear people say 4-3-2-1. Tour pros replace lob wedge 4x, sand wedge 3x, gap wedge 2x and pitching wedge 1x all per year.

FWIW

Once a season but there is a solid argument for me replacing my 54 degree twice - it is my goto out of the bunkers and gets a lot of use around the greens.......

100% with Chris - It depends on how many rounds you play. Your spin will be reduced once the grooves start wearing. If the grooves look worn, that is a good time to start thinking about a new wedge!